For anyone craving a slower pace, these thoughtful gifts make everyday life feel a little lighter. From household items, to food subscriptions to garden games and walking guides – they’re all designed to bring a little more ease and a lot less stress to your day, without sacrificing the finer things you enjoy. 
Wild Swimming Walks Thames & West of London, £11.99
Part of the ever-popular wild swimming walks series, this latest edition features 28 walks and swims in west London and across the Thames region. The guide takes you through river spots and scenic wild swims. The walks offer invigorating dips with spectacular views, whether you are swimming near Windsor Castle, bathing near evocative ruins like Minster Lovell Hall, or enjoying the family-friendly sandy beaches of Frensham Great Pond. Find the perfect ramble and refreshment in historic Oxford, the serene Chilterns, or the surprising scenery of the Thames Valley
Available from www.blackwells.co.uk
Made by hand in Suffolk using recycled wine bottles and biodegradable materials, these clever hydroponic kits are sustainable, practical and stylish. The vegan-certified organic growing solution means there’s no need for soil or electricity – simply place on a sunny windowsill and watch your herbs flourish. Ideal for smaller spaces or patioless homes, it’s low-maintenance gardening for the city dweller! We love the mint, which is perfect for a cheeky summer cocktail!
Available from www.hydro-herb.co.uk
Curated by Kurami, from £20.50 per day
The chef-curated meal delivery service, Curated by Kurami, introduces a more considered way to dine at home, bringing together a rotating selection of chef-chosen, gut-friendly dishes that offer both variety and balance, whilst taking the stress out of choosing an evening meal, leaving you with time to unwind. The selection showcases a dynamic mix of dishes, including Cauliflower Kung Pao, Moqueca in both vegan and prawn variations, Mackerel, Tagra, Tian, and Not Your Average Rice with chickpea tofu. With vegan and standard options featured throughout, Curated by Kurami provides a modern approach to at-home dining that is fresh, healthy and chef-approved.
Available from www.kurami.co.uk
Roasting Party Metal Mickey Beans, from £5.40
For slow mornings, try Metal Mickey, Roasting Party’s new, deliciously classic coffee blend. With coffee beans sourced from South America, it has a traditional profile with chocolaty notes. This blend is designed for versatility and flourishes in Bean-to-Cup machines – a must-try for any coffee lover.
Available from www.roastingparty.com
Weaver Green Nomad Kaunos Rug, £195
Speaking of staying in, we love this Kaunos kilim rug, with soft umber, burnt orange, faded blue and earthy saffron colourways. Its tones are inspired by the ruins of the ancient Lycian city of Kaunos in Southern Turkey. It’s a great addition to any space, as it looks gorgeous with pretty much everything.
Available from www.weavergreen.com
Switch up laundry day with a subscription to Smol’s laundry range, which is a simple, eco-conscious alternative to traditional detergents. The range features concentrated capsules that clean effectively at low temperatures while reducing plastic waste and excess chemicals. Smol focuses on convenience and sustainability, with pre-measured pods, plastic-free packaging, and a subscription delivery model that saves time whilst keeping your laundry room looking stylish and your wallet undamaged!
Available from www.smol.com
Tommy’s Fizz Margarita, £19.50
Tommy’s Fizz makes reaching for that evening summer cocktail as easy as ordering at the bar. Perfect for slow evenings, impromptu hosting, or simply taking the edge off a busy day. We love this refreshing twist on the classic Margarita, balanced with premium tequila and a hint of vanilla for a smooth, sophisticated finish.
Available from www.tommysfizz.co.uk or Threshers
New from KeepCup – the brand that made us rethink the disposable coffee cup – the Ora Bottle is everything you’d need to hydrate, wherever you are. It doesn’t have overbuilt features or unnecessary extras, just a clean, intuitive design that feels good to use. Double-wall vacuum insulation keeps your water cold, while the leakproof design and carry loop make it practical for days out and about. Made from recycled materials and built to last, it’s available in two sizes (700ml and 950ml) and four colourways – Black, Pashmak Pink, Mulberry, and Orchid.
Available from www.uk.keepcup.com
Popoli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, £18.90
Add some splendour to your meals with an olive oil upgrade. Harvested early in October on a rural family farm in Abruzzo, this extra virgin olive oil is cold-extracted and unfiltered to keep its bright green colour and peppery finish. Pressed in small batches with a 0.2% acidity, it’s naturally rich in antioxidants and polyphenols – the kind of olive oil meant to be part of everyday life.
Available from www.ourpopoli.com
Hitting the supermarket shelves this month, Frood, is a brand new range of four whole-food cooking blends, each designed to help people create delicious, nourishing meals in minutes. Made from real ingredients and packed full of flavour and nutrition, the blends offer a modern solution for busy people seeking real food and nutrition. There are four cooking blends to choose from: Swedish Meatballs, Bella Bolognese, Golden Curry and Mexi Fiesta. Each blend combines gently dried fruits and vegetables, grains, seeds, plant proteins, and other wholesome ingredients. Cutting out all the prep, you simply cook with your choice of protein to make a real, nourishing and nutritionally complete meal in just 20 minutes.
Available from www.frood.com
Uber Games Cornhole Boards, starting from £42
Perfect for family game lovers on warmer days, this official World Cornhole League set brings tournament-quality fun to gardens and summer entertaining. Featuring regulation-size boards and professional dual-sided bags for strategic play, it’s a game that’s easy to learn, surprisingly addictive and guaranteed to get everyone involved. Grab a bean bag, take aim, and see who can land the perfect shot.
Available from www.ubergames.co.uk
F’king Magic Fabric and Upholstery Foam Cleaner, £10
Keep your home feeling fresh without the faff, using F’king Magic Foam Cleaner. This is an ultra-powerful carpet and upholstery cleaning detergent that deeply cleans, rejuvenates and neutralises all smelly, lingering odours. It powers through heavily soiled, high-traffic areas with ease, so your carpets will look like new with minimal effort.
