TrendLife Gifts

Made from delicate infusions of pure aromatherapy-grade essential oils, and carefully hand-blended through natural soy wax, Pure Light Natural Candles create an all-round sensory experience, comparable to that enjoyed throughout my spa weekend last fortnight.

These candles really do tick all the right boxes; they ethically source all their (100% natural) ingredients, use a recyclable, heavy glass case (just wash with warm soapy water once the candle is finished, then top with the lid to store trinkets and keepsakes), and wherever possible, Pure Light uses essential oils derived from plants either grown or distilled in the UK.

If you have an impossible-to-buy-for-lady on your Christmas list, I urge you to consider giving her a sensual treat she's unlikely to forget.

£20 www.purelightuk.com

This gorgeous tapestry cushion from Past Times is the perfect solution. Priced at only £15, the fabric feels high quality and expensive while the floral tapestry print looks sumptious.

This is just one of Past Times' gorgeous range of Victorian inspired homewares and gifts.

£15 on www.pasttimes.com

To celebrate this year's national apple day on 17th October, Beautifulthings.co.uk have some quirky apple homewares that add instant fun and colour to any home. The vibrant and practical padded Apple Memo Board is sure to brighten up any kitchen, hallway, child's bedroom or office and is a fun way to keep tabs on party invites, photos and coupons.

£12 www.beautifulthings.co.uk

Simply whip up your favourite cake mixture, allow the Maker to heat up for a few minutes, pour the mixture into each cake cavity, close, pour yourself a nice cup of coffee to enjoy with your fresh cupcake, and within three and a half minutes your cakes will be ready. A great gift for older kids trying their hand in the kitchen or any time-poor professional jumping on the Cupcake Bandwagon!

£19.95 on www.prezzybox.com (from October)

Each chic birthday card is custom printed on lovely pearl shimmer card with a fabulous vintage chandelier print & is hand tied with a romantic lace tie & finished with a spectacularly lavish cluster. The perfect birthday card for fabulous vintage ladies.

prices from £4.50 www.madewithlovedesigns.co.uk

The traditional French street scenes depicted on this gorgeous clock really capture the imagination of the viewer. Patisseries, Boulangeries, you can almost detect the aroma of freshly baked pastries so enchanting is this ticker!

It will suit most home decors but would look especially great in more traditional homes and what’s more, it has a petite price tag of £6.99!

£6.99 on www.dunelm-mill.com

Truly unique and personal, you can pick and choose between any letter of the alphabet and even go bespoke by selecting from a range of plain and patterned fabrics. Lettering as a trend has been around for a while now but these cushions offer a soft, homely take on it.

Standard Love Letter (36cm) £49.75 www.jonnyssister.co.uk

This eclectic and rather gothic wall photo frame uses daring lines combined with bold solid black colouring to make it jump out from the wall, instantly becoming a dominating feature within your contemporary living space.

Designed to display four of your more prized photographic pieces, the Umbra Siluetta Multi Frame is an article of perfect balance between modern and traditional influences, and at 47cm x 47cm it will certainly not be ignored.

£24 on www.redcandy.co.uk

If you’re looking for a special something to bring a bit of vivacity to your hallway/kitchen table or mantelpiece, then look no further. Theoretically speaking this should be classed as pure kitsch; large colourful, ornate candelabra, but the design has been so tastefully executed that it has ended up as a genuinely gorgeous piece of household decoration.

£44 on www.berryred.co.uk

This fun game is packed full of trivia, choose from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s. The eighties is a TrendLife favourite featuring such classics as, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Quantum Leap, and The A-Team.

Tv & Music Trivia Games - £4.99 www.tch.net