Founded in 1997 in Wales, Toast began with nightwear and loungewear inspired by the surrounding landscape and a slower way of life. What grew from there is one of Britain's most beloved lifestyle brands, producing clothing and homeware defined by natural materials, considered palettes drawn from the natural world, and a philosophy that values making things well over making things fast.

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Haws Fazeley Flow Indoor Watering Can

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Hoxton Gardenware Small Slipware Planter

Hoxton Gardenware Large Slipware Planter

Skye Corewijn Wave Mug

Osteria Stonewashed Cutlery Set

Dotty Print Cotton Linen Napkin

Lattice Patchwork Cushion Cover

Lily Pearmain Stripe Jug

For easy, elevated entertaining this season. Think colourful glassware, playful table linens, and effortless serveware that makes even a simple spread feel considered. From sunny garden lunches to last-minute drinks, these are the under-£50 pieces we’ve spotted for hosting in style.

Hosting Finds Under £50

Spring always feels like a reading reset, longer days, fresh stacks, and the sense that you might finally tackle the books you’ve been saving. We spent five minutes with Lizzy Hadfield to talk about what’s on her spring reading list right now, from sprawling novels she finally has time to sink into to the shorter reads that deliver that satisfying finish. She shares the books that have shaped her as a reader, the titles sparking debate at her New York book club Buffy’s, and why the best recommendations often come from a mix of instinct, community and the occasional irresistible cover.

Spring Reading List

Just after ten on Portobello Road, before the crowds compress and the silver starts to dazzle in earnest, Ascha Lychett Pedersen (@poufcph) begins her ritual. Sourcing for Pouf is a solitary pursuit, part discipline, part instinct - guided by a wish list but open to surprise. Among trays, teapots and velvet-lined cutlery boxes, the thrill lies in spotting the piece that insists. From silver trays to playful shell dishes, this is a morning of restraint, revelation and the quiet art of knowing when to walk away.

All That Glitters: A Morning at Portobello Road

We’re fascinated by the curious ritual of reading, and how carving out time and space for it can become an anchor, especially in January. We spent five minutes with Danielle, founder of Lala Books, the joyfully casual independent bookshop in Camberwell that feels more like a friend’s brilliantly chaotic home library than a traditional store. Guided by instinct and a love of the unexpected, Danielle shares what customers are craving right now (shorter novels with bite, humour, and no grimness), her sacred(ish) reading habits, and the books she can’t stop recommending.

January Reading List

For the one who’s always discovering new restaurants, sourcing the best ingredients, and spending weekends perfecting recipes, discover gifts that celebrate their love of food and hosting. Think serveware, refined glassware for shared meals, cookbooks from culinary greats, and beautifully made tools designed for both function and flair. Each piece is chosen for those who find joy in creating, tasting, and bringing people together around the table. Perfect for the passionate home cook, the generous host, and the devoted foodie who believes every meal is a moment to savour.