This month’s selection includes ideas for al fresco feasts, home décor, organic wines, a creative holiday in Umbria and much more…
Get figgy with it
Scent your home with this hand-poured candle, £32, www.notonthehighstreet.com
Hot seat
Limited edition Vespa Scooter Chair, £820, www.smithersofstamford.com
Cutting edge
Make easy work of chopping herbs with this mezzaluna blade and board, £10.99, www.lakeland.co.uk
Crunch time
Five flavours of tasty crostini snacks new from Filippo Berio £1.99 each, www.filippoberio.co.uk
Wine o’clock
Cin cin! New organic and biodynamic Italian wines, www.abelandcole.co.uk
Sheet chic
Frette’s luxury linens, bedspreads and more. See their new summer ranges at eu.frette.com
Write on
Murano glass pen and ink set from Papiro, £20, www.something-italian.com
Chill out
Alessi ‘Circus’ wine cooler, £180, and thermal bottle stand, £130, www.black-by-design.co.uk
Basket case
Heart-shaped wicker hamper, kitted out for two, £45, www.marksandspencer.com
Painting holidays in italy
For painters of all ages and stages, join Alan Reed Art’s painting holiday to Chiesa del Carmine in Umbria, from 7-14 October. 7-night, full board, 5-star stay with specialist art tuition. www.reedartholidays.com
Pack a posh picnic
Veggie or meat feasts Italian-style, order from your local Carluccios, £45, www.carluccios.com