Daylesford’s New Natural Cleaning Kits
The movement towards detoxifying our homes by stripping out harsh cleaning chemicals is gaining traction. Adding its considerable heft to the movement is Daylesford with the launch of its new Natural Kitchen Starter Kit, £50, which not only smells sublime but comes with its own caddy. Ugly cleaning bottles be gone! Buy the kit here.
Pink City Prints’ Summer Collection
Pink City Prints – so-called for its founder Molly Russell’s part-time home in Jaipur – is always a sheer delight. Everything she makes is hand-block printed in India, beautiful to wear and unabashed in its embrace of colour. The newest collection offers up an embarrassment of riches, but our current obsession is the Mint Stripe Susie Dress, £185. Consider our summer hols packing list begun. Buy the Mint Stripe Susie Dress here
Jamie Sharp X Villa Bologna Pottery Collab
Two of our favourites – antiques dealer Jamie Sharp and Villa Bologna Pottery – have come together to create a mega beauty in the form of the Mica Lamp, £650, a classically riffing, small-batch crafted cobalt blue base that already has us eyeing up likely shades. Let there be light! Buy it here.
Narcissus London’s New Lip Scrub
We’re already fully paid-up members of the Narcissus London lash growth serum fan club, which has worked its magic on our lashes, now in full flutter. The small indie brand (a rare thing in the world of beauty) has launched a new lip scrub – Self Devotion, £24 – whose fine exfoliating grains smooth away the last of winter’s dryness and preps pouts perfectly for lip gloss or lipstick application. Follow it with the brand’s lip mask, £20, which locks in moisture. Full pouts a-go-go.
A World of Craft CARLA Cushion
As we slip into early summer, we feel the urge to strip out all our wintry cosiness and instead keep everything simple, with just the odd pop of colour. To that end, we’re eyeing up this zingy, fresh cushion, £50, from Vanil Store – whose entire Scandi collection we could happily add to basket. Buy the cushion here.
Rehab Shampoo & Conditioner Milk Duo
We’re in that sweet spot for hair right now – post central heating dryness and pre the chlorine/ sea salt onslaught. Still, we’re not resting on laurels, and this vegan, cruelty-free and sulfate- and paraben-free duo, currently discounted to £28.20, is nailing silky, healthy tresses. Gentle and hydrating, it’s crafted with Argan oil, shea butter vitamin E and hydrolysed proteins – and what’s more, it smells glorious. BBuy it here.
Lottie Day’s Seafood Napkin Set
There comes a point every May when thoughts begin drifting towards seafood lunches eaten on the edge of twinkling waters, all cold white wine, salty air and gleaming platters. These embroidered linen napkins, £45, by illustrator Lottie Day capture precisely that mood. Playful and pretty, the set features delicately stitched crustaceans and shellfish that are destined for long summer lunches and candlelit suppers alike. We’ll be laying them out at the first possible opportunity. Buy it here.
Habitat’s Pop Of Red Dining Chairs
If Unexpected Red Theory is your bag, then allow us to direct you to the brilliantly classic and budget-friendly Habitat 60 Larsa Pair of Solid Wood Dining Chairs, £160 for a pair. We love everything about them: they give café vibes, they’re pillar box red, and they cheer up any kitchen, whether cosy and maximalist or as a pop of colour in a cool minimalist space. .
Merchant & Mills’ New Homeware Store
We are long-time fans of the Rye-based Merchant & Mills textiles powerhouse. Our only stumbling block, alas, has been our own uselessness when it comes to sewing. No longer. It has now opened the doors to House, a homeware store where fans of its prints can snap up tablecloths, cushions, quilts, bedding and even tableware. Who could not adore the Norfolk Sands Laundered Linen Tablecloth, £95? We feel an obsession coming on. Buy the tablecloth here
Toast’s Market Fish Poplin Print Top
Imagine wafting around Mediterranean marinas and markets in this cool fishy number, £135 and there's a matching skirt. Sensational. Buy it here
Sezane’s Horacio Necklace
Cleaving close to our seaside theme, we cannot resist Sezane’s new shell-adorned Horacio Necklace, £110 – we’re instantly transported to warmer climes where this would look very good indeed against sun-kissed skin. Buy it here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the biggest interiors trends for summer 2026?
Relaxed table settings, artisan-made homeware, pops of bold colour and natural textures are all proving popular this season.
What is Unexpected Red Theory?
Unexpected Red Theory is the idea that adding a touch of red to a room instantly makes it feel more interesting and layered.
Are natural cleaning products actually effective?
Many newer natural cleaning brands combine plant-based ingredients with essential oils and biodegradable formulas that clean effectively without harsh chemicals.
Why are hand-block printed clothes trending again?
Consumers are increasingly drawn to craft-led fashion with visible artistry, individuality and traditional textile techniques.
What beauty products are trending for summer?
Hydrating, glow-enhancing products are dominating this season, including lip masks, gentle exfoliators and lightweight haircare focused on repair and shine.
