At this time of year when gift giving is at it's peak, I thought I'd share with you a few of my favourite things that have found their way into my kitchen this year.

 M-CUPS



This set of 6 dry-measure cups nests neatly just like traditional Russian matryoshkas. They accurately measure 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4 and 1 full cup, and they're built from heavy-duty, food-safe, long-life engineering plastics. M-Cups are useful, easy to store, and quite charming, so why not doll up your kitchen with a little Russian folklore?
 
Nigella Lawson Melamine Serving Hands



"Pretty serving utensils, like lamps, are practically impossible to find, so I have been longing to come up with them for ages. They are great to use; I hate to feel at arm's length from food and these really make you feel part of the food you've cooked. You just dig in to salads or pasta, holding them either way up so you've got spoons or forks as you like. Think of them as maracas for the kitchen!"


 Built + Alexander Girard



Who says bringing your lunch has to be boring? The rich and vibrant Alexander Girard patterns make the Lunch Purse the coolest accessory around, and give new meaning to eating your lunch in style. This insulated neoprene lunch bag stretches to fit whatever provisions you need for a satisfying meal, and includes an inside pocket to stash your favorite treat. Toss it over your shoulder, and never worry about what you're going to have for lunch again.


 Envirosax
 


The philosophy of Envirosax is to help create a better future for our planet by spreading the environmental message through colour and script using the Envirosax eco-friendly reusable bag as the vehicle. Envirosax bags are lightweight, portable, waterproof and each one holds the equivalent of two supermarket plastic bags thanks to reinforced seams


 Spongioli




Counters need cleaning or dishes need doing? Spongioli to the rescue! These ravioli-style pop-up sponges are far better than old-fashioned cellulose - they're super absorbent, strong and long-lasting, anti-bacterial, static-free, low in carbs, and pretty darn irresistible. Six compressed sponges in each clear recyclable PET package.


 Ecology Egg Separator


 
The Ecology egg separator separates egg yolks from the whites with ease.  No more shell in your cake or yolk in your meringue when you use this nifty little gadget.


 Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker



•    Double insulated freezer bowl holds up to 2 litres of frozen dessert
•    Brushed stainless steel housing with embossed logo
•    Fully automatic
•    Heavy-duty motor makes frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes
•    Large ingredient spout for adding mix-ins


 Voluspa Candles
 

 
Voluspa candles are pure luxury. We don't cut corners or put anything into our
 candles that is not of the highest quality. Our fragrances are second to none
and take hours of careful development to create. With over 50 to chose from
throughout the Voluspa range collections there is truly something for everyone.


 Emma Bridgewater Tea towels

This Black Toast Tea Towel would make anybody feel better about having to do the drying up, well almost!



Does your heart jump a beat each time you see Daniel Craig walking out of the sea? Yes, I rather thought so. Mine does too.