This selection of well-made additions will keep gardens blooming – whether it’s wellies to keep on a firm footing or a watering can and trowel to tend to flower beds.

1. Barbecue tongs from Snow Peak
   snowpeak.com
2. Vasse Vaught Vogeli bird bath
   vassevaught.com; thegardenedit.com
3. Indoor watering can from Born in Sweden
   borninsweden.se
4. Hunter Original Chelsea boot Wellingtons
   hunterboots.com
5. Gardena secateurs
   gardena.com
6. Sneeboer weeding trowel
   sneeboer.com; labourandwait.co.uk
7. Koppel hygrometer by Georg Jensen
   georgjensen.com; skandium.com
8. Haws watering can
   haws.co.uk; thegardenedit.com
9. Red-and-white twine
   whiskergraphics.com
10. Works & Labo Kawara ceramic planting markers
    worksandlabo.com
11. Flower pot brush from Present and Correct
    presentandcorrect.com
12. Ernest Wright & Son pruning scissors
    ernestwright.co.uk
13. Opinel folding knife
    opinel.com; labourandwait.co.uk

We’ve sourced some enticing comestibles for any occasion – whether it’s a case of celebrating with saké or stocking up on appetisers, no pantry should be without these stalwarts.

1. Bottle of Matsunami saké
   o-eyama.com
2. Macallan 1874 highland malt Scotch whisky
   themacallan.com; hewines.com
3. Tamari soy sauce from Kikkoman
   kikkoman.com
4. Panettone from Chiostro di Saronno
   chiostrodisaronno.it
5. Tunnock’s chocolate-covered wafer biscuits
   tunnock.co.uk
6. Isole e Olena Cepparello 2010
   thelondonwinecellar.com
7. German mustard from Streuber
   streubersenf.de
8. A1 steak sauce
   a1original.com
9. Panko breadcrumbs from Hanayuki
   selfridges.com
10. Crosta & Mollica breadsticks
    cmkitchen.net
11. Green pepper Tabasco sauce from McIlhenny Co
    tabasco.com
12. Bella olives from Puglia by Seggiano
    seggiano.com
13. Schweppes tonic water
    schweppes.com
14. Rye crisp breads from Finn Crisp
    finncrisp.com
15. Tuna in olive oil from Conservas Ortiz
    conservasortiz.com
16. Anchovies with capers from Conservas Ortiz
    conservasortiz.com

These ingredients are elegant additions to any household and will cosy-up the home, including a chirpy light for the kids’ room, a versatile throw and snug slippers.

1. Rimini Blu ceramic vase from Bitossi
   bitossihome.it; scp.co.uk
2. Shorebird figure from Normann Copenhagen
   normann-copenhagen.com
3. Oak magazine rack with marble top from Kristina Dam Studio
   kristinadam.dk
4. Go Out Living Gear Book magazine supplement
   goout.jp
5. Brass vase from Found Muji
   muji.net/foundmuji
6. Heima candlestick holder from Normann Copenhagen
   scp.co.uk
7. Pigeon light by Ed Carpenter
   klauserandcarpenter.com; scp.co.uk
8. Flos glo-ball mini
   flos.it; jaspermorrison.com
9. Woollen blanket from Eleanor Pritchard for Trunk Clothiers
   eleanorpritchard.com; trunkclothiers.com
10. Rattan carpet beater from Objects of Use
    objectsofuse.com
11. 100 Years of Swiss Graphic Design from Lars Müller Publishers
    lars-mueller-publishers.com
12. Ceramic incense burner from Shoyeido Miyuki
    shoyeido.co.jp; trunkclothiers.com
13. Marble vase from Broste Copenhagen
    brostecopenhagen.com; goodhoodstore.com
14. Gingham slippers from Muji
    muji.com
15. Comptoir de Famille furniture polish
    comptoir-de-famille.com; divertimenti.co.uk
16. Terracotta platter by Reiko Kaneko
    reikokaneko.co.uk; scp.co.uk
17. Reiko Kaneko x Shotoku glasses
    reikokaneko.co.uk
18. Shotoku glass set
    stglass.co.jp; scp.co.uk
19. Wooden Bridget building game
    etgames.co.uk; scp.co.uk

From a double-edged Japanese saw for woodworking to a cycle-repair kit and clamp, these are the strapping tools we’re keeping to hand.

1. Simson bike repair kit
   labourandwait.co.uk
2. Abloy padlock
   abloy.com
3. BlueSpot one-and-a-quarter-inch inspection mirror
   bluespot.uk.com
4. Rosewood-and-brass mini carpenter’s plane by Crown Tools
   crownhandtools.ltd.uk; pentonshardware.co.uk 
5. New Gramercy Tools cabinetmaker’s hammer
   toolsforworkingwood.com
6. Double-edged Japanese handsaw
   life-diy.com
7. Three-inch steel clamp by Faithfull
   faithfulltools.com
8. Matsunoya carpenter’s tool box
   matsunoya.jp
9. Arctic Polar insulated work gloves
   greenjem.co.uk
10. Fisco Sweden folding ruler
    hultafors.fi; pentonshardware.co.uk
11. Vitra tool box
    vitra.com; goodhoodstore.com
12. Stainless-steel pocket survival tool
    bcbin.com; pentonshardware.co.uk
13. Ettinger x Maglite hand torch
    ettinger.co.uk; happyboxlondon.com
14. Schneck Zweigbergk matches for Hay
    hay.dk
15. Battery-power tester from Mercury
    mercury.avsl.com; pentonshardware.co.uk
16. Vitrex corded earplugs
    vitrex.co.uk

Cupboard space is always at a premium so only the culinary best will do when it comes to tin openers, cups, tablecloths and chopping boards.

1. Mini all-purpose mincer from Guillouard à Nantes
   guillouard.com; jglinert.com
2. Woodpecker wooden chopping boards
   hello-woodpecker.com
3. Hakusan Kasanejima teapot
   hakusan-porcelain.co.jp
4. Ceramic bowl and cup from Les Guimard
   lesguimards.com
5. Stovetop Belgian waffle maker from Nordicware
   nordicware.com; divertimenti.co.uk
6. Mini blini pan from Debuyer
   debuyer.fr; divertimenti.co.uk
7. Table cloth and coasters from Fog Linen
   foglinenwork.com
8. Bon Voyage collection of stacking plates with handles from Yumiko Iihoshi Porcelain
   y-iihoshi-p.com
9. Nogent 3-star Super-Kim tin opener
   labourandwait.co.uk
10. Silicone jam spreader from Muji
    muji.com
11. Hinoki rice spatula from Matsunoya
    matsunoya.jp
12. Good Food for Your Table by Ian James, Nicholas Selby and Louisa Chapman-Andrews, saltyardbooks.co.uk
13. CDN meat or yeast thermometer
    cdnw.com