Design pick: Multi-stem rug from Orla Kiely

Design pick: Multi-stem rug from Orla Kiely

Who? Orla Kiely What? We love this colourful multi-stem rug from Orla Kiely – it’s perfect for brightening up a living room. Made from 100% hand-knotted New Zealand wool, you know it has quality that will withstand the test of time. What’s more, it comes in two different sizes and there’s a range of other accessories that you can get to match. Prices start from £650. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amara How? Buy now from Amara

Win a pair of tickets to Auckland, New Zealand
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Win a pair of tickets to Auckland, New Zealand

Who? Opodo and Air New Zealand What? Opodo and Air New Zealand have teamed up to offer you the chance to win a pair of return tickets from London to Auckland. There are also smaller prizes of travel vouchers to spend on Opodo up for grabs. All you need to do is like Opodo’s Facebook page and click to win with more chances each day. When? Competition open now Where? Competition can be found on Opodo’s Facebook page How? Enter now at Opodo

Fashion pick: Pleat back linen dress from The White Company

Fashion pick: Pleat back linen dress from The White Company

Who? The White Company What? It’s almost May! Which means it’s almost June, July, August and summer. With that in mind, we’re getting ready for the hot weather with this simple pleat-back linen dress from The White Company. It’s elegant enough to wear day to night but also loose fitting enough for cope with, what we hope to be, a great summer. Priced at £95. When? Available now Where? Available online from The White Company How? Buy now from The White Company

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014 announced

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2014 announced

Who? Restaurant Magazine What? One of the most hotly anticipated lists, the World’s 50 Best Restaurants, has once again been announced. Published each year by Restaurant Magazine, the list is a reflection of what’s hot right now according to a panel of more than 900 judges. We’ve our knives and forks poised for the feeding. When? New list available now Where? The full list is up at www.theworlds50best.com How? For more information, see website

Design pick: Origami paper lamps from Cachette

Design pick: Origami paper lamps from Cachette

Who? Cachette What? We love these quirky origami lamps from Cachette; folded from one piece of “butterfly paper” and available in eight different colours, there’s just something decidedly zen about them. Made in Holland, the lamps come with a porcelain bulb socket, for E27 eco-friendly bulbs, and textile covered cable. Priced at £73,23. When? Available now Where? Available online from Cachette How? Buy now from Cachette

Optima Naturals tea hamper
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Optima Naturals tea hamper

Who? Optima Naturals What? We think that Afternoon Tea just doesn’t happen often enough and that’s why we love this Optima Naturals tea hamper. Built for two, it has everything you need to take Afternoon Tea on the road. And that means cups, thermos, plates and even cutlery. Now you just need to make the finger sandwiches. Priced at £130. When? Available now Where? Available online from Amazon How? Buy now from Amazon