You know the items we’re talking about: the ones you add-to-basket on a whim; the kind you ‘save’ when they crop up during an Instagram scroll; or gravitate towards once you’ve spotted them through a shop window.
Are they necessary for everyday life? No. Are they useful? Actually, yes. And will they bring a smile to your face when you come across them throughout the day? Absolutely. Reason enough for a payday purchase, if you ask us.
A Bag Solely Designed To Hold A Baguette
This is exactly as it seems. A chic satin bag adorned with bows handmade by the founders’ grandma, Nabila, perfectly sized to carry a large baguette. Now you won’t have to risk the top being squashed as you cart it home. $278, Gohar World
An Olive Dish With A Dedicated Spot For Stones
Consider the not-huge-but-quite-annoying scenario of where to put your olive stones solved. This dish has a larger compartment for your olives of choice, with a smaller divot ready to hold the pit. No more having to stash yours in a napkin to be polite. $72, Busted Ceramics
A Skincare Device That Gets Hot And Cold
From a glance online, it appears everyone you know has some sort of electronic facial device. Influenced? Just make sure it’s one that works. Shark’s Depuffi is a gem, with cool settings to sculpt and depuff, and warmer ones to prep skin for maximum product absorption. £180, Shark at Cult Beauty
A Chopstick Rest Shaped Like A Croissant
While a hashioki is a welcome resting place for your chopsticks in between bites, a novelty one is not exactly a necessity. Unless it makes you smile as much as this croissant one does for us, handmade by artisans in Japan’s Mizunami City, Gifu Prefecture. (There’s even more options choose from here.) €6.95 each, Ihoshiro Kiln at Musubi
A Teeny Knife To Only Ever Be Used For Butter
Allday’s knives are not only aesthetically pleasing, its handles are crafted from 100% recycled plastic. Look out for restocks on its collabs with Maldon, Ottolenghi and Kerrygold (recycling their packaging into fun colours). Until then, this raspberry ripple design will make buttering your morning toast a joy. £29, Allday Goods
A Charm That Doubles As A Sunglasses Holder
If you tend to leave your sunglasses loose in your bag, squashed them in a pocket or on top of your head (where they’ll inevitably fall off), we’ve found the solution. Just attach one of these chilli-shaped charms to your bag – your sunglasses will be safe and your hands kept free. €24.90, Tippies
A Tumbler With A Little Horse Galloping Inside
You won’t realise that a glass from which small animal peeks up at you as you sip is missing from your life until you stock your cupboard with a few Ichendorf Milano designs. There’s a whole zoo of options to choose from, but this striding steed is our favourite. £12.99, Ichendorf Milano at Westwing
A Pair Of Table Candles Shaped Like Asparagus
What’s more appropriate for dinnertime mood lighting than a candle that mimics the food on your plate? Maison Balzac’s vivid green asparagus spears decorate your table, give off a gentle glow and provide a talking point for guests, all in one. AUD $39 for four, Maison Balzac
A Silk Pillowcase That Doesn’t Match Your Other Bedding
A singular silk pillowcase likely won’t go with your carefully curated bedroom set-up. However, it’s worth the investment: the silk provides less friction than your standard cotton, resulting in smoother hair, reduced creasing on the skin and less of your face cream absorbed into the material. Worth the mismatch, we say. £110, Slip at Lookfantastic
A Water Bottle Attachment For Your... Lipbalm
Going on a walk? To the gym? Leaving the house in general? You’ve likely got a water bottle with you. Make sure you’ve got space for your, ahem, ‘essentials’ with Frank Green’s new attachment – designed to hold a lip balm and colour-coordinated to your bottle of choice. Try it once, you’ll use it all the time. AUD $14.95, Frank Green
