Best Made First Aid Kit

This first aid kit from Best Made is fantastic and looks really cool with it's bright red stylings. Every home should have one.

The LGB Christmas gift countdown day 7

Six stunning items for your perusal today, we hope that you’re really getting into the Christmas spirit now as there’s not much time left to go!

1.Givenchy are first on out list today with these fabulous women's hats that are bound to cause a stir. We love these designs, they are the height of fashion and will really turn heads this party season, with a great sense of fun and striking features. Great for the party animals.

2.Hannah Martin Jewellery have so many gorgeous pieces this year that it's difficult to know which one to highlight, but I have decided to focus on The Only Performance, the knife edge knuckle duster ring for three fingers. This distinctive design is normally associated with weaponry but this is elegant and beautiful as opposed to brutal. There are so many stunning designs available from this great brand so do check them out. Perfect as a gift for your significant other.

3.The Dolly Swarovski shoe by Charlotte Olympia is a must-have item for footwear fanatics and this will go down amazingly well for Christmas. Glitz and glamour are the order of the day, with black Swarovski crystals on the platform and a black satin finish. The only danger is that these show-stopping heels might steal all the attention in the room.

4.The deluxe poker set by Geoffrey Parker Games is a fantastic thing to have around and will be a perfect compliment to any family gathering this Christmas. This is our favourite family pastime since Monopoly and is sure to create the Casino experience in your home, possibly leaving you both shaken and stirred.

5.Sparrow and Finch have a beautiful hen house on offer that we just love. It's on wheels meaning that you can shift it around your garden sparing the grass. If you keep chickens then this is the perfect gift both to them and to yourself. If not, then we think that this is nice enough to be a good reason to start doing so.

6.Finally today we would love to draw your attention to this cool executive portfolio from Aspinal of London. This is a great gift for the professionals in your life and will provide a great looking way to organise papers on the move. It comes in a variety of finishes but our favourite is the Amazon Brown Croc and Stone Suede.

Tomorrow we'll have another 5 items in our 12 days of Christmas-themed gift roundup. They will not necessarily be gold rings though so stay tuned to learn more!

The Liquid Gold Baby Christmas Countdown- Day 2

Welcome back to the LGB Christmas countdown. Today we have 11 brilliant products to inspire and amaze. Have a look at these beauties…

1.Minimalux has conceived this beautifully designed pen that really looks fantastic. It’s made of solid brass which not only makes this a stunning piece, but also ensures that it is not discarded like the traditional biro making it an all-round better product.

2.This Corto Maltedo bag is stylish, classy and very, very cool. It’s classic black design gives off a simple elegance and it’s also surprisingly practical with a large amount of space inside. That makes this a perfect gift this Christmas.

3.Assouline have had a gorgeous book set created for them by Chanel. It celebrates the Chanel brand ion three volumes covering perfume, fashion and jewelry. The best part of this is the quilted slip case which is a real thing of beauty. This would make an ideal gift for anybody interested in high fashion and this legendary brand.

4.What could be more Christmassy than a bright red lamp? Well, how about one with superheroes on it..? Evil Robot Designs are the creators of this cool item that will be of interest to both the young and those who refuse to grow up. This quality item would be ideal for a homeowner that likes a twist. You can even get a custom model made up with characters of your choice.

5.This excellent book is an ideal gift for the Porsche lover, or indeed anybody who has a taste for great cars. The pictures are outstanding and of top quality and take you through the history of this legendary manufacturer, featuring some of it’s most exciting designs.

6.Also for the car fan, this Formula 1 World Champions book is a sure-fire winner this year. Great images and a truly outstanding story threading through the years of this great sport.

7.The Black Dock Motors baby jumpsuit is gorgeous for youngsters this Christmas and will ensure that your baby is stylish to a T when you’re out and about.

8.If you’re a dog lover and want to treat your four-legged friend to something extra special, then you can’t go wrong with Lazy Dog Cookies. These are really high quality goods but they’re specifically for dogs so there’s no worry about making them sick. Their website is informative and cool and leads straight to an online shopping portal. It even features a tune that sounds like a relaxed Red Hot Chili Peppers jam circa 1991. Check it out.

9.Mast Brothers Chocolate is a great company obsessed with creating the best chocolate humanly possible. They source their ingredients from organic cocoa plantations and have such a love for what they do. The two brothers’ enthusiasm is written all over this and their chocolate is really top notch, so worth investigating.

10.Your son will look extremely dapper in this fantastic Canadian Jacket by Owen Cord. It’s a snappy little number that is also practical with a leather lining and fleece around the neck. Perfect for those upcoming winter months and bound to be a great addition to the pile under the tree.

11.Lastly today, we couldn’t resist drawing your attention to these para boots from Woolrich. They’re really comfortable, stylish, practical and will be well suited to anybody looking to avoid some of the faux pas normally associated with winter footwear.

See you tomorrow for 10 more great gift ideas for you from LGB.

retaW Fragrance Room Tag

This new breed of fragrance from Japan caught my eye the other day. They look cool and really give a room, car or even a towel rail a burst of freshness. The scent is powerful without being overbearing, so it won’t become redundant in a hurry. Well worth a look.

The Aga Total Control

The Aga Total Control is the absolute ULTIMATE in stoves.

The Aga has been brought firmly into the 21st Century with a smart phone app allowing you to control your Aga from your iPhone.

Whilst looking like a traditional cast-iron range cooker, this Aga has electrical elements in the ceilings, walls and doors which means a baking hot oven in just 22 minutes, slashing electricity bills and making it so much more practical to use on a daily basis.

Marrying state-of-the-art technology with the advantages of cast-iron cooking The Aga Total Control costs £9,595 / $15,500. 

Candles

In an age where everyone does candles, it's not easy to find something cool and fresh.

Fornasetti Profumi have hit the nail on the head with these limited edition scents which are, ike their others, decorated ceramic.  

Both come with lids and make great little pots when the wax burns out.

007

This is a new book on the amazing English spy James Bond, written not by the deceased Ian Fleming but by Jeffery Deaver. This limited edition book was produced in collaboration with another great English brand, Bentley, by the amazing publishing house, Hodder's. 

Entitled 'Carte Blanche', this book is only going to be published in a limited edition run of 1000, so if you want to be a part of Bond history, this is the book that should be on your shelf or in your man cave.

With this stunning Bentley GT ghosting on the case of this book it looks just fabulous. Bond has moved back to Bentley, reminiscent of James Bond in 'Thunderball'. 

It's going to be one of the next great books written post Fleming. 

Moleskine

This is a note pad with a difference, this is the celebration of 60 years of Peanuts. So, if you don't like Snoopy or the Peanuts characters then stop reading now!

If you're a huge fan like us, you should try and get you hands on the best looking note pad out there. I've been a huge fan of Moleskine for a while, they are just the best companion for any trip,  or to invent your next super computer Moleskine have been at every part of my design process.

Now, the book that I plan on taking all over the world is going to have Snoopy on it; do you think that people may take me less seriously? You know what? All I can say is that I do not care. Nope, I just love these Moleskine jotters.

Le Labo

This is my new find of the year and God, this is a great find.

Le Labo is a delicious smelling candle with such cool packaging. The old feeling to the tin harks back to the the 50's and I love that feeling. This candle does not feel like any other candle and it's definitely not one that's been mass produced and poured by a hugh machine. This candle feels like each of them has been made with love. Le Labo is definitely a company that cares about you, the end user.

How cool.

Scent from Heaven

A merchant named Trudon started selling domestic and parish candles in Paris in 1643. The business has been passed down through the generations and in 1719 officially became the royal wax manufacturer. Trudon have made candles for everyone from Napoleon to Hermes and Dior and remains traditional to this day after being rediscovered in 2006 for the film 'Marie-Antoinette'.

The packaging is truly stunning and this sumptuous thick bottle green glass is the ultimate statement. I've only had mine for a couple of months and it really smells like home, exactly what you want from a candle. I love its size, but although you think it should last forever, it doesn't and at $375 it's not exactly cheap but God I do love it and I have just ordered two more.

I also love their 'Fumeurs' which are like altar candles, they're available in five sizes and they have a beautiful seal, and are only slightly scented.

The shop is like a gallery and a must if you're in Paris, situated at 78 Rue de Seine. I found mine at The Shop at The Bluebird but if you look at their website http://www.ciretrudon.com you'll see that they're getting stocked up all around the globe.