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matt leigh, aggy kazlauskas
Spring is here, with an eversweet strawberry in the mouth
with only a month left ’till summer, would it be ridiculous to claim that it’s been a good spring and, perhaps, one of the best we’ve had in recent years? probably.
but, well, it has been pretty decent… so far. Sunshine, nearly twenty degrees of warmth, and longer days. Could you ask for more?
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: Yes, but you best believe we’ll still be enjoying every last second of the highly-anticipated lead-up to summer.
And while it may not be check-Trainline-for-cheap-tickets-to-Brighton type of weather just yet, these are our must-haves to enjoy the remainder of this luvleh season.
PAPIER — shooting stars
spiral notebook
a new month brings a brand-new world of opportunities, ideas, and plans – why not treat yourself with a notebook where you’ll be able to safely write about whatever your heart desires?
£18.00, papier
passenger — Boondocker Recycled 18L Backpack
recycled backpack
Whether you’re headed off to the beach or mentally preparing yourself for a long hike, this colourful rucksack is the perfect companion for any sun-soaked adventure.
£59.95, passenger
The camden watch company — No.27 Moonphase watch
watch
treat your astrology-loving friends (or yourself) with the phases of the moon tracker on this stylish watch.
£180.00, the camden watch company
VIVIDA LIFESTYLE — Wilderness Green Map of Dreams
all weather changing robe
With the late spring comes a perfect time to go for a dip. so, skip the long queues to the changing rooms by whacking this on and getting into your swimwear on the spot.
and if you fancy a late-night dmc (a.k.a. deep meaningful convo) with your friends around a fire, this will keep you toasty all night long.
£240.00, vivida lifestyle
REX LONDON — motor oil tins
storage tins
doesn’t matter if you’re an artist who can’t keep their paintbrushes in one place, or simply want to add a touch of retro to your kitchen – this is a pretty cool set of storage tins.
£8.95, rex london
by freddie long — the apostle ring
chromium-plated stainless steel ring
an exciting debut from singer-turned-silversmith freddie long. inspired by the tales of the 15th century, this hand-crafted ring will add a refined edge to your day-to-day looks.
£29.99, by freddie long
Beavertown — scribble two-tone cap
cap
beavertown does clothing now?! say no more. already in our shopping basket.
£16.00, beavertown
botivo — Botivo Batch 28
Alcohol-free botanical aperitivo
The national barbecue week is just around the corner, so it’s time to get those grills ready and get those steaks – or Quorn vegan bangers – a’cookin. naturally, a bbq isn’t a bbq without some bevvies.
£27.50, Botivo
PATCH PLANTS – VIVI
lemon tree
What better way to bring in the spring than to make your garden (or balcony) explode with colour and new plant life?
you know what they say – when life gives you lemons.
£25.00-120.00, patch plants
MASH gang — journey juice IPA
Alcohol-free beer
did you promise yourself you’ll switch to alcohol-free drinks but most of ’em just don’t hit the spot? look no further than this, then – an alcohol-free ipa that tastes just as good as the real thing.
£8.99, mash gang
MOUNTAIN WAREHOUSE — Curlew Mens Waterproof Walking Shoes
Men’s walking shoes
Listen, finding a pair of walking shoes that are both comfortable and stylish is no easy feat.
Add waterproof to that, and that perfect pair becomes almost impossible to find – however, these stunners simply can’t be ignored (they’re already in our shopping basket).
£37.49, Mountain Warehouse
UNIQLO — ROUND SHOULDER BAG
crossbody bag
seems like the viral uniqlo mini shoulder bag (a.k.a. the it bag of our generation) got an exciting upgrade.
the uniqlo bumbag could already fit three times more than you’d expect, and this new version? probably big enough to fit all of our essentials, and then some more.
£12.90, uniqlo
Chilly’s — Emma Bridgewater Blackberry Water Bottle
500ml stainless steel water bottle
you can never go wrong with a chilly’s water bottle. simple as that.
£30.00, chilly’s
JELLYCAT — Amuseables Sunflower
13″ sunflower plushie
we get it. jellycats are a financial commitment. but if you were gonna spend tens of pounds on a plushie, this simply has to be the one.
£40.00, jellycat
VonShef — 4 Person Picnic Backpack with Blanket
Picnic set built into a backpack
Now that the sun is back and it’s heating up, it’s time to grab this backpack and gather your mates at a local park to enjoy some delish food and chilled bevvies.
£44.99, debenhams
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