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Our buying team have trying to track down all the loveliest souvenirs with which to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Our favourite so far is this gorgeous jug by Jan Constantine. See all our ideas here.

The Balcony Gardener

We heard about this lovely company through our friends at Oskia. As the name suggests the Balcony Gardener specialises in creating a little haven of green in small urban spaces. They have created beautiful ready made gardens that you can buy altogether, they are delivered straight to your door and you can instantly transform a concrete patch where you keep your bike into an area that you can enjoy and want to spend time in. Our favourite is the mini English Country Garden.

The Balcony Gardener sells individual items too. From packets of seeds that grow butterfly friendly flowers to garden furniture. Our Handpicked favourite is this gorgeous 1920’s Parisian bench. In keeping with the small space idea, its fold up too. Perfect for a slither of urban outdoor space.