Consider the everyday essentials: those basics we carry around in our handbags or pockets, the clothes we change into when we get home from work, and the necessities we gather on our desks. These bits and pieces should make your time at work and home a pleasure, so why not treat yourself by upgrading to something more luxy – without spending a fortune?

RE-foundobjects, Giant lambswool blanket, £99
J Crew, Classic pyjamas, £70
The White Company, Cashmere bed socks, £32
Ruby + Ed, Bow slippers, £38
Laboratory perfumes, Amber candle, £35

Giulio Giannini e Figlio, Leather wrap journal, £55
Another Country, Tape dispenser and pencil sharpener, £25 each
Giles, Pencil set, £20
Alexa Pulitzer, Tear-off notepad, £15.50
Labour and Wait, Pocket fountain pen, £18

J Crew, Cashmere-lined leather gloves, £50
Smythson, 2013 leather diary, £70
Crème de la Mer, Lip balm, £40
SWASH, Black Onyx iPhone 4 case, £45
Angle & Curve, Classic headphones, £65

Margaret Dabbs, Intensive Treatment Foot Oil, £20
Bliss, Triple Oxygen Instant Energizing Mask, £40
Therapie, Himalayan Detox Salts, £35
Yes! Nurse, Hand cream, £5.50
Jo Hansford, Intensive Masque for hair, £27
