SilverwoodBloom sells an intriguing assortment of niche products and objects for beautifying your home. They carry exclusive jams with unusual flavours such as black cherry/tarragon, specialty teas and coffee; designer china from prestigious brands such as Lacroix and Vista Alegre; lamps, puzzles, socks and games. What do all these things have in common? For me, the answer would be I want them all! With the pandemic confining us to our homes this last year, creature comforts have become more important, and SilverwoodBloom is a great place to find them!

If you are familiar with my usual haunts, you might think that all my favourite spots are cheap or free! The truth is though, although I love a bargain, I love pretty things too! If I had to choose one luxury I couldn’t live without, gorgeous scent would be my choice – it always lifts my spirits. SilverwoodBloom has traditional high-quality Portuguese soaps, Italian fragrances and a host of candles to help you and your house smell wonderful.

If you are looking for a special gift, you’ll find it here and Alan, the British owner, is really friendly and will help. Stylish socks for Father’s Day? Look no further. Pens and fancy cards and notebooks for the writer in your life? You’ll find them here. Whatever you pick, even if it’s a gift for yourself, it will be exquisitely wrapped for you and tied with their signature orange ribbon. Come on, treat yourself – you deserve it!