The Wish List: Kitchenware, Made Chic 

From retro-style appliances to pretty plates and platters, give your kitchen an instant refresh with these artfully designed pieces 

1. The Chic Storage Solution 

QÄSA QÄSA is a lifestyle store with hand-crafted items from East Africa uniting heritage skills and contemporary style. This set of Blantyre Storage Jars are handmade by an organisation in Malawi that nurtures local artisanal talent to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind homewares. £42, QÄSA QÄSA 

2. The Playful Tea Towels 

These tea towels dedicated to the star signs by Amuse La Bouche make the perfect gift for a loved one – or just a treat for yourself! Made from 100% linen and printed with eco-friendly dyes, they’re as sustainable as they are cute. £32, Amuse La Bouche 

3. The Hosting Guide 

Susie Theodorou’s No-Cook Cookbook offers quick recipes using everyday cupboard ingredients, many of which can be made at a moment’s notice – no oven required. Perfect for effortless meals that don’t compromise on flavour. £22, Coles Books 

4. The Colourful Centrepiece 

Chumbak’s trays are perfect for organising your kitchen counter, serving drinks, or displaying vases. Available in a variety of prints and sizes, there’s sure to be one that adds some colour to your space. $46.62, Chumbak 

5. The Pretty Platter 

Described as ‘Hand painted with love and naughtiness in Portugal,’ Laetitia Rouget’s playful fruit platters are truly dream-worthy and make a quirky conversation starter for any gathering. €160, Laetitia Rouget 

6. The Kitchen Hero 

The sleek, countertop-friendly Our Place Wonder Oven has us hooked. With the ability to air fry, bake, roast, grill, reheat and toast, it delivers flawless results every time, leaving food perfectly crispy on the outside, while soft and moist on the inside. £195, Our Place