What to Do, See & Buy: The Contemporary Home; Lily and Lime; Aesop; Mario Testino; 3.1 Phillip Lim; Imogen Clements

Shore thing

This gloriously British mug is one of a collection from The Contemporary Home, the website that sells cool retro home accessories and furnishings. The seven mugs depict sunny seaside scenes starring seagulls and beach-huts. Perfect for cheering up a chilly summer's day. £9.99 each, tch.net

Petal power

Set your little ones to work during the holidays with a charming flower-press from Lily and Lime. Even better, get them making Christmas presents for all the family: a blooming good investment all round. £14.50, lilyandlime.co.uk

Clean sweep

Aesop is the legendary Australian brand whose products are celebrated for their plant-based ingredients and divine scent. Next month, the company launches 'Reverence Aromatique Duet' – a new hand-balm and hand-wash combination utilising vetiver root and bergamot. £83 for the set, aesop.com

Super Mario

A must-have present for any fashion lover, Private View is a new volume of Mario Testino's candid and glamorous photographs; its publication is timed to celebrate his inaugural exhibition in China, which begins in November at the Shanghai Arts Museum. £44.99, taschen

Woolly thinking

Suffering from a broken heart? Then cheer yourself up with this merino wool pop art-inspired 'Break-Up' statement jumper from 3.1 Phillip Lim. It ain't cheap, but it is guaranteed to make you feel a whole lot better. £370, my-wardrobe.com

Making a splash

Want your art to match your carefully-chosen Farrow & Ball walls? Step forward Imogen Clements, who creates bespoke abstracts in F&B, Fired Earth et al, to complement the palette of your home or office. From £365, imogenclements.com