THINGS WE LIKE

What a gem

If you want jewellery with a special sparkle, invest in one of Cvjewellery’s Fairtrade-approved hand-made pieces, like this Purple Haze necklace.  The new collection is designed in the UK by Catarina Vassalo and uses a variety of materials including approved silver, natural gemstones, organic wood and vintage crochet beads. The range includes necklaces, bracelets, earrings and cufflinks. More importantly, half the proceeds from many of the pieces, including the necklace shown, go to the Fairtrade Foundation.

£35 - www.cvjewellery.com

In the can

These colourful and eco-friendly watering cans are made from recycling discarded and misprinted sections of tin metal by local artisans in the Morabadad region of India. 

They are produced as part of an organisation which provides benefits such as education and medical treatment for artisans as well as providing them with help to become self-sufficient and establish their own small-scale businesses.

£9.95 - www.ecoutlet.co.uk

Listen up

The Highway is an easy to fit in-car DAB digital radio that also enables you to listen to your iPod/MP3 player. Powered from the in-car power socket, the Highway receives DAB stations and transmits them to your car radio on a free FM frequency. Tune into Smooth for your favourite classics; see www.getdab.com for more info.

£69.99 - www.pure.com