Family Tree

A real actual family tree, without any of that complicated gene stuff to deal with. This would look lovely just about anywhere, but best of all? It's Mother's day on Sunday! Send her something lovely. Everyone knows that when you buy your Mum good gifts you get better Christmas presents. It's all about the karma, people.

This is from Famille SummerBelle and it's £45.

Design Porn: Ralph Lauren Home

I'm sorry to do this to you. Really, I am. But just look at that sofa from Ralph Lauren Home. Doesn't it remind you of lazy summer days? Curling up in the conservatory as it gets chilly, with a glass of viognier and a handsome man. Probably a little blue Persian kitty by your feet, or one of those perfect little white terriers that look like they should be in an advert. Ralph Lauren doesn't just make furniture, he manages to design a fabulous little life to go along with it.

If you have $11,385 it's all yours. Except the pedigree (dog, not the guy). He's not included.

I'm sorry. Really.

Home office: Desk Tidy

As I work from home (yes, finding you lovely homestuffs and getting sloshed at three in the afternoon is work), I'm always look for things to make my desk look pretty. It's meant to entice me into working, you see.

I took some inspiration from fellow slut Robyn after she said that she used these lovely Moomin mugs to keep her desk organised. I've found this lovely creation at Lifestylebazaar. I like that the pattern on it looks like Wedgewood blue, but it's got little tiny desk items hidden in it. Like a classier, prettier version of Where's Wally.

Procrastinate away for £23.

Skandium glasses

I'm not usually fan of Scandinavian design in the home. It's all just a little bit too... white. Don't get me wrong, sometimes it can look stunning (Georg Jensen jewellery, anyone?) but I need something a bit more detailed in my house. That's why I was shocked to come across these unusual glasses on Skandium. You can buy them from £12.50 each and well, they're pretty lovely. I suppose sometimes simple can be a good thing.

Divine Doorknobs

My love for pretty things doesn't just stop at china patterns (although yes, you can distract me with those pretty easily). If I can squeeze girlyness into even the simplest of things then I'm happy. As long as it doesn't get too chintzy you understand. Chloe Alberry in Notting Hill is a perfect way to sneak your girlish tendencies into your home without going overboard. It's a whole shop on Portobello Road just full of doorknobs. Hundreds of them.

They're cheap too. This flower knob is just £9.75.

Love.

Cocktail Hour: Funkin Mixer Sachets

Here at Domestic Sluttery, there’s nothing we adore more than a good cocktail or two. And some might say that the cocktail-making process, with all its eclectic ingredients, measuring devices, stirrers and shakers, is all part of the fun. But if all you’re after is having some friends over for some fruity, boozy fun, it seems a lot of fuss to have to buy all the necessary obscure ingredients. Not only is it expensive, but when you’re friends have finally stumbled home, you’ll find that you’ve only used a fraction of each bottle; leaving you out of pocket and tempted to dip into the leftover liqueurs for weeks on end afterwards.

These new sachets from Funkin are such a genius solution to this dilemma that we’re sort of baffled as to why no-one came up with it sooner. Priced from 79p per sachet from stockists including Sainsburys, Asda, and Selfridges, these fresh fruit mixers mean that all you need for a delicious fix is the base spirit for each cocktail, such as vodka, tequila or rum. There are six flavours in all, including such fancy and exotic delights as Raspberry Mojito, White Peach Bellini and Passion Fruit Margarita. And they’re 100% natural, with no preservatives, additives or artificial flavourings. So you’ll have less reason to feel guilty the next morning, as well as less washing up.

Seven Deadly Sins: The Whole Caboodle, from Coco de Mer

I may not always have the cash to indulge in its wares as often as I’d like, but saucy boutique Coco de Mer is a favourite of mine. Sadly, however, the ‘erotic homeware’ section for the UK has far less to offer than the USA version. But if you’re prepared to splash out on shipping from across the pond, the entire deadly sins series could be yours for $245, with these vintage-style plates from Trixie Delicious.

And that’s not all. Although I’m not sure I could serve my gran scones on this naughty saucer, I definitely have some friends who would appreciate it as a gift.

But if risqué ceramics aren't your cup of tea (pun intended, of course), the UK site does a gorgeous range of decadent but tasteful wallpapers, like this delicious Liquorice Cherry design, £59 for 10 metres.