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By James Lee-Tullis
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Break The Mould:
Break The Mould: Enjoy the festive season in royal style with these ‘Aristocake’ cupcake moulds. fancy.com
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Sprinkle Some Magic
Sprinkle Some Magic: Let’s be honest now, adding humble salt and peppers enhances almost any dish. Add that magical finishing touch to any dish courtesy of these unicorn-styled salt and pepper shakers. fancy.com
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A Bright Idea:
A Bright Idea: Give your bedside table or desk a satisfying vintage touch with this bare retro light bulb embedded in a wooden block with brass fittings. fancy.com
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Light Years Ahead:
Light Years Ahead: If your personal taste is more modern rather than retro, then prepare to be beguiled by the extraordinary portable Kangaroo Light. fancy.com
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Rock ‘n’ Roll:
Rock ‘n’ Roll: before you query the price tag, consider how much you invested in your last car and then reflect on the fact that we spend a third of our lives in bed. fancy.com
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Winter Comforts:
Winter Comforts: Despairing at the prospect of long, cold winter months? Take some comfort from the warm glow provided by the eco-friendly Steel Floor Biofireplace. fancy.com
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Feel The Force:
Feel The Force: Fed-up with dismal rainclouds and umbrellas that turn inside-out at the first gust of wind? Use the Force to repel the elements with this arresting lightsaber umbrella. fancy.com
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Mountain Madness:
Mountain Madness: Show off your love of the mountains all year with this eye-catching cable car container for your clothes pegs. fancy.com
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Concept Album:
Concept Album: Celebrate your love of vinyl records with a genuinely unique take on a conventional record-player from Crosley. fancy.com
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Name That Tune:
Name That Tune: You love music and, above all, you love that catchy song that keeps playing in your head. Show the world just how much you love music with these light-hearted earworm ear buds. fancy.com
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