£6-£15
Evocative Cornwall 2010 engagement diary by Sarah Lay, £12.99
This lovely diary is chock full of luscious photographs of the county; it also includes useful information from tide times to local resources and even a phrasebook of Cornish language. Call 01736 788355 or visit www.evocativecornwall.co.uk
Under £6
White Chocolate and Strawberry Gateaux soap from Naturally Made Soaps, £3.50
This good-enough-to-eat soap bar is hand-made using a traditional cold method by Ishbel Ramsay from Exeter. It’s a sumptuous feast for the skin, made with masses of cocoa butter. The curls and hearts are scented with strawberry. Visit www.naturallymadesoaps.co.uk or call 01395 239069.
£15-£30
Lazy Lizzie tee, £29
Designed by Cornish designer Helen Davies, these fitted long-sleeved jersey tops are a versatile base layer. Made from bamboo with a bit of elastane for shape, they feel soft against the skin and are the latest in relaxed beach style. The back has a pretty keyhole detail. Visit www.ekosense.co.uk or call 01736 336973.
Over £30
Seasalt print wellies, £30
Designed in Cornwall by this Cornish company, these colourful splashers are ethically produced in China. We like the Fore Street Flowers design, reminiscent of Dutch country style and crewel embroidery. Visit www.seasalt.co.uk or call 01326 377976.
What credit
crunch?
Rick Stein cookery course voucher with John Dory apron, £198.94
She’ll have the apron for immediate gratification, and to remind her to look forward to her choice of 11 different one-day workshops. All Rick Stein’s hands-on courses, which involve different kinds of fish and shellfish cookery, promise a lovely day out – and of course you get to sample your efforts with a couple of good glasses of wine. Valid for one year but non-refundable. For more details visit www.rickstein.com or call 01841 532700.
