March begins on a high each year with World Book Day, a reminder of the joy to be found in losing yourself to literature. The mood-boosting me-time this offers can’t be underestimated, so we’ve gathered all you need to design the ideal book nook. Read on…

The Reading Room

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Named after a famous Venetian Doge, it evokes the strong personality of an Italian palazzo’s lush interior, a warm and welcoming atmosphere that could never be forgotten. The chair consists of a single rounded volume, like a shell designed to make the user feel safe wrapped in its comforting arms. Moro's shape is inspired by castanets, cheerful and sensuous finger clappers used as percussion instruments. The design is both low and ample, with stable feet blending into an enveloping back.

Mono armchair

Award-winning wellbeing teaStay motivated and hydrated without the caffeine, with a cup of our unique herbal tea blend, the perfect alternative to coffee or black tea. Natural ingredients baobab, rooibos and honeybush work together to maintain balance and stamina throughout the day, without disturbing your sleep patterns. Simply wake up, enjoy a cup and go!Powered by plantsDesigned to be enjoyed in the morning or at any time of day, our caffeine-free Expedition Tea is packed with certified organic ingredients high in antioxidants and minerals. Baobab fruit, a novel tea ingredient, is rich in flavonoid antioxidants and vitamin C. Rooibos offers an abundance of minerals and electrolytes, while honeybush leaf boosts the immune system thanks to its high levels of antioxidants and vitamins.

Expedition tea - 21 teabags

Every Loro Piana design combines the best of Italian craftsmanship with the finest raw materials. These cozy slippers are made from brown cashmere fleece in a sock-style silhouette, and finished with drawstring fastening around the ankles.

Cashmere slippers

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Yellow quartz gua sha facial massager. The gua sha stone is designed to favor lymph drainage and stimulate muscle circulation. It can be stored in the fridge so that the stone is at a cooler temperature during the facial routine.

Gua sha quartz face massager

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Anemone Milk flower-motif bone-chine tea cup and saucer (set of 2)

Immerse yourself in a fragrant wonderland with Aesop's Olous Aromatique Room Spray (100ml).Boasting a blend of citrus botanicals (think: sweet jasmine, zesty grapefruit, and intensely green galbanum), this fan-favourite room spray is balanced with notes of earthy cedarwood and spicy cardamom. These aromatics come together to revitalise your senses and envelop your space. Spritz this around your home or wherever you want to share this scentsational offering.

Olous aromatique room spray

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Meet the perfect complementary cushion for any indoor space. It’s made from woven pure cotton with a stylish blanket stitched trim.

Pure cotton blanket stitched cushion

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Beguiling and multi-faceted, the latest novel from the author of The Thirteenth Tale brings together a winning cast of characters around the meandering Thames, each drawn into a mystery that reopens old wounds and lays to rest unburied ghosts. There’s much to enjoy in Setterfield’s ability to spin a deeply satisfying and richly told story and Once Upon a River contains just the right balance of the sweet and the bitter, along with a clever and satisfying playfulness with the traditions of storytelling itself. It’s a novel that reminds you why we all tell stories and why they continue to matter.

Diane Setterfield

If your space is amounting stress like there's no tomorrow then reach for the Calming Space Spray from Elemis, this essential oil blend has been carefully chosen to create a peaceful environment and settle an over-worked mind. And, relax…

Calming space spray

Round storage basket handwoven by female artisans supported by Fair Trade organisations across Bangladesh. Maison Bengal utilises locally grown natural materials and develops renowned traditional skills. Crafted to a capacious shape from hogla grass and finished with sturdy handles.

Round hogla storage basket

This heavy walled ceramic press pot in a grey finish is a functional and beautiful addition to your kitchen table. The ceramic body maintains a consistent temperature throughout the brewing process.

Yield grey ceramic french press

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Cushion crafted in double face alpaca and wool blend.

Anagram cushion in alpaca and wool

Porcelain wave candleholder with transparent glaze. Partly thrown on the wheel and partly handbuilt, each is individually handcrafted so each will vary in shape. As the piece is handmade, each will be unique. Approx 9cm and 13cm tall. 2 - 4 weeks delivery lead times and non-returnable.

Porcelain wave candle holder

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About the BookThe ultimate colour-by-colour flower reference guide - from New York's pre-eminent floral designers, Putnam and PutnamPlanning a wedding, a dinner, a birthday party, a romantic evening, holiday entertaining, or just arranging flowers for the pleasure of having them, more often than not your creative process begins with thinking about the colour of the flowers that you want. To help you find what you are looking for, Flower Colour Guide is the first reference book to organize flower types by colour, with an emphasis on seasonality and creative colour schemes - and the results are stunning in their sheer variety. What Pantone is to colour, Flower Colour Guide is to flowers.Showcasing 400 flowers at their peak, with stunning photography taken by Putnam & Putnam in their Brooklyn studio, this guide includes an appendix featuring perforated pages, with tips on flower care, notes on how to prepare vessels and a list of suggested colour schemes. A great gift to give, or to have for oneself, the book speaks to the most seasoned flower enthusiasts as well as those just beginning to explore the possibilities of arranging flowers.Taylor Putnam and Michael Putnam have built a reputation for romantic, dramatic floral arrangements and installations using colour as their guiding principle - here, they share their knowledge with readers worldwide: "This is the book we wished we had when we started doing flowers."

Flower Colour Guide

The Arc coffee table from Danish brand Woud is made of wood in a soft round shape with three legs developed by Julie Begtrup and Ditte Vad. The table is both beautiful and functional, and underneath the swiveling tabletop, you will find a hidden storage space for small items that you want to have close at hand. You can also combine the Arc coffee table with the side table from the same series to create a beautiful furniture group.

Arc coffee table

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Hand-knit mohair and wool-blend blanket in off-white.

Mushroom mohair blanket

Spun from finest Mongolian wool cashmere blend, featuring a relaxed fit and flared legs, these knitted trousers channel quintessential chic from am to pm. Their intricately ribbed structure provides flowy fit and a bold silhouette that is absolutely in the now.

Cortina knitted trousers

Giobagnara has been building on its leather know-how since 1939, and here to highlight this is the Antibes tissue box. It shows that a seemingly simple piece can become something else entirely under this maker’s command – in this case, an everyday tissue box becomes an object of art through handwoven leather and rattan.

Antibes handwoven leather and rattan tissue box

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Our Blonde Plain Cashmere Bed Throw offers simple sophistication and a beautiful drape, showcasing our exceptional quality and craftsmanship and adding instant elegance to the bedroom. These timeless accessories are also incredibly warm and lustrous.

Plain cashmere bed throw

The Moss Rollneck Jumper is crafted from our responsibly sourced 100% cashmere yarn for unparalleled luxury. Showcasing a cosy, over-sized fit, this top will have you feeling warm and snug.

Moss rollneck jumper in Ivory

Soft felt slippers by Bosabo, a company owned by the Audouin family for five generations. Set on a comfortable cork midsole and rubber sole.

Bosabo felt slippers

Elevate your living or bedroom space with the luxurious touch of Bemboka’s Jersey Italian Cashmere Collection – an exquisite blend of comfort and style. Crafted exclusively for Bemboka by the esteemed Zegna Baruffa in Italy, the Grade A, two-ply, 100% Cashmere yarn is double-twisted, ensuring unparalleled softness.These stunning pieces are not just reserved for interior decor; the Jersey cashmere wraps, with their perfect size and lightweight nature, effortlessly transition into versatile accessories. Whether draped over furniture to enhance your home’s ambiance or elegantly worn as a shawl for a special occasion or as a travel blanket, these pieces seamlessly blend functionality with luxury.

Jersey Italian cashmere throws

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Lift and sculpt the face and neck with La Mer The Lifting and Firming Mask, a luxurious cream mask that works to create definition and suppleness across the features. Over time the cream can contribute to uplifted skin that appears resilient, restored and radiant.

The lifting and firming mask

Chisel Lounge Chair is a contemporary yet timeless take on the ever-relevant moulded plywood chair. Named after the classic carpentry tool, Chisel was created from the desire to design a solid wooden chair with a distinctive silhouette that would stand the test of time. Developed with optimal craftmanship and ergonomics in mind, the chair’s soft, organic seat and backrest provide good support in a visually inviting way, complemented by angled legs that echo the chisel references with their characteristically bevelled edges.

Chisel lounge chair

Sheepskin hot water bottle cover, incredibly soft with a tight curl. Each sheepskin is specially sorted and selected, then cut by hand in Somerset. The open top design allows for easy filling. To fit a standard sized hot water bottle, which is approximately 33cm x 20cm and often 1.7L capacity.

Sheepskin hot water bottle cover

This Is Home The Art of Simple Living:This is Home is an interiors book about simple living and how to focus on our values to create authentic homes full of meaning and joy. Interiors stylist Natalie Walton steps inside fifteen homes across the world to meet the people who made them, and discover whether there is some universality to what makes us happy in the spaces we inhabit. Filled with beautiful photography, transporting stories and practical advice, This is Home reminds and inspires us to nurture the space that helps make our lives possible.

Interiors hardback book by Natalie Walton

The cosy chronicles: keeping your feet warm and your loungewear looking luxe. This pretty pair has a boot silhouette with a cable knit finish. Perfect for nights in. Cream

Cable knitted slipper boots

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Belvere cups and saucers (set of 2)

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The geometric diabolo shape of this dark wooden table lamp was inspired by the pagodas of Burma. Born in traditional culture, but contemporary in feel, it will give your side board, bedside table or desk an exotic feel whilst fitting into your existing look. Made of Burmese pyinkado wood, it's not your average lamp. Lampshade sold separately. Width: 14cmDepth: 14cmHeight: 43cm

Mizo table lamp

The ultimate treat for your feet, these 100% cashmere sleep socks are sumptuously soft and cosy. Made in Scotland, the mecca for Cashmere, and with a colour palette designed to perfectly match the other loungewear essentials, these socks are the perfect gift for the comfort addict in your life (especially if that’s you). One size (fits 7-10). Crafted by expert makers in Scotland.

Men’s cashmere socks in Slate

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Backgammon with a contemporary twist. The Daniel has a denim-covered case and a smooth leather inlay that chips glide across. It’s medium-sized and easy to transport so you can play whenever and wherever you like.

Daniel medium backgammon set in denim & beige

Good Morning ceramic mug

The perfect centrepiece to any Sunday morning kitchen table, this Emma Bridgewater teapot is crafted in the UK from fine pottery, and features a beautifully classic all-over tea text print. Own it as part of a beautiful tea set that will be sure to add a touch of warmth to the heart of your home.

Toast teapot

Unisex fit. Soft and absorbent. 100% organic cotton. Made in Portugal.

Kodiak Stripes hooded bathrobe

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Begg x Co’s Valatzu Anton blanket plays with geometric forms. It’s woven in the Scottish mill from a blend of lambswool and cashmere for a super-soft finish. Contrasting blanket stitches add a traditional slant, while its generous size makes it great for layering.

Valatzu Anton lambswool cashmere blanket

Invite nature inside. Diffuse the scent of D’Orangerie: an uplifting, bright infusion of citrus and orange blossom. 100ml - 3.4 fl oz 100% Natural Fragrance | 100% Natural Product | 100% Recyclable Packaging | 100% Natural and Compostable Reeds | 10% Post Consumer Recycled Packaging | 100% Vegan And Cruelty Free.

D’Orangerie reed diffuser

The Pimlico side table is neat and chic: its faux-bamboo legs, hand-crafted from beautiful torched rattan, call to mind the antique tables of a bygone era. Two tabletops make it practical for cups of tea by the sofa, books by the bedside or a makeshift cocktail bar when guests arrive. 42cm L x 42cm W x 69cm H. 16.5' L x 16.5' W x 27.2' H. Available for delivery in 8 weeks.

Pimlico bamboo side table

Our Clifton wood floor lamp is a charming addition to light up your home. With its natural, light washed wood finish it is paired with brushed nickel accents to give this lamp a relaxed, country vibe. The contrast of a fabric shade adds the perfecting finishing touch. Whether it's brightening up the lounge or your study, this beauty stands tall in any room.

Natural clifton wood floor lamp

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Soft slippers handmade by artisans in Portugal using a unique overlocking technique. Crafted from responsibly sourced sheepskin which is vegetable-tanned in Italy, then set on a natural suede sole. The wool of the sheepskin adapts to the body’s natural temperature, keeping feet fresh during the warmer months, and warm and cosy in winter.

Babbi sheepskin slippers

A warm glow for the hallway, our Stately Bouquet scented candle is designed to set the tone of your home with its calming aroma.

Stately Bouquet scented candle

Blanket in jacquard woven wool and cashmere