MESSAGE IN A CUP

Practise your ABC or spell it out with these colourful party pieces from The Letteroom.

With a choice of 14 designs and all the letters of the alphabet, they're an original way to decorate a special birthday party or summer wedding. Presentation box of 30 mixed cups, including letters and love hearts, £10, from The Letteroom. For stockists call 01264 326 339 or visit theletteroom.com

ENJOY A NAP-KIN

Dressing the table in candy colours is a fresh way to create a tasty look to complement summer barbecues. Jme stripe napkin in sorbet, £15.50 (set of four) from Jamie at Home. For stockists call 08448 712 010 or visit jmecollection.com

TRULY SCRUMPTIOUS

This cushion looks good enough to eat!

With retro lollies such as Fab and Zoom, all that's missing is the chime of an icecream van. Ice Cream cushion, £25, from Hunkydoryhome.com. For stockists visit hunkydoryhome.co.uk

SWEET WAY TO WALK

These pretty ballerina pumps will spark a few fireworks... embellished with tutti-fruity pom poms, they're far sweeter than your average flats. Suzette in Blue, £56.99, from Shellys London. For stockists visit shellys.com

TIME FOR THE 50S

Petrol heads will love this retro clock, styled like a dashboard from a 1950s classic car. Detailing also includes a weather station to gauge temperature and humidity. Dashboard Retro Clock/Weather Station, £28.99, from Caagis. For stockists call 01708 620 094 or visit caagis.com

DELICATE AND CHARMING

These teardrop pendants in sterling silver add the finishing touch to a summer wardrobe of pastels. Favourite gemstones include rose quartz, pink topaz, aquamarine and peridot. Pendants start at £85 each, from Mournir. For stockists visit mounir.co.uk