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With this small but powerful portable blender you can make a smoothie on the go, and drink it straight from the jar. The BlendJet 2 is light enough to stash in a bag, and it has a USB-rechargeable battery that lasts for 15 blends. 

With petrol prices on the up and consumers looking to go green, the rise in electric cars has been evident. But what about electric motorbikes, for those who prefer two wheels to four? British brand Maeving has launched the RM1 – which offers a top speed of 45mph and a kerb weight of just 98kg. This innovative e-motorbike carries up to two removable batteries, each with a 40-mile range, which can be fully charged from any plug socket at home or work in less than four hours.

French cognac maison Hennessy has unveiled its most luxurious creation yet – an artistic “Dame Jeanne” decanter, crafted by French plumassière, Nelly Saunier. A one-of-kind masterpiece, the Dame Jeanne will be sold exclusively at the Hennessy boutique at Harrods in London, with a list price of £600,000. The contents of the Dame Jeanne have been decanted into ten bottles to preserve the quality of the cognac. The buyer will also receive the ten bottles and boxes, which have been decorated with feathers matching the Dame Jeanne and presented in Harrods colours.

Simply place five slightly melted blocks of ice into this machine made by the British brand Smart, and it will shave it into a refreshing snow cone which you can then flavour with syrup or fruit juice. 

These Tanness mats are filled with a gel that absorbs and dissipates heat. Tuck them into a pillow case on hot nights and they should make it easier to drop off. You can use them as they come, or put them in the freezer for extra cooling. 

Crafted by artisans in southeast Asia from natural grass fibres using low-impact methods, the Lorna Murray hat is foldable for ease when travelling. It has sunray pleats, a contrasting trim and ties; brim length is 12cm, and it comes in three sizes.

Anya Hindmarch’s dog poo bag charm can be clipped onto a lead, coat or bag. You insert the bags into the base, and pull them out individually from the top. It has a leather collar and trimmings, and comes in four colours; 14cm x 9cm x 6cm. 

Theo Fennell’s sterling-silver sleeves and lids promise to bring a touch of class to everyday condiments, making them fit for even the grandest dinner tables. 

Beevive has created this Bee Revival Kit, which you can attach to your key ring in case you come across a bee in distress. It contains a refillable bottle of reviving sugar syrup. 

The sculptural Charnwood Fireball is a relatively efficient way to create heat on chillier evenings outdoors. Cut from mild steel, and designed to oxidise over time, it is supplied as a boxed flat-pack kit, and can be assembled (with pliers, gloves and a hammer) in an hour. 

Made from sustainable marquetry woods, with turquoise and mother of pearl pieces, this backgammon set is a collaboration between Alexandra Llewellyn and Net-a-Porter. It features the Malayan tree nymph butterfly and is 77 x 60 x 5cm when open. 

Long admired by the design-conscious, the wall-mounted Uten.Silo is perfect for storing odds and ends. It comes in black, red or white and in two sizes. 

The Cocoon chair has a fibreglass shell lined with calfskin and was designed for Louis Vuitton by the Campana brothers. The collaboration, which started in 2012, also includes a foldable mirror and a hand-twisted hammock. 

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