Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
TOP of the SHOPS
Finds out what’s hot to shop this week
Mernie Gilmore
GARDEN
Vivara is on a mission to encourage the nation to turn their outdoor spaces into wildlife-friendly sanctuaries. With everything from bee and butterfly boxes to entire flower borders you can plant to attract pollinators, being eco-friendly has never been easier. This wooden Butterfly & Bee Box, £24.95 (vivara. co.uk), will attract all sorts of visitors to your garden.
BEAUTY
Gruum is an exciting new British skincare brand that is designed around clean, natural ingredients. There’s a full range of hair, skin and bodycare products on offer. We love nourishing Botanisk Prickly Pear Oil, £16 (gruum. com), which is packed with antioxidant vitamin E oil and brightening vitamin K.
CHARITY
Pret a Manger has teamed up with three leading designers – Richard Quinn, Ashish and Daniel w. Fletcher – to launch a collection of limited-edition silk scarves. The scarves, £30, are inspired by three new summer salads and all proceeds go to The Pret Foundation, which supports charities working to help homeless people. Available to buy at pretuk.store
EAT
Bring the taste of Italy to your next picnic or BBQ with Crosta & Mollica’s new range of moreish crisps and snacks. Our favourite is
Torinesi, £1.90, a crunchy breadstick that hails from Turin and is perfect for dipping. Available in Classic and Parmesan & Poppy Seed varieties. Find the range in Waitrose.
DRINK
If you’re looking for an alcohol-free alternative to your favourite beer or cider, check out Smashed Drynks. With everything from pale ale and lager to citrus beer and fruit cider, there is something for everyone. Delicious and refreshing, and completely guilt-free. We love the pale ale, £4.50 for four cans, which you can find in Sainsbury’s.