THESE WORK FOR ME

1 Unfussy elegance COS gold-plated jewellery range available only online. Curved pendant necklace, £55, cosstores.com 2 Inspired by nature

Placemats designed by artist Bell Hutley. Brightens up every meal. Priced from £15, bellhutley.com

Best read 3

In Extremis: The Life Of War Correspondent Marie Colvin by Lindsey Hilsum The best book I have read in a decade. £13.50, amazon.co.uk

4 Bright eyes

Trinny London BFF cream for under eyes. A concealer and serum in one. £26, trinny london.com.