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Around £10, from selected Waitrose branches
Chewy inside, crisp crust, this is the best bread for communal breakfast. A Poilâne loaf lasts for days and toasts brilliantly.
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In case of impromptu sleepovers after Christmas parties, it's worth having a handful of these brushes from utilitarian specialists Muji in the bathroom.
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10. Rockett St George water carafe with four glasses
£19.99, rockettstgeorge.co.uk
Guests will welcome a bedside carafe of water (just add ice and a slice of lemon to keep it cool and fresh all night).
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