Doing the dishes is hardly the most inspirational of activities, but you can at least inject some style into it. Get rid of the limp, discoloured cloth covered in primary school self portraits and get busy with these beauties…

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Maritime bands, pack of two - £15

We do love Cornishware! The brand's distinctive but understated blue and white banding has us a-hankering for a seaside retreat.

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Alexa Chung