Nespresso, internationally renowned for its premium coffee system, is launching a Limited Edition Crystal pink Essenza coffee machine, ideal for the coffee aficionado wanting to stand out from the crowd. Adorned with dazzling pink Swarovski crystals, the machine brings catwalk glamour to the kitchen for the Ultimate Coffee Experience.
The launch follows the great success of the black Limited Edition Crystal machines, which sold out from the Nespresso Boutique at Harrods within days. In addition, to its glamorous head-turning looks, this Limited Edition Essenza combines premium quality coffee with functionality, producing the perfect cup of espresso or lungo every time.
These exclusive limited machines will be released for sale exclusively through Selfridges in London during October to coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Priced at £699, all the proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Haven, the charity that offers free support, information and complementary therapies to anyone affected by breast cancer.
Paul Arengo Jones, Chief Executive, Breast Cancer Haven comments,
“We are delighted that Nespresso has produced these very special pink crystal coffee machines for Breast Cancer Haven. Here at the Haven we believe that there is very much life after cancer. It costs approximately £1,000 to help a person through the Haven programme so every donation is very gratefully received.”
A puppy can now just be for Christmas thanks to Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup!
FurReal is launching the next best thing to having a real dog – a life size Golden Retriever puppy that behaves and reacts to human commands. Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup provides kids the experience of loving and caring for their own puppy…
Highly innovative animatronics enables Biscuit, My Lovin’ Pup to respond just like a real puppy would, giving all the fun and interactive play they would have with an actual canine pooch. He’ll listen and follow voice commands like ‘sit up and beg’, and ‘give me your paw’. Imagine how smart tricks like that will impress your friends!
A fantastic gift idea for kids aged 4 and up… priced around £149.99.
If you’re looking for that extra special toy this Christmas then you must check out Kota the Triceratops. It’s over 40” long and pre-schoolers can sit and ride out those Jurassic Park adventures to their hearts content.
It’s actually a life-size baby dinosaur driven by animatronics that allows you to move his head, eyes, tail, horn and mouth.
Kota reacts not only to touch but to sound and will respond to his young owner’s voice with friendly dinosaur roars. All pets need feeding and when he is hungry you can give him his special fern!
Perfect for ages 2+ and retails for around £299.99.
Available from 15th Oct 2008.
I’m not sure this product from Simplehuman fits as a stand out Christmas gift but - it might just be an interesting stocking filler.
The spout sensor soap pump features include:
• Dispenses soap touch free.
• Elongated spout arches over the sink to stop wet hands or soap dripping on the counter.
Due to retail for £29.99.
If you are looking for a highly useful gift idea for a ‘gadget head’ look no further! The new Kensington Bluetooth solution is a great way of linking your MP3 phone with a Bluetooth adapter (plugged into your 12v ‘cigarette lighter’ socket) into your car stereo’s AUX port. Basically it enables users to enjoyyour music and answer calls without additional cables.
Having tried it out I can honestly say that it is beautifully clear and even an idiot could install it…
It offers a built-in microphone with noise and echo-canceling technology makes for clear conversations whilst driving. Users just press the phone icon on the remote (attached to your steering wheel) to automatically mute your music and take a call over the car’s stereo. It also works with the phone’s voice activation technology to make calls without having to touch it. A USB charging port ensures that the phone stays charged.
