Any old iron?

 ‘Going eco’ can be unglamourous to say the least (think re-used carrier bags), but Reestore is a breath of fresh air. Proving that one man’s junk is another man’s gold, it takes everyday waste objects and cleverly turns them into functional and aesthetic furniture and accessories. A ‘Silvana’ lamp that was once a washing machine drum (£275), a ‘Max’ iron roll-top bath reincarnated as a chaise longue (£1,480) – it is no wonder this business was such a hit on Dragon’s Den. And there is a 10% discount for the first 100 readers who order either ‘Max’ or ‘Silvana’. Just call 01234 376 920 mentioning this article before 11 March 08. Visit www.reestore.com for more details.

Fair trade celebration

 To mark Fair Trade Fortnight (25 Feb- 9 March 08), luxury bedlinen company LUMA is hosting a Fair Trade Celebration day at its new shop in Barnes. The event takes place on 9 March (10.30am to 5.30pm) and will see a wide range of seconds and ends of lines reduced by up to 50%. Organic cotton, fair trade home textiles as well as vintage fabric accessories and reclaimed wood furniture will all be up for grabs, with complimentary Fair Trade wine and artisan cheese available to all. These organic cotton bath towels are reduced from £19.50 to £9.75, and there is a 10% discount on non-sale items for readers. Just mention this offer. LUMA 98 Church Road, Barnes, SW13, 020 8748 2264, www.lumadirect.com

Spring forward

  One of my favourite London fairs, The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair brings together the best of local and national crafts, home accessories, ceramics, jewellery, clothing and more. With most produce unavailable on the high street, this is a great opportunity to pick up something unique. Tickets cost £14.50 and there is a two for one offer to all readers who present this page on the door. The fair takes place from 12 March to 16 March 08 at the Business Design Centre, 52 Upper St, Islington, London, N1 0QH.  This offer is strictly on a first come first served basis. For further information, call 08701 261 800 or visit www.countrylivingfair.com

Simply boutiko

 Fair Trade Fortnight forces us all to reflect on how we shop. But eco-friendly shopping can often be confusing: is it Fair Trade? Organic? Locally sourced? Recycled? To make things clearer, new website Boutiko.co.uk organises all its gifts into these categories, helping you to shop effectively and with a clear conscience. Hand embroidered in Vietnam by a family-run business, these wash bags must be some of the prettiest I have seen – and, with their water resistant lining, they are practical too. And they cost a reasonable £20. Call 0844 884 8511 or visit www.boutiko.co.uk

The lighter side of life

 With its classic and light interiors, Nordic Style proves that there is more to Swedish design than flat-pack furniture. It stocks timeless dining, bedroom and living furniture, as well as elegant soft furnishings and accessories. Newly in for spring, the Svedala collection is characterised by a fresh, clean print set against a white background. Prices in this range start at £29 for a lampshade or cushion and all fabrics are available by the metre. And there is a 10% discount across the range for readers. Just call 020 7351 4966 or visit 109 Lots Road, SW10 mentioning this offer before March 31.www.nordicstyle.biz .

Make it cook easy

 I’m all for gadgets that make life easier, particularly if they are as neat and versatile as this Electric Hotpot from the lovely Lakeland. Sitting on a kettle-style base, the Electric Hotpot enables you to cook and keep warm home-made soup, stew, chilli, casserole and more, without working through several different pots. The temperature can be adjusted from 100 degrees (ideal for browning, frying or boiling) to 30 degrees for cooking, simmering or warming food, and it costs just £49.99. Call 015394 88100 or visit www.lakeland.co.uk

Prize player

Feeling lucky? A quick whiz round www.theprizefinder.com could put your good fortune to use. A free online service, it has literally thousands of competitions, pooled from a wide variety of prize related websites. The Prizefinder.com was the first competition website to generate a million pound winner, and it even scooped the Web User Magazine Gold Award, 2005. There are a variety of categories of prizes ranging from Short Breaks to Food, with everything from £500 worth of blinds to £2,000 worth of Ikea vouchers up for grabs in the Home & Garden section. To find out more, visit www.theprizefinder.com

The name’s bond

 Buying a property is always a stressful affair and one of the first hurdles to securing the house of your dreams off plan is putting down a hefty deposit. But the Exchange Insurance Company offers an alternative in the form of an Exchange Bond®. This acts as a financial guarantee, assuring the developer of a full reimbursement should the buyer fail to complete, and allowing the homebuyer to free up cash for other investments while the property is built. In today’s uncertain financial climate, this is the thinking man’s way to invest in property. www.exchangebond.com

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