Bright home buys: bring on the colour

Valerie Said's fun leather purses come in a range of animals such as cats, pigs, cows and sheep, as well as Charles the dachshund (pictured). Each costs £45 (01279 447615; www.notmassproduced.com).

The stainless-steel whistle kettle (£9.99) by Eurohike is ideal for camping. It has a 1.4-litre capacity and a heat-resistant, folding handle (0800 389 5861; www.millets.co.uk).

Mini Boden's range of accessories includes this fish appliqué bag (£16). Also available in a pink stripe with a flower motif (0845 677 5000; www.boden.co.uk).

Ian Mankin's new collection offers a choice of organic linen-union tickings in a selection of ten cheery colours. They are woven in a Lancashire cotton mill using dyes that have a low environmental impact, £25/m (020 7722 0997; www.ianmankin.co.uk).

Visit Great Green Toys for inspiring eco-friendly games, gifts and furniture. This children's frog chair (£22.99) has a sustainable rubberwood seat with painted legs and back (020 8144 0735; www.greatgreentoys.co.uk).

The V&A's online collection includes these brightly coloured letters made from painted MDF in both upper and lower case designs. From £3 per letter (020 7942 2696; www.vandashop.com).

This bright enamel cup (£6.50) from Toast is perfect for outdoor expeditions and picnics. A matching plate (£12.50) is available and both items also come in red and dark green colourways (0844 557 5200; www.toast.co.uk).

Illustrator and designer Alice Melvin's Cut-Out and Dress Mr and Mrs Peg set (£5) features two appealing paper dolls and several stylish outfits for them to wear - fun for children of all ages (sales@alicemelvin.com; www.alicemelvin.com)