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Our weekly trawl for lovely home accessories has resulted in some stunning little lovelies this week and they’ve all got a hint of French-style chic – ooh la la!

SHRUTI DESIGNS SNUG AS A BUG THROW, £45 (FREE DELIVERY), NOT ON THE HIGH STREET
This soft, tactile throw is perfect for snuggling up on the sofa or for chilly nights out in the garden – if the rain ever stops!
www.notonthehighstreet.com (0845 259 1359)

SHOE CUSHION, £36, LAURA ASHLEY
Us girls have never got enough shoes, but at least we don’t have to make more storage space in the wardrobe for this pair!
www.lauraashley.com (0871 983 5999)

FRENCH WOODEN DOOR HANGERS, £4.95 EACH (FREE DELIVERY IN UK), THE VINTAGE GIFT CO
It’s not that we need these because we’re all living in great big chateau-style mansions and can’t remember which room is which, but just because they look so cool.
www.thevintagegiftco.com

BLOIS OIL AND VINEGAR SET, £35, SWEETPEA & WILLOW
This has to be the most stylish, contemporary oil and vinegar set we’ve come across – and we’d be proud to put them on our table when entertaining. Wouldn’t you?
www.sweetpeaandwillow.co.uk (0845 257 2627)

ZINC CUTLERY HOLDER, £17.95, BOUTIQUE PROVENÇALE

On your worktop or dining table, indoors or outside, this pretty holder screams rustic French style and is large enough to hold a range of kitchen utensils and cutlery.
www.boutiqueprovencale.co.uk (0800 954 0232)

BUTTERFLY LANTERN CANDLE STAND, £39.95, MELODY MAISON
Just imagine how pretty a flickering candle will look in this floor-standing holder as the sun (joke!) goes down.
www.melodymaison.co.uk (01302 711 116)