It will add a whole new dimension to housework
It will add a whole new dimension to housework."Where: good bookshops; Waterstones (0181-742 3800) branches close between 3pm and 5pm 24 Dec.How much: pounds 16.99.20`THE ART OF PIANO'This video of a film by Christian Labrande and Donald Sturrock is one of a series exploring different aspects of classical music, using globally sourced film and television archives. "It contains all you need to give your surroundings a spiritual spring clean," says Elaine Griffiths. "It has a smudge stick for burning, a rose-quartz crystal and a book of inspirational rituals. "It would be particularly useful to keep in the boot of the car."Where: Habitat (0845 601 0740); 9am-2pm 24 Dec.How much: pounds 6.99.19THE SMUDGE PACK KITIf any of your New Ager friends are in thrall to the space-clearing fad - the unblocking of dense, negative energies which act as an obstacle to spiritual and physical happiness -give them this Thorsons kit, and they'll be over the moon.
In its smart, silvery box it contains, among other things, pliers, various types of screwdriver, tweezers, wirecutters and a set of screws In short, it's a great capsule tool kit. For other stockists, call Sony infoline (0990 111999).How much: pounds 1,615 inc VAT.18MINI TOOL KITPart of Habitat's Christmas range, this tool kit is stylish, compact and versatile. The latest in hi-fi gadgetry, this painstakingly reproduces the full nuance and atmosphere of original recordings. "Its amazing sound reproduction makes CDs sound like a scratchy old 78," says Simon Munk.Where: Sony Centre, Baker St, London WC1 (0171-486 2526); open until 6.30pm 24 Dec - but you'll need to order the player a few days in advance. "It's a great-value holiday, which, for only pounds 99, allows you to experience the thrills of canoeing, dry-slope skiing, orienteering, climbing and abseiling," says Graham Thompson. All activities are supervised by some of Britain's best outdoor instructors - and all equipment is provided.Where: Plas Y Brenin (01690 720214).How much: pounds 130 (inc full board and lodging).17SONY SUPER AUDIO CD PLAYER SCD-777ESBlissfully content with the sound quality of your CDs? How aurally insensitive can you be! True audiophiles will tut that what you are hearing is crude and musically inaccurate - compared, that is, with Sony's new Super Audio CD player SCD-777ES.
But more than looks, we're talking economy of size: only one inch thick, it'll fit in your pocket. And each of its floppy disks holds as much information as that on 175 regular 3.5-inch floppy disks. "Tired of downloading files that won't fit on a floppy? Then make the change to a Zip drive, and carry 100Mb around in your pocket," suggests Jason Weston.Where: PC World (0171-374 6444); most branches open 9am-4pm 24 Dec.How much: pounds 149.16PLAS Y BRENIN MULTI-ACTIVITY WEEKENDAn exhilarating adventure-sports weekend at Plas Y Brenin, at the heart of the scenic Snowdonia National Park, offers everything a nature-lover and hardened outward-bounder could want. Teenage style-watchers will have awarded it extra cool points on noticing that its ad campaign was shot by fashion photographer Steven Meisel.
"Happy for Men is fresh, sharp and, more importantly, great value," says Katie Bryan. "And it also looks great on your bathroom shelf!"Where: Selfridges, London W1 (0171-629 1234) and Manchester (0161-629 1234); 10am-4pm 24 Dec. How much: pounds 25 for 50ml.15IOMEGA ZIP 250 USBWith its funky electric-blue shell, the Zip 250 drive is guaranteed to complement an i-Mac in aesthetic terms. Mmmm.Where: from good bookshops; Waterstones (0181-742 3800) branches close between 3pm and 5pm 24 Dec. How much: Ebury Press, pounds 25.14CLINIQUE HAPPY FOR MENYou can't get a much zestier men's fragrance than Happy for Men - the brother to Clinique's Happy for Women.
Bearing absolutely no connection to Prozac, it's an upbeat blend of lime, mandarin and grapefruit And it's packaged in a zingy orange bottle. Think rustic fruit pies, goat's-cheese burgers, chocolate souffles... But any busy mum who takes a look at Styler's cookbook, co-written with American superchef Joseph Sponzo, will be able to take a sizeable bite out of it. "It has 150 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes made with healthy ingredients, and beautiful photographs, which make it both a great coffee- table book and cookbook," says Nicola Rose The food? Old English and Mediterranean. How much: from pounds 150.13`COOKING FROM LAKE HOUSE ORGANIC FARM' BY TRUDIE STYLER AND JOSEPH SPONZONot everyone leads the charmed life of Trudie Styler (wife of Sting).