A is for Apothia

It always takes ages for us Brits to 'get with the program', as the Yanks like to say. Apothia, the hip, LA born brand of cleverly named scented candles and delicious fragrances (like Velvet Rope) is now firmly installed in the UK and I, for one, couldn't be happier.

Just today, after peeling the spuds (it's not all glamour you know) I lavished the delicious liquid that is their new Hand & Body Wash (£19) on my overworked hands. What a joy - and it didn't leave my hands dried out either.

My only advice? Use sparingly and keep out of reach of children (those pesky rug rats don't deserve such delights!)

Ron Robinson = genius.

Available from Liberty and The Conran Shop