Design ideas on revitalising your kitchen and dining spaces with these pops of fruit

Compact and convenient, the Essenza Mini espresso machine packs the bold flavours of Nespresso coffee into a sleek new design that can easily fit into your home. Have it in vibrant lime green to add some zest to your space.

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Hearty salads, light pasta, or flavourful grains—plate them in funky platters like this ceramic lemon serving dish from Casa Vittorio to add some whimsical touches to your meal.

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Brewed with real fruits, fresh herbs, and premium teas, the small-batch kombucha from Kombucha Klub is free of artificial flavours and preservatives. Unlike processed alternatives, this raw kombucha is packed with natural nutrients and enzymes, retaining far more of the vitamins and minerals produced—just be sure to refrigerate them upon delivery.

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No celebration is complete without a pop of bubbly—but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with some exciting new flavours. Infused with orange peels and a selection of herbs and spices, Chandon Garden Spritz is a refreshing sparkling wine that is sure to put guests in a festive mood. Simply serve with ice and a garnish of rosemary and orange, and enjoy!

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Available through Seek the Uniq, the Carrito Otto oval caddy is a versatile and handy way to store a variety of items. Be it some linen napkins or even bottles of wine, liquor, and mixers for your cocktail party, this caddy makes storage stylish.

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A trusted brand in the realm of kitchen appliances, Kitchen Aid is certainly a household name. The stand mixer is a verifiable essential, especially among home bakers—have it in guava glaze for a feminine and fruity addition to your space.

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With classic stripes of white and lemon yellow, the Hay juice vase available at Design Story can make your flower arrangement pop without competing with all the beautiful blooms.

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Maynila Style offers an array of placemats, table napkins, cocktail napkins, and coasters in luxurious linen and cotton fabrics. Hand-embroidered with different motifs, including banana palm, they make natural accents for the tropics.

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Citrus and gin truly make for a delicious, refreshing drink. Snag a bottle of Antidote’s Citron de Corse gin, bursting with zesty lemon and fragrant juniper berries, for an aromatic explosion that will keep you coming back for more.

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Available in a selection of different sizes and striking colours, the handmade pineapple containers from Liwayway are an exciting way to store small knickknacks like sugar cubes or seasonings. Some even come with a spoon for easy scooping.

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Available through ITOOH, Contemporaneo’s decorative bowl made with recycled wood chips and fibreglass immediately attracts the eye, especially in the lime finish. Use it to display decorative ornaments, or better yet, a selection of fresh fruits.

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Inspired by wild raspberries, figs, melons, and grapefruits, Portoro’s signature French porcelain collection is elegant yet playful—a timeless addition to the dinner table. The sets feature a mix of both glazed plates great for dining and unglazed plates designed to be used as chargers.

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