Finalists in the Gift of the Year competition were on display at Spring Fair this week, and in the Garden & Outdoor category, several new products caught our eye.

The Cardboard Vase Sleeve by IF is a novel way of giving plastic bottles a second life as a vase. Slipping a bottle, from a small 250ml up to 2 litre into the decorative sleeve completely hides it and there is a choice of six designs. Made from recycled card, they have an RRP of £4.99 so are an affordable option and perfect gift idea for sending in the post.

The same company also entered Flower Bookmarks in 12 bright designs. Made from faux leather and with a hand painted look, they are decorated on both sides and retail at £5.99.

In the Festive & Occasions, Heaven Sends entered its UK and Ireland Glass Hanging Books. Each decoration looked like a small book of folklore or fairy tales, with a subtle glitter finish and velvet ribbon for hanging. RRP £7.99.

The Meg Hawkins Indulgence Collection of hand wash, lotion, soap and creams, is wrapped in packages beautifully decorated by illustrations by Meg. Sitting perfectly in any garden centre display, the range includes the ever-popular highland cow, fungi and birds. RRP’s start at £4.99