★ = Strong recommendation ☆ = Recommendation ## Technology ### Home Theatre - **Logitech - Harmony Ultimate Remote Control and Hub** (£130 | 2017-10) ### Music - **[Denon - Home 250](https://www.denon.com/en-gb/product/wireless-speakers/denon-home-250/DENONHOME250GB.html)[°](https://elliotclowes.com/cold/2024/https__www.denon.com_en-gb_product_wireless-speakers_denon-home-250_DENONHOME250GB.html.html)** [x 2] (£165 each | 2023-12) - A good alternative to Sonos. Though to be honest the main reason I went the Denon route was because their speakers are heavily discounted from time to time (I got 2 for the price of 1 on this model). If I had to pay full price I would probably go with Sonos as I'm always scarred Denon is going to discontinue their smart speakers. So please buy some Denon ones to lower that chance! - The app you use to control the speakers is a little slow and clunky. But I recently stayed at an AirBnB that had Sonos and their app was no better. - **Bose Computer Speakers** (c. 2009) - I can't remember the model, cost or even exactly when I purchased them. But these have been a loyal friend. Ultra reliable and they have a nice, big subwoofer. ## Kitchen ### Cooking - **★ [Le Creuset - Cast Iron Classic Round Casserole](https://www.lecreuset.co.uk/en_GB/p/cast-iron-classic-round-casserole/CI5001.html?dwvar_CI5001_color=ocean&dwvar_CI5001_size=26cm-l5-3)[°](https://elliotclowes.com/cold/2024/https__www.lecreuset.co.uk_en_GB_p_cast-iron-classic-round-casserole_CI5001.html_dwvar_CI5001_color=ocean&dwvar_CI5001_size=26cm-l5-3.html) **(£219 | 2023-12) - Surprised by how much I like this, considering the high cost. Somehow things just taste nicer from it. I think it might be due to how hot it gets or how the heat is distributed. Though that heat can get a annoying when trying to move it whilst cooking as the handles are scolding. I love this though. Nice and big. You can use it in the oven or on the hob. It cleans nicely. And it should last a long time. Worth the investment. The only downside is it's a model with a plastic handle on the lid. So there's a heat limit in the oven. ### Utensils - **★ [Sori Yangi - Cutlery set](https://store.moma.org/en-gb/products/yanagi-flatware-set-of-5)** (£46 | 2011-11) - **☆ [Sori Yanagi - Tongs](https://www.communitycutlery.co.uk/products/sori-yanagi-stainless-steel-tongs)** (£27 | 2013-09) ### Containers - ★ [Duralex - Picardie Tumblers](https://uk.duralex.com/collections/picardie/products/picardie_transparent_gobelet_table) [6 x 250ml] (£11 | 2011-11) ### Machines - [Ninja - 2-in-1 Blender BN750UK](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B088TT4KTT?ref_=pe_27063361_487360311_302_E_DDE_dt_1) (£100 | 2023-04) - [Wilfa - Svart Coffee Grinder](https://wilfa.co.uk/products/wilfa-svart-precision-coffee-grinder) (£65 | 2022-12) ## Clothes & Shoes ### Shirts - [Ralph Lauren - Custom Fit Stretch Oxford Shirt](https://www.ralphlauren.co.uk/en/custom-fit-stretch-oxford-shirt-3616534550910.html?&Campaignsubchannel%28utm_subchannel%29=trigger&utm_source=NotifyMe&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=SFCCBACKINSTOCK_SILVER&utm_content=en_GB&bt_ee=x73I3jlb6YCVhK2mu3n0iYqdta%2FLKwIw%2F12MABgAm4F1lCDk7hxdHDbR8ht19PJz&bt_ts=1704528580835)[°](https://elliotclowes.com/cold/2024/https__www.ralphlauren.co.uk_en_custom-fit-stretch-oxford-shirt-3616534550910.html_&Campaignsubchannel(utm_subchannel)=trigger&utm_source=NotifyMe&utm_medium=Email&u….html) (£70 | 2024-01) ### Shoes - [Iron Ranger - 8111 Boots](https://www.redwinglondon.com/products/red-wing-iron-ranger-boots-8111) (£249 | 2017-11) - [New Balance - 2002R](https://www.newbalance.co.uk/pd/2002r/M2002REA-D-12.html)[°](https://elliotclowes.com/cold/2024/https__www.newbalance.co.uk_pd_2002r_M2002REA-D-12.html.html) (£75 | 2024-01)