Shop & Tools
Everything here earns its place. These are the books, tools and little bits of kit we actually use in our own home and on the allotment – nothing wildly fancy, just things that quietly make life easier or cosier.
The Danbury & Lovejoy Shop
These are our own bits and pieces – created, written or designed here at Danbury & Lovejoy.
- Danbury & Lovejoy Almanac: Winter Edition
A seasonal companion for cosy months at home – slow living ideas, gentle projects, recipes and allotment notes for the colder part of the year. - Future editions & PDFs
More seasonal almanacs and printable guides are on the way. If you’d like to hear when they’re ready, make sure you’re on the newsletter.
Kitchen & Larder Favourites
Nothing here requires a chef’s kitchen. These are the solid, sensible tools that make everyday cooking and slow living a bit easier.
- Slow cooker we actually use
Ideal for busy weekdays and batch cooking. Great for stews, soups and “throw it in and forget about it” dinners.
See the slow cooker - Sturdy roasting tin
For Sunday roasts, traybakes and sheet-pan suppers. Easy to clean, heavy enough not to warp.
See our go-to roasting tin - Glass storage & larder jars
Perfect for decanting flour, pulses and pasta, and for seeing what you actually have in the cupboard.
Browse similar larder jars
For recipes and ways to use all of this, visit The Kitchen & Larder.
Garden & Allotment Tools
Whether you’ve got a full plot, a small raised bed or a few pots by the back door, these are the things we reach for most often.
- Hand trowel & fork set
Comfortable handles, sturdy metal and not too heavy – ideal for everyday weeding and planting.
See a similar hand tool set - Watering can
A classic metal watering can with a rose, good for both greenhouse and beds.
See a similar watering can - Seeds & plants from trusted suppliers
We like to buy from specialist seed companies who know their stuff and suit UK conditions.
Browse our favourite seed suppliers - Stout gardening gloves
Thick enough for brambles, flexible enough for potting-on days.
See similar gardening gloves
For planting plans, seasonal jobs and allotment diaries, visit The Garden & Allotment.
Slow Living Favourites
Small things that make evenings, weekends and quiet mornings feel just a bit more special.
- Cosy blanket or throw
Wool or wool-blend, heavy enough to feel reassuring but not scratchy. Perfect for reading chairs and winter TV evenings.
See a similar blanket - Soft, unscented or lightly scented candles
For that warm pool of light in the corner of the room, without overpowering fragrances.
Browse similar candles - Favourite mugs
Because tea genuinely tastes better out of the right mug.
See similar mugs - Books & notebooks
For reading lists, scribbles and quiet planning sessions.
Browse similar books & notebooks
For ideas on how to use them, wander over to Slow Living.
How We Choose Our Tools
Nothing on this page is here just because it’s on offer. We look for:
- Usefulness – Does it genuinely make home, cooking or gardening easier?
- Longevity – Will it last more than one season or one fad?
- Availability in the UK – No wild imports that are impossible to replace.
- Value – Not always the cheapest option, but worth the money.
If something stops earning its place, we’ll quietly remove it from this page.
Start Exploring
Not sure where to begin? Try these:
- Home & Garden – for the bigger picture of how we use these tools.
- Tools We Love – posts and reviews of specific bits of kit.
- How to use a slow cooker (UK) – a good example of everyday tools in action.
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No constant sales pitches – just occasional, useful round-ups of what’s new on the site, what’s working in the kitchen and what’s happening on the allotment.
