Italia! top picks: June

Here are our top picks for June, from summer travel essentials to furniture, accessories and gift ideas.

On the go

The Zalia backpack is perfect for your travels this summer.

£109, www.samsonite.co.uk

Ball skills

Perfect polpette every time with the Italian-designed Universal Food Baller.

£4.95, www.souschef.co.uk

Happy hour

Spritz celebrates the story of this much-loved Italian aperitivo, plus recipes and food pairings.

£14.99, www.anthropologie.com

Try this

Saba is a fruity sauce from Modena for sweet and savoury dishes and produced from the same grapes as balsamic vinegar.

£8.99 for 250ml from Waitrose, www.waitrose.com

Tell the time

The striking Raggiante wall clock in bamboo wood is by Michele De Lucchi.

£159, www.alessi.com

Shine a light

Let the scents of lemongrass, jasmine and sea salt transport you to the Amalfi Coast.

£30, www.papermash.co.uk

Let’s celebrate

White Belgian chocolate, prosecco and strawberries? Oh, go on then…

£18 plus delivery, www.choconchoc.co.uk

Dynamic duo

The Tocca Eau de Parfum and Lip Gloss Duo is a travel must-have.

£26, www.anthropologie.com

Picture perfect

We love this retro wall art.

From £18 www.notonthehighstreet.com/tabithamary

Red alert

Create a contemporary interior with the Prelude Sofa.

£2,770, www.natuzzi.co.uk