.DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) is a digital wireless technology which is now being adopted increasingly worldwide, in particular for cordless telephones. Key benefits are high speech quality with less interference and increased range (50m indoors, 300m outdoors). You can have up to six handsets for each base station, making internal calls and call transfers between handsets possible. DECT is digital and eavesdropping is almost impossible.

Black Collection, Oval Bowl, at JohnLewis
Handpainted oval bowl with a glossy finish. Made in Portugal.

John Lewis Carving Steel, 25cm, at JohnLewis
Carving steel that keeps your knives sharp. Made in Sheffield. Guarantee 30 years.

John Lewis Laundry Bag, Lynton Stripe, at John Lewis
100% cotton laundry bag with draw string and cool blue stripe. Machine washable at 40C.

Jasper Conran Cereal Bowl, at JohnLewis
Combining the modern talents of designer Jasper Conran and the historical experience of Wedgwood, this bone china cereal bowl is destined to become a true home essential. Dishwasher safe. Diameter 18cm.

Wood Underplate, Natural Finish, at John Lewis
Rubberwood underplate in natural finish. Heat resistant to 100C. . Matching coasters also available.

Black & Decker Scumbuster, Twin Pack CK1000, at John Lewis
Good value combo kit comprising a Scumbuster and a Dustbuster. The Scumbuster is ideal for scrubbing spots from surfaces as diverse as tile, carpets, car surfaces and barbecues. Its numerous attachments can cope with any area, and it can be used under water. The versatile Dustbuster boasts a two-stage filtration system and stores its accessories on board. It has a running time of about 15 to 20 minutes.

Sophie Chair, Cream, at John Lewis
This chair is made from solid maple with reclining function and locking mechanism that enables it to be fixed in 7 different reclining and upright positions. It comes with ergonomically-designed cushion sets that are substantially upholstered. These cushions provide both lumbar and lateral support and feature extra thick armrest padding. Heavily woven, the fabric is treated for stain resistance and maximum durability. The chair provides a gentle rocking motion and is exclusive to John Lewis.

Partial self assembly required. A matching stool is available (sold separately).

Panasonic RXDX1S CD Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder, at John Lewis
The compact silver Panasonic RXDX1S features a multi function CD player, tape deck and FM/MW radio. With a clock/timer function and XBS (extra base system).

Pedal Bin, Chrome, 3L, at John Lewis
Three litre pedal bin with chrome finish. Five litre capacity also available. Co-ordinating finishes in brushed steel and white.

Bosch Gas Hob, Stainless Steel, PCD685D, at John Lewis
Free 2 year guarantee. A stylish curved gas hob in stainless steel with black enamelled pan supports. Four gas burners with easy-to-use front mounted controls. You can light the burners with one hand - just push and turn the control and the gas automatically ignites. There's a flame failure device in case the burner is accidentally extinguished; the thermostat will automatically shut off the gas supply to the burner.

Rowenta Toaster, TJ4022 Neo, 2-Slice, at JohnLewis
The sleekly designed Neo toaster features a high lift and wide slots to toast all types of bread. The integrated bun warming function will evenly warm croissants and rolls. All crumbs fall into the easily removed base. There are 7 settings for variable browning and it will also reheat toast with no extra browning. The coolwall makes it safe to touch.

Polti 900 Forever Generator Iron, at John Lewis
The key feature of the Polti 900 Forever Generator Iron, as distinct from other ironing systems with separate steam-generator tanks, is that its tank can be refilled for continuous use, with a steam output of 75g per minute. The iron itself has a stainless steel soleplate and can be used for vertical steaming. The boiler is also stainless steel and uses tap water.

Cook's Blowtorch, at John Lewis
Cook's blowtorch. Refill capacity 80ml. Ideal for caramelizing sugar, crisping joints of meat and skinning tomatoes and peppers. Butane gas not included.

Blossom Cushion, Tangerine, at John Lewis
A 100% cotton cushion in tangerine with a delightful flower design. Filled with duck feathers.

Beaded Coaster, Clear, Dia. 12cm, at John Lewis
Concentric beading on the surface, with cloth underside. Heat resistant.

Elica Cooker Hood Ducting Kit, DK5/4, at John Lewis
Free 2 year guarantee. 125mm diameter ducting kit, 300cm long. Make sure this is at least the same area as the connector on your cooker hood before purchasing. Ducting any smaller than that will adversely affect airflow and noise levels.

Giant Mallow Stocking, 400g, at John Lewis
Unwind this Christmas with a soft, sweet, pink and white marshmallow rope wound up in a bright red felt stocking.

Storm Santa Fe Women's Watch, at John Lewis
Funky and feminine, this watch is a real attention seeker. Its large silver 3 and 9 numerals are matched by a stainless steel case and links. With a fuchsia face and strap for contrast.

Storm is one of the world's most innovative brands of watch, having originated in London as a collection of design-led watches. The range has developed from ideas and designs that are totally unique, and Storm is now a statement of fashion recognised worldwide for its individuality and style.

Jewellery Case, Cream, at John Lewis
Multi-compartmental jewellery case in split calf-leather. With mirror under lid, 2 drawers, and a pull-out travel case. H15 x W23.5 x D15cm.

DeLonghi Radiator, Rapido G011230RTW, at John Lewis
Fully flexible heater, with a top output of 3kW. Its Instant Heat System warms up the room very rapidly. Once the room is cosy enough for you it intelligently and automatically switches to a lower setting as and when required. It has a 24-hour programmable timer with an override so you can dictate when you want warmth. It also rests on castors, so you can wheel it around easily. Guaranteed for 10 years.

7 in 1 Board Games Compendium, at John Lewis
A beautifully presented compendium of 7 games in a hand made attach case with a slick black suedette board. Choose your game from 7 family favourites including; chess, backgammon, draughts, dominoes, playing cards, cribbage board and poker dice.

BT Freestyle 6100 DECT Cordless Phone and Extra Handset, at John Lewis
The BT 6100 digital cordless phone plus an extra handset allows hands-free conversation and gives you the callers ID. The stylish handsets incorporate extra large buttons, while the LCD screen zooms the telephone number as it is being dialled, making it an easy phone to use, particularly if partially sighted.

DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) is a digital wireless technology which is now being adopted increasingly worldwide, in particular for cordless telephones. Key benefits are high speech quality with less interference and increased range (50m indoors, 300m outdoors). You can have up to six handsets for each base station, making internal calls and call transfers between handsets possible. DECT is digital and eavesdropping is almost impossible.

Sony Vaio Laptop, PCG-K315S, at John Lewis
Free 2 year guarantee. A powerful notebook with added power from its Pentium 4 532 processor and ATI Radeon 9200 graphics card. It has a multi-format DVDRW drive for playing and burning DVDs and CDs while the large widescreen display is perfect for watching movies.

Winnipeg Changing Table, White, at John Lewis
A practical and versatile changing table with 2 shelves, made from rubberwood and foil-wrapped MDF. Complies with BS EN 12221. Flat packed for self assembly.

Blue Skies Dresser, Antiqued Pine, at JohnLewis
A useful addition to any nursery, this dresser has recessed panelling, discreet knobs and a cutaway plinth. It features a large upper drawer and an internal shelf behind the 2 doors. The top is designed for changing your baby and has 4 barriers which will hold a standard-sized changing mat in place. Complies with BS EN 12221. Exclusive to John Lewis. Flat packed for self assembly.

Bremshey Orbit Competition Elliptical Trainer, at John Lewis
A highly specified elliptical trainer which uses electromagnetic resistance with belt transmission for a smooth elliptical movement. With its contemporary black and grey colour scheme, it has 6 preset programs with a graphic display, including heart rate and effort control, plus a customised workout option to design and store your own programs and a built-in fitness test. With adjustable footplate height for comfort during use. Heart rate measurement via ear-clip. Three year parts guarantee. Partial self assembly required.

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