In The Know: What To Have On Your Radar This Month

Story Locker is a new gifting platform that turn stories into personal 45-minute podcasts. A lovely gift for a milestone birthday, partner or grandchild, users can create audio files which are then turned into podcasts to be shared with friends and family. Whether it’s sharing moments from a special occasion, capturing memories from a holiday or even looking back on your life story, there’s a range of different packages to choose from and a team of skilled interviewers who can help those being featured to tell their story from the comfort of their home. The kit also includes a microphone and headset for great sound quality, as well as a professional editing service for the finished interview.

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Gardening brand Harvst creates tools and equipment to help you maximise outdoor space and grow organic produce at home. The brand has launched its mini ‘S6’ greenhouse designed to fit in any garden or on a balcony. It’s the smallest model yet and is perfect on a table or work surface, and has a sealed, insulated back panel, so you can put it anywhere. The best part? It’s self-watering, providing a regular watering regime, and will take care of plants or herbs when you’re away from home. You can choose to water more on hot days, water less on cool days and save water when it’s not needed – just connect to the app to control the settings. You can even upgrade the model with solar panels. 

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Sustainable British brand Beaumont creates contemporary pieces that are made to last and fit seamlessly with your wardrobe in years to come. The brand has launched its new SS23 collection which is made from cotton and recycled yarns. There’s an edit of summer dresses, linen two-pieces, floral blouses, smocks and cardigans, as well as accessories like woven bags. In an effort to extend their lifespan and reduce textile waste, the brand also offers free repairs alongside a circular resale scheme, so you can pass your preloved Beaumont garments onto a new home.

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“There are certain women,” Truman Capote wrote, “who, though perhaps not born rich, are born to be rich.” These women captivated and enchanted Capote – he befriended them, received their deepest confidences and ingratiated himself into their lives. From Barbara 'Babe' Paley to Lee Radziwill (Jackie Kennedy's sister), they were the toast of mid-century New York, each beautiful and distinguished in her own way. For years, Capote had been trying to write what he believed would be his magnum opus, Answered Prayers. But when he eventually published a few chapters in Esquire magazine, the barely fictionalised lives (and scandals) of his closest female confidantes were laid bare for all to see. The blowback incinerated his relationships and banished Capote from their high-society world for ever. In Capote's Women, author Laurence Leamer investigates the true story of the renowned author and his famous friends.

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Healthcare company Jude wants to open up conversations about incontinence. The brand has created a new pair of knickers designed to hold up to eight teaspoons of urine, so you can go about your day feeling secure, dry and odour-free. Available in various colours, including black and nude, the underwear is made from Tencel with anti-microbial properties, as well as secure seams to prevent leaks. Just pop them in the wash at 40°C between each wear. 

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