15 Joy-Boosting Finds Under £30 to Brighten Your January
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It’s a new year, which sounds lovely, a chance for fresh starts and exciting goals. But in reality January can feel like a full-time job. Suddenly we’re all trying to be good, eating better, moving more, sleeping properly, drinking enough water, remembering our vitamins, being kinder, being calmer…
So let’s make it easier (and a lot more fun) with a few little things that might lift your mood.
Colour that sparks something happy in your brain, scent that instantly soothes your nervous system, and small treats that make everyday life feel brighter.
We’ve rounded up some sunshine-boosters all under £30, from feel-good beauty and cute little accessories, to nourishing essential oils, and playful homeware. Perfect for gifting a friend… or, honestly, just rescuing your own January.
Hot Sh*t Oven Glove by Blue Q
£13.95
Brighten up your cooking and your kitchen and spark joy with this playful pink and yellow punchy oven glove.
Eco Dinner Candles by The British Colour Standard
£30
The most beautiful candles really do light up a room.
Pure Cotton Frill Cushion by M&S
£20
Add a bold touch to your sofa or bed with this bright striped cushion.
Smoothing and Hydrating Eye Patches by Patchology
£5
These cake-themed eye patches work to soothe, refresh and hydrate your eyes, fragranced with a delicious frosting-inspired scent and sprinkle design.
Berry in Love Tea by Fortnum & Mason
£15.95
Bursting with strawberry, hibiscus and honeyberry, this naturally caffeine-free blend is bright, juicy and irresistibly uplifting.
Lavender Pill Organiser by Sequence Health
£9.99
If you’re going to be taking medication or supplements then why not make the most of them looking pretty. This pill organiser is so cute you’ll want to leave it where you can see it, meaning you’ll (hopefully) never miss your meds
Silk Pillow Case by The Silk Club
£31.99 (I know this scrapes just over budget but look at it 😍)
Keep your locks lush and your bedroom pretty with The Silk Clubs range of pillowcases.
Emott Coloured Fine Liners by Uniball
£14.77
Literally the nicest pens to write, sketch, journal with, and look at! And that’s a hill I shall die on.
Erasable Notepad by MOYU
£16
A reusable notepad made from tree-free stone paper. Perfect for those who want the real pen-on-paper writing experience in a premium, sustainable notebook that helps reduce paper waste and lasts for years.
Lip Colour Balm by BeautyPie
£12
We all know that tiredness can be hidden by a good lip colour. And these lip balms provide the perfect nourishment and hint of colour to do just that. Helping inside and out.
Home by India Knight (Bookshop.org)
£20.90 Hardback
This is partly a book about a feeling. We all know it, regardless of where we live. Home is when you open the front door and exhale.
Sleep Time Patches by Kloris
£29.52 from
Drift off faster, improve sleep quality and diminish the symptoms of jet lag with these discreet, long-lasting sleep patches.
Fruit Bowl Paper Vase by Maison Flâneur
£21.29
Inspired by the timeless fruit still lifes of Mediterranean masters, with a contemporary twist, this paper vase is crafted from waterproof paper.
Strawberry and Creme Ceramic Candle by mise en place x Anthropologie
£26
Like freshly picked berries dipped in velvety cream on a warm summer day. It’s indulgent, playful, and irresistibly cosy.
Sour Raspberry Boiled Sweets by Fortnum & Mason
£12.95
Each meticulously wrapped in home compostable packaging, these sweets were made by fifth-generation sweet-makers in Wales and boast a harmonious balance of tangy fruity notes and mouthwatering sweetness.