August

August is the height of summer — plenty of time for picnics, trips, and gatherings with friends. This month, we’re all about holding onto that holiday feeling: striped towels for beach or poolside, playful chocolate for a sweet treat, and thoughtful pieces for impromptu garden suppers. A few favourites to help you savour the warmth — in spirit and in practice.  

SHOP HIGHLIGHTS

TBCo Cotton Blanket - Soft, absorbent, and woven from 100% cotton, these towels bring easy charm to bathrooms or beach bags alike. Featuring bold blue and burgundy stripes with checkerboard edges, they’re a practical staple made to last — and one you’ll keep reaching for, season after season.

Fatso Chocolate - Drunk’n Monkey blends 60% dark Columbian chocolate with spiced rum, banana chips, and salted crackers. Unapologetically indulgent, it’s a holiday in a bar. 

Stagioni by Olivia Cavalli - A beautiful celebration of seasonal Italian cooking, Olivia Cavalli brings together recipes inspired by her family, heritage, and the rhythm of the year. Simple, thoughtful dishes rooted in tradition — with a modern touch.

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT

Founded in 2015 just around the corner in London Fields, Forest Road makes unfussy, flavour-forward beer brewed with purpose. Whether it’s a crisp IPA or their easy-drinking ‘Posh’ lager, every can is brewed with drinkability in mind — and always unfiltered.

We love having them on our shelves — bold designs, local roots, and a refreshing approach that fits right in at Hackney Essentials.