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We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI – prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication. When you’re a kid, so many parts of being an adult seem so boring. From the agonising wait at the shops while your mum finishes talking to her friend about stuff you couldn’t care less about to the fact that grown-ups care more about homeware than a new toy, it all seems so… dull. But now that we’re older, a happy truth has been revealed – homeware is our new toy. At least, it is for lots of us, with new data from Etsy finding that searches for bright, fun, dopamine-inducing items are up by 40% compared to the same time last year, and searches for maximalist prints have nearly tripled. For anyone looking to bring some whimsy and joy to their homes, here are some of the most fun decor buys out there right now for you (and your guests) to enjoy. 1) Jelly Table Lamp The list starts very strongly with this moulded jelly lamp that’s irresistibly camp. 2) John Lewis Glass Cake Stand This pink cake stand is practically begging to have a pile of pastel coloured baked goods sat atop it. 3) M&S Small Fluted Neck Ceramic Vase I’m a big fan of this wonky, glossy, budget-friendly vase. 4) Motif Abstract Sofa Throw Get cosy with a bright blue abstract blanket that would suit any artsy home down to the ground. 5) Damson Madder Frilly Cushion This hand-painted print practically screams ‘whimsy’. 6) Spode 12 Piece Creatures of Curiosity Dinner Set If you’re a print-loving maximalist, then boy, have I got the dining set for you. 7) M&S Cabbage Teapot Because who wouldn’t want to be served tea from a bright green cabbage? 8) G Decor Set of 4 Sunset Rainbow Iridescent Martini Glasses Make cocktail night extra fun with these playful rainbow martini glasses. 9) Kos Scalloped Bath Mat Don’t forget to add some extra whimsy to your bathroom, too. 10) M&S Set of 4 Embroidered Logo Cocktail Napkins Not all bright colours have to be pastels – you can make a happy home statement with colours like crimson too. 11) Quinn Chair If you’re planning on entertaining on the regular, it’s important to invest in some good seating. 12) Ceci Cherry Candle Holder I’m absolutely obsessed with this cherry candle holder that looks good enough to eat. 13) M&S Bramble Butter Dish And speaking of fruit, this bramble butter dish is absolutely adorable.
