TOUCH

Cock-a-hoop

Relax and allow a charming cockatiel to perch on your arm. The cockatiel makes a perfect friend: it has a sweet demeanour, colourful coat, is gentle and friendly and aptly completes that family portrait. It's easy to bond with cockatiels. They'll demand your undivided attention and insist that you preen, scratch, pet or take them to view themselves in the mirror. Some even fly from room to room searching out their owner if left alone for long. Awwwwwwww!

$3,000

TASTE

Cran-tastic

Though not new on the market, cranberry-flavoured water is definitely still catching, especially among those trying to wean themselves into drinking the recommended eight glasses of water. Cran-flavoured water gives the best of both worlds - all the goodness of water with a hint of sweet flavouring. Just as refreshing as pure water, it takes away all the guilt of feeling like you're guzzling too much juice!

$50

SEE

Raving over 'Roving'

What was borne out of a young writer's bravery to tread into new territory has warmed the hearts of Jamaicans home and abroad with nostalgic stories about rural Jamaica and the simple joys of everyday life for country folk. Roving with Lalah - Slices of Everyday Life in Jamaica, a compilation of stories from Robert Lalah's popular weekly feature, is slated to hit the market in November. Judging from the huge following Roving has (Hassan Saleem travelled from Fiji to England to get his copy and to meet Lalah), the book will definitely be a keepsake. Pre-order yours at ianrandlepublishers.com.

$1,650

HEAR

Etana goes Italian

Italian singjay Alborosie teams with soulful sista Etana to produce 'Jah Jah Blessing', a love ballad about how Jah brings together a man and woman and blesses their union with true love. Great lyrics and great sound, the tune has crazy appeal. Teaming up was undoubtedly a fantastic idea.

SMELL

Linen gets some love

White linen captures that fresh, breezy, crisp smell of sun-dried sheets. A whiff of it evokes a feeling of a summery day in an open field of bright flowers and lush grass. Take a trip!

$3,500

Melecia Brown ● Gleaner Writer