Well known for it's quality products and extensive range of affordable fashions and unique range of furniture, there are numerous other reasons that the John Lewis Partnership UK Department Store gets top marks:

• One of the best selections of luxury lingerie and fashionable clothes of any UK online department store
• An outstanding collection of unique products - and the best prices!
• You'll find a strong commitment to great prices throughout
• An equally strong commitment to making your shopping experience fun - and also very affordable!
• As with any in-store transaction, you'll find well-trained staff committed to quality service

The well-deserved reputation has been established over many decades, and is built upon the well-founded principles of respecting one's customers and offering value for money. The brand-name is recognised throughout the UK, and also far beyond. When you buy from the online shopping site of Britains No.1. Department store you wont be disappointed!

The catalogue and Internet selling division of John Lewis Partnership brings the best of the UK’s leading department store to shoppers throughout the UK, including the Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, the West Country, Wales and the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

For those familiar with Britain's No.1. department store, yet too busy or living too far away to take advantage of the products on offer, the excellent shopping website and the accompanying range of catalogues offer the perfect alternative. The best of British online shopping is just a mouse click away or at the end of a phone line!

At the John Lewis Partnership Online Department Store, besides lots of great shopping, you can also order your free UK Direct catalogue - full of other deals, bargains and other not-to-be-missed goodies, purchase a gift certificate, or even order fresh flowers online! Another well known piece of the No.1. Department Store organization being the excellent chain of Waitrose stores scattered throughout the UK.

Also, John Lewis have recently launched a brand new "deliver to store" service. It's a brilliant service whereby customers transact online (by 6pm) and collect at their chosen store (except for Peter Jones and Knight & Lee Southsea) after 2pm the next day – for FREE! Whats more, this service is available 7 days a week; the same great service is offered over the weekend.

Croft Particular Pale Amontillado Sherry, Spain, Case of 12, at JohnLewis
A relatively recent phenomenon, Pale Cream Sherry, was pioneered only in the 1970s by the then newly established firm of Croft's. In order to make a light coloured blend with a sweetness level akin to traditional cream sherries, fino replaces oloroso as the base wine. This lightens up the style overall, and adds the interesting nuances.

Party Tub, at John Lewis
Use this shiny oval-shaped bucket for whatever your party needs, but it's especially ideal for filling with ice and bottles or cans of beer or soft drinks. In ribbed stainless steel with handles. H23.5 x W37 x D26cm

Quinny Buzz Stroller, Navy Reflection, at John Lewis
This unique stroller has 'gas spring' technology which means it can be unfolded with one hand. The washable seat unit can face forward or backward and be adjusted to lie virtually flat making the pushchair suitable from birth. All wheels have suspension and the highly manoeuvrable front swivel wheel can also be locked. A rain cover, sun canopy, changing bag and car seat adapters are included. Converts to travel system with the addition of the Cabrio infant carrier (sold separately).

Tataborello Decadence Bracelet, at John Lewis
An unusual combination of crystal beads and silk ribbon make this bracelet a truly unique piece of jewellery. Handmade in Italy.

Tataborello jewellery was founded in Turin, Italy in 2001 by Federica Borello, a creative young designer who perfected her craft working alongside some of Italys foremost names in jewellery design. Federicas work reveals a passion for original textures and innovative materials, combining Bohemian crystal and Venetian glass with more diverse materials such as silk ribbon.

Super Tramp Boomer Trampoline, Blue, at John Lewis
The Boomer is a competition size, flat pack, slot-together outdoor trampoline, designed and built for seriously sporty and competitive trampolinists. The boomer is used extensively by many extreme sports enthusiasts. Consists of a pre-galvanised 60mm diameter steel tube frame and 118 x 23.5cm heavy duty galvanised high carbon steel springs. With 50mm tensioned webbing supports frame pads. For use by one person at a time. Weight 252kg. Flat packed for self assembly.

Note: Children using this equipment should be supervised by an adult at all times.

Red Suedette Cube, at John Lewis
Put your feet up, sit on it or use it as a side table - this tactile red cube is both funky and practical. With 100% polyester spongeable cover.

Oriental Headboard, Single, at John Lewis
Sleek and minimal design in a style that will blend perfectly with simple dcor. Tubular steel frame and satin aluminium finish.

Lincoln Towel Rail, Chrome, at John Lewis
Wall mounted chrome single towel rail.

It is one of a range of clean and contemporary glass and polished chrome plated bathroom fittings. They are strong and durable, and sleek thanks to concealed fittings.

The 'Lincoln'range includes a soap dish, tumbler, toilet roll holder, robe hook, towel rail, towel ring, mirror and glass shelf.

Ruth Bedroom Stool, at JohnLewis
A traditional style bedroom stool in solid pine, with a whitewash finish. Matches the Ruth bedroom furniture range.

Torres Viña Esmeralda 2003 Penedès, Spain, Case of 12, at John Lewis
A delicious blend of 85% Moscatel and 15% Gewrztraminer gives this unusual Spanish wine a point of difference in the crowded white wine market. Lovely delicate honey and barley-sugar fruit tempered by the zip and spice of the Gewrz. Serve chilled. Screwcap closure.

Glenfiddich 12 Year Old Special Reserve, Case of 12, at John Lewis
The best-selling single malt Scotch whisky in the world. What first hits you about the fresh and fragrant Glenfiddich Special Reserve is the touch of pear in the nose, followed by a distinctive, well-balanced flavour of rich fruit, subtle pine and a hint of peatiness. Expect a satisfyingly long, lingering and rounded aftertaste.

Orthos Non Sprung Divan Base, Single, at John Lewis
Made from heavy sections of selected redwood and spruce from managed plantations in Scandinavia. An active layer at the top of the base uses body movement to force air circulation through the perforated support surface below. With sturdy internal support structure, castors and 100% natural fibre cover.

Hypnos Orthos range provides a selection of beds for people requiring a firmer sleeping surface. The name Hypnos comes from the Greek god of sleep, and the family-owned company has made beds since 1900, holding 2 royal warrants. It builds every bed by hand to exacting standards, including filling the mattress, and each bed is built in England using the finest traditional and modern materials, such as knot-free timber in its divan bases to give superior strength and durability.

John Lewis Vermont Duck Board, White, at John Lewis
Durable duck board made from rubberwood finished in white lacquer. Fixings included.

Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Quarterons 2002 Thierry Amirault, Loire, France, Case of 12, at John Lewis
A deliciously simple but characterful medium-bodied red wine made from the Cabernet Franc grape grown in classic terroir in the heart of the commended Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil appellation. Youthful, made in a modern style by a serious wine-making team on the Amirault family estate. Drink with rabbit, pt or pork.

Dover Decanter, by Villeroy & Boch, at John Lewis
Handsome crystal decanter ideal for spirits and made with the superb quality and elegance of design to be expected from Villeroy & Boch. Made from 24% lead crystal. Capacity 0.5 litre.

Washing Instructions: Hand wash in warm water using a gentle detergent.

Charbonnel et Walker Pink Champagne Truffles, 130g, at John Lewis
A delicious box of milk chocolate truffles combining the flavours of champagne and wild strawberries.

Dona Dominga Carmenere Reserve 2002 Colchagua Valley, Chile, at John Lewis
Casa Silva have had a winery in the Colchagua Valley for many years, but to date have made little impression on the UK market. Dona Dominga is a new venture for them and the wines in the bottle are fabulous: richly concentrated, with plenty of earthy dark fruits and lots of reason to say - hey, that's real Chilean! This 'sense of place' is achieved by careful vineyard management in some of the regions best sites in Colchagua. Drink this award-winning wine with rib-eye steak - or grilled chicken.

D-Link AirPlusG+ Wireless ADSL Router, DSL-G604T, at John Lewis
This router lets you quickly and easily connect to high-speed broadband internet and share your ADSL line. With a built-in ADSL interface, 802.11g high-speed wireless LAN, 4 10/100BASETX Ethernet switch ports and advanced router functions, this device provides a convenient and cost-effective way to install a secure, fast network with a bottleneck-free link to the outside world. An IP number is automatically created and assigned to each user, simplifying logging in.

A standard-based ADSL modem is built into this router, making connection to the internet a breeze. The router also incorporates 4 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch ports, providing ready connection for workstations and servers, and saving you the cost and trouble of installing a separate Ethernet switch.

The router also provides the latest standard 802.11g high-speed wireless LAN for ready connection to wireless users. With speeds up to 54Mbps and real throughput up to 8 times faster than that of 802.11b, the new wireless LAN provides the performance necessary for bandwidth intensive applications. In addition, it is also compatible with existing 802.11b and 802.11b+, providing you with the ability to communicate with all wireless devices within the 2.4GHz frequency band.

John Lewis Church Candles, Box of 2, H15cm, at JohnLewis
Minimal drip church candles blended with beeswax. Burn time 75 hours per candle.

Mezzo 5 Drawer Chest, at John Lewis
With its contrasting cream and beech veneered carcassin walnut finish, this chest will bring a dynamic new edge to a modern bedroom. Additional interest is provided by tubular metal legs, flattened metal handles, and curved corners. Made from MDF.

John Lewis Benchmark Frypan, 28cm, at John Lewis
Good looking stainless-steel pan with a solid copper base for excellent heat retention. Suitable for all gas, electric, ceramic, halogen and solid fuel cookers. Note: not dishwasher safe.

Health Solutions Sleep Travel Kit, at John Lewis
Be lulled to sleep with this Sleep Travel Kit. The kit includes a relaxing instrumental music CD, a soothing blend of lavender, marjoram and bergamot essential oils, a fleece-covered sleep mask, and a guided relaxation and breathing session.

Dino Computer Desk, Aluminium, at John Lewis
A handy computer desk with all sorts of extra to make it a compact, flexible workspace. In painted aluminium frame and beech effect plastic. Supplied with castors for easy movement. Comes with keyboard tray, two shelves and monitor stand. Flat packed for self assembly.

Judy Flowers Cylinder Lampshade, at John Lewis
A white lampshade with a delicate border of cut out flowers to add soft light to a room.

Carrie Table, Natural, at JohnLewis
Good value plain dining table in natural rubberwood. Partial self assembly required. Matching Carrie chairs also available.

BT Digital Cordless Phone and Answering Machine, Diverse 5350, at John Lewis
A versatile cordless phone and answering machine with SMS (text) messaging. It can store up to 100 numbers and has caller ID so you can see whos calling you. The base station can accommodate up to 6 handsets, allowing you to make use of the intercom facility.

Leather Passport Holder, Cream, at John Lewis
Carry your passport with pride in this distinctive cream nappa leather holder. Made in Italy.

Vidal Sasson VS520R Hair Dryer, at John Lewis
With its powerful 2000 watt dryer and airflow nozzle for precision drying, the Vidal Sasson VS520R helps you create a professional-looking style. Take control with the 3 heat and 2 speed settings and give your hair the perfect finish with the cool shot feature. With hanging loop and thermal brush.

Solar Pool Cover, Diameter 12 Feet, at John Lewis
A solar cover for the 12 foot diameter inflatable paddling pool. It not only helps keep pool water clean but also uses the sun's heat to increase water temperature by up to 12C.

Note: We strongly recommend adult supervision at all times with this product.

Leather Stacking Storage Boxes, Tan, Set of 3, at John Lewis
Smart split hide storage solutions for the living room. The set comprises of a large, medium and small box.

Small: H10.5 x W12 x D12cm
Medium: H11 x W14.5 x D14.5cm
Large: H12.5 x W19 x D19cm

Besides a wide range of housewares, furniture and much else at John Lewis Partnership Online, you'll also find a phenomenal online nursery department. Whether it's a gift to celebrate the birth or a present for the christening there is always something for everyone to celebrate your new arrival - from luxury baby toiletries to engraved pewterware and Imprints gift boxes. From bodysuits to bootees, you can clothe your baby from birth to 24 months with the unique range of vests, sleepsuits and outfits. If it's affordable, quality nursery and baby goods you're after, then you must be looking for John Lewis Partnership - the No.1. British Department store!