There is something special about hand made rag dolls. Jess Browns’ dolls are unique as they are all made to order and everyone one of them is different. They are made from antique, found and recycled …

I love things that have multiple purposes like this great alphabet hardboard work board that is also a wall decoration. The board is designed to be used as board to be drawn on with washable …

We have been really lucky with the weather during our little break. It was mostly sunny and not too hot, perfect for sightseeing. The only spot of rain was on Monday morning, by then we …

We have just come back from a busy but good family holiday in Barcelona. Like all city breaks, on the last day you feel like you have done so much and are now ready to …

I love these shoes from Il Gufo spring/summer 2009 collection. The girls’ sandals in particular are just so stylish and original. Finely made Italian shoes are hard to beat and Il Gufo is renowned for …

I love wooden toys, but when I pick one my first concern is to make sure it has been finished with non toxic natural oils and vegetable dyes. The wood must also come from sustainable …

This multi purpose chair specifically designed for children can be used in three different ways, high, low or as a rocking horse according to its position. Part of the “Me-Too” collection by Magis design it …

This great set of forks and spoons made of bamboo make a good change from the usual plastic feeding spoons. They are made from certified organically grown bamboo, one of the most renewable and fastest-growing …

How many of us remind our kids not to leave their backpacks lying in the sun or their drinks will be undrinkable? And how many kids actually listen? There is no need to stress …

How original, these star shaped crayons with multiple colour shades look so much fun, they are easy to hold in little hands and most of all they don’t roll off the table and break! Hurray… …

I love well made educational toys like this wooden clock that has been carefully crafted in a small Polish village near the Carpathian Mountains. Like all best things Bajo wooden toys started with a father …

The Miffy Bento box set is one of the latest designs for kids’ lunch boxes. A set of 4 containers of different colours and sizes that fit one inside the other like Matryoshka dolls. Made …