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Meet the award winning duo behind Hucklebones
By Catherine Hudson on 27/05/2011 16:54:08
We meet Zoë and Dan, creators of the award winning girlswear label Hucklebones, and find out who they would like to design for, all about their childhood dreams and what they wore whilst they were growing up...
a short name has kept me safe!What did you want to be when you grew up?For years I wanted to be a vet, I loved looking after animals and spending time outside. However my love of clothes and art helped me make the decision that fashion
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The belle behind Belle & Boo
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 30/05/2011 16:31:32
Paris, play and perpetual childhood. Artist Mandy Sutcliffe on dreaming up the whimsical world of Belle, her rabbit Boo and their playmates
What’s the inspiration behind Belle & Boo?During my second year of art college I went to Paris on an exchange and it was there I started to draw children. The Parisian children were dressed with big floppy hair bows, double-breasted coats and knee
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We quiz Claude In The City creator Alex T Smith
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 31/05/2011 20:28:38
Alex T Smith spills on the beans on his own mischievous hounds, his signature style and his clumsy tendencies...
was also very lucky to have some brilliant art teachers at school who were interested and eager to help me and were very supportive of my work ( they still are actually!). What tips do you have for budding authors/illustrators? If you want
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Club Med La Palmeraie Resort in Morocco
By Junior on 02/08/2011 17:18:57
Marrakech, a brilliant holiday location to discover
out with art materials, and children’s artwork on the walls, the only downside was that the children’s books and games all seemed to be in French. The ‘Frenchness’ of Club Med can be a sticking point for some: although Club Med is very international
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International car rally in Spain
By Junior on 05/08/2011 14:35:49
Watching an international car rally adds a little va va vroom to a weekend trip to picturesque northern Spain
’s car (the Czech Skoda) even got onto the podium for a dousing in champagne. We stayed at Barceló Oviedo Cervantes (www.barcelo.com), a funky hotel with an impressive facade and boutique-style decor – all modern art, leather seats and swivel chairs
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Martinhal resort in Portugal
By Junior on 05/08/2011 17:07:53
Perfectly placed on Portugal’s western Algarve, Martinhal defies convention by combining design aesthetics with child-friendly fun
children’s interior design, but a fantastic place for three- to eight-year-olds to spend a few hours when the sun is at its fiercest. Activities include arts and crafts, cooking and music sessions and there is an enclosed garden for bike riding, treasure
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Lessons learned from my rabbit
By Susan Walls on 12/04/2012 12:26:04
These sweet and soft creatures will teach your child the meaning of life
, and Lucky and Cloud (Fluffy’s replacement) were sitting in the wet. “Let them sit in the rain if they want to. Maybe they like it,” said Sam. You can see how far he’s come since we’ve had rabbits.4 Zen and the art of rabbit-keepingSometimes everything can
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A Little Luxury
By Jane Anderson on 26/01/2009 13:19:55
Enjoy the good life and splash out on a luxury holiday you’ll never forget
, the celebrated restaurant, is starred by the Guide Michelin Suisse. The Cinq Mondes Spa has great views over Lake Geneva and the dramatic mountains beyond. Unique suites include rooms such as the Art Deco suite.What do you get for your money? When a family
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Luxury holidays around the world
By Junior on 18/08/2011 12:08:17
Enjoy the good life and splash out on a luxury holiday you’ll never forget
, the celebrated restaurant, is starred by the Guide Michelin Suisse. The Cinq Mondes Spa has great views over Lake Geneva and the dramatic mountains beyond. Unique suites include rooms such as the Art Deco suite.What do you get for your money? When a family
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An exciting Christmas break
By Junior on 08/08/2011 12:42:10
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Whether it’s snowflakes or soft sand, there’s a perfect yule for you!
’s club is for ages four to 12 years and features a host of fun activities, from treasure hunts and cookie decorating, to arts and crafts and sandcastle-making, as well as a guided island tour – all with a suitably festive theme. The vibe is very much
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