| |
 |
Cushy numbers: Interiors by Jessica Graham
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/11/2010 18:46:38
How designer Jessica Graham uses her favourite childhood memories as inspiration for her gorgeous cushions
We're always excited to showcase new talent at Junior, and we also love to support young designers who are starting out. Jessica Graham is one such rising star. Launched in Autumn 2009 at the trade show Top Drawer, Jessica won the award for Best New Children’s Product for her cus...
|
|
 |
Designers Guild Homestore
By Catherine O'Dolan on 28/04/2010 17:03:25
A preview of the opening of the brand-new Designers Guild Homestore in Marylebone
On a bright and breezy morning, Marylebone High Street is already abuzz with activity as guests arrive for the opening of the brand new Designers Guild Homestore. Brimming with vibrant colours, flamboyant fabrics in vivid hues and textures, the store is a visual treat for the eye...
|
|
 |
Paris: Where to stay
By Catherine O'Dolan on 25/05/2010 13:45:43
Where to stay that's chic and cheeerful in the French capital
. All Paris Apartments has a section of family-friendly offerings, including a two-bedroom apartment on the rue de faubourg, Saint Martin, close to the Grands Boulevards, which sleeps up to six people in a double bed, bunk beds and double sofa bed
|
|
 |
Legoland Hotel, Windsor
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/04/2012 10:12:09
Ever feel that one day at Legoland just isn't enough? Stay overnight at the new hotel and get two day's free entry to the park!
Mini Figures who stand to attention behind the reception. Stay in one of three types of themed bedroom – Pirate, Kingdom or Adventure – all with interactive challenges to keep children mesmerised for hours on end, not to mention a box of Lego to play
|
|
 |
Easter Movie Reviews: The Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh
By Catherine O'Dolan on 14/04/2011 14:54:02
The honey-coloured "bear with little brain” is back with his crew in an endearing animated adventure
THERE’S A RETURN to the multifarious charms of 1977 animated classic The Many Adventures Of Winnie The Pooh – only these days, Christopher Robin has a pair of Hunter wellies strategically product-placed outside his bedroom door. But the rest
|
|
 |
Toy Story 3: the must-see family movie
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/07/2010 15:38:26
Toy Story 3 is receiving rave reviews, but will it really make Daddies cry?
.Fast-forward a decade, however, and we have a brooding 17-year-old Andy sighing as his mother nags him about clearing out his bedroom before his imminent departure to college. While Andy wistfully ponders whether to bring Woody, his best-loved toy (what will his
|
|
 |
Ken Hom reveals some traditions – and superstitions – for Chinese New Year
By Catherine O'Dolan on 08/02/2013 14:29:00
Start with a firecracker and let the children behave badly. It's Chinese New Year! Here's how to have an authentic celebration
down rather well with children. * A home is thought to be lucky if a plant blooms on New Year's Day, as this foretells the start of a prosperous year. * It is considered unlucky to greet anyone in their bedroom so that is why everyone, even the sick
|
|
 |
Living la Dolce Vita at Borgo Egnazia
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/05/2012 12:17:50
Is there a location more lovely for the whole family to while away a idle summer days than Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, Italy?
a little disappointed to discover a pretty courtyard garden, complete with a lemon tree with plumptious fruit, but sadly no pool. (We did later take a tour of one of the stunning three-bedroom Imperial Garden Villas, complete with its own majestic 16
|
|
 |
Toy Story 3: Is this the best family movie of all time?
By Catherine O'Dolan on 16/07/2010 14:07:51
Woody, Buzz Lightyear et al return in Disney Pixar's 3D extravaganza. But will it have you sobbing into your popcorn?
.Fast-forward a decade, however, and we have a brooding 17-year-old Andy sighing as his mother nags him about clearing out his bedroom before his imminent departure to college. While Andy wistfully ponders whether to bring Woody, his best-loved toy (what will his
|
|
 |
Gramping At The Grand
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/07/2012 10:51:16
Eastbourne’s Grand Hotel is ideal for trying out the hot new trend for intergenerational holidays that creates happy family memories for all
seaview Junior Suite for myself and the children, and a Deluxe Bedroom (at a reasonable distance from ours) for my parents. Then we kicked back for a leisurely evening of drinks in the bar before retiring to our suite for a room-service supper, which
|
|