Alongside the likes of Plato and Aristotle, Aesop takes his place as an Ancient Greek who knew a thing or two about life. At least, that is, if all of those sage fables have been attributed to him correctly. In this edition, edited by Margaret McAllister, Aesop’s fables are retol...

the garlic and ginger for a minute. Add the carrots, courgettes and cumin, and fry together for 5 minutes, until just softening but not coloured.Add the prawns, peas and couscous and pour over the boiling stock. Cover, simmer for a minute, then remove from

Quirky jersey wear label, Boys & Girls, make easy-to-wear outfits for (not surprisingly) both boys and girls. Made in bright colours and printed with witty slogans, there are plenty of conversation starting pieces as well as lots of colourful basics

Gorgeous knitted fare from the delightful Anne-Claire Petit Accessories

The wonderfully vibrant Tree Wall Mural by Aspace is tremendously versatile as it’s removable and you can also place the leaves where you wish. Made of easy-to-clean vinyl, it measures 50x70cm and costs £30.    

When French designer Philippe Starck created his first Gnome stool table for Kartell back in 1999, the colours were so lurid that only the most committed Starck fans actually thought of owning one. Now that these stunning black versions of Attila

David Mellor designed this cult children’s cutlery set in 1977 and it’s still a best-seller. Based on one of Mellor’s first cutlery ranges, the Java, it was then resized for smaller hands, ergonomically-shaped for easy grip, and recoloured in a bright modernist palette. The set i...

The wipe-clean oilcloths from Cath Kidston are brilliant for all manner of occasions – use one as a tablecloth when throwing a toddler’s artwork party or spread one out on the grass as a picnic mat. The latest designs include the retro-style Apple Stone, Electric Flowers, Texture...

Photography by Nick & Chloe at Florence MollFashion by Julia Vianey at Era ManagementFashion Assistant Holly BruceHair & Grooming by Claire Ray at 
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Sophie at La Souris sur le Gateau Models: Anais at Bruce And Brown; Esmee and Matilda at Kids London; and...

Makes 8 If you decide to make them when clementines are in season, use clementine juice instead of orange juice as children prefer its sweeter flavour. If you make your own fruit juices, strawberry or raspberry could replace the cranberry.Ingredients300ml (1/2 pt) orange juice300...