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A conversation with Herve Tullet, author of Press Here
By Catherine O'Dolan on 04/05/2012 11:44:01
In conversation with French artist, Herve Tullet, author of the innovative picture book, Press Here, winner of the Junior Design Awards 2012 Picture Book Of The Year
What was the inspiration for your award-winning book Press Here?Wow, it is so difficult to answer this question! I always try to create innovative books and Press Here is maybe the all-encompassing result of my previous projects: open, participative and interactive books for babi...
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A conversation with Yokococo, author of Hans & Matilda
By Catherine O'Dolan on 17/05/2012 13:19:47
Meet the winner of the Most Promising New Talent in our Junior Design Awards 2012
Why did you choose cats (and they are very cute!) as your characters?Unfortunately I have a cat allergy. When I was trying to think about a new idea, a stray cat was visiting my house very often. He was very sweet and beautiful. I couldn't let him in because of my allergy. I felt...
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A foodie conversation with awarding-winning author, Amanda Grant
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 18:02:31
Award-winning author Amanda Grants talks about her fondest childhood food memories and setting the world – or rather the kitchen – on fire!
What’s your earliest food memory?My late grandma’s special teas. My granddad used to take my brothers to the park to kick a ball about while I helped my grandma make ‘footballers cakes’, which I absolutely loved to do. I now realise that they were Battenberg-style cakes but she f...
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It's Good To Talk
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/02/2009 23:53:59
The skill of conversation will help your child in so many ways as they head to school. Here are tips for encouraging a chatty child
something is suddenly changed. Provide the answer You can offer your toddler the question and the answer to show her how conversation follows. So you might say, “What colour is that cat?” then add “It’s black and white, isn’t it?” This helps model
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Little Joule's Autumn Winter '10
By Matthew Holroyd on 22/04/2010 14:17:45
A conversation with Chloe Ward, creative director of Joules
What were your inspirations for Little Joule's new collection? Because we have such a large range, it varies a bit, but overall the inspiration comes from vintage prints. Colours are important, so we will take a really gorgeous print, for example, the print with the horses in the...
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David Lauren, the son of designer Ralph Lauren, shares his happy childhood memories
By Catherine O'Dolan on 15/09/2010 17:10:10
Our exclusive conversation with David Lauren to celebrate the launch of the RL Gang on the new UK RL website
What’s the secret of a happy childhood? “I’ve been very lucky to have a close family. I consider my parents, my brother and my sister to be my best friends. This gives me incredible support and it is my greatest happiness.”Which of the character in the RL Gang is most like you in...
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Top to toe
By Photography Jacob Thue; Fashion Matthew Holroyd on 20/10/2010 11:15:17
From fur to tweed, boots to trainers – here’s a selection of the coolest coats and finest footwear for the new season
Fun fur coat £17.99 by New Look (ages 4-6); Lace-up boots £33 by Start-RiteFor infomation on stockists visit our stockist page
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Father's Day 2013 gift roundup
By Catherine Hudson on 06/06/2013 09:00:00
Celebrate Father's Day and treat dad to one or two gifts from our design-inspired round up
Wall clock, £12Tell the time in style with this on-trend, conversation starting wall clock. Available from Joy
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Life in miniature
By Catherine Hudson on 14/03/2011 17:23:32
Quirky jewellery with a fabulously chic French heritage
Digital art keyring £50We love these conversation starting pieces of jewellery from the quirky N2 range made by creative French costume jewellers, Les Nereides. Choose from brooches decorated with tea party trinkets and miniature dolls for girls
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One for the boys and the girls
By Catherine Hudson on 18/03/2011 15:00:38
Colourful childenswear label Boys & Girls is now available to buy online
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
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