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Five Cool Kids Interiors by Oeuf NYC
By Catherine O'Dolan on 30/12/2012 16:35:00
Sophie Demenge, the co-creator of cool interiors brand Oeuf NYC, cherry picks her five most favourite quirky kids products
Perch Bunk BedI love this bed. It was especially made for my son, Marius, as he is a sleepover fanatic. I love the lines and versatility of this design. I made linen curtain (soon available to all!) to attach to make a fort! It's a big hit.As with all of our products, we test the...
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The rules of Cool: Do's and don't of cool parenthood
By Catherine O'Dolan on 28/09/2010 11:55:38
Ignore these words of parent wisdom at your peril – or risk the censure of the younger generation
DON'T EVER…Use pet names Under no circumstances should you ever in public, never mind within earshot of his peers, use your child’s pet name Poodle Pumpkin. However cute and meaningful it may be in your household, chances are your child will be teased mercilessly, or an unsavoury...
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Rockin' the festival season!
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/06/2012 15:11:59
Add a air of rock star to your child this summer with these cool retro-inspired T-shirts
As the festival season beckons – and it's raining, of course! – it's time to get your kids' festival kit sorted. And they don't come much cooler than these funky T-shirts, inspired by a musical miscellany of rock legends, from Jimi Hendrix and The Rolling Stones to The Jam and a ...
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Rip-roaring reads for babies and young children
By Catherine O'Dolan on 09/11/2012 11:59:46
Reading guru Wendy Cooling shares her list of favourite books to enjoy with your child
and again…) why not stop midway and see if you can recreate your own different ending.Wendy Cooling, children’s books guru and founder of Bookstart, the charity that championed free books for babies, shares some of her all-time favourite books, perfect
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Kick off the festival season with cult classic Hunter wellies for kids
By Catherine O'Dolan on 29/04/2013 13:09:17
Acknowleged as the groovy footwear of choice for the funkiest of festival goers, the new cool collection of Hunter wellingtons for children is hipper than ever
IT'S A TRUTH universally acknowledged that, when it comes to festival footwear, Hunter is the only way to go. And whilst the fashionable Kate Moss set can rock the look whenever the weather is mucky, there's nothing quite so cute as a Hunter wellington downsized to super-cute pro...
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Meet Ralph Lauren's new BFs: introducing The RL Gang
By Catherine O'Dolan on 13/10/2010 14:38:33
To celebrate the launch of the brand-new UK website dedicated to the world of Ralph Lauren, meet the new cool kids on the block: The RL Gang
DO YOU REMEMBER how you felt on the very first day of the new term at school? Impeccably turned out in a pristine new outfit, butterflies in your stomach, feeling full of nervous energy and excited anticipation. What big adventures lay ahead of you? Who would be your best friend?...
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A trio of trendy teethers for baby
By Catherine O'Dolan on 27/04/2012 12:38:34
Meet Chan, his sister Pie and baby brother Gnon, the cutest teethers in town!
Kinda funny-looking? Maybe, but surely that's all part of the charm of this eye-catching and gum-soothing trio of teethers. From the makers of the classic Sophie la Girafe and made from 100% natural rubber and food grade paint, they are gorgeously squidgy and have a built-in sque...
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Hip Hallowe'en at Dylan's Candy Bar, New York City
By Catherine O'Dolan on 24/10/2012 17:34:00
No-one does Hallowe'en with quite as much panache as Ralph Lauren's daughter, Dylan
Feast your eyes – and your belly – on this spooky ca-coffin-y of ghoulish delights. Okay, so you might not have time to nip over to New York city before bewitching hour on October 31, but you can also find a devilishly good selection of Hallowe'en treat on these fair shores too… ...
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Shortlisted Picture Book Of The Year 2012: Opposites by Patrick George
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 13:34:08
Enjoy bold colours, appealing graphics and visual trickery in this stunning book that's the opposite of boring!
's an image of the big hand and magically what was big (the ball) has become something "Small.” With strong graphic tones, this cool book of opposites is perfect for enjoying with your toddler, sparking interaction and conversation.Dont Miss... Our Q
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Gorgeous cupcakes for Easter
By Catherine O'Dolan on 25/03/2013 11:20:00
What could be more perfect for Easter than divinely delicious cupcake recipes from decadent Mars Bars to gluten-free Blueberries
a spoonful of the mix loosely in each cupcake case and leave to cool and set.5. To make the chocolate buttercream icing, melt the chocolate in a bowl in the microwave at 30-second intervals on medium power, stirring in between to avoid burning
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