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In The Know In New York
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 13:18:07
Wake up in the city that never sleeps
For the ultimate insider knowledge on Manhattan, try the Family Package at the Gramercy Park Hotel. Concierge David Moreno will custom craft a family itinerary especially for you, whether it’s designing skateboards at Paragon Sports or peace
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Kimono Cutie
By Kate Donoughue on 27/09/2010 12:04:53
Make an Oriental doll your child will love
To get started making your cute Panda Buns doll, download these 12 pattern pieces. Please make sure your printer is set to 100 per cent A4. Cut them out from your designated fabrics, cutting the number of pieces called for on each one. Unless
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Magical Mustique
By Kate Donoughue on 15/06/2012 13:11:58
A theatrically inspired villa provides the setting for a luxury family holiday
The gorgeously decorated Yellowbird villa on the island of Mustique provides a perfect destination for a family holiday. Originally designed by the famous theatrical designer Oliver Messel, it just oozes style. Dine on delicious Caribbean
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A day in the life of ilovegorgeous
By Kate Donoughue on 29/03/2011 10:55:01
The co-founders talk about their busy lives
to their houses for play dates.When we are designing the collection, it is a different situation. Sophie and I tend to go out of London and spend a week focused on just design and my husband looks after the kids. Sophie and I then work long hours and will discuss
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To Stay Or Not To Stay?
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 11:46:41
Enjoy a cultural break in beautiful Stratford-upon-Avon
the modern day luxuries you could wish for and offers easy access to all the nearby historical attractions, including the RSC and its fabulous Rooftop Restaurant, which was Highly Commended for family dining in our recent Junior Design Awards. After all
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Atlantis Summer
By Kate Donoughue on 18/07/2011 13:53:55
Keep your children busy all holiday long at Atlantis, The Palm
After being Highly Commended as a family-friendly hotel in our recent Junior Design Awards, Atlantis, The Palm is offering a host of fun summer camps to complement its superb facilities, which includes The Lost Chambers aquarium – filled with 65
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An active Christmas in Mauritius
By Kate Donoughue on 14/11/2011 14:59:20
Looking for a Christmas packed full of activity? Visit Shandrani Resort & Spa
Swap your ski jacket for waterskis with a stay at Beachcomber’s Shandrani Resort & Spa in Mauritius. Winner of the Junior Design Award 2011 for Best International Hotel, it’s an ideal option for active families because of its huge range of land
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Christmas with Heston Blumenthal and celebrity friends
By Kate Donoughue on 16/12/2010 11:09:46
From delicious food and beautiful decorations to curtailing children’s tantrums, six experts provide simple suggestions to help you have the happiest Christmas
.Nellie Shepherd, party designer to the starsKeep back a few gifts and wrap in some of the used wrapping paper, putting crackers between the layers. Then extend the joy of Christmas by playing Pass The Parcel on Boxing Day to festive music.Penelope Leach, parenting
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Extravagant Easter eggs
By Kate Donoughue on 05/04/2012 11:42:06
Five ways to create beautifully decorated eggs for Easter
a design in the shell using a darning needle or knife. 3 Découpage eggsPaint blown eggs a plain colour, then glue on tiny paper cut-outs from wrapping paper or serviettes – thin paper works best. Brush the back of the cut-out and the egg with diluted
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Mr & Mrs Smith's Hip Hotels… for families
By Kate Donoughue on 05/10/2010 15:12:05
Take a trip in hip – four hotels recommended by Mr & Mrs Smith, the boutique hotel experts
up camp on for the day.Emblissi Bay, 28084 Fiskardo, Kefalonia. Tel: 00 30 26740/41200.Rates £230–£956, including Continental breakfast and tax. Under-sixes stay free, with extra beds for older kids charged at 20 per cent of the room rate.LUCKNAM PARK
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