The Little White Company, Christmas 2011 After some particularly dreary weather summer has finally arrived here in the UK, but our sights are already set on what's going to be in the shops for Christmas 2011. Junior has spent the past few weeks

, to perform Christmassy songs and other feel-good hits, with a little help from star performers Dionne Bromfield and All Angels. Venues incldue the LG Arena in Birmingham November 23, 24, 25, at the MEN arena in Manchester 29, 30, at the Motorpoint Arena

* Your little Goldilocks won’t need to ask ”Who’s been eating my porridge?” with this Teddy Porringer, which costs £19.50 from Joanna Wood. * The byGraziela label has reissued their legendary ‘1,2,3 pattern’ on bedlinen. A single duvet set costs £55

-inspired bookcase – would look right at home on the set of Mad Men. Furniture is available in an eclectic range of shades, from Mouse Grey and Mole to Bubblegum and Old Rose.Laurette, Le Bureau La Classe, 490 Euros, Armoire Culte, 890 Euros, Bibliotheque La Folie

Porterhouse is a timeless collection equally at home in modern or traditional settings. The shaker design echoes the origins of pure and simple style, punctuated with wood detailing. The beautiful cot converts into a comfortable junior bed

This Month's Cover StoriesFestivals & FiestasInspiring games and activities including games your children can play at home and the family-friendly festival circuit in the UKSmell The Roses25 enchanted gardens around the country for your family

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4. Cut the rhubarb into two-inch sticks and place in a roasting tin. Sprinkle with the water and caster sugar and place in the oven. Bake for ten minutes until the rhubarb has softened a little.Make the crumble by mixing

to raise a family? The Diplomatic ToddlerChildren can be outrageously – and refreshingly – outspoken. But with a little encouragement they can also learn the delicate art of diplomacy The Road Well TravelledWith its retro-chic design and ready

or the utterly gorgeous black Puy variety, I could eat them till the cows come home. Be sure to add plenty of flavour, season well and add a little drizzle of fruity olive oil to really give them a bit of oomph.If you have the time and have a chunk of slightly

at the dinner table. He would eat my meat and I’d eat all his veg.What are your best memories of Christmas as a child? My parents being at home. They ran a restaurant and it was about the only day of the year they were both at home. And my best present ever