* This quirky character is Barbouille, from the classic French Barbapapa children’s books. As a blackboard (H60cm), he’s the perfect person to encourage your child’s writing and drawing skills. £22 from Made In Design.* Debenhams has just launched a new range of children’s bedlin...

* This crisp white cotton duvet set is beautifully brightened with on-trend Russian dolls in red, yellow, blue and coral. It costs £40.50 from Feather & Black. * Crafted from recycled fabrics, this sweet Milly The Chicken Doorstop will keep doors from slamming. All you need to do...

* Puzzle Rug by the design duo Edward Barber and James Osgerby for The Rug Company is a lovely piece that would look great on bare boards. It costs £2,635 for a 9x6ft rug. Visit www.therugcompany.info* The Romantic Heart Door Hanging, made from vintage sari fabric, costs £48 from...

* AlessiBambino is a fun and unbreakable 8-piece dinner set created by Alessi specially for children. It costs £47 from www.madeindesign.co.uk * For fab decor for your child’s room, take a look at the new catalogue from Aspace. For a free copy, call 0845 872 2400 or visit www.asp...

* A frayed edge Union Jack flag, £46 from Cox & Cox, makes a great throw or wall hanging and comes in a painted wooden box that’s good for storage too.* The new Kensington Garden bedlinen from Designers Guild that features galloping ponies in a flowery meadow with a reverse print...

* Now your family can experience a different aroma every day of the week with Aromaweek – a set of seven scented tea lights for £11 at Purves.* The bedlinen and accessories at Next offer plenty of styles and designs: The Woodland lightshade is one of our favourites at £25. Visit ...

* Reversible blue gingham duvet and pillow sets from Aspace are pretty to look at and soft against children’s delicate skin. Visit www.aspaceuk.com for more details.* Beautiful handmade children’s sofas and armchairs that come in an incredible 30 different designs and cost from £...

* This wipe-clean children’s 123 Work Board is great for learning number skills, as well as a fantastic way to brighten any home. An ABC version is available, too. £43 each from Lily & Lime. * Bodie And Fou’s black and white prints are both playful and elegant. We love Nelly the ...

* There are lots of fun owl prints to choose from at Milly Bee, including Eira. Available in different sizes and coloured backgrounds, such as green, pink and lilac, this ready-to-frame giclée print measures 30x30cm and costs £17.50. * The Spring/Summer range from Bombay Duck inc...

A fabulous chain of French cafés that has been around for 80 years with branches all over the country. They do majestic croissants, pastries and cakes, as well as a mean cheese toastie.For details, visit www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk