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It's a perfectly pink party at Azul Fives, Mexico
By Junior on 22/11/2012 14:28:32
Your princess will love a visit to this Mexican girly paradise
Azul Fives, MexicoThe new Perfectly Pink spa programme at the Azul Fives is guaranteed to be a hit with mini me's. Designed exclusively for teens, tweens and children over 5, the spa offers age-appropriate treatments carried out by spa professionals dressed head to toe in pink. T...
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Jasmine Guinness, Charlotte Church and Rachel Stevens turn shoe designers for a heartily good cause
By Catherine Hudson on 05/07/2012 13:30:49
Shoes were on the menu as Selfridges hosted a glamourous tea party in aid of the Step2wo and British Heart Foundation collaborative designer collection
Just a few of our favourite things...Any ardent shoe shopper will tell you there is nothing more exciting than slipping on an exqusite pair of brand news shoes. And for the finest in children's footwear, London-based brand Step2wo is a one-stop shop for delectable designer attire...
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Hallowe'en glittering ghostly gateaux
By Junior on 15/10/2012 17:01:27
Sparkly, spooky red velvet cakes make perfect party pickings
You can make these spooky red velvet cakes a day in advance but the marshmallow frosting should be made on the day of serving.Ingredients175g butter, soft250g caster sugar2 eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp pure vanilla extract½ tsp red food colouring125ml buttermilk175g plain flour2 tbs...
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Hummingbird Bakery Lemonade Cupcakes
By Tarek Malouf on 29/06/2012 16:10:41
These fizzy and refreshing lemon cupcakes are ideal for a summer party
Our soda range of cupcakes was a big hit with our customers. These fresh-tasting lemonade cakes include popping candy in the frosting when made in our bakeries, but at home it’s easier to use fizzy lemon jelly sweets, if you wish. See the variation below for the fizzy orange cupc...
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Ten of the best Christmas dress up outfits
By Catherine Hudson on 23/11/2012 16:13:00
We have rounded up the chicest Christmas dress up outfits for the discerning festive party goer
Christmas Crown, from £25This playful crown, by Oeuf NYC, doubles as an ear warmer, keeping mother and child happy.Available at Oeuf.
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Craft a paper garland
By on 30/05/2012 12:25:22
Whether you're hosting a party or just fancy doing some craft, a paper garland is easy to make
1) To make the flags, cut several strips of paper. Fold each one in half with its short edges together. Then, use felt-tips to draw stripes on some of the flags. 2) With the fold at the top, draw an upside-down 'V' shape at the bottom of each flag. Then, keeping the paper folded,...
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Family fun for Independent Booksellers Week 2012
By Fiona McKim on 25/06/2012 18:35:14
From a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to a nationwide Wally hunt, families can have a ball whilst supporting independent bookshops at this fiesta of local literature
, who will give an evocative reading from his new book of traditional Cumbrian folk tales.Mad Hatter’s Tea PartyJuly 7Step through the looking glass into Discover Story Centre in Stratford for this Alice In Wonderland themed jamboree. As well as meeting
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Hallowe'en Cupcakes from The Primrose Bakery
By Lucy Phillips on 01/10/2012 10:54:00
It's all treat and no tricks with these delicious Ginger Cupcakes from the Primrose Bakery
Ginger cupcakes & Ginger fudge icingGinger cupcakesMakes 18 regular cupcakesIngredients200g unsalted butter, diced175g molasses sugar3 tbsp black treacle2 large eggs, free-range or organic, beaten300g self-raising flour150ml Semi-Skimmed Milk4 pieces of stem ginger, drained and...
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Summer Berry Tartlets With Vanilla Cream
By Hannah Miles on 30/05/2012 12:03:22
These crisp pastry tartlets are light and fruity morsels that always disappear very quickly
IngredientsFor the pastry60g butter110g flour, plus extra for dusting30g caster sugar1 egg yolkFor the crème pâtissière1 tbsp cornflour60g caster sugar1 egg and 1 egg yolk100ml milk150ml double cream1 vanilla pod, split lengthwise To assemble200g summer berries 3 tbsp apricot p...
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Jubilee family events
By Helen McKay-Ferguson on 29/05/2012 14:30:56
Not decided how your family will spend the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend? Then take a look at our pick of events...
in fairytale crafts and settle down for storytime. RHS Garden Rosemoor, Devon
June 2–5
Join the tea party in the Winter Garden, enjoy live music and family entertainment and admire some beauteous blooms. Also catch the current exhibition of work by Quentin
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