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The first ever Lego Movie launches imminently
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/07/2010 14:08:02
The Adventures of Clutch Powers animated movie set to delight Lego lovers everywhere!
– he’s not impressed. They set off through a familiar Lego world of space missions and medieval dragons in a bid to help a young prince to regain his rightful place on the throne. First, however, Clutch must do battle with the wicked wizard Mallock
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Monsters versus Ninjago: Lego's big hitters for 2012
By Catherine O'Dolan on 21/12/2012 11:28:21
It's Monsters versus Ninjago as the hottest new sets from Lego
Spooks alive! There's monster fun with the biggest Lego sets of 2012 fighting it out for Lego glory. In the left corner, we have the fierce Monster Fighter, including Vampyre Hearse (ho ho) doing battle with bowler-hatted Dr Rodney Rathbone. Who
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Best Cot Design 2013 *Winner* Laurette La Roulotte
By Catherine O'Dolan on 05/06/2013 14:48:59
Set the scene for the sweetest dreams in the super-stylish La Roulotte crib
Combining both vintage charm and contemporary chic, the Laurette La Roulotte, designed by Laure Bailleux, is beautifully handcrafted and painted in a choice of nine pastel and pop shades. The large wheels enable you to gently soothe your baby to sleep, while safety brakes ensure ...
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Films Reviews 2012: Paranorman
By Catherine O'Dolan on 23/10/2012 14:40:00
Get set for a spooky animation featuring a young lad who's far from normal
THERE’S NOTHING NORMAL about Norman. No, Norman is quite the exceptional little fella, with a rather unusual talent that sets him apart from the crowd. The trouble is, his attribute – an ability to communicate with the dead, including his amiable
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A foodie conversation with awarding-winning author, Amanda Grant
By Catherine O'Dolan on 20/05/2012 18:02:31
Award-winning author Amanda Grants talks about her fondest childhood food memories and setting the world – or rather the kitchen – on fire!
to keep cooking for them after that. I was also supplementing my pocket money at the age of nine with money from the sales of my lemon drizzle cakes that I sold to my parents’ friends. What’s your worst cooking disaster?I set fire to the cooker when
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Look What I Found Today: Pookie & Peach Creatures
By Catherine O'Dolan on 05/11/2010 11:28:10
A touch of glue and a little handicraft is all you need to make this divine little festive family
recycled paper using eco inks, they cost £7 per set from Pookie And Peach.
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Joe Blogs checks out some beach hut chic
By Catherine O'Dolan on 28/01/2012 12:47:45
Smart Boy About Town recalls a stroll along the South Bank meets Beach!
Hi, it's me, Joe.Been digging through my photo archive and found my homage to the traditional English beach hut. Found this colourful collection along the South Bank in the summer, where they had set up a beach with deckchairs. Managed to get
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Best Toy Design: 6+ years *Winner* Number 74 Dressing Up
By Catherine O'Dolan on 11/06/2013 12:20:35
These chic outfits from Italian design company Numero 74 will transport your child to magical fantasy worlds
A magical world of fantasy and play awaits your child when you provide these gorgeous outfits for dressing-up pretend play. Handmade in fine quality fabric, it is the attention to detail and inventiveness that sets these garmets by Numero 74 apart
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Best Toy Design 6+years *Highly Commended* Megabloks Skylanders
By Catherine O'Dolan on 12/06/2013 09:47:21
Collectible figurines to build and play from the hugely successful Skylanders
Skylanders Giants Troll £15A monster hit with boys of a certain age, the Skylanders phenomenon thunders on with these construction sets by Mega Bloks for endless build-and-play fun! You'll find all your favourite characters here - from Chop
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Best Art & Crafts 2013 *Winner* Hama Fashion Kit
By Catherine O'Dolan on 13/06/2013 15:54:00
The humble bead triumphs in creative crafts
and concentration. In this fun creative set, the humble bead, in a myriad of rainbow hues, takes to the catwalk as your child creates chic outfits and super models.
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