Curved into the shape of a DNA double helix, these Mydna bookcases by Mexico’s Joel Escalona Studio are designed on the premise that what you put on your shelves reflects your personality. Choose from a range of finishes from £1,975.

pies along with other traditions. Thankfully, King Charles II reintroduced them when he succeeded the throne. This modern-day recipe tastes better if made the day before. Makes 24 mini mince pies Ingredients100g (31/2oz) unsalted butter, chilled150g (51/2

Is it a rocking horse? Is it a rocking rabbit? Is it a motorbike? The Constantin rocker by Thomas Maitz can be all of the above – with a little imagination, and the addition of fun play shapes that adhere to its fuzzy hide/fur/body.

With a spoon that snaps into place on the top of the lid, this handy feeding bowl will appeal to the organised traveller. The spoon itself has a soft tip and a chunky shape that makes it easy for little hands to hold.Weaning Set £4 by Vital Baby.

rest for 45 mins. Now create long cylinders of dough about the thickness of a finger, and cut into 2mm slices to make small circular shapes. Press each one in the middle with your thumb to make into the shape of orecchiette. Cook your pasta for five

ruffled and delicate collection with skirts two to three inches above the knee, with multi tiers or bubble in shape that positively bounced and bobbed down the catwalk. In fact, 'bouncy' pretty much sums up many of the collections here, as we saw later

Ghoulish Ghost CakesMakes 10 cakes IngredientsFor the cakes:125g (4oz) unsalted butter plus extra for greasing125g (4oz) caster sugar1 tsp vanilla essence2 eggs125g (4oz) self-raising flourCornstarch for dusting For the icing:500g (1lb 2oz) ready

. The silhouettes used for most printed garments were loose and oversized, A-line shapes were very popular on blouses and skirts. Furthur into the collection, Simonetta began to play with the proportions of their SS12 loose fit with tiny cropped jackets which looked

Floc BabyA NEW SEASON of fashion was paraded at the Pitti Bimbo show in Florence and the Fimi show in Valencia and it heralded a variation on the padded jacket, which saw cocoon shapes and a distinct A-line influence. At one end of the colour

Baby Lady Inc is a new girlswear label hailing from Brooklyn, New York. It fuses contemporary shapes – such as oversized shoulders and jersey vests – in muted greys and blacks with vibrant prints inspired by African traditional dress. From left