The Milan furniture fair was recently wowed by Rocky, this fabulous seat-cum-rocking horse designed for Spanish brand MO by Martinez Otero. Playfulness lies at the heart of all MO products, and this piece is no exception. Your child could also opt for a seal, a whale or a dog – a...

Serves 4 adults or 8 childrenMake sure you use a really good short sweet pastry; it may be crumbly, but it tastes divine. For a sweet little twist, I add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the filling. Ingredients75g (23/4oz) butter6 royal gala apples, peeled, cored and quartered100g (31/...

will guide you round the souks to locate traditional silver tea sets, clothing, jewellery, furniture, rugs and any other object you care to find. The personal shoppers, all ex-pats, have lived in the city for years and know the Medina (the old city) back

KIDSpace the luxury children’s clothing shop has just celebrated their first birthday.Celebrations were held at their Sloane Street boutique where guests were treated to traditional Italian ice cream and pampered in the stores luxury VIP area

Hang up coats and scarves on these raven hangers, which can be hung traditionally, or from the ceiling by a steel wire. Created by up-and-coming designer Ingibjörg Hanna Bjarnedottir, they are part of a range that also includes an antler coat rack

, from £12 for a pillowcase. * If you adore traditional interiors, but also love modern furniture, Old House New Home by Ros Byam Shaw (£16.99, Ryland Peters & Small) is packed with ideas for you.

Textile designer Donna Wilson is best known for her quirky knitted creatures. However, this year at Milan’s famous furniture fair, she unveiled a sofa, arm chair, knitted poufs and a range of traditionally woven Welsh blankets and cushions. The Hue

Textile designer Rebecca Oldfield is the talent behind the furniture and accessories company Lost And Found. Her fabulously patriotic designs dovetail the traditional with the modern on a host of items including cushions, lampshades, screens

family of four with modern and spacious interiors, log-burning stoves, TVs, DVDs and Playstation, as well as traditional board games; and there is a sea kayak available on a first come, first served basis.One of Britain’s most popular coastal resorts

Get ready for the party season with Mamas & Papas new collection, designed to smarten up your little ones in time for the festive season.Heritage style jackets, jumpers, waistcoats and flat caps for boys are a traditional yet trendy leap into winter