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A cool new version of the traditional rocking horse
By Junior on 01/08/2008 00:00:00
Rocky the seal, whale and dog were the trio of hip, alternative rocking horses that grabbed an enormous amount of interest at the Milan furniture fair
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...
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Up-and-coming designer: Ingibjörg Hanna Bjarnedotti
By Junior on 01/12/2008 00:00:00
Hang up your clothes with some raven hangers
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
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On Junior's shopping list this month
By Junior on 01/02/2009 00:00:00
Silk lavender bags, Luma bedlinen and Old House New Home book are on Junior's wishlist this month
, 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.
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Donna Wilson's witty designs
By Junior on 01/07/2009 00:00:00
Donna Wilson has some amazingly smart design ideas for Milan’s famous furniture fair
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
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The best of British furniture design
By Junior on 01/07/2008 00:00:00
Rebecca Oldfield has designed an array of British themed furniture pieces crafted from vintage materials
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
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Create a unique bedroom for your child
By Junior on 02/09/2011 10:14:08
A bedroom is a happy haven that reflects your child’s evolving personality. From a bright boudoir to an adventurer’s playden, here are some dream designs
Spirited and playful, but also functional and practical. Traditional or modern, formal or whimsical, your child’s bedroom is not just where she will lay her head to sleep at night or play during the day. It’s not just a place to snuggle up with a
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Life in the green house
By Junior on 02/09/2011 10:45:58
A family’s quest to create an energy-efficient abode has not only proved to be eco-friendly, but family-friendly, too…
’s wellbeing, then green your home and make better friends with your neighbours. And if you have the time, there is always room for improving those traditional green skills: reducing, reusing, recycling, repairing and refusing.Nicola Baird is the author
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Winner Best Eco Nappy 2012 - Naty
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 22:35:07
The eco-pioneers who are leading the nappy revolution
Natty nappies are designed with baby, parent and the environment in mind. The disposable nappies are made from renewable and natural materials and keep oil-based plastics (that traditional nappies are made from) away from your baby's delicate skin
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Shortlisted Best Interiors Collection 2012 - Laura Ashley Alphabet Collection
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 22:15:18
Inspirational designs that will light up your child's bedroom
Traditional in its design aesthetic the Alphabet Collection features bold and cheerful character designs such as 'I' is for Ice-cream and 'O' is for Owls. With a crisp cotton mix bed linen, pretty craft bunting set and beautiful drape fabric
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Highly Commended Best New-To-Market Product 2012 - TurniTable
By Junior Design Awards on 20/05/2012 13:11:00
These hot new design innovations are causing a stir in the parenting market
“A child’s table by day and a coffee table by night,” that’s how Bella and Nick Williams describe their innovative furniture design. As parents of two young children, they realised a traditional play table would take up too much space, so they came
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