Monday, 25 November 2013

Unleash your child’s creativity – Designed In London

 

In the world of modern technology, where children are more likely to be immersed in one of the latest popular video games than listening to anything that you are saying, you may feel as though you need to try something new in order to help them become more creative. In years gone by, children would have spent hours of their time being involved in such activities, and it is something that parents seem to want to bring back.

Make sure your child doesn’t lose touch with writing and drawing

One of the best things that you can do is to give your child their own nice notepad, like the ones available in the new range from Designed in London. You could also buy them a set of coloured pencils, and encourage them to draw items or even to draw pictures of the other members of your family. Doing this is sure to stimulate their brains more than playing on any kind of video game or other form of technology, and we all know how important mental stimulation is nowadays.

Let them be creative

Another great idea is to get them involved in family meal times, and one of the best ways to do this is to allow them to design the place mats. Did you know that Designed in London offers a place mat colouring book? You can sit down with your child and look at all the different designs, talking to them about which family member would be suited to each of the designs and why. Including them in this way would not only allow them to express their creativity, but would also help you spend quality time with them.

Over time, you will find that encouraging your child to take part in these activities will help them develop more varied interests than doing things such as sitting in front of the television and playing on their games consoles.

You may even find that they develop a talent, which you would not have spotted if you hadn’t taken the time to sit with them and encourage them. Thanks to your encouragement, your child can look forward to a life of creativity and design, which is sure to help them in the future. 

Saturday, 9 November 2013

Melamine Bowl Pink Monster

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Melamine Bowl
Pink Monster

Dimensions: 15cm
£5.00
Part of the French Bull® melamine set for children, these funky monster bowls are the ideal dishes for kids: perfect for ice-cream, cereal, a delicious dinner or last minute meal.
With the selection of characters you can mix-and-match to hopefully stop any household bickering!
The colourful and practical melamine is durable, dishwasher safe, heat reisitant up to 180°C, but not microwave proof.
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Medium Wall Decal

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Medium Wall Decal

£12.00
Wall decals are just the easiest way to simply decorate and brighten any child’s room. Although why stop there?These super stickers can be applied to walls, wardrobes and even furniture. Easy to apply (and reposition should you change your mind) - you can create acolourful world in a room, quickly and easily. Availalble in two pack sizes, one with both buildings and characters and one with justcolourful chracters - you can decorate on demand. Beautifully gift-boxed, you can even play with the packaging as you go international(on a small scale!). A small world just got bigger!
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Letter Writing Set

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Letter Writing Set

£20.00

Creativitwith character!
In our digital age-it has never been easier to forget about writingbut
for all children this is an essential skill and art that should not
be forgotten.
Ready for any occassion, whether a thank-you or just a playground news-flash to nana,
this charming kit is filled with 12 coloured letters, that fold up, ready to postwith
space to write and draw a picture.
Each letter depicts an international character illustration of one of the many
beautiful archive designs from the Disney ride, It’s a small world. Beautifully gift-boxed.
Creativity with character! In our digital age-it has never been easier to forget about writing but for all children this is an essential skill and art that should not be forgotten. Ready for any occassion, whether a thank-you or just a playground news-flash to Granny, this charming kit is filled with 12 coloured letters, that fold up, ready to post with space to write and draw a picture. Each letter depicts an international character illustration of one of the many beautiful archive designs from the Disney ride, It’s a Small World. Beautifully gift-boxed.


Thursday, 7 November 2013

Melamine Tray Virgin in Prayer

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Dimensions: 42cm
£15.00 

Serve with style. This round melamine tray is part of Whitbread Wilkinson's veritable gallery of engaging and famous faces from The National Gallery's collection. The portraits, some painted over 500 years ago are carefully reproduced onto a 100% melamine tray with a very high quality finish. This portrait tray would look just as good on the wall as well as serving up a smile!
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Dinner PlateBordone Portrait

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Dimensions: 25cm
£6.00 

Whitbread Wilkinson's range of durable melamine dinner plates feature the funniest and most famous faces from the National Gallery collection. Perfect for anything from picnics to parties, from camping to glamping, these National Gallery Downton Abbey-esque plates will delight and amuse for years to come!
Choose from a selection of Bordone, Solario, Napoleon, Holbein, Nattier and Rembrandt portraits on four plates, four side plates and one large platter.
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Dinner Plate Set Renaissance Men

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Dimensions: 25cm
£30.00 

Fancy dining with a renaissance man? Whitbread Wilkinson's range of melamine dinner plates are perfect for serving up some fun at the next picnic or party. Engaging and famous faces from The National Gallery's collection can join you and your guests.
This gallery of portraits, some painted over 500 years ago are all carefully reproduced onto 100% melamine dinner plates, all packed in beautiful keep-forever gift boxes. Give it as the perfect homewear present, or use them yourself!

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