With some time to pass before a music rehearsal, the Gaelic Islander and I had a mosey around Shoreditch. I had often passed SCP, the shop on Curtain Road, but always at an ungodly hour and so had never ventured across its threshold. Well, what delights awaited us! And to top it all off, there was a sale!

An impressive array furniture, lighting, glassware, knitwear, cushions and throws, and a lovely little section at the back of wonderful toys.

Nos Da by Donna Wilson (£280.98 ... eek)

Bed Socks, also by Donna Wilson (£24.51)

But my favourite section was of course the toys ... Being actually 12 years old in my heart of hearts.

I knew I was destined to buy one thing and, personally, I think I chose wisely and well. Will I ever cut out the clothes and dress them in different outfits each day? Well, who knows what my spare time is taken up with ...

"12 Jolies planches a decouper pour les Filles et les Garcons"

Made by Marc Vidal Brunoy.

Follow the link to his bizarre and wonderful website full of games, gifts and stationery.

Me xxx