2010 April | - Part 2

Vibrant Children’s China For a Very Good Cause

While checking out the KIDSCOMPANY website after taking part in the Chelsea Ballet School’s Goldilocks Fashion Show (which raised money for the fabulous not for profit), we noticed their vibrant china collection, perfect for kids of all ages.

The collection is designed by world-renowned interior designer, Nina Campbell and features characters that may remind you of Eric Carle’s ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ illustrations. Each one is colorful, interesting and was inspired by kids in art workshops in schools.

With Punky Pineapple, Berry Butterfly, Billy Banana and Peter Pumpkin, this luxury designer set makes a great gift and is sure to make your children’s meal time a bit more interesting!

The best part is that 100% of the money raised from these sales will support the Kids Company Food Programme. You can view the collection of china mugs, dinner plates and side plates for kids here which range from £7.99-£14.99

Homemade Lemon Curd

Lemon Curd if sealed well will last for weeks. It makes a terrific gourmet gift too!!

Thank you to Ruthie Chant from Menu in a Box for the great recipe idea!

Get organized in the kitchen, plan your meals and teach your kids to cook with her site www.onlinemealplanning.com

What You Will Need

1 1/3 cups Caster Sugar

8 Egg Yolks

200 mls Lemon Juice

4 tsp Lemon Zest

125 g Unsalted Butter

What To Do

1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar – they should be well combined.

2. Pour egg mixture into a saucepan.

3. Add butter, zest and juice

4. On a medium heat, bring to a simmer stirring for five minutes

5. When bubbles begin to appear remove from the heat source.

6. Continue stirring for a further minute.

7. Cool before placing in sterilised jars.

Tips

1. Lemon curd can also be made in a stainless steel bowl placed over a pot of simmering water.

2. Remember to stir constantly to prevent curdling.

Out and About Week 17

ELEPHANT PARADE

What: Fundraising and public awareness campaign for endangered Asian elephants which features 250 fibreglass elephants painted by artists designers and celebrities including Lulu Guiness and Diane von Fusterberg. The elephants will be ‘on parade’ in London landmarks including Parliment Square, Trafalgar Square before all being moved to Royal Chelsea Hospital

Where: Here and There

When: May 3 – July 4

Price: FREE

TREEHOUSE TOWERS

What: Kew’s new outdoor play area, located right near Climbers and Creepers play area! There are tons of ladders, bridges, towers, swings, zip wires and slides for children sot scramble on.

Where: Kew Gardens, Kew Rd, Richmond, TW9 3AB

When: Until August 31

Price: FREE

MAY DAY CRAFT FAIR

What: Craft Fair with handmade jewellery, clothing, accessories, books, stationery and food, plus face painting and an activity table for kids.

Where: Dulwich Wood House, 39 Sydenham Hill, SE26 6RS, 07932 704488

When: Saturday, May 1, 11:00-16:00

Price: FREE

Alexandalexa.com sponsors the 2010 Goldilocks Fashion Show in aid of KIDSCOMPANY

Alexandalexa.com sponsored the Chelsea Ballet School’s 2010 Goldilocks fashion show last month that raises money for not for profit charity, KIDSCOMPANY.

KIDSCOMPANY is a London based not-for-profit which services 14,000 children across the city with practical, emotional and educational support to vulnerable inner-city children.

The show was held at The Dorchester raised over £130,000 for KIDSCOMPANY with the help of generous donations, fantastic performances and a voucher tree prize.

Hosted by a very pregnant Natasha Kaplinsky, the show featured catwalk dance performances from the littlest to biggest members of the Chelsea Ballet School, as well as mother-daughter socialites like Donna Air with her daughter Freya and Tamara Beckwith with her one-year-old daughter Violet.

Alexandalexa.com sponsored the event with a cash donation, prizes for the voucher tree and outfits for the dancing models in two of the catwalk performances.

Check out our pictures from the event with links to get the look and let us know which Juicy outfit or puddle dress you like best!

First Sponsored Dance: “Here Come The Girls”

Violet Tracksuit Outfit