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2020 HOT LIST

City gardens for a bit of post-lockdown greenery, five brilliant summer reads for kids and Red editor, Sarah Tomczak’s favourite independent kids’ labels. Enjoy!

Kew Gardens — Lush London gardens

Verdant spaces to visit with the kids this summer

Go green

Swimming Against The Storm by Jess Butterworth

SUMMER KIDS' READS

Got your child's reading list sorted for summer? School librarian, Ruth Horsman, selects five captivating kids' books that will keep them entertained.

Bjork & Berries facial oil

THREE FAB FACE OILS

Want glowing skin this summer? Get your mitts of one of these tried and tested facial oils packed with natural skin-boosting ingredients.

smooth operator

Folpetto swimwear

STYLE COUNSEL

Red magazine editor Sarah Tomczak on her six favourite independent kidswear labels.

Meanwhile, on Instagram...

SUNDAY: rainy walk in the woods. Had to shelter in the foliage. Shared a flask of milky tea under the canopy. Somehow rainy walks are always my favourite kind. Less people around too! #walkingintherain #sicialdistancing 💚

DADS: Father’s Day is coming up but this year it will be different in some way for dads everywhere. It was such an honour to chat to six dads via Zoom to see how they have dealt with lockdown, the challenges it has posed and how it’s brou

PARK LIFE: on stories today - five beautiful spots in North London/Hertfordshire where you can safely socially distance including 1. Arnos Park. 2. Trent Park. 3. Panshanger. 4. Gunpowder Park. 5. Grovelands. See stories for details! What’s you

Reposting this line-up by lovely independent book shop @moonlaneink which I spotted on the feed of school librarian and contributing @chiclittlelist books editor @mrs_horse - some inspiring titles here we should all be reading to our children. Thanks

SOCIETY: reposting this image from the feed of NYC-based illustrator @libbyvanderploeg. Libby has posted some really useful resources which are definitely worth looking at. It’s very hard to comprehend what’s been happening in the US L an

WELLBEING: lockdown - it’s been the worst of times (globally) and the best of times (personally). Certainly a time to reflect and spend quality time with the family. It’s also the ideal time to try de-stress and try breathing exercises wi

CULTURE: what have been your kids’ lockdown reads? Here are a few books that have kept us entertained and inspired over the last few weeks and months. Please share yours! #kidsbooks #booksofinstagram #booksforchildren #bookworm

NATURE: I’m going to start a weekly nature slot. Like a lot of people, we’ve been finding solace in nature and have been going out for picnics at least once, twice or thrice a week recently - even if just in the garden or local park. I fi

STYLE: summer is coming but I’m currently obsessing over these limited edition Pippi Longstock socks by @happysocks - two Swedish thoroughbreds making the perfect union. My girls have always loved Astrid Lindgren’s Pippi, the red-haired g

STYLE: the only face masks hitting the fashion spot for me right now are @thevampireswife super pretty, sellout silk face masks. Sign up to be a newsletter subscriber to get news of the next drop! #facemask #facemasksforsale #facemaskstyle #chicfacem

ACCESSORIES: @presentandcorrect stationery pins to perk up your Wednesday. You’re welcome.✏️ ❤️🌈 #stationeryaddict #stationery #stationerylove

GARDENS: if lockdown has taught us one thing, it’s the wellbeing-enhancing properties of nature. The peace and quiet; less cars; no planes; clearer air; less rush. The sweet spring birdsong crisper than ever, even in - especially in - the middl

CHARITY: We urgently need to continue supporting the @greatormondst in whatever way we can as it copes with the current crisis and the difficult times that will follow. They are dealing with an unpredictable, evolving situation, with the hospital nee

ART: today we did watercolours inspired by beautiful bird books including The Lost Words by @robgmacfarlane with illustrations by @jackiemorrisartist; Beautiful Birds by J Rousseau and E Walker @flyingeyebooks and Bird House by @caterpillar_books - s

EASTER: it may be a more sedate family affair this year but that doesn’t mean you need to forgo the joy of Easter crafts. You may even have more time to participate yourself this year. I rounded-up five fun creative activities to try and home s

HOME SCHOOL: need some new supplies? Independent stationers @presentandcorrect will continue to deliver stylish stationery worldwide. Happy homeschooling! #homeschool #stationery #stationeryaddict