Aviary plates from Thomas Paul: fly away birdy

You might know Thomas Paul for his cushions and neck-ties, but have you seen his plates? Now, it might seem odd to dish up your toddler's meals on a plate from an ex-DKNY superstar designer, but these have several features that suggest you should do just that:

- They are made from hard-wearing, dishwasher-safe melamine
- They feature beautiful story-book birds that will appeal to young hearts and minds
- They are not at all pricey! Pedlars has them at £25 for the set of four, and, in the States, Loft party prices them at $34. Seriously, at that price, you can afford a set to eat off and a set to display.