Six Of The Best

MAIL ORDER CATALOGUES

Products with minimum environmental impact from clothing to lip balm and fridges, Natural Collection (01225 442 288 *)

Cheerful chintz fabrics, oilcloths, wallpaper and bags of accessories, Cath Kidston (0171-221 4000 *)

Insect Lore Europe's catalogue teems with more than enough games and insect life to hold any budding entomologist's attention (01908 200 794 *)

"Style for the modern home" - furniture, lighting, kitchenware and gifts, Ocean (0870 848 4840 *)

Jolly, bright and practical woollen rugs, cushions and throws, Melin Tregwynt (01348 891 644 *)

Fresh and funky homewares for the nursery to the home office - lingering quite a while in the kitchen en route, Grimes & Co (00 353 1667 5627 *)