A cabinet reshuffle is one of those rare times when we show
some interest in politics; usually you have it thrust at you.
There is always the hope that, with a new face, something
good will happen. Sadly it doesn’t. But cheer up, a cabinet
reshuffle in the nursery (the analogy to parliament is not so far
fetched) can make all the difference to a child’s disposition.

Interior designers will tell you that colour, texture, or a theme
can brighten the room and lift the spirit. So can any of the
ideas shown on the right. Replace the boring knob or handle
with one of these and give an ordinary cupboard or chest of
drawers a  new lease of life.

Fulham Brass at the Putney end of the Fulham Road displays
several ranges of charming ideas to brighten the lives of children
(teenage girls find them irresistible).

Try as it might, our elected legislature cannot make such an
immediate difference to the future generation’s outlook on life.
Hop in now, we have lots of great ideas in stock!

Oh! And a Happy Christmas to you all.