Buy of the day

Friday Silk scarf, £48, from House of Fraser Just when we start to think a whiff of spring is in the air, Buy of the Day usually wakes up to find frost all over the windows, so we aren't counting any chickens - but the calendar, at least, tells us that milder weather should be on the way. Before we ditch the winter coat, we will make a nod in a springlike direction with this lovely butterfly scarf. Stylish - and also keeps your neck warm. Thursday Kids wellington boots, £30, and ladybird purse, £14 , both by Hunter When Buy of the Day was a mere slip of a girl, these are the kind of welly boots she dreamed of. Probably because Paddington Bear had a similar pair , and who doesn't consider Paddington Bear a fashion role model? Anyway, this lovely pair is from wellington experts Hunter, so your little ones can be guaranteed super-dry puddle splashing to their heart's content. The ladybird purse is designed to strap on to their boots, though Buy of the Day supposes you could probably also strap it around an arm. Either way, it's adorable and we want one and are sulking because we are all grown up now and life isn't fair. Wednesday Personalised plate, £25, by Sweet William Designs This lovely personalised fish and chip plate would be a great gift for a little pescatorian, or given the rapid approach of Mother's Day, a certain mum of your aquaintance. But fear not, vegetarians, and don't look away now - this lovely ceramics studio also produces lots of other personalised items, from cat bowls to popcorn bowls . The designs are all pleasingly old fashioned without being twee - and should you be struggling with what to get the teddy bear who has everything, well they have the answer to that , too ... Tuesday Top, £40, from kalique.com Buy of the Day was most intrigued to learn that this top is made from corn. Alas, this does not mean that should you get peckish, you can stick it on the BBQ and slather with butter. The fabric is called Sorona, it's a polymeric fibre (as are, for example, polyester and nylon) and it's made partially from agricultural feedstocks. It also takes a lot less energy to produce than your average top. So don't eat it, just look fetching in it. Monday Adult bracelet, £195, and child's bracelet, £65, by Astley Clarke Now we admit that this is not a cheap way to start a Monday morning - but it's a purchase for a very good cause. The 'Family Ties' bracelet has been designed by Bec Astley Clarke in support of the children's charity KIDS , to which 10% of sales will go. It is handmade in 18ct gold vermeil and turquoise - the adult version has tiny diamonds on the charm and the child's an 18ct gold knot. Would make a lovely Christening gift, should you be so generously inclined ...