It is believed that breaking a mirror may bring you seven years of bad luck. But what about breaking your finest china or antique tea cups? Aside from the superstition part, remember that proper packing is essential to ensure your Villeroy & Boch’s collection survives for future […]
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Plants are great when they are alive: they make your home look nicer, they purify the air, they can calm you and reduce stress. But if you are one of those serial plant murderers, you’ll probably wonder if there’s anything else that you won’t kill. You probably […]
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In to Uni. In with mates. In with the boyfriend. In with the husband. I’ve moved to a new house several times, but this latest move has been the most difficult… moving with a small child! They don’t understand patience, or the fact those cardboard boxes aren’t […]
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We embraced the comfy Danish style of Hygge, but what about the new scano-kid Lagom? This Swedish philosophy is becoming the latest movement in lifestyle. So, what is it all about? Not too little, not too much. Just right. The ethos behind Lagom is about living life […]
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Christmas is on the way! It’s a time of joy, but the shopping part can be stressful when you leave it till last minute. The crowd, the ideas, the budget, the time… all coming at you like high waves. So how do you handle the stress of […]
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Regardless of how big your kitchen is, it can become cluttered really easily. With pots and pans, kitchen gadgets, cutlery and, of course, food, it is often difficult to find the space to fit in everything you need. But fret no-more! There are plenty of ways to […]
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We have seen the UK housing market going crazy for years. House prices soaring and demand for housing being so high, that homes have been sold in minutes. In the last few months, however, we have started to see less activity in the market with reports that […]
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BLACK FRIDAY – the largest shopping day in the run-up to Christmas – is approaching. Prepare yourself to get your hands on the best bargains! Black Friday history Nowadays Black Friday – as a way to kick off Christmas shopping – is the biggest spending day in […]
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Is putting your child to bed a struggle every night or does it go quite smoothly? Some kids simply don’t like to go to sleep, whereas as a baby, that was all they ever did. Nearly every parent has to deal with the difficulty of putting a […]
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You want to invest in a home or a flat. But should you build a brand-new home or renovate an existing property? It’s important to have a good think about what kind of home you want and where you want to live. Take all the time you […]
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