Merlyn’s Offset Quad Enclosure Typifies The Great Gatsby Era

S10 1 Door Offset Quadrant (lifestyle) copy The long awaited Leonardo DiCaprio film The Great Gatsby is launching on the big screen later in May and is likely to get us celebrating as if it’s1922 again.

In response to this, Merlyn Showering is introducing an amazing shower enclosure, which perfectly exemplifies the fashion of this fascinating era.

The Series Ten Offset Quad has elegant curves that delightfully compliment the art-deco style bathroom in our picture.

While we are not accustomed to partying in the bathroom, we could just for once make a self-indulgent exception!

This Offset Quad is a classy and roomy enclosure:

  • Imposing height: 2000 mm.
  • 10 mm thick toughened glass.
  • StayClear Mershield protected glass.
  • Option for smoked black glass.
  • Transparent seals.
  • Sizes available from 1000 mm x 800 mm to 1200 x 900 mm.
  • Priced from £1758.

For further information about Merlyn’s Series 10 Offset Quad and to view their comprehensive ranges of shower enclosures, go to the website.

Tel: 00 353) 56 779 1555

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Video Tutorials Prove To Be A Powerful Tool For DIY Enthusiasts

DIY Doctor LogoVideo is proving to be a powerful tutorial tool for DIY enthusiasts, since many people now prefer to see their DIY project being demonstrated, rather than just reading about how to do it.

For well over ten years DIY Doctor has been offering masses of DIY guidance online, but fairly recently began uploading videos to YouTube and have now achieved their One millionth view.

  • Which makes total sense, as if you wish to discover how to accomplish something – it’s better to have it demonstrated to you by someone skilled.
  • The same principal applies to using an unfamiliar tool, or mastering a procedure that you have just heard about.
  • The huge number of people, who watch his videos weekly, has amazed the founder and main presenter of the demonstrations, Mike Edwards.

He is also planning to add a great deal more videos for all kinds of tools and projects very soon.

An additional benefit of employing video to describe DIY tasks, is that people will grasp the safety aspects of the attempted schemes more easily and are less liable to suffer an accident and be able to finish their project.

About

Mike Edwards a practicing builder, established DIY Doctor over thirteen years ago and has overtime built up a reputation for providing high quality accurate advice.

With around 25,000 pages on the website, most common projects are dealt with in detail and the site forums help DIY enthusiasts and Home Improver self-builders, to find the solutions they require.

The DIY Doctor is also an author, who often addresses audiences at National DIY Shows.

For more information and to sample the DIY Doctor tutorial videos yourself, go to the website.

Tel:    (08456) 342179

Example Tool Review video:   Karcher K2 300 Pressure Washer Product

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Villeroy & Boch Brings Country Chic To Tableware

Villeroy & Boch Artesano Original Collection

Villeroy & Boch Artesano Original Collection

Villeroy & Boch have introduced Artesano Original, a thirty two piece tableware collection created from a combination of quality porcelain, acacia wood, slate and cork.

This traditional design with a modern twist is perfectly suited to informal dining, when family and friends can take pleasure in serving themselves to a variety of cuisines.

The Artesano Original collection brings simplicity to tableware, a straightforward answer to complex needs, including:

  • A BBQ plate with a handle for easy carrying, and room to present the main course, the sauce and side salad and the materials used are not only eye-catching on the table but also practical.
  • Acacia wood is resistant to moisture, ideal for both preparation and service, the beautiful white porcelain is strong and hard-wearing and the slate and cork are just perfect for barbeques and other dining groups.
  • The new range includes, traditional white breakfast, dinner plates, jugs and serving dishes, plus accessories crafted form wood and ceramic.
  • The 3 tiered server with slate dishes is just right for impressive lunch and breakfast presentations as well as afternoon tea.

The range is matched by Artesano hot beverage, which is ideal for serving coffees and teas along with your culinary preparations.

All of the pieces are handmade in hot and cold proof borosilicate glass, double-walled mugs and cups for excellent heat retention.

The collection is available in four sizes, so that everyone can have a mug to suit them.

For more information and to browse Villeroy & Boch’s impressive collections of beautiful tableware, go to the website.

http://www.1748club.co.uk/whats-new-feature.php?s=artesano

Tel:   (020) 8875 6060

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Swann Security Launches A New Wireless Network Camera

The SwannSmart Camera

The SwannSmart Camera

Swann, one of the leading DIY security monitoring equipment suppliers, has announced the launch of SwannSmart™, a new wireless network camera.

An easily installed monitoring solution, the SwannSmart Camera enables you to see as well as record what’s happening at home, via your active wireless network on your tablet or smartphone 24/7.

  • This camera is different, in that it streams images and live video straight to a Secure Cloud for storage.
  • The SwannSmart camera is power-driven by iSecurity+ and streams coded video live to a secure cloud, without connecting to a computer.
  • Not only can you set up push notifications for your tablet or smartphone, immediately motion is detected, but also record stills or video to your portable device, or stills only to your cloud account.
  • SwannSmart enables you to view, share and manage your camera with your nearest and dearest, on your iPad, iPhone or Android . If you choose to view footage on your computer, it’s both PC and Mac compatible.
  • You can view in both daytime and in low light, via infrared night vision upto 12 feet.
  • The integral microphone, also allows you to listen to what’s being said on the captured video.

The SwannSmart camera security system is affordable, easily set up and trouble free.

The SwannSmart Ceiling Mounted

The SwannSmart Ceiling Mounted

Ideal for use in checking on the baby, a young family, or an elderly relative, or even your small business.

The SwannSmart security camera is now available from Costco, Maplins, and other UK retailers, priced at £89.99 RRP.

For further information and to view the new The SwannSmart security camera demo online, go to the website.

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The New Silwood Silk Collection From James Hare

Silwood SilkJames Hare one of the Uk’s largest fabric suppliers specialising in silks has introduced its new Silwood Silk collection, which brings brand new looks for floral fabrics…

Inspired by Silwood Park, a long-lost important historic house, Silwood Silk from James Hare presents richly coloured florals in lush dupion silk, featuring multi-shaded embroidery and cording.

  • Silwood is crispy and fresh and provides an updated form of a classic country house look, which is ideal for modern day eclectic interiors.
  • This gorgeous collection brings a fresh grandeur to cushions, curtains, lampshades and headboards in a choice of five colourways.
  • The 100% silk Silwood Collection is priced at £95 per metre retail.Stitch Detail

James Hare collections of fabric are available all over the UK and worldwide.

Visit the website for more information and to view James Hare’s entire silk fabric collections.

Tel:   (0113) 243 1204

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Shimu’s New Collection Of Desirable Oriental Style lamps

Shimu the foremost Chinese furniture specialists, have introduced a stunning new choice of oriental style home lighting, to its impressive collection of household accessories.

Oriental Style Lamp In Metallic Red Lacquer Finish,

Oriental Style Lamp In Metallic Red Lacquer Finish

Select from a beautiful selection of superior ceramic lamps, which includes attractive botanical designs with flowers and birds, all superbly finished with a matching silk shade and a sturdy base.

Every new lamp is either finished in grackle glaze or textured, which gives added interest to these striking Chinese designs.

The new collection includes:

  • The exquisite lamp featured right, in an intense metallic red lacquer finish, painted in black and gold with cranes – a symbol of wisdom to the Chinese. It is supplied fitted with a black silk shade. Measures: Width 43 x Depth 43 x Heightg 66cm (including shade). Priced at: £225.00.

    Oriental Style Lamp In Traditional Chinese Cream And Blue

    Oriental Style Lamp In Traditional Chinese Cream And Blue

  • Our picture here, shows a charming table lamp with a ceramic base in traditional Chinese cream and blue, painted with a floral design. It comes with a silk shade in cream and a dark wooden base. Measures: Width 45 x Depth 45 x Height 66cm (incluiding shade). Priced at: £175.00.

And many more……

Also included in Shimu’s impressive collection of home accessories are statement sculptures, silk hand-painted wall hangings and soft furnishings.

Gift ideas include smaller items such as trinket boxes, photo frames and jewellery.

Go to the website, to view the entire collection of Shimu’s gorgeous ceramic lamps and other home accessories.

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The Pyrex Multi Cook Is A Multi-Functional Addition For The Kitchen

Pyrex MulticookIntroducing the new Pyrex Multi Cook   – which makes an ideal addition to the kitchen, as this product is multi-functional, since it can be used in cooking the main course, as well as the pudding, then just stacked away – thus minimising clutter, but making the most of creativity.

The inspired design of the Multi Cook, enables the cooking of the main course in the steamer or casserole dish, whilst baking a cake with the other pieces simultaneously, making the process of preparing a meal more organised and efficient.

The number of elements used when making meals is also reduced, so that you are always in control, whether you are catering for dinner party guests, or just setting up your nightly supper.

Multi cook includes five pieces made in 3 different materials, thus enabling a variety of uses and combinations. The product can also be stacked to a height of just 16cm, making it ideal for the smaller kitchen.

Every Multi Cook has a vitro-ceramic casserole that is compatible with hobs of any type, except for induction and resists great temperatures as high as 300°c to as low as -40°c.

Therefore, a casserole dish can be moved directly from the freezer to an oven or onto the hob, without first having to be returned to room temperature.

The Pyrex Multi Cook is also supplied with a silicone lid, made from non-stick and flexible material that permits reheating and cooking using either the microwave or the oven The lid also facilitates the creation of a vacuum to preserve food while in the freezer or refrigerator.

The Multi Cook is visually pleasing with a combination of red, white and clear elements, so that it also looks attractive on the dining room table.

This product is also ideal for getting meals ready for defrosting, batch cooking, or reheating if necessary, enabling you to quickly make something tasty, following a hard day at work.

Priced from £49.99, the Pyrex Multi Cook is now available from stockists throughout the UK.

For further information on the complete Pyrex kitchenware collection, visit the website.

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The Brilliant New WoolSafe App For Removing Carpet Stains

The Woolsafe Carpet Stain Cleaning App

The Woolsafe Carpet Stain Cleaning App

The WoolSafe Organisation has announced the introduction of its new Carpet Stain Cleaning Guide app, which it believes will transform the way homeowners deal with carpet stains and discredit the useless cleaning folklore forever.

There is no need for panic anymore, if some red wine or other mishap stains your lovely cream carpet, as WoolSafe’s innovative award-winning app, presents step-by-step advice that will assist you to remove the nasty stain, without causing permanent harm to your carpet.

For stains that are difficult, or old and embedded, the app lists the nearest acknowledged carpet cleaners and also provides information about the best approved cleaning products available on the market.

WoolSafe advises that attending to a stain swiftly is absolutely essential, for the best chance of removing the stain successfully.

Having the right cleaning information available via the Carpet Stain Cleaning Guide, homeowners will now be able to act right away.

The new Cleaning Guide app can now be downloaded free from the App Store and is appropriate for iPhone and iPad users.

The WoolSafe Organisation’s  Carpet Cleaning Guide online.

Website:  http://www.woolsafe.org/uk/

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Bethan Gray’s New Collection In Collaboration With Lapicida

The Zig Zag Table

The Zig Zag Table

Bethan Gray has announced the creation of a new compilation of marble and stone tables, in cooperation with Lapicida, the world-famous stone specialist.

The Herringbone table in our picture, presents a unique zig-zag pattern across the whole of the table top, flawlessly uniting two marbles, black Nero Marquina and white Carrara.

Bethan was inspired by the impressive black and white stone arrangement, seen in iconic buildings around Europe – from the 9th century Italian Amalfi Cathedral, to the 20th century San Giovanni Battista to be found in Mogno, Switzerland.

Bethan Gray’s original version of the Brogue, was creted in the shape of an elegant leather covered solid wood table, with complex brogue detail and stitched using wax thread along the edge.

The Lapicida Version Of The Brogue Table

The Lapicida Version Of The Brogue Table

However, the Lapicida Special Version Brogue table featured here, is converted into Carrara marble and involves intricate brogue detailing, exactly carved by the maker’s high-tech machinery.

The Brogue and Herringbone tables are produced in Lapicida’s Harrogate workshops, using the most sophisticated stone shaping mill and the latest modern scanning technology. The finishing process is then completed by hand in the traditional way.

Bethan takes inspiration from many sources, from everyday objects, to more curious objects and structures, found when travelling the world.

The Bethan Gray Lapicida collaboration is to be exhibited exclusively at Inside Design on 26th April.

For further information about Bethan Gray at Inside Design visit the website.

Tel:    (020) 7221 0100

And at:  http://www.bethangray.com

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Introducing The Garden Pod – A Rotating Sphere Lounger

The Farmers Cottage Rotating Sphere

The Farmers Cottage Rotating Sphere

The Garden Pod rotating sphere lounger is a new concept for sheltered seating and relaxation in the garden.

The rotating sphere lounger offers a unique environment for resting, dining, study or even a camping space, with the additional advantage of rotary motion, for positioning the door into the shade or sun, or away from an unpleasantly cold wind

The down to earth waterproof interior, perfectly blends with the rural outer timbers and includes a seat and a table, which is height adjustable.

When the seat and table are lowered together to the level of the seat, they can form a circle to make a bed, blissfully covered with a complete set of lush cushion pads 75mm thick.

The sphere lounger is made with laminated pine and has polycarbonate tinted, UV protected windows, which shelter the interior from the elements, whilst permitting uninterrupted panoramic views.

The stainless steel louvers, above and below every window, are mirror polished to reflect the environs and deflect heat, to keep the interior cool in summer.

The entire construction rotates on six chromium bearings that run on an iron track within a stainless steel circle, to ensure it continues to run smoothly.

Pictured here is the Farmer’s Cottage Rotating Sphere Lounger, priced at £7695. Dimensions: Height 2.4 x Diameter 2.4m. Base area Diameter1.3m.

There is a variety of rotating sphere models, sizes and prices available from John Lewis.

Important: A hard standing foundation is essential for the sphere to remain firmly in position.

This product is now available from John Lewis online and is only displayed in the Southampton, Reading and Strafford stores.

For more information and to see the selection of Garden pods stocked by John Lewis, visit the website.

 

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