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Monthly Archives: December 2009
Powerful New Full HD Indoor Aerial Launched
One For All has launched a powerful new Full HD indoor aerial; the SV9380 aerial is targeted at the owners of the 12 million TV sets that still receive analogue terrestrial broadcasts, as well as offering crystal clear pictures to those who can receive HDTV via Freeview.
The first technical transmissions of Freeview HD have now begun.
TV reception in the UK is gradually being replaced by a digital signal and by 2012 the analogue signal will be switched off – yet 20% of all televisions remain analogue.
Read more about : Home Entertainment
BLISSful Cookware From The Hairy Bikers
Blisshome has announced the launch of a complete cookware kit, working with Britain’s coolest, culinary phenomenon the ‘Hairy Bikers’.
Made from hardwearing stoneware, terracotta, FSC European beech, chrome-plated die cast zinc and panama cotton’s, the collection is inspired by their extensive travels around the world.
This is tough, no-nonsense cookware for those that favour function in the kitchen!
Read more about : Kitchen Accessories
10 Reasons to Go Natural with Pots of Paint
Everyone is talking about eco paint or ‘green’ paint and with plenty of big names jumping on the green bandwagon, it is becoming apparent that some paint really is greener than others.
Pots of Paint (made by Aglaia) is 100% natural and one of the few true eco paints available, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to ‘traditional’ petrochemical based paints.
Ten reasons to choose natural paint from Pots of Paint.
Read more about : DIY Advice, Paints
80’s Revival – The Soda Stream is Back at Leekes
‘It’s official: the 80’s are back, and along with shoulder pads and floral sofas comes the Soda Stream.’
With ‘staying in’ currently the new better way to entertain your guests, you can now turn simple tap water into flavoured drinks all at the push of a button?
For those of us that remember the Soda Stream the first time around, take a trip down memory lane with the latest retro kitchen accessory to enjoy a revival.
Read more about : Kitchen Accessories
Top Trends for 2010 – Black Loses Its Magic
The Chiltern Marble Group’s owner, Paul Mullee predicts that colour is going to make a bold appearance in kitchens next year; the seemingly insatiable love of black granite finally appears to be abating.
Think glittering gems of purples, reds and turquoise, plus watery glass surfaces of blues and greens.
Another hot trend will be for leaner work surfaces, adopting the continental style of slim 20mm thick worktops – the result is sharp clean lines giving a more contemporary look.
Read more about : Bathroom Furniture, Kitchen Accessories, Kitchen Furniture
VacuVin Champagne Saver Won’t Let Your Fizz Go Flat
When you bring out a bottle of champagne at a party, invariably there won’t be any left, but what if you do have some left, or are sharing a glass or two over a romantic dinner.
Instead of letting it go to waste, Wineware’s VacuVin Champagne Saver can now preserve those bubbles for you to enjoy on another occasion.
The VacuVin Champagne Saver is designed to keep champagne bubbles and minimise oxidation.
Read more about : Kitchen Accessories, Tableware
Candlepower & Christmas In Sterling Silver
Candles and Christmas go together like…., well, candles and Christmas.
Perhaps because it is a light that is both alive and natural, a candle in a room or near a window is all it takes to lift the gloom of a winter’s day.
Suddenly, dark December is transformed into jovial Yuletide by the welcoming flicker of candlelight.
Read more about : Christmas Decorations, Home Lighting
T’was The Night Before Christmas…
If you’ve made it to Christmas Eve and suddenly realised you’re a present down then you do still have a few options.
Interflora’s Christmas Eve flower delivery might just save the day, especially if you’d rather spend your time making last minute Christmas preparations at home, than braving the streets with other panicked shoppers and post-work revellers.
Beautiful flowers and plants can be ordered right up until –
Read more about : Christmas Decorations, House Plants
evitavonni’s Kitchens – Mixing The Contemporary with The Classic
evitavonni’s in-house team of specialist designers are leading the way in 2010 kitchen trends with their custom-built designs.
Tristan de la Haye, Design Consultant at evitavonni comments, “In 2010 we will see more traditional styles mixed with contemporary shapes; at evitavonni we are also predicting a resurgence in dark wood kitchens, which work well balanced with circular units, contemporary lighting and light-coloured work surfaces.â€
Stark minimalist kitchens are waning in popularity as consumers opt for a warmer at-home look, with the focus remaining on a social space for entertaining.
Read more about : Bespoke Kitchens, Contemporary Furniture, Custom Furniture, Fitted Kitchens, Home Interiors, Kitchen Furniture
Blinds Can Prevent Homes Being Targeted by Thieves
It’s that time of year when we fill our homes with expensive gifts, often under the Christmas Tree that we proudly display in our brightly lit front rooms for all to admire…including snoopers on the hunt for festive booty.
And while domestic burglaries in the UK and Wales have remained fairly static on an annual basis, in the three months running up to Christmas last year, both police recorded domestic burglaries and other burglaries rose by 4%* – and it’s set to be even higher this year as economic pressures hit home.
So now is also the time of year that homeowners need to step up home security.
Read more about : Security Services, Venetian Blinds, Vertical Blinds, Window Blinds