Leisure

School’s Out For Summer!

 School

The kid’s summer holidays are just about to start, which presents the dilemma to parents up and down the land – how do you keep them occupied for six whole weeks?

Well before you start tearing your hair out, the Dotcomgiftshop can help you.

TheDotcomgiftshop online is choc-full of fun pursuits, to keep them captivated over the holidays – whether it’s playing with their selection of toys and games; getting creative with arts and crafts; or making new discoveries in the garden and kitchen.

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Stainless Steel Picnicware From Fairwind

 Stainless Steel Picnicware From Fairwind

Fairwind’s brand new range of stainless steel picnicware is ideal for entertaining outdoors.

This hand-painted range of cups, bowls, jugs, trays and tiffins, are ideal for summer picnics or stylish camping and caravanning; the products can also be used indoors and look stunning on display in the kitchen: The range has been inspired by the colours of India and is in keeping with an Indian tradition of decorating and adding colour to everyday objects. Each piece has been hand-painted with a bird design by artisans in Kashmir. They work in their own homes and these gorgeous home accessories are helping to keep local skills alive, while generating a sustainable income for some of the poorest people in India. The collection includes, cups (£6), bowls (£6), trays (£23), jugs (£27) and tiffins (£65). The vibrant colour options include, red, navy, green, light blue and cream & black, cream & red, cream & green and cream & blue.

Fairwind
This innovative company is owned and run by Teresa Owen and Martin Abel who are passionate about fair trade and providing affordable, quality fair trade gifts and accessories from around the world.

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Cool Summer Trend – Stripy Awnings

 Cool Summer Trend – Stripy Awnings

As UK homeowners get a taste of the summer sunshine, their thoughts turn to shade!

There’s never been a better time to invest in a stylish Apollo awning, to provide shade to outdoor living spaces and keep adjacent rooms cool.

And one fabric is tipped to be a major seller in homes across the UK this year – Apollo’s green multi-stripe fabric. As pictured here.

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Furnish Your Court In Fashion

 Furnish Your Court In Fashion

Zebrano’s daybeds provide regal style and stately comfort for your back garden.

Think of the daybed as the Queen of outdoor lounging, and now everyone can touch luxury, with a rattan daybed from Zebrano now available with 50% off their original list price!

Zebrano’s daybeds are a true statement piece for any garden:

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Lets Go Outside…

 Lets Go Outside…

With summer nearly upon us, it’s time to embrace the great outdoors in style, with the new Jme collection of outdoor accessories available through Jamie at Home.

From garden parties to informal gatherings and BBQs, make sure you have the best equipment this season to make alfresco dining a fun and stress-free occasion.

The Jme Summer 10 collection has all bases covered when it comes to outdoor entertaining:

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Improve Your Well-being – Bring the Outside Inside

Improve Your Well-being – Bring the Outside Inside

In today’s chaotic world a sense of peace and harmony is more important than ever. Our environment has a considerable impact on how we think and feel and the right surroundings have the ability to help us relax, rest and refocus.

All these things enable us to be more productive, creative and improve our problem solving capabilities. So what better time than spring to freshen up a home or work environment.

A great way to create a naturally comfortable and serene environment is to get more in touch with nature.

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Forest’s Romantic Arbours And Arches

 Forest’s Romantic Arbours And Arches

Create a garden hideaway for summer with Forest’s latest collection of decorative timber arches and arbours – and watch the sun set whilst sipping champagne with your loved one.

Forest, the leading UK garden timber manufacturer – based in the leafy county of Worcestershire, has created a distinctive range of arches and arbours that will help turn any garden into a romantic retreat; and with a few simple touches you’ll feel like a world away from everyday life – well we can all dream can’t we!

It’s all about the Arch.

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Traditional Outdoor Wood Burning Oven

 Traditional Outdoor Wood Burning Oven

Garden Gift Shop’s Outdoor Wood Burning Oven Selections are the perfect Outdoor Cooking must haves for Summer 2010.

For some True Authentic Italian Culture in your garden, the stylish TOSCANA Wood Burning Oven is Perfect.
Just add homemade Pizza, Italian wine and people for the perfect summer party!

Not Just for pizza though, as many celebrity chefs suggest, a wood burning oven can be used to great effect for Roast Meats, Bread, Tandoori and even one pot dishes.

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John Lewis Easy Christmas Shopping for Teenagers

John Lewis Easy Christmas Shopping for Teenagers

Will they like it? Is it the right age group? Will my gift ever be used?

John Lewis has resolved to help:

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Range of Top Fitness Brands Launched at John Lewis

 Range of Top Fitness Brands Launched at John Lewis

John Lewis and Accell Fitness, distributors of top fitness brands Tunturi and Bremshey, have joined forces to launch the widest range ever, on the John Lewis website, in time for Christmas.

The full range will be online from October 1st and everything can be delivered direct to your door.

More than 30 of the best home fitness designs – including the brand new Bremshey Black bike, crosstrainer, treadmill and rowing machine, exclusive to John Lewis stores and their website, will leave you spoiled for choice.

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