Other

Innovation Promised At The Kitchen & Bathroom Show

 Innovation Promised At The Kitchen & Bathroom Show

Do you dream of an individually designed kitchen with state of the art technology and streamlined appliances? Are you bored with your bathroom and longing for a more luxurious experience?

Then visit the UK’s only dedicated Kitchen & Bathroom Show, at Sandown Park on 27 and 28 June, where your dream kitchen and bathroom awaits you.

Meet over 50 individual kitchen manufacturers and suppliers, often not seen on the High Street, who will inspire you with bespoke designs, the latest technology and a fabulous array of colours, which could transform your kitchen from sad to sensational.

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Bathroom Suites, Fitted Kitchens, Kitchen Accessories, Shows and Events

The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2009

 Innovation Promised At The Kitchen & Bathroom Show

Are you interested in picking up the latest in innovative products and services, inspirational design ideas, renovation tips and cost saving solutions for the home?

Then look no further! The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is on at Sandown Park on 27th and 28th June.

The Southern Homebuilding & Renovating Show features over 150 exhibitors, 36 free seminars and master classes, as well as the unique opportunity to get advice from the Experts, making it a must-visit event.

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Shows and Events, Solar Panels

vivo Launch Lucky Loop and Lucky-U Tableware

 vivo Launch Lucky Loop and Lucky-U Tableware Designs

Vivo, the new stand-alone tableware brand from Villeroy & Boch, has launched two new lines for 2009; designed to bring a touch of playfulness to everyday tableware, the vivo brand offers innovative and high quality pieces, aimed at the younger, style-loving consumer.

The New lines include Lucky Loop and Lucky-U; fun and flexibility are the keynotes of the vivo brand – the products are extremely versatile and many are multi-functional:

The new Lucky Loop design in our picture, features a vibrant graphic pattern of concentric circles in orange, blue and blackberry.

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Tableware

Find Compare And Hire DIY Tools With Erento

Find Compare And Hire DIY Tools With Erento

Erento the world’s largest and fastest growing online rental marketplace, has partnered with many of the UK’s leading hire companies to dramatically simplify the process of finding, comparing and hiring DIY and garden tools.

It is now possible to search online for a particular rental item, such as a lawn mower or power drill, by location as well as price and instantly find the most appropriate service.

Thanks to the credit crunch and the weak pound, many of us are planning to take a ‘staycation’ this year to embark upon a DIY or garden project; so rather than spending your savings on gardening and DIY tools, it may be worth considering renting them instead:

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Web Sites

Bold & Beautiful China Collections From Joanna Wood

Bold & Beautiful China Collections From Joanna Wood

With bold colours and African prints dominating the catwalks for summer 2009, the new Zenaba china collection available from Joanna Wood ensures your home as well as your wardrobe, will be on trend this season.

The tropical hues combined with powerful patterns are sure to make a statement and this magnificent collection features serving platters, letter trays and bottle coasters, each adorned with a mixture of leaping gazelles, zebras and leopards.

Aztec and floral trends are huge in the fashion houses too and Joanna Wood has a variety of products to match.

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Ornaments, Tableware

UK Consumers Pull ‘Together’ To Save tonnes of CO2

UK Consumers Pull ‘Together’ To Save tonnes of CO2

UK consumers have achieved a saving of a million tonnes of CO2 whilst cutting household bills by £200 million, reports the Together campaign.

The Together campaign makes it easier for consumers to fight climate change in their daily lives by providing affordable products and services in partnership with some of the biggest names on the UK High Street.

Launched two years ago by independent NGO The Climate Group, Together is the UK’s leading climate campaign, run in partnership with well-known brands including B&Q, Barclaycard, British Gas,
Coca-Cola, M&S, More Th>n, National Express, O2, Sky and Tesco.

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Web Sites

Eastern Counties – Re-launch Of The Property Show

Eastern Counties - Re-launch Of Property Show

2009 is an excellent time to start a building project for would-be renovators and self-builders, especially in the East of England, where the re-launch of The Eastern Homebuilding & Renovating Show, is on at exec Peterborough on 30th and 31st May, which means the best advice and information is now available to them.

The recent success of The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show, clearly indicates that many homeowners are looking to build their way out of the current recession.

There could well be an increase in the 20,000 each year, who currently achieve this goal, as they take advantage of the availability of more plots and contractors, as well as today’s competitive pricing.

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Shows and Events

Diverse Hampers’ Unique Father’s Day Gourmet Gifts

Diverse Hampers’ Unique Father’s Day Gourmet Gifts

Diverse Hampers has applied its unique, modern style to a range of gifts and hampers for Father’s Day, available from May 2009.

Their gifts are distinguished by their exceptional and indulgent products, contained in striking, quality packaging.

The range features gourmet hampers and themed gifts, presented in striking tower formations, crates and faux leather.

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Web Sites

Meissen Celebrates 270 Years Of The Blue Onion Pattern

Meissen Celebrates 270 Years Of The Blue Onion Pattern

In 2009, Meissen is celebrating the 270th anniversary of its most important and probably best-known décor: the Blue Onion pattern.

As an anniversary promotion and a special ‘thank you’ to all loyal fans of Meissen porcelain, the company has dropped the prices of all items in the onion pattern by 20 percent – for the whole year!

Today, Meissen produces more than 750 different pieces featuring the onion pattern:

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Tableware

New Beakers For Summer From Emma Bridgewater

New Beakers For Summer From Emma Bridgewater

Emma Bridgewater has introduced a colourful new range of melamine beakers just in time for summer, in the six patterns most favoured by customers.

They are ideal for picnics and outdoor parties; lightweight and tough too.
Whoever gets the job of carrying the hamper will be so grateful!

Priced at £3.50 each or in sets of six for £21 – as featured here.

Continue Reading →

Read more about : Tableware