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Herend’s Magical Fodo Oriental Vendors Pattern
The new Fodo Oriental Vendors service to be launched by Herend was inspired by the vendors of the ancient orient. Tradesmen in various guises grace this beautiful service on plates, tea and coffee pots and cups.
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The rim of each snow-white porcelain piece: cup, pot, sugar bowl and milk jug handles, the lid knobs and the spouts of the pots are lavishly gilded; the dishes are adorned with various combinations of six Chinese figures, six exotic birds and dragons and plants in a gold-speckled background.
The FODO (Oriental Vendors) pattern was inspired by a pair of cups created in the Vienna porcelain manufactory in the early 19th century.
Initially, the motifs on European porcelain pieces were copies of their Far-Eastern models; this style, known as Chinoise, was widely used in art and design, and this set depicting Oriental characters is a gorgeous example.
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The Herend Porcelain Manufactory was authorised by the Emperor Franz Joseph to use the patterns of the Viennese porcelain factory after it was closed down in 1864.
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ProblemSolved Sorts The Men From The Cowboys
Last year the Trading Standards dealt with over 100,000 complaints about second-rate trades people – the shoddy work of rogue builders, plumbers and electricians ranking as one of Britain’s biggest grievances in 2006.
So when you need a trustworthy trades person, how do you avoid becoming a victim? Finding a reliable tradesperson in the telephone directories is a little like playing Russian roulette!
With this in mind, property journalist Alison Cork founded problemsolved.co.uk – an online directory of recommended and vetted trades people.
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The directory provides information about professionals from 120 trade categories, ranging from plumbers to garden designers; Problem Solved sources its members by public recommendation before vetting them for quality.
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Have A Cracking Easter With John Lewis
Everyone loves to receive a gift and Easter time is no exception.This year John Lewis has Easter gifts for every age and price point.
Bring the spirit of Easter right into the home with the brightly painted Easter egg garland (£15) and wreath (£20): or choose from two special Easter egg trees; one is an elegant stainless steel branched tree (£20), from which can be hung special porcelain Easter baubles (£8.50 for set of 2), the other is made from brightly coloured painted eggs (£20).
John Lewis has chocolate gifts for all, including a giant family egg (£70); a Banana and Raspberry White Chocolate Egg (£15); cute animal gifts including cuddly bunnies, chicks and sheep are also guaranteed to raise a smile (prices from £1.75).
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Follow The Ideal Home Show’s Eco Friendly Trail
By now we are all very aware of the importance of being green, but a recent survey conducted by the Ideal Home Show reveals that we are still not 100% sure how to do our bit and fear that it’s quite costly, so many of us are holding back.
This year’s Ideal Home Show (running until 1st April 2007) can help, as the show is packed full of eco features, products and advice - so why not visit Earls Court London, and follow the eco trail?
Top Stops on the Eco trail include:
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The Property Investor Show’s Birmingham Debut
The Property Investor Show, The UK’s largest dedicated property investment exhibition – will make its Birmingham debut at the NEC from 23rd to 25th March 2007, following 5 years of consecutive growth at ExCeL London.
The show is co-locating at the NEC at the same time as the comprehensive Homebuilding & Renovation show, making this a most important weekend for Midlands-based property investors during 2007.
The show brings together the very best in the property investment world, as the 100 plus exhibitors attending, will cover every aspect of making money from property and offer expertise from the UK and overseas, for both residential and commercial investments.
Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Mortgages, Shows and Events, UK House Prices
The New Ecohomes Show At The NEC Birmingham
The new Ecohomes Show is part of The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC 22nd to 25th March and aspires to help us with our efforts to win the ‘Green War’ in our homes.
Our homes are currently responsible for 30% of all UK emissions and the Government is aiming for carbon-neutral houses by 2016, but is this a realistic target?
How can we do our bit to create energy-efficient homes whilst producing energy for heating, hot water and electricity using only eco-friendly on-site technology?
Read more about : Building Services, DIY Advice, Shows and Events, Solar Panels, Wind Turbines
Easter Treats For All From Marks And Spencer
Easter is the next big occasion after Christmas and marks the beginning of Spring. Whether cooking a traditional Easter Sunday roast, egg hunts around the garden, toasting hot cross buns for tea or brightening up the home with fresh Spring flowers.
Marks & Spencer has all you need to help make this major calendar event special:
For kids there is an entirely organic range consisting of milk and white chocolate pigs, novelty eggs in fun farmyard egg cups and character chocolate lollies.
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Rococo’s Eggsquisite Easter Eggs
The exquisite painted eggs from Rococo for Easter 2007 depict a singing bird on a Japanese Flower, a Leaping Hare and a Delicate Fan.
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The eggs are as beautiful to look at, as they are good to eat, all hand painted by artists in residence at Rococo Chocolate’s south London Atelier.
The popular Gentleman Hares are available in small and large, sepia (i.e. plain dark, milk, and white chocolate); or full coloured.
Prices start at £16.60.
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Marks & Spencer’s Special Gifts For Mother’s Day
Marks & Spencer have put together a great assortment of treats to help you make your Mum feel special this Mother’s Day, 18th March.
Why not start her day with the delightful Breakfast in Bed Gift Set featured, which includes: Cake Tea Pot £9.50 Cake Tea Cup & Saucer £4.00 Cakes Sugar Pot £5.00 Pastel Andante China £2 each Jug £9.50 Glass Cake Stand £9.50 Cakes Party Plate £4.00.
For something different M&S offers a charming selection of vintage-style trinkets and mirrors, a range of stylish gold travel accessories and luxurious silk nightwear from the Autograph collection. Alternatively, a beautiful bouquet of fresh spring flowers (also available from M&S) never fails to make Mums feel special!
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The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show 2007
The National Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the NEC from 22nd to 25th March will really be the hot property event for 2007, as it features four shows in one.
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Now in its fifteenth year and attracting almost 50,000 visitors over four days, the 2007 Show is bigger and better than ever, embracing The T3 Smart Home Show, The Ecohomes Show, The Period Living Pavilion and the Move or Improve Pavilion. The Property Investor Show will also be taking place from the Friday to Sunday.
Whether your heart’s desire is for a barn conversion, a high tech listed farmhouse, a cutting edge contemporary home or a glass basement extension, the inspiration to achieve your ideas, plans, and dreams awaits you at the show!
As well as over 500 specialist exhibitors, the show offers an unparalleled series of free seminars and exhibitor-led master-classes:
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