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Innovative Design from Mono

Mono Teapot

Mono is a German family company, whose name has become synonymous with excellence in modern design.

In fact, their products are so innovative and beautiful to look at, that they have been included in the collections of many museums.

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The Chelsea Flower Show

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show sponsored by Saga

This month it’s the World-famous Chelsea Flower Show, run by the Royal Horticultural Society, and sponsored by SAGA Insurance.

This year the show will have a global feel, with French, American, Japanese, Lebanese, African and Antipodean gardens on display.

The Great Pavilion will have leading exhibitors from all over the world to add to the international atmosphere. Some floral displays will even feature plants that have been transported from Mauritius and Grenada!

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Flora Danica Porcelain Service

Flora Danica

The Flora Danica porcelain service from Royal Copenhagen is the only service designed and made in the 18th century that is still in production.

It was created in what was named the Golden Age of porcelain, and yet it is still considered one of the world’s most luxurious tableware services today.

The service gets its inspiration from the botanical work “Flora Danica” which was published between 1761 and 1883. The decorations on the service are based on the 3240 coloured copper prints in the 51 volumes of this beautiful work.

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Thomas Sanderson at Chelsea Flower Show

Design for garden at Chelsea Flower Show

Thomas Sanderson, the conservatory blind and garden awning manufacturer are sponsoring the Scenic Blue garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with a garden called “Anna’s Sanctuary in the Shade”.

Scenic Blue are the UK’s largest garden design and build company, and they have designed this garden as a stylish, shady outdoor room allowing you to escape the stresses of daily life.

With the threat of the worst drought for 100 years this summer, the garden has a flower shaped structure as its centerpiece, which collects and funnels rainwater down to the roots of the surrounding plants, making it an inventive eco-friendly and energy efficient concept.

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DIY Fix It – for DIY Advice Online

DIY Fix It

If you’re planning to do some DIY, but you’re not quite sure how to tackle the task, don’t worry – help is at hand.

DIY Fix It is a website with detailed information on how to do hundreds of jobs around the home, from hanging doors to fixing your central heating.

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Period Property UK

PeriodProperty.co.uk

If you live in a period property, are restoring an old building, or are planning to buy an older house then there are lots of questions that you’ll need answers to.

Where can I get insurance? What’s the law on listed buildings? How can I find a reputable thatcher?

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New Mugs from Rosendahl

New mugs in the Grand Cru Tableware Range from Rosendahl

This pretty mug is the latest addition to Rosendahl’s fine bone china Grand Cru service.

The mug holds 30cl and is ideal for morning coffee, afternoon tea or even hot chocolate at bed time.

It carries the four grooves which are characteristic of the Grand Cru tableware range.

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The Home Show at Excel

The Sunday Times Home Show at Excel

If you’re looking for modern inspiration for your home this weekend, you could pop along to London’s Excel to visit the debut of a new home interest show called “The Home Show”.

It is being run by the Sunday Times and IPC Media – the Sunday Times is one of Britain’s biggest selling newspapers, and IPC Media are responsible for 6 of the most popular home magazines – Homes & Gardens, Living Etc, Ideal Home, Country Homes & Interiors, 25 Beautiful Homes and 25 Beautiful Kitchens.

As well as an extensive range of inspirational home exhibits, there will be design clinics where you can benefit from the advice and experience of the experts, and there will be many opportunities to shop to your heart’s content!

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Mine Glass Tableware from Kosta Boda

Mine from Kosta Boda

Mine glass tableware from Kosta Boda offers a distinctive and colourful range of plates, bowls and glasses.

The glasses in the Mine range of tableware are available in 6 colours – the plates and bowls in 4 colours.

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Find Land for your Self-Build with Plotsearch.co.uk

Plotsearch.co.uk

If you’re thinking about building your own home, you’ll know that finding a suitable plot can be one of the most difficult parts of the process.

Plotsearch.co.uk is a web site that aims to solve that problem. With a database of more than 6,000 plots, conversions and renovation opportunities, Plotsearch.co.uk should help you find the self-build opportunity that’s right for you.

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