Couture Chocolate Christmas Tree For The Festive Table

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

A fabulous chocolate Christmas indulgence has been created by Barry Johnson, Rococo Chocolates’ chief Chocolatier, to decorate your table for the Christmas season.

You can select from two versions, milk or dark chocolate:

1. The Couture Christmas Tree in Dark Chocolate – A beautiful edible centre piece for the Christmas table, prepared from 60 per cent Grenada Dark Chocolate incorporating all the Christmas flavours – orange, candied ginger, pistachios and coloured crispy baubles.

2.  Couture Christmas Tree in Milk Chocolate – A surprising edible Christmas table decoration created from 40 per cent Jivara Milk Chocolate together with all the tastes of Christmas – orange, pistachios, coloured crunchy baubles and candied ginger.

The rings simply break off for sharing and this treat is sure to provide the ideal end to the Christmas day festivities.

The Couture Trees are available for pre-order now. Priced at £40.00.

Only avilable from the Rococo Shops located at:

Motcomb Street – Tel:  ( 020) 7245 0993.

Kings Road – Tel:   ( 020) 7352 5857.

High Street Marylebone – Tel:   (020) 7935 7780.

For more information about Rococo Chocolates’ selection of delicious chocolate Christmas gifts, visit the website.

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The New Air Mini Cylinder Bagless Vac From Vax

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012

Vax the leading UK floorcare brand has launched their latest mini cleaner in a succession of new products.

So if you are wishing you had a compact, lightweight vacuum cleaner to carry upstairs easily, then the new Air Mini or Air Mini Pet may provide the solution:

The Air Mini

  • This very compact bagless vacuum, weighs just 5kg, and delivers continuous powerful suction; It’s easily carried upstairs and room-to-room and is also an ideal size for storage.
  • Features include: 6 metre cord, 2 metre hose, plus a H12 HEPA filter that helps to take out fine dust particles, plus pollen and other allergens.  It is also versatile, as it deals with hard floors and carpets and upholstery.

The Air Mini Pet- bagless- multi-cyclonic -cylinder vacuum.

  • Has a ‘TurboTool’ that easily removes obstinate pet hair from carpets and upholstery; also includes an H12 HEPA antibacterial filter, to reduce allergens, bacteria, and pet odours.
  • Multi-cyclonic technology makes sure that dirt is removed from the air, which means that powerful suction is always sustained.

Both of the Air Minis are available direct from the Vax website. Priced at:£149.99 and £179.99 with a six year guarantee.

Special offer provided you buy from Vax direct during November:

All orders over £100 will be given a handheld Gator cordless vacuum cleaner free of charge.

For more information and to see the extensive ranges of Vax vacuum cleaners, visit the website.

Tel: Vax Customer Careline:   (0844) 412 8455.

 

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Harlequin Introduces Two Stunning New Bedlinen Designs

Tuesday, November 27th, 2012

Harlequin has recently been working with Bedeck, a leading UK manufacturer of luxuriant bedlinen, to create its own brand of luxury bedlinen and accessories.

In response to the success of preceding collections, Harlequin is to introduce two fresh designs in Spring next year.

Modified from two striking patterns from the current Impasto collection, the new bedlinen is offered in a range of duvet cover sizes, with matching pillowcases.

Hermosa featured here, presents a showy extra-large floral motif in vivacious tones of pink, with a stripe on the reverse and piped in a tasteful grey.

  • The Oxford pillowcase, features a single floral design in one corner and a reverse in plain white, with grey piping.
  • The housewife pillowcase features a vertical stripe on each side.
  • Hermosa is colour printed onto 100% cotton percale in a 180-thread count.
  • The duvet cover is offered in double, king and super king.

The Serene Duvet Cover features a delightful contemporary, aqua stripe on each side and looks as if it has been carelessly dip-dyed.

  • On the pillowcase the stripe seems to grow fainter over the width.
  • Both are printed onto100% cotton percale in 180-thread count. The duvet is offered in single, double,super king and king.

Both of the new designs go with the turquoise, charcoal and zest chunky throws and cushions, in the existing bedlinen collection.

Visit the website, for further information and to view Harlequin’s extensive bedlinen collections.

For details of UK stockists Tel:   (0845) 603 0861.

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One For All’s New SV9135 Digital Indoor TV Aerial

Monday, November 26th, 2012

One For All has introduced the SV9135, a new indoor aerial that enables you to watch Freeview channels on a TV in a separate room – even though it can’t be connected to your external antenna.

This small amplified Indoor Digital Aerial permits you to enjoy all of the digital terrestrial channels with first-rate reception:

  • It is perfect for use in areas with weaker a signal, up to fifteen miles from your closest transmitter.
  • Specially created for digital reception, HD compatible and is also compatible with both FM and DAB radios.
  • The  SV9135 aerial is fully adaptable with a swivel and tilt action, providing minimal interference – due to the built in noise reducing filters and  directional digital elements that when correctly aligned, ensure sharp and consistent reception.
  • The powerful amplifier supplies a signal gain of up to 38dB.

Priced at just £19.99 (RRP). Available from Curry’s Argos and PC World.

To discover how far you are from the nearest TV transmitter, visit  www.ofa.com/check  and follow the menus for aerials.

For more information on One For All’s latest SV9135 indoor aerial, go to the website.

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Bamboo Flooring Company’s Tough Woven Bamboo Flooring

Saturday, November 24th, 2012

Now that winter is here, we all want to ensure the house is efficiently heated during the next few colder months.

So if you are considering installing underfloor heating, the Bamboo Flooring Company offers a range of stunning products that are appropriate for use with this type of heating, such as their Uniclic Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring.

The clever Uniclic patented system in these products, not only permits you to conserve the warmth in the home, but also comes in a variety of cosy colours, to ensure your home feels snug throughout the year.

Featured here is the Burgundy Solid Strand Woven Bamboo Flooring Uniclic, priced from £28.69m.

This flooring solution is offered in several diverse styles.

  • Rustic Solid Strand Uniclic Woven Bamboo Flooring from £29.32m.
  • Cocoa Solid Strand                    “                “                   from £28.69m.
  • Carbonised Solid Strand           “                “                  from£27.55m.
  • Natural Solid Strand                 “                “                  from £27.55m².
  • Tiger Solid Strand                      “                “                 from £28.69m².

Bamboo is one of the toughest natural materials to be had for flooring, making it a brilliant alternative to hard wood.

From ultra modern through to more traditional styles, bamboo flooring will provide you with a really distinctive look.

Bamboo a very eco friendly product for floors, since it is a fast growing grass that   can be cropped every 5 years unlike most woods every 15-25 years.

Visit the website for further information, or to see the complete Bamboo Flooring Company’s Uniclic Strand Woven collection.

Tel:   (0116) 2741050

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IKEA’s Winter Wonderland Style Tableware For Christmas

Friday, November 23rd, 2012

IKEA has introduced Winter Wonderland tableware for Christmas, with a snow theme, to stimulate your festive settings for the dinner table.

The new JULFINT and SKÄCK dinnerware and serve ware, present different snowflake designs created by Lisa Ullenius and Sissi Edholm.

Both JULFINT and SKÄCK are dishwasher and microwave safe, making cleaning up and reheating leftovers easier.

The JULFINT bowls and plates depict white snowflakes printed on clear glass, just perfect for mixing with other coloured pieces.

SKÄCK bowls are made of white coloured glazed stoneware and there are also JULFINT table-runners and mugs to match the settings.

Pictured here are the JULFINT paper napkin priced at £2 per 30 pack. JULFINT 100% cotton table-runner £TBC. JULFINT series – tempered glass bowl at £2 each; side plate £3 each and mug £2 each.

And should you be surprised by the arrival of extra guests, carry on with the supply of food and drinks in style, with the JULFINT silver snowflake patterned paper plates and throw away mugs to ensure quick and easy cleaning up.

JULFINT Paper collection. Designed by: L Ullenius and S Edholm: Disposable mug priced at £1.25 per 10 pack; Paper side plates £1.25 per 10 pack and Paper plates £2.50 for a10 pack.

Prefer an alternative to snow, then choose the matching musical note design, on the JULFINT plates, tins and the GODIS MIX glasses.

The musical notes don’t produce a known song, but they could encourage a merry tune or two.

Visit the website, for further information and more IKEA Christmas tableware inspiration.

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Brighten Up Your Home With Gardman’s Pillar Candles And Candle Lanterns

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012

Gardman specialises in high quality products for the home and garden and now stock an enormous range of pillar candles, candle hardware and tealights to brighten up your home and garden, during the gloomy days of winter.

It’s great to come home to the warmth and cheer of roaring fire and a room flickering with tealights and candles in lanterns:

 

Tealight holders

Gardman offers a large choice of tealights and especially attractive, are the new jewel-like glass holders in various shapes and sizes, at reasonable prices from 99p – £2.99.

Mosaics are always popular, such as tealight border stakes (£2.99), or standalone tealight holders in rich, purple pink(£5.99 and £3.99).

For the Nature Signature design lovers there is the Nature Tealight Tree (£24.99) while Milan Wall Sconce (£12.99) and The Bordeaux Wall Sconce (£9.99) present an air of modern sophistication.

The Hampton Tealight Lantern (£39.99) in stainless steel, is just perfect for centre table decoration.

Candle Lanterns and holders

Candle holders in plain glass are now available in new wire detailed designs – the Darby Holder is priced at £9.99 while the Elliot Holder is £12.99.

The latest candle lanterns come in gold and cream metal:

The Elinor Candle Lantern has the time-honoured romantic look.(£49.99 and £19.99).
The tall modern Hampton Candle Lantern in clear glass and stainless steel (£54.99).
The Bedouin Lantern is 85cm tall and just right for giving a dramatic effect. (£79.99).

About

Gardman specialises in an extensive range of high quality products for the home and garden, including Outdoor Lighting and Candles, Wild Bird Care, Hanging Baskets, Pots, Planters, Garden Footwear and even Greenhouses.

The company is recognised as one of the industry’s most active developers of novel garden products.

For more information and to view Gardman’s attractive range of pillar candles, candle hardware and tealights, go to the website.

Tel: (01406) 372227

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Brilliant Sofas And Chairs For Christmas From Sofa Designs

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

Looking to give your home a cosy festive feeling for Christmas?  Then visit Sofa Design online and discover a wonderful collection of vibrant sofas and chairs.

There are rich golds and bright reds that are sure to impress Santa when he emerges from the chimney on Christmas Eve.

The Vintage Red Stripe Sofa in our picture, is large enough to hold at least six pixies; its soft touch and brilliant colours make this a truly eye-catching statement and a comfortable retreat after a busy day.

The Grandwing Armchair in traditional style, offers Santa the perfect pew, as he relishes his mince pie and welcome glass of sherry before getting on with the job..

The lavish Gold Chair is luxuriously upholstered in gold velvet with stud detail and opulent mahogany arms and legs, making this armchair a stylish focal point for any home.

Vintage Red Stripe 4 seater Sofa – Priced from £1,800.

Gold Chester Chair in Luxurious gold velvet – Priced from £895.

Also available is the Grandwing Armchair in traditional red stripe. Width 92 x Height 82 x Depth 107cm. Priced from £1,400.

For further information and to view the stunning gallery of Sofa Design’s sofas and chairs, visit the website.

For Stockists telephone:   ( 0208) 5185443.

 

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Gorenje Introduces A Stylish New Kitchen Hoods Range

Monday, November 19th, 2012

Gorenje renowned for its innovative kitchen appliances, has enlarged its kitchen hood range with a choice of new designs and styles.

The Gorenje portfolio, now offers eight additional extractors including:

A downdraft type of cooker hood, a ceiling model that can be recessed and a number of architectural stainless and glass hoods. All of these models can be used for either re-circulation or ducting and there is one to suit every size and style of kitchen.

The new hoods are all beautifully designed, with lots of functionality too, with efficient rates of extraction to ensure that the kitchen is truly odour and smoke free.

There are additional thoughtful features, such as electronic touch control providing easy operation, efficient LED lighting and a choice of speeds for venting.

Gorenje’s new kitchen hood collection, presents various different models, from the classic wall-mounted extractor, to the small downdraft type hood that can be concealed when not required.

Pictured here is the new Gorenje downdraft hood.

Key benefits.

  • Striking cooker hood in black glass and stainless steel.
  • Ideal for kitchen island use.
  • Electronic touch control.
  • Can be vented with recirculation or air extraction, with three venting speeds.
  • Maximum extraction rate is 755 m³/h.
  • Aluminium filter.
  • Operation indicator.
  • Odour filter.
  • Noise level of 72 dB(A).
  • Measures: Width x Depth: 900 x 880mm.
  • Free five year guarantee for parts and labour.

For more information on Gorenje’s latest kitchen hoods range, or your nearest stockist, visit the website.

Tel: (0208) 247 3980

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Spiral Cellars Are Ideal For Storing All Your Christmas Goodies.

Saturday, November 17th, 2012

Space in the kitchen can be an ongoing problem during the year, but with the additional demand for space needed for large amounts of Christmas food and veg, it can prove extremely difficult to store it all.

However, a dual-purpose Spiral Cellar could provide the answer:

It offers perfect conditions for a food store, saves space, no running costs and provides enormous capacity, making it ideal for storing lots of food items, such as brief storage of dairy and veg to tins, cakes and preserves, plus your wine collection.

Spiral cellars are often located in kitchen-diners, providing not only a double purpose storage solution, but also works as a remarkable feature for the room, providing the ultimate party attraction for entertaining at Christmas.

But since it is constructed under the floor of the home and just uses the earth’s elements and an inactive ventilation system to operate, it becomes an extremely practical addition for the home.

The Spiral Cellar temperature is controlled by the temperature in the ground and differs annually between 8 – 18°C.

Choices

The Original Spiral Cellar has 5 depth options and holds up to a maximum of 1,600 bottles.

White Spiral Cellar in brilliant white concrete, includes larger bins in every one of its layers to hold up to 1,870 bottles.

The Spiral Cellar is without doubt, the most effective built in dual-purpose food and wine storage solution available. Can be fitted in up to 8 days.

Priced from £11,025 + VAT for the Original 2m Spiral Cellar.

Go to the website for more information and to view the various options in Spiral Cellars.

Tel: (0845) 241 2768

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