Bold And Striking Carpets From Mohawk International

Thursday, August 30th, 2012

Mohawk Carpet Everstrand Red

Mohawk, one of the largest international flooring companies, aims to instill vivacity into homes, by introducing a collection of really daring and striking carpets that provide a welcome relief from boring beige.

Certain to achieve this is Fireside, their vivacious red carpet, with its uplifting cherry character and high-impact yet cosy appearance.

Just perfect for the approaching Christmas season, the fiery colour will offer a prominent setting for the celebrations.

Fireside is made from the sturdy EverStrand carpet material, which is created entirely from 100% recycled plastic content, ensuring excellent eco friendly qualifications.

Additional benefits include lifetime stain resistance, robustness, and a soil guard, making Fireside an ideal option for busy homes that will comfortably deal with the festive season and beyond.

Prices start from £26.99 per sq. mtr.

About Mowhawk

Due to its 133 years of innovation, originality and the dedication of its employees, Mohawk is now one of the most successful flooring companies in the world.

For further information and to see the entire Mohawk residential carpet ranges please visit the website.

Tel: (01480) 479830

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Beautiful Butterfly Drawings Found In An 800-year-old Castle

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

The Fonmon Castle tres print; size 420mm x 279mm, courtesy of Fonmon Castle and the Goosebumps Branding Consultancy.

Creative consultancy Goosebumps, was recently commissioned to carry out a trade name project and as a result, a valuable heirloom belonging to the Boothby family in Victorian times was revealed.

A bound book was discovered containing a poem named ‘The Bat’s Hum’, written by hand in 1828 by the Rev.Charles Boothby, together with gorgeous floral butterfly drawings in pen and ink created by his wife.

A set of twenty-nine stunning prints of these hand painted drawings have now been produced, each measuring 42cm x 29.7cm.

The prints are now available online priced at £95 each, from Art By Edition.

Featured here is Fonmon Castle tres; size 420mm x 279mm, courtesy of Fonmon Castle and the Goosebumps Branding Consultancy.

The new Fonmon Castle brand created by Goosebumps, is to be revealed later on this year and will include the gorgeous butterfly drawings

About Fonmon Castle

Located in Glamorgan on the South Wales coast, Fonmon Castle is one of the few enduring Welsh castles still occupied as a home. The St. John family built the castle in the13th century, it changed hands just once, in 1654. Sir Brooke Boothby the 16th Baronet, is the present owner.

Please visit the Art By Edition website, for more information and to view the complete set of the gorgeous floral butterfly prints.

http://www.goosebumpsbranding.com

http://www.fonmoncastle.com

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The Vax Bare Floor Pro Delivers Exceptional Cleaning Results.

Tuesday, August 28th, 2012

The New Vax Bare Floor Pro.

Introducing the new Bare Floor Pro steam cleaner from Vax that makes easy work of floor cleaning.

It uses their unique TwinTank Technology that mixes a specifically designed Vax detergent with steam, to distribute additional cleaning power, precisely where necessary.

The Vax eco-friendly steam detergent, wipes out grease and dirt, removing 99.9% of harmful bacteria for up to seven days, (Independent test report ref: TSR665SM) and ensures that your floors are hygienically spotless, while adding a fresh citrus aroma:

  • The machine’s curved shape gets right into the corners to give a scrupulous clean.
  • Easily fitted and removed cleaning pads are made from micro-fibre and are washable, so that they can be used many times.
  • Ideal for a wide diversity of sealed bare floors, including tiles, laminate wood and lino, this efficient steam machine also comes with a carpet glider for cleansing rugs and carpets.

Available now from leading stores, the Vax S2S Bare Floor Pro costs from RRP £89.99.

It is supplied with two 500ml bottles of Vax Steam detergent, plus two microfibre pads. The machine is guaranteed for 2years.

You can also purchase the S2ST direct from Vax for £99.99.

For further information and to view the new Vax S2S Bare Floor Pro, please visit the website.

Tel: (0808) 1970 960.

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Luxury Bed Linen Sales Have Soared Since The Recession Began.

Saturday, August 25th, 2012

Debenhams Bed Linen

Debenhams the high street store has revealed that unexpectedly, sales of luxurious bed linen have risen dramatically since the start of the recession.

The company has revealed that sales of their top-of-the-range, extra soft, luxury bedding have increased by a massive 35 per cent in the past four years.

Debenhams Head Home Buyer Alice Duggan commented:

“When times are hard in the bank boardroom, it seems that lots of people want to ensure that everything is ideal in the bedroom.Life always appears better following a good night’s sleep!

“We may even send a set to Sir Mervyn King, free of charge, to help him get a good night’s sleep too.”

Athough they cost nearly three times those priced at £12 (price of a standard Debenhams white bed sheet,) deluxe luuxury cotton sheets are most popular.

Five times the normal number of customers are buying these luxurious sheets, which produce a light, delicate touch against the skin. Sheets having a 500 cotton thread count are the most popular customer choice.

Also the bed linen for double and king sized beds is selling much better than those for single beds, indicating that the economic squeeze is being countered by a need for a more spacious bedroom.

Alice Duggan continues: “Slipping between sheets of luxury cotton is a breath taking experience.

They are cool and light and wrap around your body, almost like a second skin.

Using a fabric softener in each wash, also gives them added softness and a delicate fragrance, which makes curling up and going to sleep such a pleasure.”

Debenhams luxury Supima bed linen starts from £26.

Debenhams are holding a Bank Holiday Event from Thursday 23rd – Monday 27 th August, when up to 30% off is offered throughout the Home Department.

For further information on Debenhams luxury bed linen collections, please visit the website.

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HomeMonitorâ„¢ Cloud Camera Watches Your Home Via iPhone and iPad.

Friday, August 24th, 2012
The HomeMonitor Cloud Camera Service

The HomeMonitor Cloud Camera Service

HomeMonitor is a novel cloud camera service, now available in the UK.

Via an Internet connected computer or a smartphone, it’s now easy for people to keep an eye on their home, check on loved ones, or protect valuable belongings, with a plug &play security system.

How does it work?

The HomeMonitor camera is connected to your network, via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable and an online account is set up, then your camera is ready for viewing

There is no need for technical knowledge or messing about with router settings, as set up can be done from a tablet or mobile phone, so you don’t even need a computer. The service is fully available for both interior or exterior installations.

HomeMonitor includes a FREE secure online cloud storage with your account, so every event recorded during the last forty-eight hours is saved to your own online account.

Ready to go straight from the box, without the need for hard drives or having to change tapes, every occurrence will be stored free and accessible to you from any location.

HomeMonitor employes the latest technology to provide the best quality video, top connectivity and maximum Wi-Fi range.

Every camera connects via a WiFi network using H.264 compression and a Wireless N network.

What’s more, HomeMonitor comes with its own exceptional features, including:

Smart Buffer, a smart pre-recording function so that important event are never missed.

View & Review, gives easy access to all of your recorded clips.

Motion Detection email alerts without limit and highest level security, is included with every HomeMonitor account.

This simple, compact and clever solution offers peace of mind and security for those people wanting to watch their world, wherever they are.

There is a choice of two cameras for the service:

HomeMonitor Indoor. Priced at £199 RRP.

HomeMonitor Outdoor. Priced at £299 RRP.

The HomeMonitor free service comes with all cameras and a maximum of 2 cameras per account. Upgrade packages are available to add more cameras and extra storage with a simple once only charge.

For further information on Y-Cam’s exciting HomeMonitor Cloud Camera Service, please visit the website.

For further information on Y-Cam’s exciting new HomeMonitor™ Cloud Camera Service, please visit the website.

 

Read more about : Security Cameras, Security Services, Wireless Alarm Systems

Caple’s New Cubit – An Ultra Modern Stainless Steel Sink

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Caples' Ultra Modern Cubit100 Sink

Caple a leading sinks and taps specialist, has launched Cubit, a new truly contemporary stainless steel sink range.

Stainless steel has been used to create the Cubit design, with sharp angular lines to optimise easy maintenance and cleaning.

Danny Lay, Sales Director at Caple, says: “These sinks will fit into a contemporary kitchen design in an instant, making them a versatile choice for the kitchen designer and homeowner.

“They are also great value as they are available at such an affordable price and can withstand all the usual wear and tear you would expect from a working kitchen.”

The Cubit100 and Cubit150 offer a choice of one bowl or 1.5 bowl versions, supplied with optional add-ons of a steel colander for the main bowl, a chopping board and a useful sink mat for the drainer. Measurements are 1000mm Wide by 520mm Deep.

Prices from around £367 for the single bowl version, to £439 for a bowl and a half, including VAT.

For further information and to see both versions of Caple’s ultra modern CU100 and CU150 sinks, please visit the website.

Tel: (0117) 938 1900

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New Housewarmer Fragrances For Autumn From Yankee Candle.

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

New Autumn Fragrances Range

Yankee Candle, the well known international candle company has introduced a new range of housewarmer fragrances for the Autumn season.

Yankee’s new collection of genuine and long-lasting home fragrances, include four authentic scents of sugar, spice and everything nice, designed to conjure up autumnal smells in your home of fresh air and leaves changing to beautiful colours.

The new autumn fragrances as presented by Yankee Candle are:

”Blissful Autumn™, reminiscent of crisp autumn air with orchard fruit breezes…blissfully brisk and wood.

Chamomile Tea, a wonderful soothing aroma of chamomile and honey seeped with tea leaves and a touch of citrus zest.

Honey & Spice, golden nectar and sugarcane mingle with cinnamon stick and cocoa to create this gourmand concoction.

Red Velvet™ A most decadent creation of creamy frosting atop moist cake and a touch of brown sugar. So very sweet!”

All are available in small, medium and large signature Housewarmer Jar Candles, Samplers, small, medium and large Tumbler Candles, Tea Lights and Wax Tarts.

Prices start from £1.80 for a votive up to £19.99 for a large Housewarmer candle.

To view Yankee Candles’ new housewarmer fragrances for autumn, please visit the website.

Tel: (0845) 050 2623 for your nearest stockist nationwide.

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Scarlet & Argent Blankets & Throws Now At Liberty London Emporium

Tuesday, August 21st, 2012

The Albion Throw

The famous Liberty London Emporium is for the first time keeping products from the sumptuous new British lifestyle trade name Scarlet & Argent.

Four gorgeous blankets and throws from the range are being stocked in the London emporium and are also available online.

  • The blankets and throws are produced exclusively in a Yorkshire textile mill, which has been in production since 1783 and holds a Royal Warrant.
  • Each piece is made from premium natural materials and flawlessly finished, which ensures that the beautiful woollen lifestyle accessories are of outstanding quality.

The Home Buying Manager for Liberty, Michelle Alger, said: ‘The Scarlet & Argent brand works well with my customers, as it is British made, fantastic quality and beautifully presented.’

The blankets and throws are ideal for brightening up a bedroom or living room:

The Albion Throw featured here, is woven from soft Shetland wool and delicately decorated with patriotic stripes of red, white and blue. Ideal as a throw for a comfy sofa, or as a picnic rug. Priced at £105.

The Equine Amber Throw this beautiful throw is inspired by equestrian heritage style and woven with the Newmarket colour palette of amber, red and navy. Also Priced at £105.

Top & Tail Blanket is sumptuously thick and presents a modern-day, masculine design with bold block colours; also available in red.
Price: £250 and £375.

Twill & Granite Throw  The name derives from the two unusual weaves used to create these subtly striped throws,woven with only the finest merino wool. Colours include: Natural, Teal or Lavender.
Priced at £150.

To view the entire collection of Scarlet & Argent Blankets And Throws, please visit the Liberty London Emporium, or the websites below:

http://www.scarletandargent.co.uk

http://www.liberty.co.uk

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Flow Is Vorwerk’s Novel New Shaggy Carpeting

Monday, August 20th, 2012

The Undulating Flow Carpet

Vorwerk Carpets renowned for their floor scuptures,have introduced Flow, a unique new carpet for autumn with a high bushy pile tufted in horizontal rows, onto a mesh-like foundation.

Flow offers an undulating three-dimensional appearance, with alternating black mesh strips between the ribbons of carpet that provide a distinctive underfoot feeling.

Flow looks great as wall-to-wall carpet, but is also obtainable in made to order rugs to match any interior.

You can have as much Flow as you require, in any size up to four metres wide and six metres long and there are 23 different borders to choose from.

Priced from £114.99 per square metre.

For further information and to view Vorwerk Carpets’ striking ranges of carpets and rugs, please visit the website.

Tel: (020) 7096 5090

Read more about : Rugs

Harlequin To Launch Additions To Its Momentum Concept

Saturday, August 18th, 2012

The Leaf Design Momentum Wallcoverings

First launched in 2011, Momentum has quickly become a signature collection, clearly defining itself as an iconic range within the Harlequin brand.

So it’s not surprising that Harlequin has significantly expanded the Momentum concept in 2012. This autumn, two diverse but complementary collections will be launched:
Momentum Wallcoverings Volume 2

  • The contemporary-chic collection of textured wallcoverings features a stunning mix of eclectic styles.
  • Graphic prints and quirky designs such as People, a subtle motif which at second glance reveals silhouettes of people in a crowd;
  • Flint, a textured slate wall effect, with a flint-like appearance, enhanced by hints of metallic;
  • Array, a striking woven effect design in graded chalky colours with vibrant ‘pops’ of colour;
  • Leaf: (pictured here) is a silhouette of oversized leaves, in both graphic solid colours and beaded neutrals;
  • Trellis: a lattice design in both subtle neutrals and bold flat shades, embellished with metallics and sparkling beads.

This new Momentum wallcoverings collection enjoys a fashion-focussed, forward-looking palette of chalky tones, ranging from subtle neutrals to monochromes and on-trend brights, such as orange, apple and teal. Embossed effects, sumptuous beaded textures and metallic highlights add the finishing touch of glamour.

Momentum Sheers & Structures is the perfect continuation of the Momentum fabrics story: it identifies and fills a noticeable gap in the market, both nationally and internationally, for design-led but practical sheer, semi-sheer and structured fabrics.

  • All but one of the sheer fabrics are wide-width with a weighted edge, making them both versatile and functional.
  • The voile motifs are graphic, geometric and stylishly understated – ikats, stripes, ogees, diamonds and spots – in an atmospheric range of mood-enhancing, scene-setting shades, highlighted with hints of metallics.
  • The structured plains are subtle and highly useable, and are complemented by a contemporary lace-effect fabric, cleverly constructed from strips of ribbon sewn together.

A range of striking and sophisticated weaves is being planned for next spring, to continue the Momentum story.

For further information and to view Harlequin’s latest Momentum collections please visit the website.

 

Read more about : Curtain Fabric, Upholstery Fabric, Wallpaper