The Tuiss Eclectic Collection Of Home Office Blinds

Monday, March 26th, 2012
Roller blind - Metropolitan by Tuiss.

The Tuiss Metropolitan-roller-blind.

Home offices with room for a computer and printer have become essential in many homes, for those working from home including small business owners, freelancers etc.

Since a home office is so important in today’s homes, practical considerations such as reducing computer monitor screen glare, or shading a room from heat and sunlight, as well as offering privacy and security, means that window blinds can offer an efficient solution.

Tuiss.co.uk, the online made to measure blinds and curtain dealer, offers a brilliant choice of window treatments that are pleasing to the eye, as well as practical for a home office.

  • Blinds are also a chic way of cheering up a humdrum working environment, by adding colour or even introducing an artistic pattern or design.
  • Whether you are looking for bright and cheeky or serious and thoughtful, there is a design to suit your style and of course all blinds will shade the room, maximising your comfort levels and ensuring a glare free computer screen.
  • The striking digitally printed Metropolitan skyline roller blind in our picture, is priced from £39.95 for a made to measure blind measuring 40cm x 40cm.
  • These limited edition roller blinds are designed to be digitally printed and all feature fine detail, crisp lines and intricate patterns. This collection includes something for everyone, from retro designs to quirky and floral and graphical.

Tuiss blinds present a great choice and are easy to buy from the website at affordable prices.

Why not visit the website to view the Tuiss eclectic ranges of roller blinds?
Tel: Freephone (0800) 862 0422.

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The 1-2-3 Transform Your Home Guide Brings The Joy Of Spring Indoors

Sunday, March 25th, 2012

Free-online-booklet The Joy Of Flowers

Discover how to bring the joyfulness of spring indoors with flowering bulbs in pots and cut bulb flowers, by going online for a beautiful FREE online booklet created by The Flower Council of Holland (FCH).

Flower design and gardening enthusiasts can use the booklet, available exclusively from www.funnyhowflowersdothat.co.uk, for inspiring ideas on how to produce attractive indoor displays with spring bulb flowers, using an assortment of traditional and contemporary containers and vases.

As easy as 1-2-3, various bulb flower displays around the home are sure to bring happiness and brighten up those dark corners.

The 1-2-3 Transform Your Home booklet, is a step-by-step guide, focusing on five of the nation’s favourite flower bulbs: Tulip, Hyacinth, Iris, Narcissi and Calla Lily, and explains how to use them to transform various rooms in the home with assorted styles and scents.

Jacqueline Doornekamp from the Flower Council of Holland commented:
“Flower bulbs in pots and cut flower bulbs in vases, are a simple yet stylish solution to refreshing tired interiors. This free step-by-step guide shows the easy and affordable way to lift your mood and transform your home.”

Pre-potted and cut flower bulbs are available in garden centres and can be re-potted, or positioned in containers to match any interior.

About
The Flower Council of Holland promotes and inspires consumers to become more conversant about the wonder of plants and flowers.

Through different events, activities and via their websites www.meandmyplant.co.uk and www.funnyhowflowersdothat.co.uk, consumers can experience and enjoy the natural beauty of plants and flowers.

For more information and to obtain your copy of The 1-2-3 Transform Your Home booklet, please visit the website.

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It’s Easy With The New Black & Decker® Decorating Range

Saturday, March 24th, 2012

The New Black & Decker Paint Sprayer.

Black & Decker® have launched a new decorating range, so if you are planning to redecorate part or all of your home, this collection is just perfect for the job.

The range includes a roller and various sprayers; the six products are all easy to use and promise great results.

The Black & Decker® Speedyroller (£29.99)

  • Is fitted with a system that enables paint to be sucked into the body of the roller directly from the pot, to get rid of the awkward, messy task of repeatedly dipping the roller head into a paint tray.
  • An 8 x 10 metre wall can be painted without the need to refill and when the roller is empty, the head is easily removed for hassle free filling and easy cleaning.
  • The Speedyroller head also pivots between three positions, enabling you to get into those difficult corners that standard products don’t quite reach.
  • The product also has a splatter shield, thus reducing the clean up time and the risk of painting accidents.

The new Black & Decker® decorating range also includes a variety of sprayers designed to make your painting jobs effortless:

  • The HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) Sprayer Solution (£59.99) is available in 300 watt for small to medium task, including painting the garden fence, and 350 watt for medium to large tasks, such as spraying bedroom walls.(£99.99)
  • The range also includes three Solenoid Sprayer Solutions, equipped with fan spray and cone spray options, which are perfect for larger tasks around the home and outdoors. (From £59.99)
  • The top of the range BDPS600 model, has the ability to spray 6.9 gallons per hour and has two spray tips and two speed options that can be altered to ensure perfect results for the job in hand.

Refilling is hassle free across all the products in the new sprayer range. Paint can be poured directly from the pot into the products’ 1180 ml. side fill container, without any mess and the spray gun is easy to remove for cleaning.

For further information on the Black & Decker® new decorating range, please visit the website.

Tel: For stockists (01753) 511234

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Are You Selling A House And Trading Down In 2012?

Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Logo of Designs On property

Designs On Property Logo

If you are considering trading down to a smaller property this year, it’s likely that you’ve cleared your mortgage and wish to move to somewhere smaller locally, or perhaps nearer to family and friends.

You’ve probably owned your home for ten or more years, so negative equity isn’t a concern, nor is securing a new mortgage.

It is often the case that couples move to a property in the country, or seaside and buy a third floor flat with great views. Then one of them becomes ill, which results in the need for a quick sale, to make possible a move to a ground floor property nearer to hospitals and family.

So it’s important to make sure that you only move once, rather than several times, as having to make two moves in quick succession, could cost you significantly – both financially and from a stress perspective – so you must think through these critical factors when you’re choosing what property to buy:

  • Easy access to local transport.
  • Somewhere close to shops, doctors and hospitals, friends and family.
  • The capability to live on the ground floor, if it becomes necessary.
  • A safe and sociable place, particularly if you are on your own.
  • Low and easy maintenance of both the property and garden.

It may be that you are considering a retirement property, such as those offered by McCarthy and Stone or Pegasus.
These companies can reduce the stress of trading down, as they offer part-exchange deals, which means you sell to a third-party company that guarantees to purchase your home. The retirement company may also ‘top up’ the offer, so that you don’t end up feeling you’ve lost money on the sale of your property.

About Designs On Property
Kate Faulkner, is a property commentator and analyst, author of the Which? property guides and a consultant to the industry. She provides guidance on her website, via step by step guides, independent advice and even answers to your property questions for FREE.

So if you have a property project, why not use her website to inform yourself on what to do and when and how to avoid the pitfalls, as well as solving property problems?

For a FREE Trading Down Checklist from Designs On Property, please visit the website.
http://www.designsonproperty.co.uk

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The Telling Tales Boutique Devoted To Beautiful Candlelight

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
The Hurricane Lantern Is Unique

A Unique Hurricane Lantern From Telling Tales

Telling Tales, a smart boutique dedicated to beautiful candlelight accessories, launched their online boutique at the end of 2011.

The Family run business, demonstrates a true love and passion for candlelight and offers a stunning collection sourced from around the world, with varied choices from the traditional to the utterly unique.

Telling Tales online imparts inspiration to those seeking to add that candlelit charm, character and style to their home, both indoors and outdoors.
From eye-catching statement lanterns to magnificent candleholders, there is something to suit every home and every occasion.

The company is currently adding brand new, spring and summer lines to their collection with original wooden lanterns, metal and ribbed glass hurricanes and stylish bamboo pot style lanterns, which merge beautifully with garden foliage.

Featured here is the Metal Hurricane Lantern,

  • A statement lantern with a unique criss-cross diamond design, which creates a delightful pattern of light.
  • A pillar candle sits securely within the inner glass and a sturdy handle makes it truly versatile for both indoor and outdoor use; just perfect for the decking or patio this spring and summer!
  •  Available in 2 sizes, measuring: Small D:18cm H:41cm £32.95. Large: D: 26cm H:54cm £42.95.

Also worthy of special mention is the wonderful Wooden Garden Lantern,

  • Which would produce a magical appearance by adding several pillar candles in spring colours.
  • Available in two colours, light dusk or dark, dusky grey. £56.95.

The exclusive Bamboo Lantern

  • Is an attractive, pot shaped bamboo lantern, which looks quite at home in the garden.
  • Fill them with different sized colourful pillar candles, to produce a lovely fresh, seasonal appearance.
  • Available in three colours, antique beige, black and white.In two sizes priced at – Medium £14.95 and Large £22.95.

Please visit the website to enjoy the Telling Tales’ inspirational ranges of candlelight accessories.

Tel: (0844) 800 9891

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Fit New Bathroom Accessories Without Having To Re-Drill Walls

Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Fit bathroom accessories with Flexi-Fix

Bathroom accessories fitted with Flexi-Fix

Flexi-Fix is an innovative new system from Croydex, enabling easy fixing of new bathroom accessories securely to the wall, without damaging the décor; a very effective way of updating your old bathroom design.

The Croydex meyhod is a quick and easy way, to replace wall-mounted bathroom accessories with new ones with the minimum of fuss, time and mess, making it an ideal solution if you don’t want to spoil the hard work you’ve put into redecorating:

  • Croydex Flexi-Fix is simple to fit, as the system uses a universal bracket, which means it can be used to replace the majority of existing wall-mounted accessories using the same fixing holes, regardless of differences in spacing or alignment, so there is no need to drill new holes.
  • Even when fixing accessories to the wall for the first time, there’s no need to drill holes; instead a specially developed adhesive can be used to stick the accessory securely to the wall or tiles.
  • Even larger accessories, such as towel rails and shelves can be fitted using this system and rest assured that they are fixed securely to the wall and will hold fast even when weight is placed on them.

There are eight ranges in the Flexi-Fix collection, so there’s a style to suit any bathroom, be it classic or contemporary in design.
Each range has a stylish chrome plated finish and includes a toilet roll holder, robe hook, tumbler holder, towel rail, glass shelf and soap holder, just right for creating a co-ordinated finish.

Prices start from around £10.99 for a robe hook.

For further information about the Croydex new Flexi-Fix system, please visit the website.
Tel: For stockists (01264) 365881.

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Armatile’s New Cathedral Range Of Victorian Floor Tiles

Tuesday, March 20th, 2012
Donard Yellow Armatiles

Armatile Cathedral Donard Yellow Flooring.

A novel new “Cathedral range of Victorian Flooring” has been launched online by UK tile maker Armatile.

The range is constructed from the highest quality unglazed porcelain stoneware and is suitable for a wide range of domestic and architectural applications.

Other companies supply Victorian tiles individually, while Armatile’s Panels are mesh backed, allowing for easy installation with pre-defined grout joints, ensuring a symmetrical floor and lower fitting costs.

Glenn Spence Armatile’s Online manager commented:

“Our Victorian tile range offers you the timeless style and elegance that has come to be associated with classical Victorian style floor designs.

The Armatile Victorian tile range, offers the classic design and colours originally seen in the churches and aristocratic homes of the 1800’s, and is inspired by the beautiful designs of the churches in Armagh’s Cathedral City.

We can give a contemporary look to these classic designs, by adding intricate water jet cut designs to compliment the range. We can also recreate floor designs and customise client’s individual specifications.

If you send us your measurements, we can use specialist software to provide you with a scaled visual of your finished floor. Then simply order online (@armatile.com) and have your prefect floor delivered to your door.”

Domestic Use:
Bathrooms, kitchens, conservatories, porches, hallways, garden pathways and patios.

Architectural Use:
Churches, hotels, restaurants, pubs, civic buildings, museums, etc.

About
Armatile is an award winning company operating in the tile market since 1975 and have built up a reputation as a leading supplier of architectural and interior design tiling solutions in Ireland.

They are renowned as a company who offer high quality and innovative tiling products.

To find out more about the Armatile Cathedral Range of Victorian flooring plus installation advice, please visit the website.

Tel: (0283) 7527007

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And So To Bed’s Juniper Bed Is A Truly Classic Design

Monday, March 19th, 2012
The Juniper Bed From the forged metal range.

The Forged Metal Juniper Bed

Want to create a fresh look in the bedroom this summer?

Then first visit And So To Bed, as it is home to a spectacular selection of superior beds in a whole host of styles, designs and finishes.

The company offers you everything from traditional natural finish wooden beds, to luxury beds finished in silver leaf – but for something more modern, why not consider one of their Forged Metal Bed range?

And So To Bed’s Juniper Bed is a truly classic design, which is ideal for all those traditionalists who love period style.

  • Forged in metal, this delightfully romantic bed is typically Victorian in every detail.
  • Available in white as featured here, or to special order in black or antique silver -  it features pretty wrought iron finials on the down bars, with bed knobs and curving top rails in polished brass.
  • Just right for today’s bedrooms, the Juniper comes in a full range of sizes, from 3ft to 6ft wide.

The 5ft bed as shown here is priced at £1195.

And So To Bed has showrooms throughout the UK.

To view the full striking range of And So To Bed’s Forged Metal Beds, or to find your nearest showroom, please visit the website.

Tel:  (0808) 144 4343

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ChapelWood’s Energy Boosting Food For Fledglings

Sunday, March 18th, 2012
Feeder for fledgling birds

ChapelWood's Fledgling Feeder.

The long awaited spring is almost here, so it wont be long before fledgling birds will be fledging and learning to take to the sky.

ChapelWood’s supply a range of energy boosting, nutritionally balanced foods that are ideal for providing the birds with the much needed energy throughout this important time.

Fledglings are the same as growing children – they need lots of energy!

The same can be said for the mother bird, rushing back and forth gathering food for the fast growing family.

Both are dependent on plenty of food being available in gardens across the country, to help maintain their strength at this time.

ChapelWood offer everything from species specific to complete foods, as well as a wide range of feeders, eco products, suet treats, bird tables and wildlife ranges, there is a product for any budget:

Essential wild bird foods ideal for growing fledglings include the delicious new Fledgling Mix, (RRP £3.99 for 0.9kg) – a balanced mix of manageable pieces, containing all the nutrients young birds need to survive.

Another energy boosting feed is ChapelWood’s suet cakes, (RRP from £1.79.) Available in a variety of ingredients including: insect, berry & fruit as well as species specific cakes for Sparrows, Blue Tits, Blackbirds and Robins.

The Finest High Energy, No Mess (RRP £6.99 – £29.99) range of bird food consists of ingredients, which are hulled so nothing should go to waste. It is suitable for a wide variety of birds and many different feeders.

With such a wide range of affordable food available – why not give a helping hand to our feathered friends this Spring?

ChapelWood’s bird food, feeders and accessories are available from a range of retailers, including all good garden centres and pet retailers.

To find out more about the ChapelWood’s ranges of birdfood, please visit the website.
Tel:  (01905) 791984.

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A New Range Of Natural Woollen Mattress Toppers

Saturday, March 17th, 2012

New Mattress Topper From Devon Duvets.

A new range of mattress toppers to give unique, cushion comfort throughout the year, has been launched by Devon Duvets, craftsmen of the finest, natural and sustainable woollen bedding and accessories.

Each hand-quilted topper is made using 100 per cent Platinum Certificated British fleece wool, encased in luxuriously soft, pure cotton flannel.

Superb British Wool
Wool is a breathable fibre that acts as an insulator, due to a composite cell structure and natural spring back that maintains the body’s correct temperature to keep you warm in winter and cool in summer.

Hypo-allergenic sleep
Devon Duvets woollen mattress toppers are naturally hypo-allergenic, so encourage a clean and healthy sleeping surface. Wool is also resistant to dust mites and can help to relieve the symptoms of allergies and asthma, assisting sufferers attain a peaceful night’s sleep without the use of synthetic fibres.

Easy care
The Devon Duvets mattress topper is also easily cared for. Simply hang it outside to air to keep it clean and fresh.
Available in standard single, double, king or superking size. Priced from £110.

About
All Devon Duvets products are handcrafted by professional seamstresses in Devon using all British wool, which is cleaned and processed locally.

The company is committed to creating totally unique and natural pillows and duvets, which are sustainable and have a low carbon footprint.
The owners are very proud to produce high quality, value for money British woollen products from field to customer.

For more information about Devon Duvets’ range of products, please visit the website.

Tel: (01803) 712977

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