For anyone who works in retail, e-commerce, PR & Marketing or Advertising, we’re all a little susceptible to a growing condition that can really affect our festive cheer. We’re calling it tinsel-fatigue and it’s why we’re seeing a real trend towards a moving away from the classic Christmas set up come December. That’s why when…
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There is no doubt that this is our favourite season. Crisp leaves, sunny yet chilly walks through the park and a glass or two of red whilst enjoying a roast. There’s Halloween, fireworks and an extra hour in bed – it’s a no brainer, right? So when we were asked by the fine folk at…
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It’s Sunday evening and we realise we invited friends round for dinner. Great, time to panic. David whacks some salmon in the oven and we rustle up some potatoes. A nice, easy Sunday supper.
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Is there anything more nerve-wracking than having to view the bathroom of a rented property? Believe you me, we’ve seen sorry states in our time and considering this is a place where you clean – amongst other things – you kind of want to make sure it’s comfortable and ahem sanitary. That’s why it’s super…
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When you’re renting, especially when you’re renting and sharing, there’s one thing that fills you with the absolute fear. We’re not talking about the common field mouse, we’re talking something even more disturbing – the house guest. It’s not that we don’t want them, it’s just we want our guests to be comfortable and sometimes…
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Lately, we’ve been dreaming about blinds. We live in a Grade II Listed building with beautiful big windows, and although we love living in a flat that has plenty of light shining in, it means that we heavily rely on our window coverings. Especially in the summer months, our flat can become a bit of…
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Is that a glimmer of summer sunshine we see before us? Well, in our books that means one thing and one thing only – gin! We have two tasty recipes for you to try and we’re certain you’re going to love them. Like with any cocktail though, the glass is just as important as the drink inside…
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When choosing furniture for the home, what are the two aspects you look for? Style and quality. Meet Camerich – high end furniture at an affordable price.
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If you’ve been following our story, you’ll know that when it comes to making big purchases we really like to consider all our options. Now, aside from your bed, the sofa is one of the most expensive things you’ll buy for your home – so you want to get it right. The Holly Corner Sofa…
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Quite some time ago, we were strolling down the street when we came across a floor lamp needing a good home. Never ones to pass up on a freebie, the adopted lamp now stands proudly in our living room corner. It has however continued to sport a boring shade, well – boring shade be gone! Enter…
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Bathrooms, especially when renting, are usually quite basic. We’ve lucked out with ours – not only does it have a lovely waterfall shower but it’s also decorated with white tiles and deep blue walls. Don’t get us wrong, we’ve had our problems – mould-gate is still ongoing with the same ‘leave the windows open’ answer…
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When the summer sun makes an appearance the barbecues heat up, gardens are full with friends and the cocktails are flowing. With this in mind, we’ve been looking at ways to make the best of entertaining and dining throughout the warmer months, and Achica have just the stuff… With the rising trend of cork in…
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