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Tips to Choose a Wedding Saree that Would Suit You Best
Marriage is undoubtedly, the most special day for any woman. It is but natural for you to want everything to be perfect for your wedding right from bridal dress to decorations, from photographs to food, and from dance to music. You need to put in real effort to make everything fall into place perfectly. However, one of the toughest decisions is choosing the right bridal saree for the big day. You need to look your best. Buy a saree that adds to your beauty and glamour so that no one can take their eyes off you on your wedding day. It really is important to choose your bridal saree according…
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John Lewis Birmingham – Pt 1 ‘Loved and Found’
The stunning new John Lewis store in Birmingham’s Grand Central hosted it’s first bloggers event last week with a clear emphasis on fashion. The intimate event was an opportunity to browse at some of the brands featured in ‘Loved and Found’, the John Lewis hand-picked boutique that offers new designers and diffusion lines in the coolest of settings. In addition, some of the experts behind the brands were there in person to chat about the lines and offer an insight into their relationship with John Lewis. It was a fascinating evening. The evening was hosted by Lucy, who is the super talented personal stylist at John Lewis Birmingham, and was…
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Contemporary Furniture ideas from Danetti
“At Danetti, we are passionate about our products, in love with colour and focused on bringing beautiful designs to your home. We believe that your home is an extension of your personality; A place to relax, laugh, and spend quality time with family and friends.” For lovers of modern furniture, with clean, sleek lines, Danetti is a one stop go to shop. This is furniture that is bright and shiny with an element of modern design that originated in The Conran Shop. Recently the brand has collaborated with television interior designer Julia Kendell that is both contemporary and yet has a slight 1960s feel to it too. The Exclusively Danetti…
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The final Downton Fashion feast
The curtain finally falls on Downton Abbey on Christmas Day, with millions of fans already mourning its departure. Many will miss Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary, Laura Carmichael as Lady Edith, and the inimitable Maggie Smith and her acerbic one liners. But if I am brutally honest, what I will miss most is the frocks and fashion. Downton started just before World War One, but the most recent series have been set in the roaring twenties, when hemlines were raised, waists were dropped along with not so few inhibitions. The 1920s is a fashion era that was truly revolutionary, especially for women, and it remains both fascinating and iconic for…
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Creating a living space in your garden
It has to be said that I have seen a lot of Santa since November began. I have already visited three grotto’s, with another visit to come on Sunday. And while the quality of Santa impersonation can be variable to say the least, the Log Cabins which have doubled as grotto’s and workshops have been pretty impressive, feeling warm, cosy and very festive. But why should Santa have all the fun when it comes to log Cabins? If you have a larger garden, these buildings are actually a great way to add more living space to your home by utilising the outside area. They can be as small or as…
