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Christmas Gift Ideas For Lovers of Style
Christmas is coming and so I am continuing with some lovely gift ideas for the ladies or the men in your life. It has to be said that some people are very easy to buy for, but others can cause you to feel like pulling your hair out, so I am hoping these guides will provide a little welcome inspiration, and also hopefully point you in the direction of some new brands and designers in order to extend your gift choices. Enjoy! Jana Reinhardt Polar Bear Necklace There are just some animals that are more associated with Winter. Penguins come to mind, as do snow leopards and Arctic foxes, but…
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The Messiah At The Birmingham Rep – Anarchic Brilliance
You have probably seen ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’ in one form or another, but it is a safe bet that you have never seen it performed like this before. The Messiah is an hilariously funny retelling of the birth of Christ performed by a cast of three, two inept actors and a rather exasperated opera singer. It has it all, slapstick comedy, a mangled script, wonky sets and a literal star that seems to have a mind of its own. It is, without doubt, the funniest thing you will see on stage this year and I absolutely loved it. Hugh Dennis is Maurice ‘Bromsgrove’ Rose, the pompous head of…
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A Month With Buckt (And A Huge Discount Too!)
Have you heard about Buckt? Buckt is the UK’s only ticket and activities subscription box and is based specifically around events in and around the city of Birmingham. Every month, you will get a box through the post that contains at least five mystery experiences, ranging from concerts and gigs, to cultural activities like stately home visits, to fun for the more adventurous – locked rooms, go karting, rock climbing, basically the activities could be anything. You then either book online or ring the activity directly and book onto the activities for you and your partner. It basically sorts out a whole month of date nights in one foul swoop.…
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Traditional Kitchens with a modern touch
“My family and I cook at home almost every day together. The kitchen is the central and most important room in the house; it’s a great way for us to connect.” Jose Andres Puerta For many families, the kitchen is totally the heart of the home, a warm, welcoming environment that is constantly filled with hustle and bustle. In recent years, decor for kitchens has moved towards the ultra modern, with bright coloured high gloss units that are stylish and functional, being wipe clean and hard wearing, combining the practical with the tasteful. I think an element in this move has been the abundance of kitchen gadgets that we all…
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Spa body treatments to check out when on traveling
If you are tired of the city life or are stressed out a spa holiday, will leave you refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes your way. Many hotels now incorporate Spas as part of the travel package. The spas are packed with different types of body treatments and are a great way to ease muscle tension. Spas are not relegated to women alone; men can be a part of them. There are various types of body treatments that you need to be aware of when visiting a spa. If you are travelling to New Zealand then you can have a relaxing day spa in Christchurch. You can also wind down…
