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Quirky Homewares From Red Candy
Your furniture may say a lot about your personal taste, but it is the homeware accessories that really show off your personality. And if your taste borders on the cool and quirky, then you really need to take a look at the items available at Red Candy. The online store, which has the mantra ‘shut up beige’, was once the internet’s only store where every item was red, but it has now embraced items and patterns of every colour, whilst still retaining that quirky edge. Need an example? Well, let’s take tea towels. Hardly the most interesting object in your home, perhaps not even the most interesting type of towel…
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Personalised Hoodies And T-Shirts – Great Fun!
It’s Winter, and it is most undoubtedly cold, with a few places even enjoying a bit of snow today. With this in mind, I am going to ask you a question. What item in your wardrobe is your most useful at the moment? I’m guessing that quite a few of you have answered with your coat, with the mercury dropping so low. Some of you might be thinking jeans, and probably give the same answer whatever the time of the year. But I also know that quite a few of you will have thought about the humble hoodie. Warm, cosy, practical and versatile enough to be worn with pretty much…
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The Snowman enchants at the Birmingham Rep
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, The Snowman made a triumphant return to the place where it all started last night, when it opened at the Birmingham Rep, delighting audiences of all ages. The timeless story of a little boy whose snowman comes to life and takes him on a unforgettable adventure is a delight, and in the charming Lewis Chan, it has a truly adorable leading man. The Snowman is based on the classic Raymond Briggs story that was later turned into a animated film that is now a perennial classic, with the beautiful ‘Walking in the Air’ as much a part of Christmas as mince pies are. The…
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Planning A Romantic Getaway This Winter
Whether you are in the first blooms of love in a new relationship, or have been married for the past twenty years and sometimes feel like a pair of old slippers, a romantic break away where you can renew all those romantic feelings is definitely something that should b indulged in every now and again. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, now could be a perfect time to book a romantic retreat with no children anywhere in sight! If you are planning on booking romantic breaks with a loved one for Valentine’s Day you really do want everything to be perfect. With that in mind, I have put down some tips that…
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Why Small Gifts Can Be Greater Than A Grand Gesture
It is January, and money is in short supply everywhere, as people wait for the payday that comes at the end of the month. But even that payday can bring little respite from the bills and debts that have been accumulated through the Christmas spend, and that means the Valentine’s Day, which comes on 14th February, rather than being a wonderfully romantic day of celebration, can instead feel like another financial burden. But it really does not have to be like that. A Valentines gift should be all about the gesture and less about the cost. It doesn’t have to be lavish and ostentatious, but should be more about the…













