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Keeping Your House Safe And The Burglars At Bay
An Englishman’s home has always been his castle, but with a rising crime rate in burglary and theft, it seems that more and more, we need to pull up that drawbridge and ensure that the castle is safe and secure. Burglary is a crime that does not have to be violent, but can still leave you feeling violated and unsafe in your own home. It can also occur anywhere, from leafy suburbs to busy inner cities, from exclusive apartment blocks to cosy village cottages. No area is safe from the scourge of burglary, and as we are living in tough times, this is unlikely to change anytime soon. I live…
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Hounds On Holiday: Your Dog Enjoys A Holiday Too!
I read an article at the weekend that stated that a dog is not a pet, but a part of the family, and I couldn’t agree more. Our dogs offer love and companionship and are as beloved as any other member of the family, and this has been reflected in a change of holidaying habits. For while many people still enjoy jetting off to warmer climates, many of us are staying in the UK so our dogs can also be part of our holiday experience. Our dogs deserve a holiday too. Like humans, they get tired, they get ill, they get depressed and they get old. We have to help…
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Using Handwriting Fonts In Your Design Work
The handwriting font you choose can make a big difference to your design work, whether it be slogans on clothing, lettering for posters, creating your own stationary or invites, even decorating a classroom. And where, once upon a time, the font you chose was restricted by the print programme on your computer, and, before that, the beauty of your own pen work, these days you can purchase a fonts download that will ensure you have the right tools to reflect your creativity and image. You can find a lot of beautiful handwriting fonts online, even free ones! So, if you don’t really feel like spending any money, simply download these…
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Reviewed: My Little Paris ‘Creative Paris’
My Little Paris is an online phenomenon, full of fabulous articles about fashion, beauty, interiors and lifestyle that divulge that most stylish of cities lifestyle secrets. Want to know the best places to eat, to shop, to stay – then you check out My Little Paris. And now, in a stunning new coffee table book, some of the creative team behind the website are taking us into their own personal spaces, their own homes in order to reveal their own interiors style. The book Creative Paris, which is published by Flammarion, is a beautiful, photographic representation of a host of stylish and eclectic interiors. Hardback, and literally chocked full of…
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Crafty fashion: 5 top tips for designing your own clothes
We all want to express ourselves with our individual look but these days this is not as easy as it once seemed. Fast Fashion means that many stores on the High Street sell exactly the same designs, making original style more difficult to achieve. For creative people though, with an eye for fashion, this can mean that the idea of designing and making your own clothing, and, even selling on your designs through eBay and Etsy, is becoming more popular. If you are thinking of designing and making your own clothing, then there are some items you should invest in. These will help you to create your own pieces, and…









