Now that nightlife has started to finally open up again, and people are getting ‘outout’ (copyright Mickey Flannagan), we have to think about our glam evening wardrobe again. Months of living in our leisure wear and jeans means that we now take our comfort for granted, but comfort doesn’t really cut it when you’re on a date, or eating in a fancy restaurant, or even taking a trip to the theatre, or the ballet, or the opera. No, for those occasions, we need to turn back to Coco Chanel, and the style classic that is the little black dress. A little black dress can take many forms, but it is…

If there’s one thing that can totally change the look of a room and allow you to add your own personality to a space, it is the addition of art work. Whether you opt for a canvas print, a poster or a wall mural, you can add colour, theme and personality to any space, and can stamp your own mark on a wall that was little more than a blank space. Photowall is a Swedish wall-art company passionate about creating inspiring living spaces with personality. They say:- Photowall consists of passionate people from Sweden  whose hearts beat for design.  We believe that the walls of a room affect how we  …

Searching for the perfect apartment can be fun and exhilarating, but it can also be a minefield. Finding the right property, whether it is to buy or to rent, is a painstaking process with so many things to be looking out for, questions that need to be asked, and problems that may need to be addressed. This post is aimed at making that search just a little bit easier, giving you ideas about the things you should be aware of, things you should be looking for, and also services and help that could make that search a little more pain free. Read Through The Apartment Details First things first, you…

As a child, beer was the tipple of choice for both my dad, my nan and my grandad. My mom stuck to half of lager and lime, and spirits were something that could be enjoyed occasionally, at Christmas maybe. Prosecco was not heard of, Champagne was for weddings, it was beer that was hero of the hour, the one that ruled the roost. But move forward into the nineties and the new century, and traditional beer by the keg lost some of its sparkle. Trendy bottled beers were the preserve of the wine bars, whilst a traditional pint from a traditional brewery became the preserve of old men. Cocktails, and…