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Oliver Bonas – Perfect Summer Accessories
One of my favourite High Street stores, Oliver Bonas, has absolutely knocked it out the park this Summer when it comes to accessories. Beautiful bags, cross body, straw and raffia, and the perfect tote, are all so perfect for Summer, whilst there are some distinctive, wildlife based pieces that certainly make a statement. Pretty Summer hats that will take you from the airport to your holiday are both stylish and practical, and come in a range of colours that go from natural to raspberry pink. These are accessories that will lift every single outfit, and are timeless enough to last you for years. If your wardrobe tends towards the cool…
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Waitress Is Wonderful At The Wolverhampton Grand
The much anticipated musical Waitress arrived at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre last night, and completely wowed the audience, with the cast receiving a standing ovation. Based on the Adrienne Shelly much loved cult movie of the same name, Waitress is by turn, funny, sad, bittersweet and poignant, and despite being full of cakes, pies and baking, it is never sickly sweet. Waitress is the sweetest of desserts, but with the bite of a dash of chilli thrown in for good measure. Jenna works at Joe’s Pie Diner, creating wonderful new pies and desserts every day, using recipes she learnt with her mother as a way to escape an abusive father.…
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English Riviera Art Deco
Like bread and butter, and Tom and Jerry, Art Deco and the seaside are a match seemingly made in heaven. Whether this is linked to the mainly white painted, or faience tiled buildings looking better on the coast, or if it is linked to the details that sometimes call to mind ocean liners (porthole style windows, smooth curves and fin details etc), there is no doubt that you find a lot of art deco architecture beside the sea. A case in point is Devon. I spent last week in the Torbay area of Devon, the so called (and pretty wonderful) English Riviera of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, and found there…
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Packing Hacks For Families On The Move
This Blog has been written and provided by An Post Insurance. #ad It’s been a while, but many of us are thinking about dusting off our passports, pulling the luggage out of the attic and setting off on long-awaited family holidays. Whether you’re scheduled for a beach break in sunny Spain, a skiing adventure on the Swiss slopes or a fun-filled foray along the Wild Atlantic Way, you’ll be wondering what to pack. There’s nothing worse than opening your case to find one sock and half a swimsuit, so it’s worth taking the time to make sure you do it right – and An Post Insurance have got a couple…
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Sleep Tips For A Bad Back
Sleeping with a bad back is the worst. Whether it’s chronic or from an injury, back pain always hits hard at bedtime, and this can impact your sleep quality, affecting your energy levels and making you irritable during the day. This article explores several ways you can sleep better with a bad back – feel free to skip any you have already tried that don’t work. Let’s jump in! Get a medium-firm mattress to support your back You probably sleep on your back or side if you have a bad back. Back sleepers need firm support, and side sleepers need medium support. You can strike a balance with a medium-firm mattress,…
