• jewellery

    Why Choose A Custom Necklace?

    In today’s increasingly diversified jewelry market, custom necklaces have quickly won the favour of consumers with their personalization and uniqueness. Whether it is to commemorate a special moment or to show personal style, custom necklaces can meet your various needs. Today, we will take a deep look at the many aspects of custom necklaces, from different types and styles to sentimental value and material selection. Personalized Style The greatest charm of custom necklaces is their personalized design. Everyone has their own unique aesthetic, which is exactly the personalized style that custom necklaces want to express. By making a specific design, you can ensure that your necklace not only matches your…

  • Birmingham,  books

    Carl Chinn – The Real Peaky Blinders

    Last week I was lucky enough to attend a talk with a real Midlands Legend. Professor Carl Chinn is my favourite historian, I particularly love his knowledge of ‘The Real Peaky Blinders‘, the stories of the real people and families who inspired the now classic TV programme. Carl gave a free talk at Great Barr library as part of the Sandwell Literature festival, which is currently ongoing across Midlands libraries. Here are some of the highlights of his talk. The Myth of the Peaky Blinders The TV series Peaky Blinders shows a glamorously dressed gang, they are very well turned out, anti heroes. But reality was very different. I believe…

  • home and interiors

    Six Easy Ways To Improve Your Sleep Quality

      A lack of good quality sleep can exhaust you and even make you sick, as your immune system suffers.  Your sleep problems might be spontaneous and happen for no reason, or they might be caused by something obvious, like excessive smartphone scrolling fuelling your anxiety or drinking coffee too soon before bedtime.  The good news is that you can improve your sleep quality with a few simple steps to improve your comfort, sleep environment, and sleep readiness.  Join us below for six easy ways to improve your sleep quality. Upgrade your mattress Your mattress might be the silent saboteur of your sleep quality — especially if you wake up…