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Serendipity In Every Shade From Elie Beaumont
A couple of months ago, I reviewed a Serendipity tote bag from Elie Beaumont. This bag was a departure for the brand, a quilted cotton tote bag with a wonderfully vibrant design rather than their usual leather designs. I absolutely loved my original Serendipity tote, so when I was asked if I would like to do a further review, I jumped at the chance, and chose the Tropical Fuchsia version of the Serendipity tote. What’s To Like? The first thing you note about the Serendipity totes from Elie Beaumont is the quality. The bags are made of beautiful quilted cotton that are strong and durable, with double lined handles that…
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Planning The Perfect Autumn Wedding
Autumn is a wonderful time for weddings. Although we may be blessed with a warm and sunny Indian Summer, temperatures should generally be cooler than in the Summer, making it far more comfortable for a wedding party in suits and hats. Autumn is also a beautiful season, full of the crisp golden colours of the changed season, and these can be incorporated into your wedding colour scheme to make a really striking tableau. If you are planning an Autumn wedding, here are a few ideas that could make it big day go off just perfectly. Venue A countryside setting is, in my view, the perfect setting for an Autumn wedding.…
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Getting That Dream Job
Whether you are a young school leaver or a seasoned professional, you never stop thinking about that dream job. The one you’ve always wanted, the one you know you would be brilliant in, but also the one that you may need some professional help to get. The current job climate is uncertain, it may leave you looking to change your career, go freelance, to train, or retrain to do something new, something you may not have considered a few years ago, and you may well find yourself back in the job market, after some time out of it. If you are currently looking for that dream job, there are things…
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Agatha Christie’s Lost Play
Sometime in the mid 1920’s, long before the heady days of ‘And then there were none‘ and ‘The Mousetrap‘, Agatha Christie wrote her first play. It was called ‘The Lie’, and it was far more in the strain of Mary Westmacott than the Queen of Crime. It was also more than a little autobiographical. In the mid 1920’s, Agatha’s personal life was in disarray. Her marriage to Archie was collapsing, due to his affair with Nancy Neele, the younger woman, who he had bonded with over their shared love of golf. Agatha was desperate to save her marriage to Archie, and this turmoil and heartache is clearly echoed in ‘The…
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Transforming Outdoor Spaces With Stylish Wall Cladding Ideas
Outdoor makeovers have become increasingly popular in recent years, with more families looking for ways to enjoy and maximise their garden space. From cosy corners to modern retreats, stylish wall cladding is making its mark as a simple yet striking way to transform the look and feel of an outdoor area. Benefits of Adding Visual Texture to Garden Walls A plain garden wall can sometimes feel uninspiring, especially if the rest of the garden has been thoughtfully designed. Adding cladding brings an instant upgrade by introducing layers of texture and interest. Whether you prefer a sleek contemporary look or something more rustic, cladding helps create depth and personality. Beyond the…
