When the cat prowls, the flock takes fright… The classic thriller ‘The Cat and the Canary’ opened at Birmingham’s Alexandra theatre last night, bringing a fun mixture of haunted house horror and murder mystery thriller to the stage. The story of a single night spent in the former home of Mr West after the reading of his will, 20 years after his actual death, is full of shocks and surprises, but mixed with humour and wit that brings to mind the best of Agatha Christie. A fabulous ensemble cast ensured that the audience leaves the theatre highly satisfied, although with at least one question still on their lips. Twenty years…

Holidays come in all shapes and sizes. Some people enjoy doing very little and lounging around the pool in a foreign land, while others prefer domestic adventures and the opportunity to experience the great outdoors. If you’re in the latter camp, then a walking holiday in the UK might appeal to you and maybe even your family and friends too.  The UK is filled with fantastic places to explore. Rich in differing landscapes and with a range of gorgeous views all over the country, walkers certainly aren’t short on options either. Some people aren’t aware of the benefits of a walking break too.  The opportunity to take in this type…

If you are the one who is confused because of the hundreds of designer pillows on the internet, then read this article to match your pillows like a pro. Nowadays, luxury pillows are the most effective way to change the look of your home interior. But it would be best if you had some basic understanding of the matching of pillows to get the desired effect.  Here, let me be clear so you don’t get confused by the title. It doesn’t mean that your pillows need to be matchy-matchy. Your pillow setting looks better when it is not the same colour or looks like it was unintentionally matched. Keep this…

  Your bedroom is probably your favorite room in your house. After all, it is the one place where you can definitely get some peace and quiet, whether you are catching up on some sleep or binging the latest Netflix show. However, when your bedroom needs some TLC, it can be hard to truly relax. Thankfully, this doesn’t mean that you need to plan for a complete remodeling – as making a few minor stylistic changes here and there can dramatically transform how your room looks and feels.  With that in mind, here are 3 easy ways to style your bedroom!  Hang Poster Prints. Sometimes, a simple wall hanging or…

Well, if there was any doubt, the weather last week proved we are definitely in Autumn now. Heavy rain, lots of wind, chillier nights and crisper mornings all came in after the rather lovely Indian Summer we had been enjoying, and with that, it was time, once again to dig the jackets and coats out. Or, maybe it’s time instead grab for a gorgeous poncho. The warm classic poncho with gloves is from Polish brand Setin, who are available exclusively for UK customers at Stylesnbags.com, an online retailer based in Bristol, UK that sells products in the Fashion, Home Decor, Accessories and Beauty Categories.The Felicia poncho is a brilliant Autumn…