Lifestyle

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    Introducing Ellie Beans Prints

    Going to a wedding this year and want to give a gift that is personal, beautiful and heartfelt? I think I may have found the perfect gift that would delight anyone romantic at heart. Ellie Beans Prints create exquisite prints, cards and gifts in Yorkshire with a personalised touch, the prints are unframed, or can be framed in handmade wooden frames that are also created in Yorkshire. The quality of the prints are wonderful, as they are printed using the highest quality pigmented light-fast inks, on paper that is high quality heavyweight satin or matt. I recently chose a print for my bedroom which has a really romantic feel, and,…

  • family,  Lifestyle

    Star Name Registry – Name your own star.

    A really unusual and lovely gift idea is to name a star after a loved one. It is a gift to give to someone who has everything and is something that is both timeless and thoughtful, so special compared to chocolates or flowers or a run of the mill toy. Star Name Registry allows you to name a star visible in the UK for someone special. It is a very easy process and is an affordable gift idea. I think this is a perfect gift ideas and one which shows you have really thought about the person who will receive it. It is very simple to get your own star,…

  • Lifestyle

    Treat Yourself To Witchy Gifts

    It has to be said, that when it comes to fashion and trends, tastes are definitely turning to the dark side, in the most delicious of ways. The success of fantasy and romance novels with your witches and wizards at their centre are a big news story, especially amongst the ‘Young Adult’ contingent, and television has also got in on the act with the likes of Agatha All Along and Wednesday attracting huge audiences for their offbeat, mystical style. If you’re idea of style is anything, as long as it is black. If you long to smell of patchouli and essential oils, but walk away from the florals, and if…

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    Casino Fashion: How People Dress At Both Land-Based And Online Casinos And Why Style Still Matters In The Gaming World

    Casinos have long been connected with glitz, elegance, and a little excessiveness. Fashion still contributes to the whole experience whether one is entering a large, chandelier-lit casino in Monte Carlo or using an internet online platform from the comfort of home. Although land-based and online casinos have different dress policies and expectations, the concept of dressing appropriately and tastefully stays a part of casino life. Some still like to dress up for high-stakes events or live dealer games even in online betting, where players may game from anywhere, therefore highlighting the ageless link between fashion and the excitement of wagering. The Elegance and Prestige of Land-Based Casino Fashion Land-based casinos have…

  • education,  Lifestyle

    Mysterious Britain At Sandwell Libraries

    There has been much talk recently about how to save our under threat libraries. With funding being cut by cash strapped councils, and with talk about how to encourage people to use them more, libraries have been a big talking point. Sandwell Libraries are, however, bucking a trend, hosting a wide range of events that have had people flooding through their doors in droves to listen to speakers, watch live performances, and even take part in musical sessions. The guest speakers have been brilliant, from children’s illustrator Nick Sharratt to local Peaky Blinder expert and historian Dr Carl Chinn. Last week I was lucky enough to attend a talk by…