In interior design, light aesthetics and thoughtful lighting play crucial roles in shaping a space’s ambience and functionality. Light and white interiors can help homeowners create a peaceful, inviting sanctuary and fostering a positive and balanced home environment, making it a popular choice for those looking to create a respite from the chaos of busy lives. Light Refined Image credit Guy Lockwood Photography Reeded Glass Pendant Light from £168 Spark & Bell. Choosing lighting that maximises the playful nature of light can help add the wow factor to kitchen islands. Dappled and undulating waves add a rhythmic umbra, creating depth…
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This Valentine’s Day, fellow B Corps, TrueStart Coffee and Divine Chocolate have collaborated on the ultimate after-dinner indulgence – TrueStart’s Super Blend Coffee and Divine’s decadent Dessert Bars. Launching just in time for Valentine’s Day, this delicious duo is the perfect after-dinner treat for at-home date nights. For too long the main course has been hailed as the star of the Valentine’s Day dine in, but too little said about the ‘after-dinner date’ – the moment where the pressure of delivering star-studded culinary creations has subsided, and you’re able to relax and unwind. However, dinner over doesn’t mean date over, and…
A London development is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day by helping buyers find a place of their own to settle down. On Saturday 1st February from 9am-5pm, the Guinness Homes development, The One Hundred, located in Alperton, will be inviting visitors to the marketing suite to enjoy some Valentine’s-themed treats and a while they learn about the development. The guests will also be able to tour the site, and the Guinness Homes team will be available to answer any questions. Specialist mortgage brokers, Censeo Financial, will also be on hand to offer bespoke financial advice. The one, two and three…
The New Year has arrived, and for millions of Brits across the UK, it’s time to get planning home improvements for 2025. It can be overwhelming to know where to start, and the multitude of ideas on social media and interior design platforms can make it even more confusing. Once you have decided on your new decor, it can be difficult to know how to achieve that desired effect. But now an expert from MyBuilder.com, the reliable way to hire tradespeople, has come to the rescue – advising on the best methods of achieving these must-have styles. Renovations expert Andy Simms, from MyBuilder.com,…
From the 4-6 February, Surface Design Show (SDS) will play host to a huge range of companies all showcasing the best in material innovation. Exhibitors will be revealing new launches and highlighting surfaces that will inspire the thousands of architects and interior designers that attend. Throughout the exhibition there is also a series of installations which have been carefully curated to provoke conversations and engage with the audience, whilst the talks series has been designed to both educate and entertain with a programme designed specifically for architects and interior designers. This year’s Surface Design Show will welcome guests with a…
This will be the 144th restaurant opening for the premium kebab chain Following a remarkable run of openings in 2024, premium kebab chain German Doner Kebab (GDK) has today announced it will be unveiling its first train station restaurant in London, bringing its fresh, high-quality tasting kebabs to London Victoria this January. German Doner Kebab has rapidly become a leader in the UK food scene, redefining the kebab experience with high quality and ingredients and a German twist, delighting customers with its innovative and halal-friendly approach to a classic favourite. Setting the tone for an incredible year ahead, this will be the restaurant group’s 144th opening,…
Heaven scent: Luxury fragrance to be diffused into leading retail destination Bluewater has joined forces with The White Company in a pioneering new partnership that’s not to be sniffed at. Bluewater will diffuse the luxury brand’s signature ‘Seychelles’ scent – which combines bergamot, orange and fresh coconut, with hints of jasmine, amber and vanilla – to enhance the guest experience. It is the first partnership of its kind between shopping centres and The White Company, and is in direct response to feedback from shoppers which suggested that fragrances would help enhance their in-centre experience. Working with ScentAir, the popular fragrance…
PUTT FRIENDSHIP BEFORE ROMANCE THIS VALENTINE’S Combat London loneliness with The FriendZone x Puttshack Escape the Valentine’s Day cliches of red roses and candle-lit dinners for two this February with The FriendZone x Puttshack. Designed as an antidote to loneliness in the capital, the fun-filled event celebrates platonic relationships and making new friends. Packing in high tech mini golf with delicious drinks and great vibes, it’s happening at Puttshack’s White City location on Thursday 13th February. Whether you’re actively looking to make some new mates or just keen to mingle with some friendly faces as an alternative to a romantic night out,…
Expanded API solution offers improved translations and new writing tools, enabling businesses to embed Language AI into workflows for more effective communication and business growth DeepL, a leading global Language AI company, today announced the expansion of its popular API solution with two powerful new features: the DeepL next-generation (“next-gen”) language model and DeepL API for Write. The next-gen model delivers more precise, accurate translations; while the introduction of DeepL API for Write provides users access to the company’s advanced writing tools, including grammar suggestions, spelling corrections and more. Together, these enhancements provide DeepL’s fast-growing API customer network with an…
Baby Boomers outspend younger generations on Lingerie this Valentine’s Day With the highly anticipated launch of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy aptly timed for Valentine’s Day, it seems pants are at the top of consumers’ wish lists. From ‘big pants,’ a term famously coined by Bridget herself, to lingerie and g-strings, Buy Now, Pay Later provider Clearpay reveals how different generations are preparing for Valentine’s Day. Big Pants – Set to launch on Valentine’s Day, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is already making waves, sparking a 14% sales increase in big pants. Leading the surge are Baby Boomers who have increased quarter-on-quarter sales by…