Make time with Roman at Home

Britain's luxury online homewares retailer, Roman at Home (www.romanathome.com) have launched a new range of clocks to further expand their collection of finishing touches for the home.

The range includes 4 different design options, including a Large Waterloo Station Clock which, with its 60cm diameter, makes a fantastic focal point for your sitting room or kitchen. It features a traditional design with Roman numerals and sepia colouring for a vintage inspired look.

Alongside the dramatic Waterloo Station Clock, Roman at Home have added some more traditional sized clocks which include a fun cow design, an on-trend cupcake design, and a nostalgic bistro style design. The four contrasting designs mean there is something to suit every home and taste.

Alongside these traditional indoor clocks, Roman at Home has also added a new Double Sided Outdoor Station Wall Clock in a vintage brown, which joins their existing black Outdoor Station Clock. The outdoor clocks are the perfect addition to your garden ready for the summer months and are bound to be a talking point amongst visitors.
The new clocks are all available online from www.romanathome.com

Cow Clock - £12.95

Bistro Coffee Clock - £12.95

Cupcake Clock - £17.95

Large Waterloo Station Clock - £32.50

Outdoor Station Clock - £29.50

These are all available from Roman at Home, either online or take the time to give them a call!

Roman at Home Contact Details

Tel: 08450 525 125

E-mail: info@romanathome.com

Website: www.romanathome.com

Bubblegum and Liquorice floors from Avenue

Bringing pop pinks and cool chromatics, Bubblegum and Liquorice is the latest collection from Avenue. Defining urban living and a bold new generation, the collection is geared towards a young and vibrant audience.

Featuring decors that will spark the imagination and will get consumers to think of floors in a fresh way, Bubblegum and Liquorice includes stripes, abstract designs and realistic wood and stone decors that appeal with fizz and energy, setting a new agenda for cushion flooring.

Low maintenance and with great underfoot comfort, Bubblegum and Liquorice styles are backed with Easy Clean technology that will endure everything life has to throw at it. Available in two, three and four-metre widths and with a seven-year guarantee, the collection also hits a price point that will suit a young audience.

Not only offering a striking, colourful option for kids' bedrooms, Bubblegum and Liquorice is also great for use in areas prone to spills and standing water, such as kitchens, while the Thermoback provides a level of underfoot comfort to satisfy the most comfortable of living spaces. The perfect all-round floor for anywhere in the home, Bubblegum and Liquorice is sure to become a favourite among consumers looking for something fun and funky.

Bubblegum and Liquorice is available from all good flooring retailers priced around £17 per square metre.

For further information contact Avenue on 0845 226 8273 or visit www.avenuefloors.co.uk

Christmas Clean Up: 90% Cut Corners when Cleaning their Home

A clean house is top of the Christmas wish list thi
s year
• 9 out of 10 of us will only be cleaning the rooms our guests will see
• Weather related grime and cooking spills top the list of annoying Christmas messes
• Vacuuming is the preferred cleaning task for men and women (53.8%)but women are left to manage the majority of the clean-up operation
With our homes set to play host to a revolving door of family members and guests this Christmas, there’s much to be said for the state they will be left in after the big day. However new research commissioned by BISSELL® Experts in Home Cleaning™ reveals that two thirds (66%) of Brits admit to being more concerned about cleaning the house before guests arrive rather than after they have gone.

A study involving 2,005 Brits highlighted our eagerness to impress our friends and visitors, so much so we are prepared to cut corners. A staggering 9 in 10 (89.7%) of us admit that we will only clean the visible areas such as kitchens (30.7%) and living rooms (31%). Meanwhile bedrooms are sure to be neglected, with 22.8% admitting these are the messiest areas of their home.

BISSELL® the World’s No.1 brand in carpet washing and vacuum cleaning appliances* today also reveals the top stains and messes that will be driving us crackers this Christmas. Weather related messes such as snow and outdoor dirt have over a third of us reeling (40.3%) at the prospect of dirty floors, a high probability considering this year’s snow predictions! Meanwhile the inevitable cooking spills fall in second place, at 21%. Lower down on our Christmas clean-up crimes are the decorative messes that come with Christmas such as decorations (8.9%) wrapping paper (12%) and pine needles (9%).

One important question left to be answered, however, is who exactly will be rolling their sleeves up to get the job done after the Christmas carnage this year? In 60% of UK households it appears that traditional roles continue to live on with women taking on the lion’s share of the cleaning duties compared to men (19%). There are still some households (18%) that share the cleaning duties – so there’s still hope! The cleaning task most favoured by both men and women alike is vacuuming (53.8%) with men in particular (57.6%) claiming this as their top household chore.

Alistair Roberts, European Managing Director at BISSELL®, comments: “With the amount of time we spend in our homes at Christmas, the increased traffic and general comings and goings during the festive period, our homes take quite a beating. It comes as no surprise that 87% of us only clean the areas of the home that are visible to us however it is the dirt buried deeper beneath the surface that we cannot see and can be harder to reach that is exposing our families to harmful germs and allergens. While messes and mishaps are inevitable over the festive season BISSELL® is at hand to help homes prepare and recover with minimal effort but maximum results.”

A standard vacuum cleaner only reaches approximately half of the dirt in carpets while carpet washing digs to the very bottom of the carpet pile removing deep down dirt. Whether preparing for the Christmas season or cleaning up the aftermath, BISSELL®’s range of carpet washers, steam cleaners, sweepers and vacuums will help to keep your floors dust, stain and germ free this Christmas and beyond. Many of the products in the BISSELL® range are approved by Allergy UK for the reduction and removal of house dust mites, cat, dog and pollen allergens. BISSELL® is the only carpet washing brand to include Scotchgard™ protection in their cleaning solutions, making carpets more resistant to future staining.

To find out more visit http://uk.bissell.com or visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/bisse

Confused.com reveals that overvaluing possessions could lead to a higher insurance premium

Confused.com has pointed out  that valuing contents incorrectly could see customers paying more than they need to for home insurance.

According to research by Confused.com, in 2011, the average amount people are valuing their home contents at is £50,000 with the most expensive value being £5 million. Some of the most unusual items insured in 2011 included an astronaut autograph collection, a hot tub and a signed 1966 world cup final programme.

But Confused.com are warning that although these possessions may mean the world to their owners, getting them valued correctly is essential as people may be paying more for their home insurance than they should be.

With the economy taking a turn for the worst, Confused.com is urging homeowners to be money savvy and remember that home insurers will only pay out the market value of an item, so it is false economy to insure your contents for more than they are worth.

Mark Gabriel, Head of Home Insurance at Confused.com said: "People always ask whether they need home insurance. Home insurance gives peace of mind should the worst happen. Everyone places a different value on their possessions but getting the right amount of cover is important.

"Do your research when valuing your home contents as you want to make sure you are not over-estimating and paying a larger insurance premium than you should be. On the flip side, one of the most common problems is under-insurance for contents because many people do not realise the value of possessions.

"There is so much competition when it comes to home insurance providers on the market today, so use a price comparison website to ensure that you get a great deal and get your worldly possessions insured, no matter how unusual they are."

With Saniflo, home improvement can be a dream, not a nightmare!

Don’t let improving your home become a nightmare. The space saving Sanivite is ideal for installing additional kitchen and utility facilities. A waste water pump suitable for dishwashers, washing machines, tumble driers and sinks it is the perfect solution for any home improvement even when situated some distance from the nearest drain.

There's no need for complicated drainage problems or sollutions. This compact pump is capable of pumping hot, soapy waste water away through 32mm pipe work, offering vertical pumping capacity up to 5m and horizontal discharge up to 50m or a lesser combination of both.

Make the addition of a domestic kitchen or utility easy for yourself and your family. The Sanivite is usually concealed in a kitchen unit but can also be concealed behind a demountable panel to give access if required. Saniflo products provide the perfect solution for a tight space.

Improve your home with Saniflo. Minimum fuss….maximum effect!

For further information call 0208 842 0033 or visit www.saniflo.co.uk

Littlewoods Europe's biggest sale yet?

Littlewoods Europe, part of the Shop Direct Group, the UK's second largest online clothing retailer, has announced the launch of its End of Season Sale. The sale sees over 12,000 clothing and footwear lines in Littlewoods Europe's online store discounted, with savings of up to 75% off. There's also up to 50% savings on homewares and bedding, too!

The End of Season Sale has clothing and footwear for the whole family, plus homeware, including basics like bedding and towels. Customers can expect to see big brand names like, Converse, Bench clothing, Ben Sherman, FCUK, Nike and Adidas on offer with significant discounts.

The End of Season Sale comes at a great time when many people are preparing for the long summer break. Littlewoods Europe believes the prospect of up to 75% discount on leading lines will entice savvy shoppers to shop for some great deals, as well as benefiting budget-conscious households and business owners, too.

A spokeswoman for Littlewoods Europe said: "With the summer holidays approaching, it's a busy time for many of our customers. Whether they are off on holiday or spending time at home with the family, summer can bring with it a lot of expense.

“We think our sale has some great bargains and can help with the seasonal pinch. With over 2000 bedding lines in the sale, we believe these offers from Littlewoods Europe, will be of particular interest to customers in Europe who run holiday lets, when preparing for the peak holiday period."

Littlewoods Europe delivers to customers in the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. Home delivery is within 10 working days with 28 days home approval guarantee.

Brands within the Shop Direct Group portfolio include Very.co.uk, Woolworths.co.uk, Littlewoods Ireland, Littlewoods Europe, Additions, Great Universal, Choice, Kays, Empire Stores and Marshall Ward.

www.littlewoodseurope.com