Hainsworth, one of Britain’s most prestigious textile mills, will officially launch its new consumer lifestyle brand Scarlet & Argent at Home at Top Drawer 2012 (Earls Court, January 15-17th).
Home at Top Drawer (http://home-london.net/register-now/) is a unique retail buying event showcasing the newest homewares and interior accessories and it will feature stunning collections from the leaders in UK and International design.
Scarlet & Argent – www.scarletandargent.co.uk - is a timeless collection of exquisite woollen blankets, throws and accessories created for the home which celebrate British manufacturing and draw upon traditional processes and heritage designs.
The brand is instilled with a stunning heritage that spans across seven family generations and is synonymous with some of the most iconic moments in British history since 1783.
The company has been a luxury fabric supplier to the world’s royalty for decades, including Queen Elizabeth II. It has exclusively supplied ceremonial woollen cloth to the Ministry of Defence which can be seen on the iconic Royal Guards standing outside Buckingham Palace.
Its cloth covers the famous Woolsack in the House of Lords, features regularly in blockbuster movies such as Harry Potter and was used to make the uniforms worn by Princes William and Harry at the Royal Wedding.
The Scarlet & Argent collection will be launched officially at Home at Top Drawer and is also now available for online sales at www.scarletandargent.co.uk. The range will roll out to major retailers and independent homes and interiors stockists after the show.
There are nine iconic blankets and throws in the launch range which includes Liberty fabric baby blankets, a throw influenced by the colours of the British flag and the Lupton Blanket. William Lupton & Co. Ltd belonged to Kate Middleton’s great-grandmother, Olive Lupton, and became part of Hainsworth in 1958. As a cherished piece of Scarlet & Argent heritage, the Lupton family crest is the inspiration for this blanket.
A team of designers – both in-house and from London – has worked on the launch collection. New lines to extend the brand will be added over the coming months. Once launched in the UK, the brand will be pushed to an overseas market.
Managing Director Tom Hainsworth said: "As an English company since 1783, Scarlet & Argent is a celebration of our Hainsworth heritage, our English roots and our passion for British quality and detail.
"A painstaking amount of research and development has gone into creating our first collection and we cannot wait to launch at Home at Top Drawer. In addition to selling through retailers, we have created a powerful e-commerce site which enables us to sell directly to the consumer for the first time.
"We are extremely proud of our history and everything we have achieved as a company during the past two centuries, but our business strategy going forward is about harnessing the best of our heritage with the best in modern manufacture, technology, sales and marketing.’
Each piece in the Scarlet & Argent collection is created exclusively in our specialist Yorkshire mill, one of the oldest woollen mills in Europe, from the selection of the raw wool to the hand-finished touches.
Tom added: ‘‘We use only the finest natural materials and insist on impeccable finishing – because we know that it is this attention to detail that gives our beautiful woollen blankets, throws and accessories their exceptional quality, their indulgent textures and a special place in people’s homes."
www.scarletandargent.co.uk
The name Scarlet & Argent was inspired by their iconic scarlet cloth, which is worn exclusively by the Queen’s Guards and as the Military’s ceremonial dress. Prince William wore it on his wedding day. As a result, it has become a colour that is synonymous with our founders, Hainsworth. When Scarlet is coupled with Argent, a bright white silver, the colours of the English flag are created.
The Scarlet & Argent Collection
Beautiful in their simplicity, timeless in style and exquisite in their detail, Scarlet & Argent woollen blankets, throws and accessories effortlessly enhance the look of your home to create inviting interiors that exude relaxed elegance and contemporary charm.
Lupton Blanket – William Lupton & Co. Ltd belonged to Kate Middleton’s great-grandmother, Olive Lupton, and became part of Hainsworth in 1958. As a cherished piece of Scarlet & Argent heritage, the Lupton family crest is the inspiration for this exquisite blanket. Price: £450.
Equine Amber Throw – A true statement piece, this beautifully tactile throw is inspired by equestrian heritage style and woven with the iconic Newmarket colour palette of amber, red and navy. Price: £105.
Albion Throw – Inspired by our country’s iconic colours, this beautifully simple tribute to timeless style is created with the exceptional British quality that Scarlet & Argent is so very proud of. Price: £105.
Dale & Moor Throw – Inspired by the Yorkshire countryside’s colour palette, our eco-friendly Dale & Moor Throws are a modern tribute to a traditional wool drying process in which cloth was stretched over wooden tenter frames and pinned in place with hooks. This process is also the historic origin of the saying ‘on tenterhooks’. Price: £75.
Top & Tail Blanket – With its striking contemporary, masculine design and striking block colours, this blanket exudes confidence and sophistication. Created with the finest quality wool it is luxuriously thick and will give your living space rugged warmth and an urban edge. Prices: £250 and £375.
Chamber Blanket – Beautifully fluffy and sumptuously soft, these luxurious lambswool blankets are the epitome of British quality. Characterised by Scarlet & Argent’s attention to detail they add an instant touch of luxury to your bedroom or living space. Prices: £255, £325 and £395.
Liberty Born Blanket – Woven with luxuriously light and ever so soft merino wool, these truly lovable baby blankets are trimmed with Liberty fabric adding an extra special touch for that extra special little person in your life. Prices: £90 and £105.
Vivid Living Blanket – Living up to their name, our Vivid Living blankets effortlessly inject character and charm into a room. Bold and beautifully textured, this vibrant collection of blankets is expertly woven with a contemporary colour palette and a classic cellular design. Price: £145.
Twill & Granite Throw – The name Twill & Granite derives from the two special weaves we use to create these subtly striped throws. Beautifully textured and woven with only the finest merino wool, Twill & Granite throws exude relaxed sophistication. Price: £150.
Luxury Lifestyle Accessories - Scarlet and Argent’s contemporary collection of luxury woollen and hand-printed accessories are the ideal accompaniment to our stunning range of throws and blankets. Price: Cushions £85, Door Stops £30 and Draught Excluders £40
Saturday, 17 December 2011
Monday, 12 December 2011
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Provident continues to maintain a presence in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
Provident is continuing to carve out a reputation as one of the world's most responsible financial companies by again being included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes.
The DJSI World tracks the performance of the top 10% of the 2,500 largest companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index that lead the field in terms of sustainability, with the DJSI Europe monitoring the sustainability performance of the top 20% of the 600 largest European companies.
For the seventh successive year, Provident has been selected for inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index (DJSI Europe).
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes were launched in 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmarks. The Indexes are based on an internationally recognised leading Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) methodology which means that they include only companies that fulfil certain sustainability criteria which is better than the majority of their peers.
Provident's overall score in the 2011 Indexes was 63% (2010: 59%) - 23% points higher than the average overall score of the other companies in the financial services sector - with 'best in class' scores for environmental monitoring and reporting, and scores of over 80% in respect of a range of other CR issues, including anti-crime policy/measures, stakeholder engagement and social reporting.
Rob Lawson, Corporate Responsibility manager at Provident Financial said: "We are delighted to continue to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and remain committed to disclosing information on our corporate responsibility (CR) performance to our stakeholders."
Rob Lawson concluded: "Our continued inclusion in the Indexes is no mean feat, and is testament to the progress we've made over the past seven years in embedding our CR programme throughout our business. It also endorses our approach to CR management and shows that we compare favourably to other global companies."
FACTFILE:
Provident Personal Credit is a market leading financial services company operating in the non standard loans market. It specialises in offering cash loans of small amounts, typically from £50 - £500 over terms from 14 weeks up to 106 weeks. It's short term loans are unsecured and all of the costs are included up front which means that customers will never be charged for a missed or late payment. When assessing loan applications, Provident Personal Credit look at the applicants ability to repay now rather than at their payment history. This means that people could still be accepted for a personal loan even with a bad credit history or if they have missed payments in the past. Repayments are collected by Agents who visit their customers’ homes on a weekly basis. The company has a good reputation with 95% of their customers saying that they are satisfied with their service.
What’s more, it is a great alternative to payday loans with small and manageable weekly repayments.
Provident Personal Credit is a subsidiary of Provident Financial Group. They are licensed by the office of fair trading.
www.providentpersonalcredit.com
The DJSI World tracks the performance of the top 10% of the 2,500 largest companies in the Dow Jones Global Total Stock Market Index that lead the field in terms of sustainability, with the DJSI Europe monitoring the sustainability performance of the top 20% of the 600 largest European companies.
For the seventh successive year, Provident has been selected for inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index (DJSI Europe).
The Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes were launched in 1999 as the first global sustainability benchmarks. The Indexes are based on an internationally recognised leading Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) methodology which means that they include only companies that fulfil certain sustainability criteria which is better than the majority of their peers.
Provident's overall score in the 2011 Indexes was 63% (2010: 59%) - 23% points higher than the average overall score of the other companies in the financial services sector - with 'best in class' scores for environmental monitoring and reporting, and scores of over 80% in respect of a range of other CR issues, including anti-crime policy/measures, stakeholder engagement and social reporting.
Rob Lawson, Corporate Responsibility manager at Provident Financial said: "We are delighted to continue to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and remain committed to disclosing information on our corporate responsibility (CR) performance to our stakeholders."
Rob Lawson concluded: "Our continued inclusion in the Indexes is no mean feat, and is testament to the progress we've made over the past seven years in embedding our CR programme throughout our business. It also endorses our approach to CR management and shows that we compare favourably to other global companies."
FACTFILE:
Provident Personal Credit is a market leading financial services company operating in the non standard loans market. It specialises in offering cash loans of small amounts, typically from £50 - £500 over terms from 14 weeks up to 106 weeks. It's short term loans are unsecured and all of the costs are included up front which means that customers will never be charged for a missed or late payment. When assessing loan applications, Provident Personal Credit look at the applicants ability to repay now rather than at their payment history. This means that people could still be accepted for a personal loan even with a bad credit history or if they have missed payments in the past. Repayments are collected by Agents who visit their customers’ homes on a weekly basis. The company has a good reputation with 95% of their customers saying that they are satisfied with their service.
What’s more, it is a great alternative to payday loans with small and manageable weekly repayments.
Provident Personal Credit is a subsidiary of Provident Financial Group. They are licensed by the office of fair trading.
www.providentpersonalcredit.com
Saturday, 10 December 2011
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Poodles Vs. Dinosaurs?
Whether it's friendly dinosaurs or playful pooches, John Lewis's latest 'little home' capsule collections are brimming with character and colour.
From lighting to bed linen and furniture to floor coverings, the 'little home at John Lewis' ranges make creating fun and inspiring kids spaces 'child's play', while also offering exceptional quality and value.
little home at John Lewis
Dinotastic Duvet Set, £30
Striped Throw, £35
Dinosaur Cushions, £15 each
Patchwork Poodles Duvet Set, £45
Poodle, £15
Bunting, £15
Cushion, £15
For further details: please call 08456 049 049 or visit www.johnlewis.com
From lighting to bed linen and furniture to floor coverings, the 'little home at John Lewis' ranges make creating fun and inspiring kids spaces 'child's play', while also offering exceptional quality and value.
little home at John Lewis
Dinotastic Duvet Set, £30
Striped Throw, £35
Dinosaur Cushions, £15 each
Patchwork Poodles Duvet Set, £45
Poodle, £15
Bunting, £15
Cushion, £15
For further details: please call 08456 049 049 or visit www.johnlewis.com
Sunday, 4 December 2011
npower urges homeowners to prepare for cold temperatures
With the Met Office predicting cold snaps, it looks as though winter could finally be on its way and if last year's temperatures are anything to go by, npower has predicted that some householders could soon be experiencing problems with their heating systems in the run-up to the festive season.
Last year, npower, which services and repairs boilers, saw call outs to broken boilers increase by 80 per cent in December alone as a direct result of the fiercely cold weather. With the possibility of this year's temperatures plunging well into minus figures, they are urging homeowners to prepare themselves. .
Chris Thewlis, operations manager for npower, says: "Many homeowners don't give a second thought to their boiler until the cold weather kicks in. Having your boiler serviced beforehand could detect any small problem that might lead to a major disruption to your heating during a particularly chilly period. Dealing with a potential problem before it escalates could save you time and money."
The cold weather in Britain often has homeowners calling in to their energy supplier and asking for a gas boiler service or repair. Though people with newer boilers may have repair costs covered by their warranties, many homeowners with older boilers face steep repair bills when their boiler breaks down. As a result, npower has urged people to service their boilers before the cold weather hits to avoid potentially expensive repair costs.
Chris also urged homeowners to make sure they have the right amount of loft insulation, which can be a key tool in heating a home. Loft insulation can also be a significant energy saver, saving homeowners money on energy bills as well as helping to keep them warm.
The recommended amount of loft insulation is 270mm, but government figures released by the Department of Energy and Climate Change earlier this year suggested that more than half of homes in the UK aren’t insulated properly.
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