Thursday, 22 December 2011

That's Christmas: Entertaining at Christmas? Here are some tips from...

That's Christmas: Entertaining at Christmas? Here are some tips from...: Colour is going to be everywhere this year – people really need cheering up, so they will be going for a glamorous, opulent look filled with...

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

That's Green: Radflek Radiator Reflectors – your way to a warmer...

That's Green: Radflek Radiator Reflectors – your way to a warmer...: With forecasts of a harsh winter and increasing utility bills, we’re all looking for ways to save energy and keep our homes warm. Radflek’s ...

That's Green: Radflek Radiator Reflectors – your way to a warmer...

That's Green: Radflek Radiator Reflectors – your way to a warmer...: With forecasts of a harsh winter and increasing utility bills, we’re all looking for ways to save energy and keep our homes warm. Radflek’s ...

Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Brabantia adds style and distinction to the bathroom

Stylish 5 litre Slide bin now available in a choice of brilliant steel or matt steel with Fingerprint Proof finishes

If you want to add both style and distinction to your bathroom, Brabantia is introducing an all-metal bathroom bin to its expanding collection - the neat and compact 5 litre capacity Slide Bin.

This advanced and original design features an unusual yet highly tactile and patented opening mechanism. The lid slides in, upwards and back with a simple one-handed movement to reveal a practical 5 litre storage capacity, and then closes discreetly, silently and automatically.

The Slide Bin can either be positioned on a flat surface or wall-mounted next to a basin or vanity unit, and provides a hygienic and easy-to-use way to dispose of used cotton wool, tissues and cotton buds, as well as larger items such as empty cosmetic containers or shampoo bottles.

Both stylish and highly practical, this new 5 litre Slide Bin is available in a choice of finishes: brilliant steel or matt steel with Brabantia’s proven Fingerprint Proof coating to keep those annoying marks and stains at bay, and the bin looking like new.

It’s also very easy to empty and clean, and comes with a separate removable plastic inner bucket and detachable lid unit. The bin takes sized-to-fit Brabantia bin liners (code B) that include a tie tape to prevent spillage when full and being removed, and ensures no unsightly over hang when in place.

Solidly made from corrosion resistant materials to withstand the damp and humid conditions found in a bathroom or shower room, the new Slide Bin is a neat, simple yet durable waste storage solution.

45 litre Slide Bin now available in brilliant steel finish

Meanwhile, the company’s 45 litre Slide Bin for the kitchen is also now available in a brilliant steel look, as well as matt steel with Fingerprint Proof coating.

Both sizes are protected by a 10-year guarantee. The 5 litre bathroom Slide Bin costs from around £42, and the 45 litre capacity kitchen Slide Bin in Brilliant steel £144.

Brabantia products are available from leading retailers, including high street department stores, superstores, quality independent housewares and kitchen product specialists. For stockist details, please contact the Brabantia sales department on 0845 602 4877 or visit Brabantia’s website www.brabantia.com.

Monday, 19 December 2011

It's shabby, it's chic, it's huge! And now it's online

Shabby Chic FurnitureWith a selection of handpicked best of Shabby chic furniture coupled with original and unique Swedish designs. Bass Interiors on line launches a massive on line furniture shop.
The pieces have been chosen for their inspiration from designs often originating from inherited, antique pieces and from discarded items or findings in flea markets.

With customers looking after their pennies, but looking for something different, unique shabby chic furniture styles at affordable prices through our huge shop on line shop with massive choice is easy. Over 2,000 products in the one place most in stock and ready to go (no waiting months or weeks for delivery).

"We have stuck mostly to Shabby Chic and French & Scandinavian style furniture, but have to admit that we have found space for a few of their favourite contemporary furniture pieces too," says Managing Director Janine Carhart

With more and more people watching what they spend bassinteriors.com offers a way of affording the right style at the right price right now!

Bass interiors can offer these great prices, because it keeps its costs and overheads down. No shops no glossy brochures, just high customer service and a user-friendly web site.

Sunday, 18 December 2011

100mph winds? No problem! Woodburning Stoves continues trading!

Recent 100mph winds damaged the UK’s online stove distributor. Despite this, Woodburning-Stoves, but despite this, it continues to make impressions on the online market this winter with their great prices and products; www.woodburning-stoves.co.uk has recently undergone an overhaul as the taxonomy/navigation was completely redone to optimise navigation for the user.

In fact, there has been no damage to the structure; only the webcam strapped to the top of the roof was damaged in the strong gusts throughout the week. The webcam pointing south west usually shows Bredon Hill, but during the incredible winds, all it displayed was pitch black as the webcam hung on for dear life by a few cables. The strong will of the webcam (tough outer casing) meant that no repairs were required and it was easy enough to reposition and bolt on to the roof to once again display the stunning view of the Bredon Hills (during daylight hours at least).

Woodburning-Stoves are one of the most pronounced online sellers of woodburning stoves and multifuel stoves, with a wide variety of both contemporary and traditional models for customers to choose from; there is something for everyone. The website has recently undergone an overhaul as the taxonomy/navigation was completely redone to optimise navigation for the user.

Scott Morris, E-Commerce Manager at Woodburning-Stoves comments on the website refinements: “It took a great deal of time and patience to come up with a navigation system which would address the way 99.9% of people search for woodburners, whether it’s by brand, output, look or colour, they will be able to do that through our unique taxonomy. It was laid out with usability as the sole focus and it may not look like the fanciest thing out there, but it’s fast, it’s usable and above all else, it’s simple.

Enough of all this, back to the central story, the webcam! For those who are really interested and compelled by this webcam, the view it provides can be found on Google Maps and when operational, it really is a beautiful sight. However, with more harsh weather anticipated, who knows how long this dear webcam has left, it could be months, perhaps weeks, maybe even only days; regardless, it will always be remembered as the one who braved the storms.

James Cook, a Web Admin at Woodburning-Stoves.co.uk takes us through some of the webcam perils: “Well, the winds were harsh, brutal enough to dislodge our sturdy cam. We needed some brave soul to venture on to that roof, adhering to all health and safety codes, obviously, and fix that webcam! Eventually the hero emerged, after being bribed with copious amounts of fudge and biscuits, he climbed up the ladder and plopped it back on with a few screws, nuts and bolts and the task was completed. The webcam resumed service the following day and has totalled over 2,000 views, against all odds, the webcam has prevailed.”

Woodburning-Stoves has been part of the Plumbworld Network since launching in 2010. This year it continues to make its mark on the online stove market. Plumbworld was an early pioneer of online trading, started by James and Anita Hickman in 1999 and was sold to the Grafton Group PLC in December 2006, Plumbworld now employ more than 50 people in their purpose built warehouse and offices and boast an astonishing 50 websites selling everything from draper tools and bathroom vanity units to convector radiators and barbecues. The business has a turnover in excess of £18 million and is growing at more than 20% year on year.

Plumbworld Introduce a Fantastic New Range of Washbasins & Toilets

Top E-commerce plumbing site Plumbworld has added a new range of toilets and washbasins to its site, expanding on their already varied original range;/www.plumbworld.co.uk

Ranging from traditional, affordable toilets and washbasins to those with more classically designed features, there is something for everyone in Plumbworld’s latest offerings. Whether it’s a back-to-wall pan or a full pan, cistern and seat pack, Plumbworld are ensuring they have all possible bathroom and toilet requirements met. Likewise, the expert retailer is covering all the bases when it comes to basins by including a variety of neat cloakroom basins, as well as larger classic and modern bathroom offerings featuring full pedestals and a range of tap combinations.

James Pickering, Product Manager commented on the addition of the new products: “There’s always a demand for toilets and washbasins and we’re hoping to fulfil people’s requirements with these new products. We already offered a fantastic range of products but we want to cover all bases and we’re certainly doing that with this new range.

"We have some sleek modern designs and beautiful chrome taps as well as more traditional, elegant designs with some excellent features. Plus, they’re all very affordable so we’re hoping everyone will be able to find what they need.”

Plumbworld have long been committed to providing high quality products and the new range certainly meets the company’s own high standards. However, that’s not to say the latest toilets and basins are going to cost the earth. Many of the most stylish products are very affordable and you could be forgiven for expecting them to cost much, much more.

James Hickman, Managing Director of Plumbworld, shared his thoughts on the range: “We demand quality from all the products we sell and these certainly meet that standard. However, we also require them to be affordable and these new ceramics are a great price for what they are. The great design and appearance of each toilet and washbasin as well as the build quality and cost should make them very popular. We’re expecting them to be big sellers in no time.”

As a major online retailer Plumbworld supplies to both homes and businesses and therefore stocks something for every requirement.

Scott Morris, Marketing Manager, added finally: “With this latest range we’ve endeavoured to be as accurate as possible in the descriptions on the website. We’ve provided detailed technical information alongside good quality photographs of the products to make the customer feel comfortable about buying from us. We think we’ve done a really good job with these toilets and washbasins and I expect them to sell very well.”

Plumbworld was an early pioneer of online trading, started by James and Anita Hickman in 1999 and was sold to the Grafton Group PLC in December 2006. Plumbworld now employs over 50 people in its purpose-built warehouse and offices and boasts an astonishing 50 websites selling everything from Triton showers and bathrooms to barbecues and Franke sinks. The business has a turnover in excess of £18 million and is growing at more than 20% year on year.