April 29, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

The UK’s leading contemporary home show, Grand Designs Live, returns to London’s Excel from 3-11 May & promises to be a haven for homeowners & self-builders alike. My first stop will be Grand Kitchens & Bathrooms & I’m really excited to see…

April 14, 2014By Linda Parker

Well, I started off with the best of intentions to view the latest series of the Great British Menu (which started last night and which will be a banquet to mark the 70th anniversary of D-Day) however, I think I am getting fine-dining-recipe-fatigue. I found it all a little too intense…

April 8, 2014By Richard Eastwood

Earlier this month we were treated to the latest product designs & innovations in kitchens, bedrooms & bathrooms at the kbb 2014 show in Birmingham! Exhibited were vast arrays of products ranging from the most discreet furniture fittings to full size kitchen & bedroom displays…

April 4, 2014By Hayley Gilbert

This month there are a lot of ‘firsts’ and exciting new launches in the world of kitchens… from film shorts demonstrating cabinetry and storage to MasterChef winner Shelina Permalloo cooking up a mango storm with the new Hotpoint small appliance range…

March 18, 2014By Linda Parker

I feel all warm and happy, having had a delicious TV evening in the company of the incomparable Mary Berry. I was mesmerised by the ease and grace she exudes whilst whipping up a variety of cakes, some jam and a plate of scones…

February 27, 2014By Richard Eastwood

Only a couple of weeks ago we saw the latest home & interior accessory products to be offered at the Top Drawer show in London. Last week was the turn of Birmingham with the interiors industry turning their eyes to the Midlands at this months Spring Fair for another round of…