A beautiful dining space is an asset to any home whether it is in a separate room or as part of a kitchen living area. An elegant entertaining area can be very useful and give the home a special feel. The table will always be the star of the show, so invest wisely. A high [...]
There is much speculation surrounding the property market and rightly so, house prices are always a hot topic in any town but this year especially. The external factor of the imminent EU Referendum will inevitably have an effect on the market one way or the other, investors from overseas will be most affected more so [...]
He is said to be to landscaping what Turner is to painting, and Wordsworth to poetry. And the legacy of Lancelot 'Capability' Brown remains for us all to see in immense parkland and gardens, both at home and abroad. Now, the public has a chance to see his work in all its glory during the Capability Brown Festival, [...]
The living room is one of the key spaces within the home as it affects everyone who lives there plus friends coming to visit. Time spent planning a living room design is always time well spent, as there are so many elements to consider. Function should be the first step in the design process. An [...]
With ten top tips from the carpet cleaning specialists at BISSELL Spring is here and that can only mean one thing – it’s time to open up the windows, throw everyone out of the house and pay some attention to those areas of the home that are the hardest hit during winter – namely your [...]
Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition has a number of works that have taken inspiration from The Garden at the Mall Galleries All aspects of the garden are explored; from allotments, greenhouses and overgrown front gardens to gardens as a place of beauty, seclusion and romance. While at the RA you can see paintings [...]
ICS Property Tax Report, March 2016 Report into Britain’s property taxes reveals that taxation reform could be key to tackling housing crisis Reform of Capital Gains Tax could allow 100,000 private tenants to own rented homes Current tax system is a disincentive for landlords looking to sell their properties Tax relief should be given to [...]
Start your Christmas preparations with these easy to make gorgeous home made advent calendars. Whether seasoned sewer or a crafty newbie, re-use each year to create your own family traditions and delight children of all ages for years to come. All suggested materials are available from the haberdashery department at John Lewis High Wycombe. You [...]
What makes a great photographic portrait? Every photographer will struggle at some point or another to push him or herself to produce a creative outlet for their work and find inspiration beyond what they are used to To take inspiring photographs of people, you need to be both direct and candid. It is important to get close [...]