Gnome, Sweet Gnome
With the recent news that garden gnomes have won the day and will be seen at the Chelsea Flower Show this year, I thought it would be fun to take a look into the history and lives of gnomes. Historically, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has not permitted gnomes to ...
Read more8 ways to add pounds to your property
As a house proud nation, having the best home on the street is why 31% of us make home improvements, but which home improvements will add value as well? I have scoured the internet to find some sound advice, as well as being able to offer some Anglian expertise too. ...
Read moreGiving your garden a Spring clean!
Spring time means spring cleaning. It’s the time of year when the feather dusters are worked into every nook and cranny to keep homes clean and fresh. When the unpredictable weather allows, the garden should come in for similar treatment too – although it’s less about dusting and more about ...
Read moreTweeting tunes – our birds spring into action!
What a difference a bit of sun makes! Finally spring has sprung, which means you can ditch the layers of clothes and enjoy country walks and strolls in the park without feeling cold. Leaves are back on trees, daffodils and blue bells have made an appearance and that means the ...
Read moreColours to match your room aspect and mood
The quality and amount of light coming through your windows is dependent on which direction the room faces, whether it is north, south, east or west. In turn, the room’s aspect should be something you carefully consider when choosing colours to decorate. The colours we choose to paint on our ...
Read moreFour interior design trends for 2013
Today we have a guest post from the lovely people at increation.co.uk discussing some of the trends for 2013. Do you like to keep up with the trend or try to set it? Zen Minimalism London-based interior designers Increation say that “Far Eastern influences are going to be everywhere during the ...
Read moreAn interview with Bo of Fatbirder.com
Fatbirder.com was founded in 1999 by Bo Beolens, after identifying a lack of comprehensive information about birds and birding online. He found that many sites offer only a broad overview of bird facts rather than detailed information on each local area. Bo decided to bring together and showcase top birding ...
Read moreConservatories and orangeries for inspirational swimming pools
I have always dreamed of owning a home with a lovely big indoor swimming pool (because British weather is too unpredictable to have an outdoor pool), and although it may not be a reality at present, it is not an impossible dream! I recently found out that Anglian can build ...
Read moreStained Glass – What coloured rainbow will you have in your home?
We all like to see colour in our homes and what better way to introduce colour on a dull day than with stained glass windows? Stained glass windows have been around since medieval times and were originally seen in churches and buildings of importance. The many facets of coloured glass ...
Read moreTwitchers of the world unite
Could it be that spring has finally sprung? It certainly feels like it, with the sun rearing its head and the temperature at last heading in the right direction. Now’s the time to really enjoy your garden, whether that’s getting everything straight before the BBQ season begins, or putting your ...
Read morePlanting season – Britain’s gardeners Spring back to life
There are many hobbies and pastimes that we all enjoy to while-away those cold winter days and nights, from collecting to reading and playing cards to dancing. However, now that Spring is taking hold as Winter loses its icy grip; it’s time for many of us, from the complete novice ...
Read moreGlass of the future – Clear to opaque at the click of a button
Did anyone see this Grand Designs on More4 the other week? It was an old episode, but it had some very cool window technology that we wanted to talk about (if you want to see these windows in action, follow the link above; it is 32 minutes into the video). This ...
Read moreFloorgasms: Flooring to get excited about!
The title may sound rude, but when you see some of these incredible flooring solutions you will be amazed, and understand what a floorgasm is! With all the new innovations in home building, flooring, and recycling, having a bland, blah floor is so 1995. Renovators, remodelers, and home builders all ...
Read moreMove or improve?
It is always a difficult decision to make, should you stay, remodel and expand your home or should you move to a bigger property? With many options to be taken into account it is always a good idea to take the time to consider your reasons for making a change. ...
Read moreOliver Hrubiak on the hunt for something new and exciting
Last November we attended the House Beautiful awards, a fun filled evening held at the London Science Museum. Here Oliver Hrubiak was awarded the Young Designer of the year award, for his unique chair design. Today, Oliver has written us a blog about his trip to the Ideal Home Show, ...
Read moreHotel rooms with a view
As a country we are probably beginning to get a bit bored of the cold, ice and snow and some of us may be suffering with the winter blues (which we recently did some research into), so we thought we would share with you some hotels that have incredible views. ...
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