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…

December 31, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

Our thoughts may be preoccupied by the new year celebrations right now but if you’re planning to invest in a new kitchen come the New Year, or you know someone who is, here’s what trends are coming through for 2014…

December 12, 2013By Linda Parker

The cold nights mean that I don’t feel guilty about settling down to watch a seemingly never-ending stream of TV food programmes. My current favourite has been the new series Nigel & Adam’s Farm Kitchen (BBC1, which started back in November)…

October 29, 2013By Hayley Gilbert

I’m always in awe of the students who enter the Electrolux Design Lab. In its 11th year this groundbreaking competition reached its final conclusion last week when the winner was announced. The concept is to invite students from around the world to present breakthrough ideas for future household environments

September 6, 2013By Richard Eastwood

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending the British Grand Prix!! Not Formula 1 at Silverstone but the British Grand Prix of Karting at the PF International Circuit near Newark. Hear young drivers from the age of eight years upwards learn their skills & hone their race craft….