January 12, 2016By Linda Parker

We’ve just done the after-Xmas sort out, getting rid of all the surplus groceries, half-eaten boxes of chocs and biscuits, and are in the process of putting away all the decorations and left over Christmas wrapping paper…

December 16, 2015By Hayley Gilbert

As we wind down for the festive break, we thought we’d give you the heads up on what’s coming to the world of kitchens in 2016…

December 8, 2015By Linda Parker

If your home-made cookies, biscuits or cup-cakes don’t come out quite as precise as they should, there’s no shame in making a little investment if you need to impress. Put the professional ones at the top of the pile on the cake stand and the less glamorous ones at

November 26, 2015By Hayley Gilbert

With the big day only a month or so away, the kitchen really comes into its own at this time of year as we shop, prep and cook our way to the Christmas countdown. Here’s my pick of Santa’s little helpers to set you on your way…

November 20, 2015By Linda Parker

Having left too many things to the last minute last Christmas, there were many discussions about how prepared we would all be this year. Well, it doesn’t work like that, does it.

November 5, 2015By Blum Technical Team

As part of BLUM’s involvement in the wider furniture community, I was honoured to be asked to judge the entry’s for the young furniture maker’s awards.