The latest McCain's advert latches onto the feel-good-feeling of knowing it's chips for dinner. The ad features a happy fellow with a Chips jumper, which you can actually buy from Primark. It's the cosiest way of dropping hints for tea for hipsters everywhere.
http://www.mccain.co.uk/latest/chipjumper/?gclid=CJTgg5O38rwCFWjmwgodkjgAQw
I adore the work of Norman Wilkinson, the classic British and Irish travel poster designer. I have two poster size prints of his work in the house, a Portrush Golf one, and a Bangor one (my home town). If you want to find a great selection of them online you'd want to click on to Travel Posters Online.
Whilst shopping today in Ards, I spotted a mini-art show in the mall. I was very excited about the pieces, which are in Norman Wilkinson's style, but these are by James S. Kelly a local artist creating stunning, simple but beautiful.
I want some! Which to buy first? I can imagine these looking very smart in an independent coffee shop.
These wickedly cool prints are available from Josh Cooley's own webstore, or buy the set in book form on Amazon.
The idea of ordering a unique, specially made sofa, just for your household seems an expensively daunting one, but the Willow & Hall experience offers just that, at a price comparable to factory produced furniture.
The British brand lovingly craft your sofa, sofa bed, armchair or mattress to your exact specifications. The furniture has a five year guarantee, and shipping is free. There's a no-fuss return policy if you aren't happy too.
The slick, clean webstore has a wealth of high quality pieces, and options of literally dozens of plush fabrics to choose from. You can order free swatches of fabric from the site, if you want to see the cloth tones in your chosen room before committing to a full size sofa.
Why spend a similar amount in a big, sofa chain store, when you can have a handmade setee from Willow & Hall? I'm also fond of their very classy interiors blog. Great if you are looking for inspiration.
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Harold Ramis died today. I'm not particularly affected by famous deaths, but this one does feel sad. A great director and actor.
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Handmade in North Wales, foot stools topped with sheepmade sheepskin. If I had a Baaaa Stool I think I'd end up naming it like a pet.
I really want this Crafting with Cat Hair book, please, my husband, this is a big hint.
Of course if you are a canine fancier, there's a book for you also.
I also have a wealth of curiosity about this magnificent tome.
As heard on BBC Radio 6's Lauren Laverne Show.
