Faux taxidermy, fusion crockery, over sized regular objects, Out There has lots of fun accessories to customise your living space.
Have you ever seen a bin as cool as this?
I love these official Royal Mail Stamp Rugs too.
It might be just me, but this quirky purple mirror reminds me of Monica's apartment in Friends.
A security camera which is really a mirror in disguise.
It's one of the questions heavily tattooed women get asked, "won't you regret those once you're older?". If my tattoos are my biggest regret in my life, then I reckon I'll have lived pretty well.
Here are some bad ass looking, beautiful older women who certainly don't seem to regret their body art. There is a whole generation of tattooed grannies to come in the future, I think we will look pretty interesting to our future grandchildren.
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Out There finds furniture you'll want to put in there. 'In there' being your modern, tasteful, subtly quirky home. A picture paints a thousand words, so I'm going to just jump ahead and share with you just some of my Out There wish list. I'm going to need a bigger house.
Coffee tables & side tables.
Most Wanted- crochet table £110
Cartoon coffee table alongside the entire 2D range.
Most wanted- pixelated portraits £875
Most Wanted- the Moo Cabinet £3295
There are literally too many outstanding, World of Kitsch-esque pieces to fit in just one post. Tomorrow I will share their beds, lamps and more with you. Until then you can always have a nosy round the site for yourself .
Yep. You can imagine the giggles this sets off with a six year old. A soft, squishy football that makes cheeky fart noises every time it's hit or kicked- a small child's dream come true. £9.99 from Argos. Just look at that face.
Pancake Day tomorrow- make sure you've a nice, new frying pan (£4.75 from Ikea) to make the flipping easier.
National Trust is opening its spectacular houses, gardens and industrial heritage sites across Northern Ireland for free on Saturday 8 March.
With spring on its way, the free day is an opportunity to explore the great outdoors, step back in time at an historic mansion or experience industrial heritage in action.
Heather Thompson, National Trust Director for Northern Ireland, said:
“Our free day on 8 March is the chance to get outdoors to breathe in the spring air or take inspiration from the unique stories of our many special places. It’s a perfect opportunity for those that have not been to National Trust places to discover what Northern Ireland has to offer.
“We encourage you, with your friends and family, to join us on Saturday where you can discover the amazing work that goes on behind the scenes conserving collections and caring for spectacular landscapes, grand mansions and beautiful gardens.
“As Northern Ireland’s largest conservation charity we are committed to looking after our places for ever, yet conservation costs rise faster than inflation every year. By visitingNational Trust places you’re helping to protect Northern Ireland’s natural and built heritage for future generations. So we really do appreciate the support of our visitors and members.”
Here’s a taster of where to go for your FREE day out:
In County Fermanagh there is something for all the family to enjoy at Florence Court, set against a beautiful backdrop of mountains and forests. You can also savour the stately grandeur of Castle Coole with its new Lake Walk which is carpeted in stunning snowdrops. Or escape to the breathtaking Crom demesne where BBC show Blandings was recently filmed. (Note - National Trust places in Fermanagh will also be open for free on Sunday 9 March.)
Described as one of the best gardens in the world, the impressive garden at Mount Stewart in County Down makes the most of the unique microclimate of the Ards Peninsula – did you know it is the sunniest place in Ireland? Enjoy a stroll around the gardens and see conservation in action as the National Trust’s £7m project to restore the magnificent house to its former glory continues.
Also on the shores of Strangford Lough is Castle Ward, with miles of walking and cycling trails and stunning views. Nearby, Rowallane in Saintfield is a captivating natural garden with a dazzling variety of rare trees and shrubs from across the globe.
Along the North Coast take the exhilarating rope bridge challenge to Carrick-a-Rede island and enjoy a truly unique cliff top experience. Close by are the Giant’s Causeway, Downhill Demesne and Hezlett House, Portstewart Strand and White Park Bay.
In mid Ulster a tour of The Argory reveals this Neo-classical masterpiece has unchanged since 1900. You can also visit the charming 17th-century Ardress farmhouse or Springhill in Moneymore which has a beguiling spirit that captures the heart of every visitor.
For a flavour of our Industrial Heritage visit the unique Patterson’s Spade Mill in Templepatrick, Wellbrook Beetling Mill near Cookstown or Gray’s printing Press in Strabane.
For more information on the work of the National Trust, how to become a member and where to visit see www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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.
As heard on BBC Radio 6's Lauren Laverne Show.
