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How to Create a Safe, Yet Welcoming Space in Your Hotel or Venue

The coronavirus pandemic has unfortunately brought a vast number of challenges to the travel and hospitality industries not only in this country, but across the world. In the periods that we were permitted to open, you may have found yourself struggling to alleviate the anxieties of some of your visitors and guests – trying to retain the pleasurable, stress-free experience that they desperately wanted during their stay or visit. So, how can you create a safe, yet welcoming space in your hospitality venue?Read More

Go wild for Ardmore’s Africa

In my line of work, I’m privileged to work with some of the most beautiful fabrics and wallpapers currently on the market but occasionally a new collection is launched which stops me in my tracks.

Greenery

I’m sure you’ll agree that Spring can’t arrive a day too soon! After the interminable damp and grey of Winter signs of life springing from the ground are a welcome and heart-warming sight.

Out of Africa

At this time of year I’m often gripped by wanderlust and become rather sentimental for a trip I took to South Africa some years ago.

Comfort and Joy

It’s that time of year again! The months have flown by so fast for us all and I’m sure, like me you’re wondering where has the year gone.

Falling for Trees

It’s the Season of the Trees and that wonderful time of year when we can don warm coats and wellies and wander through wooded glades.

Feasting on the English Countryside

I hope like me you’ve been able to enjoy the many days of glorious sunshine we’ve basked in over the last couple of months.

Illuminating Ideas for Your Outside Space

So summer has made its welcome arrival and we can finally bask in its warm restorative heat.

Welcome to the Jungle

As I write we have just passed the longest day and the hot, sunny days of summer still seem to be alluding us.

Nautical Designs Coast into Our Home

For those of us who live in coastal counties we are never too far from the sea, and can enjoy the advantages of all that comes with living such a lovely location.

First Impressions Say Good-Buy

Spring brings a flurry of activity on the housing market and vendors looking to ensure their current house is in prime condition for sale.

Spring’s Splendour is Blossoming

Spring is finally here! All around us we see nature bursting into life and our gardens are full of cheery blooms.

Who is the Fairest of Them All?

Reflective mirrors have been created by different cultures at various times throughout history, but nature should perhaps be credited as the true inventor of the looking glass.

Hue’s on Trend this Month?

Trends change frequently in the flighty worlds of fashion and interior design and it can be difficult, not to mention, expensive to keep up to date with what is currently “en vogue” both in your wardrobe and around your home.

New Year – Clean Slate

In a sprinkle of glitter and the twinkle of a star, Christmas has passed for another year.

Dec the Halls

Christmas is that wonderful time where we dress our homes with light and beautiful, sparkling decorations.

Autumn’s Natural Good Looks

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness
Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun;
Conspiring with him how to load and bless
With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run