THE SMELTING POT

Who would have thought that as we blissfully celebrated NYE 2019, we would be plunged into a new decade with trials and tribulations which would shock not just the UK but the World. When the first lockdown was announced, the novelty of having a three weeks off work seemed ideal for some but as the boredom set in and the weeks turned into months, banana bread and Zoom meetings could no longer hold our attention.

Guess what!? It’s officially autumn! If you’re anything like us, you love nothing more than cosying up next to a roaring fire during the chillier moments of the day. With the rain settling in and the temperature dropping as quickly as the leaves are falling from the trees, it’s the perfect excuse to make a steaming hot cup of hot chocolate, grab a good book, and settle down beside you fireplace for the foreseeable future. Whilst we can’t all go into hibernation (unfortunately), we can still enjoy those cosy autumn evenings indoors. So, now is the perfect time to get your contemporary fireplace all jazzed up and rearing to go before the winter frost turns up!

Let's take a moment to remember days gone by where the smell of barbecues filled the air and we had endless days of sunshine *bows head*. It certainly seems like summer has left us and we are heading headfirst towards autumn and wintertime. So for those who enjoy the colder, darker seasons for several reasons -we won’t judge if you thought pumpkin spice lattes- we have the prepared the ideal guide to keeping the autumn and winter season outside and your home clean and tidy.

Often described as the most social place within any home, the kitchen is where many of us spend a fair bit of time on a day-to-day basis. From quick morning breakfasts before work and regular tea and coffee top-ups all the way to full-blown dinners and midnight snack runs, we all use our kitchens for something so why not stock yours up with all of the style essentials? Apart from the obvious pots, pans, crockery, and cutlery, there are plenty of other bits and bobs that every kitchen requires to function at its absolute best.

Hey Grill Hey! Summer 2020 is finally here and it may be a summer to remember! We might be restricted to our garden and we might be socially distancing but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying the good ole British summer *sun not always available*. Simply sit back, fill up the paddling pool and enjoy the fresh air and the warm summer evenings with your household and friends, as we’ve taken the guess work out of what you are having for dinner! We’ve compiled a list of our favourite recipes, which you can cook on our very own Kadai Fire Bowls and Barbecues.

Hallways – everybody has them but no one really knows what to do with them! Until now, that is, because we’ve got some great ideas to help you make the most out those pesky narrow spaces. Designed to create a seamless connection between various rooms within a property, hallways are rarely used for much other than their primary function - yet, they are probably the most widely used part of any home! So, whether you’re looking to add some extra storage to your space or you feel like your hallway is in desperate need of a colour pop to really bring your decor together, we’ve got the perfect solutions for you.