After three lovely, peaceful days on the West Coast of Ireland quietly wandering around Connemara beaches and holed up in a spa hotel, it's back to work with a vengeance. Whilst I was away I was hoping that my whiplash court case may be settled, but it seems this legal trauma just keeps on rolling.... Continue Reading →
Getting motivated at the IoD, turning your customers into gold, no less!
I was invited to attend an evening hosted by the IoD (http://www.iod.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/GBP/IODContentManager-Start?TemplateName=homePage.isml) last night, primarily because I am an ex QEGS pupil and there was a link in through Ann Jordan, networker extraordinaire, who is the Regional Chairman for the IoD NorthWest. It was organised by TiE, a not-for-profit group for entrepreneurs and professionals, who... Continue Reading →
Dulux – please give me Taupe, not PINK! It’s not just me!
A Facebook Rant on paint 🙂 Amy Hudson Cottington is wondering WHY when it says Mellow Mocha on the tin, does it look like strawberry milkshake on my walls...I HATE DIY. Sian Astley Tester pots 🙂 32 minutes ago Amy Hudson Cottington I know, I know, but no time for that and when Dulux say Mocha... Continue Reading →
Radsnaps rock to cover up copper piping
So what do you do when you have some unsightly copper piping like this on the left to cover up, apart from paint it? Use these babies of course! Scissors at the ready just cut them to the right length, unfurl them gently and snap them round the offending bit of copper. This clearly will... Continue Reading →
Should one strip on a Sunday?!
Paint strip, you pervs!! It's a day of rest of course, in most people's lives, but I was wide awake at 7am and bored by 9. As I faced the depressing prospect of showering in my hideous unrenovated bathroom after finishing the gorgeous Liner Luxury period bathroom yesterday, I wondered what little thing I could... Continue Reading →
Installing a glass shelf within shower in the grout line
The period bathroom at Linen Luxe is almost complete, and though it's been a real challenge, to totally transform the bathroom in three weeks, it has actually worked, I can't quite believe it. Yes, I know you all watch 60 Minute Makeover, and they did Changing Rooms in 2 days, but this is REAL LIFE!!!... Continue Reading →
Scarlet Opus’ monochrome trends – loving the moodboard
I'll be heading over the the National Floor Show next week - http://www.nationalfloorshow.co.uk/ - to get a little underfoot inspiration, and will be making time to listen to a presentation by the trend forecaster Victoria Redshaw. Earlier this month I did on on-line interview with them which has just been published on their webpage and... Continue Reading →
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