STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
The Mylar Mirror is the innovative new material that is creating new possibilities for the future of exhibition stands. With companies constantly looking to stand out from the crowd at trade show events, the quest for unique and attractive displays is the main creative challenge. Thanks to some exciting new CGI concept designs, the manufacturers of the new Mylar mirror, Glass Installations Ltd., are now on the lookout for innovative exhibition stand designers to put the ‘mirror stand’ concept into practice.
Mylar Mirrors, which are made of metallic backed polyester wrapped around an aluminium frame, have the advantage of being extremely lightweight, making them easy and quick to install. The mirrors can be constructed in sizes not possible with glass and the flatness of the foil makes for an almost perfect quality reflection.
Using a computer generated model, designers at the marketing agency Creativsauce Ltd have developed an exciting concept of how the state-of-the art mirror material can add a new dimension to exhibition stands. Glass installations approached the design team to take an existing computer generated image of an exhibition stand design, and with some computer trickery, show how the mirrors can add a new dimension to an otherwise plain stand.
The model shows how a car stand for an Austin Martin DB9 has been enhanced with two huge Mylar mirrors harnessed above the car, allowing observers to see the car from an exciting, new angle and give the stand a unique and contemporary look. With the lightness of the new mirror material, exciting new possibilities like this are now achievable.
Managing director of Glass Installations, Bob Quarmby, explained, “Our new mirror produces an incredibly sharp and clear reflection.”
“This CGI image demonstrates that as well as their functional use, mirrors give the effect of adding space and can open up a small display area.”
The company have previously manufactured and supplied huge Mylar mirrors to high end fashion retail store ‘Joseph’ in London with stunning results and are now looking at exciting new applications of the mirror, one of which being exhibition stands. Foil mirrors have previously been used in displays by Sony at the IFA electronics show in 2008 to create an amazing endless exhibition space.
Set up in 1996 by Bob Quarmby, Glass Installations Ltd. began specialising in high impact mirrors to be used in the Leisure industry. In 2007 the company relocated to a larger site in Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire to begin production of a new Mylar Lightweight Mirror. This new product, made out of a state-of-the art glassless foil, has the advantage of being lightweight and has the capability to be produced in huge sizes.
Kite; New Product Press Release from Timothybenfurniture.co.uk
Fresh from the success of Hex during October's Cardiff Design Festival, Timothybenfurniture returns with another new product; Kite.
Kite is a simple yet elegant illuminaire that creates an ambient and enticing glow. Consisting of two Plexiglas diamond-shaped panels that intersect leaving a space for the bulb, this illuminaire, apart from being kite-like, is evocative of a crystal or even the nib of a fine pen.
As TBF explains; 'the cable cord is the jewel in the crown, as this uniquely holds the whole piece together'.
Kite is available in clear, orange, rot and blau Plexiglas® as standard and finished with a high flame polish.
Prices start from £70.00 GBP (Clear), excluding delivery.
TBF is one of the UK's most innovative designer practices. The founder, Tim Forrester, achieved great success during a substantial period spent working in Milan & has now returned to the UK to continue designing & manufacturing his high quality, inspirational and versatile furniture ranges.
The Cardiff based designer-maker produces simple yet effective products that are beautiful as well as multi-functional - they demand to be touched, as well as used & admired.
Timothybenfurniture's innovative products have received regular features in design magazines worldwide including idFX, Deisgn Week, Designluxe – Tokyo, Dwell - USA and Brava Casa and has exhibited at the likes of SaloneSatellite and Euroluce.
TBF offers products that are based around the interaction between object and user and how everyday objects and activities can become more pleasurable, memorable, satisfying and enjoyable yet aesthetically pleasing.
To find out more about TBF and to view an up-to-date range of their works, visit http://www.timothybenfurniture.co.uk/
10 Reasons To Choose Duvet And Pillow Warehouse
In the UK bedding market there are thousands of companies online and on the high street for you to choose from.
With many offering low prices the temptation to purchase products at a bargain can leave you feeling deflated if the quality isn’t up to scratch.
Instead of wasting your time browsing the web, we have come up with 10 reasons to choose Duvet and Pillow Warehouse when purchasing your bedding products. Enjoy and happy shopping!
- We manufacturer everything to our exceptionally high specifications, and put our name to it.
It is rare to find a bedding manufacturer that produces their own products, but we do at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse. We searched factories worldwide to find the best factories to produce our products and we are proud to put our label on our items.
- Our Hungarian down duvets and pillows are the genuine article
There is nothing false about our products and we produce high quality products at affordable prices for our customers. The team are dedicated in ensuring that the materials used are of top quality so you get the full benefit of what you truly deserve.
- We test every single product for perfection. Then we test again
We want to ensure that every product you buy from us is of the highest standard and can give you ultimate satisfaction.
From our memory foam toppers to our luxury hungarian feather pillows we make sure that everything is to a high standard.
In fact we are so dedicated to providing you with top quality products we test it again, just so we and you can be 100 per cent sure.
- From togs to loft, we can tell you all you need to know about duvets (and more).
The team at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse have so much to tell you and want you to drop them a line if you have any questions or you would like to give us feedback on how your duvet feels. The team at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse know exactly what they are talking about and are at your service.
- Suffer from allergies? You will be spoiled for choice.
Struggle to get good nights sleep with your allergies getting in the way? The team have designed a wide range of hypoallergenic products, such as hypoallergenic pillows, (also known as micro-fibre) to help you beat your allergies and get good nights sleep.
- High quality at low prices. Why pay more?
Not only are we dedicated in bringing you high quality products, we also offer the lowest prices for our customers. From memory foam mattress toppers to Goose Down Pillows we can offer a wide range of products at affordable prices. In fact we are so sure of our prices we have introduced a price checker on our website so you can see the current retail price and how much our product is. And if you find a cheaper product within the UK will give you an instant 5 per cent discount even after seven days of you purchasing the product.
- Every duvet you buy is guaranteed for ten years
Our duvets retain their freshly-made plumpness from day 1 to day 1,000. The manufacturer’s guarantee certifies it and we want to make sure reap the benefits of our products too.
8. We have a hassle free returns policy. Wrong bed size, changed your mind? Get your money back no questions asked.
We want you to love your bedding products but if you are not completely satisfied we will be happy to give you a full refund (including postage and packaging costs) within seven days of your purchase.
- Order by 3pm, get your product delivered the next day
We want you to start getting the full benefit of your products from the day you purchase it so if you buy online today before 3pm, you will receive your products the very next day. We also offer a free standard delivery on all our products.
- Don’t just take our word for it-our satisfied customers speak for themselves.
"Thank you for your interest I would like to tell you that we have been very pleased with both the quality and the service when dealing with your company. Many thanks”
- Mrs. I Collins. (Jun 2009)
“Dear Sirs, Thank you for your excellent progression and notification of my order. The goods were delivered before 9 a.m. this morning! Your organisation is excellent and I am more than pleased with the article. My order was placed with you because I had seen similar (supplied by yourselves) to cousins. Their delight was sufficient recommendation and I will recommend you to anyone who is interested. Thank you again”
- B.Hoggart (Jun 2009)
The team has even created a ‘QuickShop’ on their website where customers who know exactly what they are looking for can visit the website and purchase their products effectively and efficiently within a short space of time. They have even introduced a new blog to their site informing customers about the world of duvets, pillows and mattresses and what is available for them to buy.
For more information about their products and services visit the website today or contact the team on 0845 224 5183.
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Price Slashes At Duvet And Pillow Warehouse See Bedding Manufacturer Storm To Success
Duvet and Pillow Warehouse have seen an increase in sales over the last few months after lowering their prices on bedding in reaction the world recession.
The special offers currently featured on their website have seen hundreds of customers flocking to the site in a bid to buy top quality bedding at affordable prices.
The team are committed in providing top quality customer service to its clients and spend a lot of their time preoccupied by bedding and how they can improve their services and products to benefit their customers.
The Duvet and Pillow Warehouse team have reduced many of their products to up to 60 per cent leaving customers in profit and purchasing a great deal.
At present, the website is offering 60 per cent off on memory foam mattress toppers, a cheaper way to make your nights sleep a good one.
Customers can purchase a wide range of various styles and densities memory foam toppers ranging from the Classic 5cm topper to the Luxury 7cm mattress topper.
Duvet and Pillow Warehouse have a range of different products to fit in and around your home.
The new offers available on their website sync with the gruelling recession taking its toll on the world economical market.
In fact, the team are so confident in their pricing they believe customer’s won’t find cheaper all Luxury Hungarian down duvets or memory foam mattresses in the UK-not on the high street and not online.
The team believe this about all of their products and offer their customers the option to receive a 5 per cent discount if they find a product cheaper elsewhere.
The team at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse said, “We think that we have eyes at the back of our heads, but if you think we have missed something then tell us.
“We will even give you a 5 per cent discount if you have already purchased the item and find a cheaper product out their. All customers have to do is notify us within seven days of the purchase and we will give you the discount.”
There are a wide range of products available at Duvet and Pillow Warehouse for you to choose from all at affordable prices. Their memory foam mattress toppers act as a luxury comfort and protection for your mattress at a discounted price.
Memory foam mattresses and memory foam mattress toppers have been proven to have a positive affect on how you sleep. Customers who have purchased a memory foam product have notice the difference within days.
Memory foam reacts to heat and moulds to the shape of your body while you sleep providing comfort and support to your muscles and joints. So many customers are happy with Duvet and Pillow Warehouse’s products and services; this is what one customer said,
“I think it’s absolutely fabulous that I have brought the mattress topper, it has made my bed so much more comfortable and I am actually having a decent night sleep (for a change).
“I consider myself having made an excellent choice from purchasing from DPW because the value for money just cannot be matched and the quality is top notch. I would definitely recommend DPW for anybody.”
The team is dedicated to helping their customers out where possible and offer free standard delivery for all UK mainland addresses. In fact the team want to get your product out to you as soon as possible they will send it first class the next day if you order before 3pm.
And if you are not completely satisfied with the product, they have implemented a hassle free returns policy for you to send back your product within seven days of receiving it for a full refund (including packaging and posting costs) or an exchange.
A unique characteristic of Duvet and Pillow Warehouse is that they produce and manufacturer their own products. The team visited factories around the world until they found one which could produce duvet, pillows and mattresses to their exact specification. And for many years this has worked successfully for the bedding company with sales of their products increasing year on year.
The team has even created a ‘QuickShop’ on their website where customers who know exactly what they are looking for can visit the website and purchase their products effectively and efficiently within a short space of time. They have even introduced a new blog to their site informing customers about the world of duvets, pillows and mattresses and what is available for them to buy.
For more information about their products and services visit the website today or contact the team on 0845 224 5183.
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Interior Lighting
Getting the lighting in any room right can be a nightmare. Knowing what mood to go for in each room and creating the right ambiance is something most homeowners get wrong. Dimmer switches and Dimmer touch lamps are the best way to bring a varied lighting structure in to your new or existing home. With a dimmer switch or touch lamp the lighting can be adjusted and 'dimmed'. This helps to set different moods for different rooms and also still have fully functional bright lighting when you need it. A touch lamp can be used as a statement, everything in your home says a little about you so your house is a reflection of your personality. You should take this into consideration when shopping for a touch lamp too.
As well as providing flexible lighting and ambiance, dimmer switches and touch lamps can help to save you money. If you dim your household lighting by a pretty un-noicable 10 percent then you ill be using 10 percent less electricity. Therefore by moving over to dimmers and touch lamps you can cut down electricity and feel more green inside! The other main beenfit is durability, as you use less electricity the bulbs and lamps tend to last a lot longer than regular ones do. So wether you're looking for a new stylish centre piece or just want to cut down household bills buy a touch lamp today.
Estate Millwork’s wood shutters stay green in hard times
Pittsburgh, Pa ( PRFriend ) May 25, 2009 – Despite troubled economic conditions, homeowners are opening their wood shutters to welcome in the fresh spring air.
Estate Millwork, a shutter factory just outside of Pittsburgh, insists on an eco-conscious shutter-building workshop to save energy during the economic meltdown.
All of Estate Millwork’s exterior shutters are made from genuine hardwoods that come exclusively from timber suppliers who insist on renewable forestry.
Because Estate Millwork mills all of the wood in-house to order, the company keeps waste and costs in check -- while keeping options for custom shutters wide open.
Estate Millwork’s master craftsmen have experience in creating detailed replications of unique window shutters from a wide span of historical periods. Estate Millwork’s website also hosts a tool that allows users to design custom shutters . This interactive shutter design tool provides customers with pricing estimates for made-to-order wood shutters at the click of a mouse. This design tool suits the company's green ethos perfectly - it reduces guesswork and paper waste.
For Estate Millwork, going green is the only way to provide homeowners with quality exterior shutters.
In a downturn, as many homeowners watch the values of their mortgages plummet, exterior shutters can be a sound and green home-improvement investment. But inventive ways of saving money existed long before this century.
Early American pioneers prepared their log cabin homes for hard times by sealing the cracks between timbers with mud and battening their windows with wooden shutters. Their wisdom helped them preserve precious heating fuels in the winter -- and that wisdom is just as applicable today.
Estate Millwork’s craftsmen use time-honored, labor-intensive techniques to shape hand-selected, top-grade wood into custom shutters. The result is high-quality exterior shutters with no gaps or cracks to allow summer's heat or winter's blustery cold into the home.
During the Great Depression, many people might have thrown their worthless stock certificates out of their gilded window shutters -- but today's homeowners are much less cavalier about their energy bills. Made-to-order exterior shutters guarantee homeowners a wide selection of custom, precision-crafted energy control devices.
On a nice, spring day, homeowners can open their wood shutters to let cool bursts of fresh air enter their homes. If it's raining, exterior shutters with adjustable louvers allow homeowners to leave their windows open while still enjoying a refreshing breeze.
On a sunny July afternoon, panel shutters can keep the outside glare at bay, ensuring a cool, relaxing indoors. Even in winter, a few pairs of precision-fitted exterior shutters provide energy savings by keeping hot air in and cold air out.
Homeowners are not the only ones keeping a watchful eye on the environment in these troubled times. At Estate Millwork’s corporate headquarters, located near one of the greenest cities in the country -- Pittsburgh, Pa. -- company principal Jim Jackson says workers will expand efforts to create window shutters in an environmentally friendly fashion.
The plant has been able to cut significant costs through recycling initiatives and energy conservation, and serves as a model for other businesses in this recession.
Estate Millwork designs and sells custom wood shutters , custom doors, and cabinetry at estatemillwork.com.
Contact:
Jim Jackson, Estate Millwork
1-866-322-0040
operations@estatemillwork.com
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Massive Mirrored Wall Reflects a Unique Interior Space
Mirror manufacturer Glass Installations have completed their biggest and most challenging project to date by manufacturing two huge mirrors covering the entire back wall of luxury fashion label ‘Joseph’s’ flagship London store.
Completed in March of this year, the innovative new store design by Design Research Studio Ltd, founded by internationally renowned designer Tom Dixon, coincided with the re-launch of the Joseph label’s brand. The 4 metre x 8 metre ‘wall of mirrors’ aim to give an illusion of doubling the space of the Mayfair store’s new sharp, industrial theme.
Stoke-on-Trent based Glass Installations used their latest lightweight foil mirrors for the project, which are made of aluminium coated foil wrapped around an aluminium frame. The product was selected due to its almost perfect clarity and the ability to be produced in large sizes up to and beyond 8 metres in length. The Joseph store mirrors represent the largest mirrors the company has produced to date.
Lead Senior Designer for the store refitting, Helene Andersen at Design Research Studio, had the task of creating the new store layout, and explained “Joseph wanted the store to reflect their new ‘rock and roll’ identity.” The final design went for a rough, minimalistic aesthetic, using sharp, industrial colours with a spacious layout. The mirrored wall idea was conceived to enhance the illusion of space in the store.
The designers required a solution for the mirrored wall idea which could be easily installed in as few panels as possible, while producing a perfect reflection. Helene and her team discovered the lightweight foil mirror, produced by Glass Installations and contacted managing director Bob Quarmby to discuss the project. They decided on two 2x8 metre mirrors, stacked horizontally, one on top of the other.
Installed in time for the store launch party, the mirrors have become a big hit with customers. Store manager Jenny Mace remarked, “We all absolutely love the mirror, it gives customers quite a surprise when they realise it’s a mirror!” The mirrors have achieved the goal of creating an innovative retail space, as well as a unique talking point.
Set up in 1996 by Bob Quarmby, Glass Installations Ltd. began specialising in high impact mirrors to be used in the Leisure industry. The company’s latest product, glassless foil mirrors, have been supplied to dance studios and used in film set designs, including an upcoming movie starring Nicole Kidman, to be released later this year.
Blow away the blow out baby budget and visit Bedebyes
A recent study has revealed that British parents fork out a whopping £27,500 on their child before they are even three- with most of the money spent within the first year of the child being born. Before their first birthday, £18,000 is spent on the precious youngsters, proving that babies are costing more than ever before.
The survey, titled ‘The Baby Budget 2009’ looked at a variation of spending costs, including, baby and maternity wear, toys and entertainment, childcare, furniture and food. Launched by Gurgle.com, over 3,000 mothers and mothers-to-be took part in the survey, to discover that most of the money is spent before the child is even born.
The survey revealed that parents spend, on average, £4,000 on products for their new born, including £91.45 on clothes, and £71.79 on toys before they have even met their child. Most of the money is spent on decorating the home with a nursery for the child to sleep and play in. Around £3,383 is spent on decorating and furnishing the nursery, and a further £605 on prams, buggies and car seats.
The credit crunch has taken its toll on many prospective parents, with the survey revealing that more than half of the parents were actively trying to cut costs where they can, implementing a host of cost saving measures. Parents to be have so much to bear in mind when preparing for their newborn, that they often forget how much they are spending, and waste too much time shopping for products, resulting in them spending far too much.
To ensure that costs are kept to a low during the expensive time, interior nursery furnishing company, Bedebyes, offer a wide range of stunning products at excellent prices to feature in your baby’s nursery, including a wide range of baby bedding and nursery interior bedding to suit all tastes to create a perfect interior for your newborns nursery.
The packages known as ‘Room in a Box,’ and ‘Bed-e-bundles,’ can save parents time and money when preparing for their newborn, allowing parents to relax and enjoy the pregnancy without worrying about decorating and furnishing the nursery.
The bed-e-bundles feature a variety of products, one which includes a five piece bedding set, featuring a quilt, bumper, fleece blanket, jersey sheet and single flat sheet for just £57.73. Other offers with the bed-e-bundle section include the Quilt and Bumper bundles from just £44.03.
The ‘room in a box’ package, includes lined tape or tab top curtains with tie backs, quilt, fleece blanket, two-pack flat and fitted sheets, sleeping bags, cot bedding essentials, laundry bags, nappy stacker, wall canvas, light shade and cuddle and dry towel pack, all featuring one of the three collections of your choice, making an inviting interior for your babies nursery.
Bedebyes offers their customers a variation of lovable collections, designed to give expectant parents the essential soft furnishings to build a beautiful babies nursery. Individually embroidered onto each of their products are three lovable animal collections, creating a theme for your babies nursery.
The charming collections, ‘Spike and Buzz’, a hedgehog and bee; ‘Bramble and Smudge’ two little bears and ‘Zippy Zebra’ are to be incorporated into the larger collections and packages, to ensure parents have that special nursery for their precious child.
The little animals, across the three collections, are carefully embroidered onto the luxurious fabrics, creating a completely different style and atmosphere for all expecting parents, and a unique delightful charm for the little one’s nursery.
The ‘Spike and Buzz’ collection adorns a playful bee and adorable hedgehog, luxuriously appliquéd onto the exquisite fabrics. The soft, woven fabrics are encompassed in stripes varying in shades of buttercup, orange, lime and toffee with aqua accents, finished with rich cream elements to complement the colourful shades.
Beautifully finished with pin tucks, badge detailing and contemporary design, this nursery collection creates a picturesque interior for parents and their newborn to enjoy.
‘Bramble and Smudge’ are beautifully embroidered on luxurious appliquéd fabrics, baby soft cord, snugly fleece and linen, complemented by faux leather detailing. Finished with natural shades of vanilla, oatmeal, chocolate brown, this classic range holds a timeless elegance, making it a popular choice for a newborn and their nursery.
The character of Zippy Zebra is carefully embroidered onto the quirky collection, complemented by badge details, appliquéd fabrics and piping, expressing the lovable charms of Zippy.
The playful collection combines luxurious velour, soft cotton waffle and a fun swirl print, mixed with warm shades of orange, cherry and chocolate on rich cream, highlighted with a twist of aqua.
Bed-e-byes director Rob Smith said, “We understand that people looking for nursery interiors are busy and so our room in a box idea is about giving them everything they need to furnish a nursery in a single box.
“It’s for people who want to achieve an elegant, co-ordinated look. We provide 14 practical and stylish products in each range that cover everything from bedding and curtains to accessories and storage.
“Nursery décor has become more sophisticated in recent years and we believe our luxury products, all made from quality fabrics sourced in Europe, taps into the current trend.”
The website www.bedebyes.com was recently launched as a one stop shop for nursery bedding and soft furnishings. The design and layout of the site has been made simple and easy to use so that shopping for your newborn is easy and convenient.
The company’s in-house design team have more than 15 years’ experience in nursery fabrics and products and have created three special ranges for their first collection direct to consumers.
Customers can also opt to buy co-ordinating fabric if they want their own custom-made items to match. Bed-e-byes products are now sold at a growing number of independent nursery stores around the country. A list of stockists can be found on the website. All products are safety tested to a level beyond those required by British and European standards for customers’ peace of mind, including the Tog rating BS1877 bumper tests.
Finca Cortesin: New realms of Andalucian luxury
Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa opened in October 2008. Set in the unspoilt Andalucian hinterland near Sotogrande and Marbella, this new 67-suite property offers an elegant holiday experience for the sophisticated traveler. The hotel, golf course and spa aim to set a new benchmark for luxury both on the Costa del Sol and in Spain as a whole.
The most significant resort development in the area in recent years, the Finca Cortesin required an investment of more than 700 million Euros. The resort covers an area of 300,000 square meters and more than 530 acres of land including a signature 18 hole golf course, spacious green areas and terraces as well as two outdoor and one indoor pool.
“Our goal was to create a luxurious resort that would outshine every conventional five-star resort here in Andalusia in terms of magnitude, premium service, classy design and grandeur. Finca Cortesin even exceeds our ambitions”, says Javier Reviriego, General Manager of Finca Cortesin Hotel, Golf & Spa.
Designed by the renowned architects Roger Torras and Ignacio Sierra, the hotel is inspired and influenced by the architecture of traditional Spanish fincas, giving the impression that it was built more than 100 years ago. With its red clay tiles and whitewashed walls it perfectly blends into the Mediterranean landscape of Andalusia. The interior of the hotel features a Moorish inspired cloister with hand-carved ceilings and floors that includes a unique traditional flowing fountain. The space has been fine-tuned by specialists from the Alhambra, the famous Moorish palace and UNESCO World heritage site in Granada. The spacious rooms, hallways and public areas are nobly furnished with marble, antiques, goblins and decorations originating from Spanish, Portuguese, French and Belgian monarchial castles, monasteries and stately homes. Interior designers Duarte Pinto Coelho and Ana and Cristina Calderon ensure the property exudes flair and individual style.
The hotel offers 67 spacious suits. Each suite is a minimum of 95 square metres whilst the all-marble bathrooms are upward of 27 square metres. A number of the suites have their own private pool and terrace with clear views of the Mediterranean, the golf course or the property’s extensive gardens. The resort also features a 2,200 square metre Zen-inspired spa with numerous treatment rooms, a 25 metre heated indoor pool, thermal suites, saunas steam baths and the only snow cabin in Spain.
The signature 18-hole golf course has been developed by Cabell Robinson and is home to the Volvo World Match Play Championships, which is being hosted at Finca Cortesin from 2009 onwards. With a length of 6,804 meters and the highest maintenance standards possible, the championship golf course is considered one of the most challenging in Europe. The golf course opened in October 2006 but has quickly become a rising star and is already considered a ‘classic Spanish course’ by golfers around the world.
Guests and gourmets can indulge in any of the three restaurants. Renowned Dutch chef Schilo Can Coevorden masterminds inventive dishes and draws on his experience at numerous Michelin-starred restaurants around the world including The College Hotel in Amsterdam. The signature ‘Schilo’ restaurant serves an unusual fusion of Moorish and Asian cuisine drawing heavily on local produce. ‘El Jardin’ offers a taste of Spain whilst the pool bar serves light Andalucian dishes and tapas.
Finca Cortesin is located 1,5 kilometers from the beach near the little town of Casares, one of the most picturesque and authentic villages in Andalusia, 40 minutes west of Malaga and only 20 minutes from Gibraltar Airport.
Room rates start at around 325 Euros per night at double occupancy.
For more information about Finca Cortesin and hotel bookings, please go to www.fincacortesin.com.
Blendworth expands with the launch of its contemporary Wallpaper and Fabric Collections
Blendworth expands with the launch of its contemporary Wallpaper and Fabric Collections
Under the influence of new Head Designer, Steve Dobinson, Blendworth is delighted to announce the introduction of a stunning new range of ‘must-have’ wallpaper designs, entitled ‘Paper Trail’. To complement these modern designs and its rapidly expanding portfolio of fabric collections, Blendworth is also launching the elegant and romantic Charleston and the dramatic yet chic, Mayfair range all of which offer creative and unique finishing touches.
With the innovative use of metallic and iridescent inks, ‘Paper Trail’ is a modern wallpaper collection across five dramatic designs. Lexington Paper and Bayswater Paper have been created to work in harmony with the Mayfair fabric collection whilst Linden Paper and Radcliffe Paper have been designed with the Charleston fabrics in mind. Starburst Paper is a soft geometric pattern which can be used along side the new fabrics or as a modern wall covering in its own right.
‘Mayfair’ is a collection of sophisticated prints and weaves with a distinctive mix of pattern and contemporary use of colour, inspired by the glamour and finesse of a boutique hotel. The key design feature to this range has been created through the innovative use of foil accents which can be seen running through the metallic vine pattern on the Lexington design, off-set by a graphic shadow effect. In keeping with the luxurious theme, Metropole and Tribeca use a clever Ombre weave effect to produce an eye-catching ripple of colour in both a fashionable ‘Ogee’ motif and soft stripe, whilst Delano offers a printed barcode stripe. Bayswater is a bold floral print combined with a whimsical foliage silhouette which sits comfortably within the collection along with Astoria, a truly decadent silk and Soho, a texturised semi plain fabric offering a real retro feel.
Inspired by the charming historic town in America, the ‘Charleston’ collection conjures up feelings of picturesque coastal gardens and elegant colonial homes. This is illustrated perfectly with the gentle meandering Wisteria and Passion Flower trail used in Veranda and the soft quill style feathers featured in Seabrook. The woven, Promenade design offers a crisp satin ribbon stripe whilst Edisto is a soft check with a relaxed comforting feel. Another design in the collection is Radcliffe, a faded damask subtly highlighted using flecks of metallic, printed on a rustic cotton/linen mix cloth. Linden uses a similar effect to highlight the leaves on this printed vine design. To complete the range is a distressed medallion weave known as Beach House, which works together with Bayview, a heavy duty plain, both ideal for upholstery.
Also available is an elegant dual-purpose plain fabric, ‘Palmetto’, with a subtle ‘polished’ finish to give a contemporary edge. Palmetto is a versatile linen/viscose fabric suitable for drapes and upholstery, achieving 30,000 Martindale. It is available in thirty colours ranging from classic Parchment and Claret to modern Fennel and Mocha.
Contact Info: Blendworth 02392 594911