Crisp white Snowdrops

Posted by Steph, on March 2nd, 2010, under Lifestyle, New England News, RSS

The appearance of the first flowers of the year is always such a welcoming sight, hinting that the warmer weather is on its way.

The first snowdrops are a particularly beautiful sight, as their gentle green shoots and crisp white flowers gradually appear through a white blanket of snow – or provide a sparkling glimpse of pure crisp white on a dull winter’s day.

Most snowdrops flower in winter, before the Spring Equinox on 21st March.

To immerse yourself in the beautiful world of these delicate white flowers, if you are in the South of the country we recommend a visit to Brandy Mount House Gardens in Alresford, Hampshire where the NCCPG national collections of Snowdrops and Daphnes are kept by Michael Baron. For those of you further afield, Easton Walled Gardens near Grantham, Lincolnshire where beautiful snowdrops will continue to bloom in the weeks ahead.

It is wondrous how the colour white can add a bright, positive outlook to your life whether inside or outside your home. To bring the first white buds of spring to your garden why not grow Snowdrops in your own garden? They are available locally now at Manor Nursery, Angmering.

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Fond Memories of Childhood Bedrooms

Posted by Jodie, on February 28th, 2010, under Lifestyle, RSS

We can all recall with fondness our childhood bedrooms, although we may not want to recreate them! Pick an age appropriate theme and favourite colours and away you go!

I feel our white furniture is a great base for a child’s room as it will not become dated and colour themes can be changed around the white furniture as your child grows. Our Manhattan Range is my personal favourite. We have everything you need from our Manhattan Single or Double Wardrobes with drawers (the double is also available without drawers) to our New England Single Bed (mattress not inc.), a choice of Manhattan Bedside Table/cabinet or with drawers. Our Manhattan Multi Drawer is fantastic for a child’s room with seven drawers providing plentiful storage. If you are so inclined our Manhattan Range is also available with oak tops (excluding beds and wardrobes). The choice is yours!

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52 Weekends by the Sea

Posted by Steph, on February 26th, 2010, under Lifestyle, RSS

Now that spring is fast approaching, and with the promise of the warm sunny days to come,  its such a joy to be able to plan a few coastal breaks for the year ahead. In the March edition of Coast Magazine I spotted a small article about a new book sure to provide you with all the inspiration you may need!

52 Weekends by the Sea by Brigid Benson and Craig Easton is a smartly designed book, perfect to flick through to gain a flavour of many of the seaside secrets Britain has to offer. With specially commissioned photography from Craig Easton, whose image  ‘Storm approaching Sandwood Cottage’ was selected as Best Single Image in the Travel Photographer of the Year 2009 – Homeland category, the imagery is sure to wet your appetite for the British Coastline.

Published by Virgin Books, 52 Weekends by the Sea is due for release on 15th April… pre-order yours now! In the meantime here is the book’s synopsis to get you going…

‘Feel the tingle of salty breezes on your skin and the drama of wide horizons where seabirds fly. From the romance of sunset picnics in a Welsh landscape to the thrill of wild camping on a remote Scottish beach, from the flavors of the freshest seafood in Seahouses to the luxury of a hideaway hotel in Crinan, writer Brigid Benson and photographer Craig Easton have created 52 weekends that will inspire you. Share their secrets to create your own adventures and meet intriguing people in surprising places along the way. 52 Weekends – where will you be going?’

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