If you saw garden designer and horticulturalist Chris Beardshaw present this year’s Chelsea Flower Show 2010, you’ll know he’s got wheelbarrow-fuls of insight on what makes a great-looking, productive garden. I recently caught up with him to find out how to get my garden looking Eden-like this summer. Check out his rather wonderful tips...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 31st, 2010
Ever wondered why your new bedlinen looks a little shabby after a few washes? Or why your fluffy towels lose their hugability so soon? Stephanie Brocklehurst, the insider at Christy, shares her experts tips on how to keep your linens and towels looking and feeling hotel fresh….
Care for your bed linen
*Washing and drying your bed linen properly will eliminate creasing. Fine bed linen made from nat...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 30th, 2010
TV presenter, property developer, entrepreneur and mother of four – I catch up with the woman of many talents to bag some expert advice on home style, discover what makes her tick and find out where she finds the time...I certainly couldn't!
How did you get into property and interiors?
My father was an architect, which is probably where the interest started. I don’t remember ever not being interested in ...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 27th, 2010
Catch up with the garden-design expert du jour to find out why he’s looking forward to this year’s Chelsea Flower Show and get his tips for a great-looking exterior space…
I'm loving your show Landscape Man where you ‘demystify’ garden design. How did the idea for the show come about?
People don’t look at their gardens as an ...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 26th, 2010
You don't have to travel across the globe to get Turkish sauna style. Mist up your bathroom and pamper yourself with some ultra-absorbent towels from Hamam and then snuggle up in one of its exquisitely soft robes. Simple...
The colourful and stylish towels in our current promotion from the Wet to Dry range at Hamam tick all the boxes. Pure cotton? Check. Anti-bacterial protection treat...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 25th, 2010
Bulb and seed boxes, herb stands, pretty steel benches - check out the gorgeous buys in our latest promotion with Garden Trading that are sure to give your garden a lift.
Who knew there were so many useful tools to think about when creating a beautiful-looking garden? Thumb waterer, garden dibber, string dispenser, wooden dibber and bulb and seed box are just a few little gems available at Garden Trading....
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 23rd, 2010
Need fabric inspiration? Harlequin’s latest designs in shimmering satins and flamboyant damasks will get you planning your room scheme with delight. Check out Cassini, Lavera and Orietta – no they're not mythical creatures, but the new curtain and upholstery fabric ranges from
Harlequin, and they’re as enchantingly beautiful as they sound.
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 22nd, 2010
It figures - there's no better way to update a tired looking room than by replacing worn cushions with a scatter of vibrant new designs. Not only does it bring your room to life, but provides extra comfort when you're settling down for the week's edition of America's Got Talent, Corrie, Doctor Who, What Pete Did Next (!), Radio 4's Round Britain Quiz* or what have you (*yes I know it's tame, but I thi...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 10th, 2010
Ensure your style is as sharp as the latest technology with an eye-catching iPhone cover from the stylish New York designer.
"Accessorising makes the world go round" is the catchphrase of the day here at ACHICA Living. It didn't take long for that (not so) catchy little saying to be the chant du jour once we'd homed in on the latest iPhone case promotion from Contour Designs! There's no better way to bring a boring black iPhone cover to life than with a super stylis...View more
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 4th, 2010
Add character to bare walls with these ultra-stylish maps that won’t fail to give a tired room scheme the kiss of life and give you ideas for your next getaway…
Make like Phileas Fogg and be inspired to take a trip, whether it’s to the other side of the world, the other side of the UK or just down to your local pastry shop (!) with these on-trend maps of the World, the British Isles and London. They all feat...
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Posted by Emily Peck, Editor, ACHICALiving.com
July 1st, 2010
