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Anecdotally there are tales of children not knowing that pork comes from pigs, that milk comes from cows, and having absolutely no idea how half their food gets from farm to fork. There are equally large retailers such as the Co-operative group, Tescos, Morrisons, and even McDonalds who are working to help educate children (or at least tick a CSR box) on what lays outside … Continue reading Nature deficit disorder – get outside
Having your DNA embedded into a personalised print might sound like something from another world, but creative talent Iona Inglesby is doing just that. Her company, Dot One, was launched in 2015 through Iona’s love of science and design within the world of genetics. She is one of just a few small businesses proving that science and art are in fact the perfect “mixture” in … Continue reading Designer Profile: Iona Inglesby
If you are anything like me, then shopping for household items such as detergents and disinfectants leaves you standing zombified mid-aisle in the supermarket, staring at the bright colours and trying to read labels to find that one magical product to address your cleaning needs. You eventually give up and purchase something that seems vaguely familiar from a TV advert, and that when you get … Continue reading Zoflora disinfectant: Product review
“Hard work, determination and self belief.” Kate Hollowood, founder of her namesake small business Kate Hollowood, is reflecting on how she started her own brand. Sat in her studio in the quiet town of Leamington Spa, Kate speaks passionately about her career to date. She studied Textile Design at the Birmingham University of Art and Design when her youngest child started school, a risk the … Continue reading Designer Profile: Kate Hollowood
Whether it is a short term let on Air BnB or a long term flatmate, renting out a spare room in your home is a great way to help out covering mortgage payments. In addition to reliving financial pressures, having a housemate who you get one with can be fun and promote a happier living environment. But there’s always the danger that you might not … Continue reading The Perfect Housemate for a Live-in Landlord
The Royal College of Psychiatrists strongly recommends seeking as much exposure to natural light as possible to combat any negative feelings due to the changing seasons. This sunlight provides a boost of vitamin D to help stimulate the production of serotonin, the so-called ‘happy hormone’. Professionals therefore suggest having pale colours within the home to reflect light, which is helpful to combat common symptoms during the … Continue reading Maximise the light this winter
