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Publisher Fish Media Ltd Head Office Chamber House, 25 Pier Road, St Helier, Jersey, JE1 4HF. Telephone: 01534 619882 Email: thejerseylife@fishmedia.biz Website: www.life-mags.com Editor Juanita Shield-Laignel Art Director Alexis Smith Travel Writer Rebecca Underwood underwoodrebecca@hotmail.com Photography Simon Finch simon@fishmedia.biz Production Sarah le Marquand Sales Executive Juanita Shield-Laignel juanita@fishmedia.biz Accounts and Administration Sarah Donati-Ford accounts@fishmedia.biz Directors Jamie Fisher Peter Smith Contributors Stephen Cohu Penny Downes Martin Flageul Rebecca Underwood Mark Shields Lorraine Pannetier
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Welcome to our Winter Home Living, Home Loving edition of The Jerseylife Magazine, packed to the rafters with bathrooms, kitchens, flooring and window dressing features. The final month of winter is here and soon the daffodils will be breaking ground and raising their delicate, bright faces to the sun. Already the birds are more active and the days noticeably longer and the hope of spring is wafting on the breeze. Being the month of love, we just had to include a Valentine section and Martin Flageul, Wine Consultant, is furnishing us with wine etiquette to woo the lady or gentleman in your life. Romance remains in the air in Rebecca Underwood’s travels to Athens. Reputedly one of the most beautiful and cultural cities in the world, who wouldn’t want a week or two tracing the steps of the Roman greats, along well-worn cobbles and around ancient monuments. I had the great pleasure of spending an hour interviewing the delightful, Lee Bennett, Senior Wellbeing Practitioner at Jersey Employment Trust. He shared his less than conventional back story with me and told me of his career plans for the future…an interesting and enlightening read. Of course we still have our usual fashion and beauty features; weather spending a romantic weekend away or staying at home for a cosy supper, you are going to want to do it in style, so Penny Downs of Penny Feathers is here to help with ‘Natural Nails’.
January edition’s crossword solutions: Across: 7 Inure; 8 Overlay; 9 Cripple; 10 Plump; 12 Neutralise; 15 Astronomer; 18 Thing; 19 Envelop; 21 Startle; 22 Links. Down: 1 Witchcraft; 2 Pupil; 3 Help; 4 Foment; 5 Keepsake; 6 Plaudit; 11 Presuppose; 13 Elongate; 14 Stoical; 16 Obeyed; 17 Clone; 20 Vale.
I also met up with Briony Price, one of the few Lady plumbers on the Island…she told me how she dared to be different! That’s it for this month…next time I pen this page, we will all be thinking about Easter and school holidays. Personally, this fair weather gardener can’t wait to get out with her spade, secateurs and sunscreen! Happy Valentines
Juanita Shield-Laignel If you have an interesting story to share or would like your business reviewed, please feel free to call me on 619882. I’d love to hear from you.
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50 HOME LIVING 28 LOVE THE HOME YOU HAVE By Gabrielle Fagan
34 DECLUTTER BY DESIGN Feel positive by ridding yourself of clutter
38 FLOOR SHOW Get that new wooden floor you always wanted
44 WINDOW PRIVACY Need help choosing the right blinds by Julian Gray
49 ADVICE ON WOOD BURNING AND MULTI FUEL STOVES By Julie Vibert of VLJ Limited
50 5 TIPS FOR RENOVATING SMALL ROOMS By Julian Gray
54 PLANTING FOR BIRDS Planting the right species will attract birds to your garden
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HEALTH AN BEAUTY 22 IS YOUR BOSS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH Mark Shields takes a closer look
60 LOVE YOUR NATURAL NAILS By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers
ANTIQUES 66 BE INDIVIDUAL, BUY ANTIQUES IN 2017 By Stephen Cohu
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Arts & Culture For the Love of: A Talk on the History of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day has become one of the key dates in the commercial calendar, with romantics spending hundreds of pounds every year on cards and gifts. But behind the commercialisation of Valentine’s Day lies a fascinating history that can be traced back to ancient Rome. Local historian and expert Peter Le Rossignol investigates… Thursday 9 February - Venue: 16 New Street Time – 7.00 p.m. Duration 1.5 hours Price: £10 Members; £12 Non-Members including a glass of wine 483193 to book Gall, Lalique and their contemporary glass makers JEDFAS introduces: Illustrated talk by Diana Lloyd lecturer in ceramic and glass and the history of interior design at the Inchbold School of Design. 21st February - 6.30pm for 6.45 start The Royal Yacht, St Helier Members free, NADFAS members £10 & guests £12.50 Optional Buffet £19.50 per head For tickets contact carolyn@jedfas.org or call 601195 Jersey Library Free Lunchtime Talk Join us at the library for something smart to chew on, bring your sandwiches and take 40 minutes for yourself to invigorate the mind. Meet author Giles Bois and hear about the Saints and Dukes of Normandy (including the Channel Islands). Jersey Library is situated North of the Central Market on Halkett Place just down for the St Helier Methodist Church. 21 April 2017 13:10 + 44 (0) 1534 448700 je.library@gov.je Halkett Place, St Helier
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Arts & Culture eter abbit and Friends Celebrating years of orld ook Day $o commemorate &orld Book Day, which is celebrating its 0th anniversary this week, the $rust has invited Peter Rabbit, Alice in &onderland and Friends to $he Georgian House for a special two day literary event aimed at children of all ages. Activities include storytelling throughout the house on both days, a small exhibition about the life and work of some of our best known children’s authors, a themed 9uiB and a hunt for white rabbits. Come dressed as your favourite character. Friday 24 and Saturday 25 February Venue: 16 New Street Time 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Price: £6.00 Adults; £3.00 hildren; NT Members and 'nder 6s Free No need to book Diana mall oat, ig tory 2hibition $his is the tale of a small boat called Diana with a big story. She helped salvage the flying boat Cloud of Iona after it went down in fog in and took part in the evacuation of St Malo in 40. Much less well known than the Dunkirk evacuation, the St Malo evacuation involved 0 small Jersey boats evacuating ,000 military personnel. Diana has now retired to a new life as the centerpiece of this exhibition about a small boat and its big story as part of an Island community. to 10 May 2017 10:00 to 16:00 Maritime Museum, New North #uay +44 (0) 1534 811043 info@jerseyheritage.org
ports & ut and About eigneurs urf and andpipers $his walk will take you on a voyage of discovery in one of JerseyCs most beautiful and iconic areas, St. uenCs Bay. My circular walk will take you back in time as you learn about the fascinating history of this part of Jersey. 'ou will also discover about the flora and Fauna of this delightful area. Although this is an easy grade walk you will find that some off the ground covered is rough so please bring good walking shoes and suitable clothing. Please meet at the car park at Big VernCs. Booking is essential for this walk, so please contact me directly on contact details provided. Sunday, February 19, - 14:00 to 16:30 Big Verns afe rande Route des Mielles, ersey ontact: +44 (0) 7797 824721 rogernoel1@googlemail.com
runing and Grafting Apple Trees 1ith Vincent bbard Did you know that every full siBed apple tree is made from two different trees Enjoy a morning of practical information and hands on learning about the art and science of grafting and pruning apple trees. Morning coffee on arrival at the Manor. Saturday 25 February Meeting point – Samares Manor Herb arden Time – 9.30 to 12.30 Price - £15 Trust Members - £20 Non Members. 483193 – Booking essential You will receive a rootstock and a scion to graft and take home for planting (maA 15 people per session) e1 Fantasy ild ood at Durrell 'ounger visitors to Durrell have a new mini adventure waiting for them at the &ildlife Park. An unoccupied paddock has been transformed into a (Fantasy &ild &ood’. $his immersive and educational experience has been designed with children aged 4 in mind. &ithin this naturally enclosed area we have created an (eye spy’ nature trail to capture the imagination of little minds. Children and their parents can discover the secret path that meanders through the wild wood and past the woodcutter’s cottage as they explore this fantasy habitat looking for giant toadstools, ladybirds, s9uirrels, bird’s nests and so much more. (&e wanted to offer something for children under in the Boo that was both educational and fun. ur education department did a lot of research with early learning specialists to really understand the needs of our younger visitors’ commented Durrell’s CE Dr Lesley Dickie. Children can collect their explorers guide from the Visitors Centre. $he Fantasy &ild &ood is open to all members and visitors to the &ildlife Park as well as school trips. $he naturally enclosed space is situated between the Maca9ues and the Howler monkeys. very Day 9.30am – 5pm Durrell )ildlife onservation Trust Trinity +44 1534 860000 durrell.org ee n’ ee: uild a Hotel for olitary ees &ild bees provide an indispensable service in pollinating crops and wild flowers. Sadly many species appear to be in decline. Bees re9uire two key resources, food pollen and nectar and nesting sites. Building bee hotels provide an easy way of helping them. &hy not do your bit by helping Conservation fficer Jon Rault build a brand new bee hotel in the walled garden at $he Elms All the fundamentals will be covered, enabling you to build your own bee hotels at home. Saturday 4 March – Meeting Point - The lms, a hEve Rue, St Mary Time – 10:30 am – 1 p.m. Duration 2.5 hours Price – Free for members, £5.00 for non-members 483193 – Booking essential
2plore Jersey by ayak Explore Jersey by sea kayak. $ours at 0:00, 4:00 :00. Accompanied by expert local staff discover caves, arches, and remote beaches. All the time weCll keep our eyes open for dolphins and sea birds. Even novices will 9uickly master the basics with our user friendly sit on top sea kayaks. All e9uipment is supplied. Enjoy our island from the sea. Novices and families are welcome. March through to November. 'ou can book online by visiting our website. Daily at 000 400 ( F hours duration). All locations are on bus routes. Eco discount, if you arrive by bus. $ours operate islandwide. $he meeting point is confirmed the evening before so you get to kayak in the best places based on the weather forecasts. From Sunday, March 5, 2017 - Tuesday, December 5, 2017 - 10:00 Adults £39.50, hildren £27 ontact +44 (0) 7797 853033 info@jerseykayakadventures.co.uk a rande Route de la ote ersey, 2 6F)
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f alls Could Talk: A Talk on the History of the Domestic Home Home is where the heart is, but how much do you actually know about yours Each room provides an insight into ever shifting attitudes to privacy, class, cleanliness and technology. In his second talk at New Street, Peter Le Rossignol guides you through the family home room by room to discover what people actually did in bed, in the bath, at the table and at the stove D and why did it take two centuries for the flushing toilet to catch on Thursday 9 March Venue: 16 New Street Time 7.00 p.m. Duration 1.5 hours Price: £10 Members; £12 Non-Members to include a glass of wine 483193 to book
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Valentine’s Day 2017 During the cold winter month of February, reputedly one of the most depressing months of the year and with good reason, there is little to warm the cockles saving a tiny glimmer in the form of Valentine’s Day, the chosen day of the year to let the one we love, know they are, without doubt, the one and only… by Juanita Shield-Laignel Love, love, love, according to a famous song writing duo and other poets and novelists is the only thing we really need. Of course a warm home, full fridge and oxygen to name but a few, are some of the other essentials of life but it can’t be denied that love is certainly an important part of our emotional wellbeing and contributes to a happy and meaningful life. And what better way to celebrate it than to join with much of the Western world engaging in the frivolity of Valentine’s Day. St. Valentine, it is thought, spent much of his life facilitating the marriage of young Christian couples, in secret, during a time of unrelenting Christian persecution; hence he has become the Patron Saint of love, marriage and young people. His execution reputedly took place on the 14th February during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius II, so this has become the day we now choose to collectively celebrate love. Chocolates, Champagne, red roses and hearts are synonymous with the day. Loved ones may make an effort preparing elaborate menus and serving every course, including the meat, smothered in some sort of chocolate sauce. Strawberries, asparagus, oysters and every aphrodisiac known to man (and woman) are presented, often with hopes of flourishing love and for the more settled among us, as pure enjoyment and an excuse to pamper each other with the finer things of life.
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For the very young with hearts a-fluttering, penning their very first heartfelt Valentine’s card can be torturous. We probably all remember our first Valentine’s card both given and received and going through the ‘should I, shouldn’t I?’ dilemma. And it remains one of the most popular days of the year for young men to propose and is also a favourite wedding date. But as we grow older and settle into long-term relationships it becomes less about professing undying love and more about an excuse to spend some quality time with our spouse or partner. Pricey though they can be, there is something special about receiving red roses on Valentine’s Day. But for those who prefer something a little less clichéd there are many other choices, however, as one grows into a relationship, the day becomes less about roses and raw emotion and more about finding time to spend with your loved one. continues overleaf...
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Sometimes the simple things mean the most and cooking a sumptuous meal in your home could just be the ticket but if you want to go the whole hog, we are lucky enough to have so many wonderful places offering their own unique ambience, dotted around our beautiful Island. On the other-hand you might just see February 14th as another ordinary day; happy in the knowledge that you and your partner love each other regardless of a date or of commercialised symbols and after all, love is about so much more than food and flowers given on one day a year. It’s when your chips are down and you are going through a proverbial rough patch that true love shines. Who is there, by your side, when you’ve been made redundant, who is there to take care of everything when you are rushed into hospital and who is there to look after all the details when you can’t function because you are grieving? Often it is easy to take our spouse for granted. Do we say the words ‘thank you’ out load often enough, or do we just expect that our partner knows we are grateful? Perhaps Valentine’s, like so many of our celebratory days, has become too commercial however, just maybe it gives us an opportunity to make time for each other, not necessarily doing very much, but just being. There are of course many different types of love. The English language is less poetic in its use of the word ‘love’ with only one rendition whereas many of our neighbouring European countries and cultures have several words all used to describe the varying nuances of what we simply call ‘love’ and expect it to befit all circumstances. Apart from the love of a spouse or paramour there is the love we have for our children, parents, in-laws and friends. The love one has for, particularly if in a caring profession such as a nurse or even a teacher, for the people you help in your daily work and of course loving thy neighbour or the community at large, all worthy of celebration in their own right, but February 14th is the day on which we choose to celebrate the love we have for another and should in the very least, be considered with the solemnity and honour true love deserves – of course while sinking lots of bubbly. So this Valentine’s Day, as you raise your overflowing cup of love high, think also of those who have no one to love them at all and hope that you are able to spread a little warmth in your daily dealings and remember poor old Saint Valentine who gave his life trying to honour love.
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Stay in this Valentine’s Day and treat your loved one to a delicious home cooked meal. This recipe collection will provide you with enough inspiration to whip up a romantic feast for two xxx
CREAMY CELERY SOUP WITH STILTON CHEESE Serves 4 (or 6 as a starter) Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes You’ll need: 1 oz butter or margarine 1 small or ½ medium celeriac, chopped 1 large leek, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 whole head of fresh celery with leaves, chopped (reserve some leaf for garnishing) 850 ml vegetable or chicken stock 150 ml milk 75g Stilton cheese Salt and pepper For the croutons: 1 small white loaf (1 day old), cut into small cubes 2 tbsp olive oil 50g Cheddar, grated What to do: Melt the butter or margarine and add the celeriac. Stir and then sweat for 3-4 minutes. Add the leek and garlic and cook for a further 3-4 minutes and then add the chopped celery and stock. Gently simmer with the lid on for 15 minutes or until the celery is just soft. Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Liquidize and then sieve if a smoother texture is desired. Stir in the milk and cheese and reheat until the cheese has dissolved, taking care not to let it boil.
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BERRYWORLD STRAWBERRY, LEMON & BASIL SALAD WITH BUFFALO MOZZARELLA This salad combines sweet strawberries, creamy mozzarella, sharp citrus lemon and fragrant basil. Serve: 2 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 2 minutes You’ll need: 100ml olive oil 1 lemon 10-15 basil leaves 10 strawberries, halved 1 ball of buffalo mozzarella What to do: Using a vegetable peeler remove slivers of the lemon peel. In a small pan heat the oil then drop in the lemon peel and 16 | www.life-mags.com
Garnish with croutons and ½ tsp finely chopped celery leaf. If preferred the cheese can be omitted from the soup and garnished instead with the cheesy croutons for a less intense flavour. cook till it shows the very first signs of browning. Fish them out immediately with a tongs and dry on some kitchen roll. Turn the temperature down a little and do the same with the basil leaves taking care as the oils may spit. Cook until they're translucent then set the flavoured oil aside to cool. Rip the Mozzarella ball into pieces and arrange the strawberries and mozzarella on 2 plates. Squeeze half the lemon into the cooled oil, add a pinch of salt and some ground black pepper and whisk. Drizzle a few spoonful's of dressing over the strawberries and mozzarella then scatter over the basil and lemon zest. Keep any remaining dressing in the fridge and use on salads, fish or pasta. www.berryworld.com
Cheesy croutons: Mix the bread cubes, olive oil and grated cheese in a bowl. Scatter onto a baking tray and cook for 20 minutes at 180C/350F/Gas 5. Cook for another 10 minutes if not golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container for up to a week. www.lovethecrunch.com
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PAPPARDELLE OF SHALLOTS, WILD MUSHROOMS AND TARRAGON Serves 2 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes You’ll need: 4 Echalion (banana) shallots 150g pappardelle pasta 100g wild mushrooms 10g French tarragon 25ml Madeira 25ml olive oil 38g butter Parmesan cheese What to do: Peel and dice the shallots into a medium size dice. Place a large pan of salted water on the stove for the pasta and bring to the boil. Sauté the shallots in the olive oil and, when almost cooked through, add the wild mushrooms. Allow to cook for 1 minute and then season with salt and pepper. Add the Madeira and allow it to reduce. To this mushroom mix, now add the chopped tarragon and butter. This should form a sauce that will coat the pasta. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add directly to the pan with the shallots and mushrooms. Serve in bowls and grate over some fresh parmesan. www.UKShallot.com
MIXED BERRYWORLD BERRY FONDUE Serves 6 Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes
You’ll need: To serve: 400g your choice of BerryWorld berries Wooden skewers or cocktail sticks For the fondue: 200g dark chocolate (or a mix of dark & milk if you prefer) 150g double cream 100ml milk Optional: A splash of liqueur (amaretto or cointreau is delicious), to taste What to do: Thread 2 or 3 of the berries onto skewers or cocktail sticks and arrange on a plate. Add all the fondue ingredients to a heatproof glass bowl and set over a pan of barely simmering water, making sure the base of the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Allow the chocolate to melt very gently into the cream and milk, stirring frequently until you have a smooth creamy sauce. Transfer the warm sauce to a fondue pot set over a low flame and serve immediately with the raspberries to dip in. If you don’t have a fondue pot, then leaving the bowl over a pan of warm water will help keep it liquid and dippable for longer. www.berryworld.com
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Mirth, marriage and mindfulness... let life flow An interview with Lee Bennett, Senior Wellbeing Practitioner at Jersey Employment Trust… by Juanita Shield-Laignel I’ve known Lee for a few years now and he’s always struck me as an easy-going, personable, caring, kind of chap. As life experience #maketh the man’ I was really interested to hear his back story. is witty repartee also continually manifests itself and he is most often seen wearing a grin and giggling about something or other… so it stood to reason our interview would start with hearty laughter. iggling out of the way, I began by asking Lee to tell me of his childhood and as I expected, he picked up the interview gauntlet and ran...
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“I was born in Manchester and lived in a typical red brick, terraced house with a coal bunker in the back yard. My dad, always a bit of a dreamer, was a hugely prominent person in my life. e loved interacting with the natural world, liked to draw and paint and was very creative. e didn’t directly teach me any of this stuff, but I definitely absorbed it subversively.”
I have a younger brother and diving on wrecks and eating our catch, was a really fun, magical, family time. School was an inconvenience and needless to say, my teachers were frustrated with me. My art teacher wanted me to go to college but I didn’t want to study, I did however, manage to accumulate five #O? levels without studying!”
“ e was a plumber and pipe fitter by trade, a real grafter and of the opinion a trade would always provide for your family. When I was about two, his dreams took us to the West oast of Scotland near the base of Ben Nevis…he was searching for a Tarka the Otter type lifestyle. We lived in a housing scheme but our views from the house were mountains and lochs.”
“As I wasn’t a high academic, it seemed natural to do an apprenticeship and follow in the family plumbing trade. It was at this point I really began to see and appreciate my father’s work; his copper working was meticulous and his gift of creating and almost spiritual interaction with nature was reflected in his absolutely precise plumbing A they were pieces of artwork in themselves.”
I wanted to hear a little more about Lee’s mum. “Mum was always there. She did everything for us and was a huge emotional support...like most mums. My love of nature and wanting to connect with the outside world happened by osmosis from my father, but from mum, I learnt to #treat people the way you want to be treated’.” I was interested to know how Lee had faired at school. “School didn’t seem as important as walking, cycling and climbing. My parents set up a sub aqua club, so we would go camping, make a fire and dive for scallops, lobster and crabs.
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“After my apprenticeship, I -ust wanted to experience life, be out on my mountain bike and pick up any -ob to facilitate that, so I -ust drifted -ob wise.” iguring that by now Lee must have been in his early twenties I asked how he met his wife. “Whilst working at a local video shop, a mutual friend came in with this amazing looking girl from out of town. I saw her big blue eyes and totally fell in love with her; it wasn’t -ust that she was beautiful, I was also attracted to her strong moral code. We are kindred spirits in so many ways.
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cathartic.” I enquired about the impact this epiphany had on his relationship. “We have always been really close and Sharon recognised changes within in me. I’d always swung to the extremes of being totally extrovert one minute and then extremely introvert; with the periods of being introverted, making me feel very isolated. I began to turn the corner and Sharon’s drive, allowed that to happen; the difference of what I feared and what I wanted to go towards became evident in my behaviour.” “At this point we decided to leave Orkney to experience more of the world. Traveling and working through Ireland and Wales, eventually during 200 , landing in Jersey. I worked at Bean Around the World and any other -ob I could get. We loved it here but I’d always wanted to go to Easter Island, so off we went again. We got as far as New "ealand for a few years but I still had no professional direction and continued -obbing to pay my way. By now Sharon had specialised and was working on a duel diagnosing ward for mental health and disabilities. I managed to secure some work on the same ward in a supporting role.” Where Lee s ent most of his youth, West Coast of Scotland Sharon’s work as a Nurse had brought her to ort William but soon I got a -ob working for a herring factory and as a part time green keeper, with a house, in the Orkneys. Luckily for me, Sharon being Sharon was more than happy to adopt this kind of outdoorsy lifestyle as her own.” I wanted to know, at what point mental health issues, appeared on his personal radar. “It was in the Orkneys that I realised #you can’t outrun yourself’, wherever you go, there you are. I battled with depression and I think it was on those beautiful, wild, Islands that I first became really self-aware. I was a young man trying to find my place in the world and needed to stop and figure out what I was feeling. On the Orkneys, there is no gap between land and sky, experiencing this extraordinary peace and natural beauty was
“It was here I met a patient who was pivotal for me. e showed me a painting and to me it -ust looked like the view from his window, but he kept insisting it was how he felt. It dawned on me he was -ust expressing himself and that what we think and feel and what we see, can be used as tools to understand that process. That was a turning point for me and I -ust knew I needed to get involved more in this area.” “We moved back to ort William and I was working at a Ski resort. Running in the mountains one day I saw a row of houses I found myself aspiring to. Eight months later we’d bought one and led a pretty self-sustaining life, fishing, growing veg and keeping chickens. Now in our 0s we decided to start a family. Meanwhile I’d spotted an advert for an N S pilot, new service, managing presentation depression, for primary care in aiding Ps. I went for interview and luckily for me, they were looking for people with life experience. I got the -ob.”
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Where Sharon and Lee used to li' e in Orkney
“By now we had our two beautiful boys. When they were four and two years old, I saw an advert for a position for Sharon in Jersey. We agreed it could be a wonderful place to bring up our family. We arrived back in Jersey during 2009. After a few months of providing daddy day care, I secured a role with Autism Jersey, developing the emotional support service. As part of that role I was in contact with JET, who then advertised for a wellbeing co-ordinator. To broaden my horizons and to connect to as many people as possible, I applied and have been there ever since.”
Using this tool personally and in his work, has reinforced Lee’s passion to help people, he continued, “After completing an eight day experiential course in the middle of nowhere in Wales, I knew I needed to be working in this field.”
Being aware that Lee uses Mindfulness as a tool in his work I asked him to explain. “Mindfulness is about recognising and understanding each moment as it passes. We all have a doing part of our brain and a being part, we need both of course. Our lifestyles have become so much about doing to appear to be successful and capable, but we miss out on fully experiencing. Take a moment to acknowledge how your food tastes, how the air smells…it’s about paying attention. But it’s not about doing nothing!” Lee then went on to share how he finds mindfulness so useful he’s embarked on a series of courses to qualify as a Mindfulness Practitioner. Lee explains. “It can be used for stress reduction, pain management and stress management, to reconnect with what we are feeling and reframing those feelings.”
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Our time drawing to a close I asked Lee what the future holds. “What I’m doing at JET is absolutely valuable, but I want to take my passion a bit further and onto a different level, so I’ve recently secured a role as a wellbeing practitioner with a local cancer charity. I really want to use my skills to support anyone affected by cancer, whether it’s the individual, family, friends; whoever needs help.” In conclusion Lee said. “Living in Jersey provides a platform for what I want to achieve. It is such a beautiful Island and provides lots of natural outdoor spaces where I can impart the same love of nature and the environment to my own children. I feel hugely positive and my work in mental health care is definitely an ongoing process. Nature helped me find a balance and understand myself, enabling me to be more compassionate towards myself and others…the trick is to let life flow, don’t put blocks on your possibilities!” Very wise, thought I… For more information regarding any of the above contact Lee on: mindfulnesspractitioner@gmail.com
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THE MIS-SELLING OF INVESTMENTS IS OFTEN HARD TO SPOT… Investment mis-selling is a growing issue in Jersey. The consequences can be catastrophic with Islanders losing their money, their homes, their marriages and their health. The Jersey Financial Services Commission sees first-hand the devastation that mis-selling can cause. For the first time, the Island’s financial regulator has launched a public awareness campaign to highlight the issue… In recent years there have been a number of cases in Jersey where Islanders have lost some or all of their life savings after investing in high risk products. These local investors did so seemingly without understanding or being appropriately advised of the potential dangers that they could lose their money. Unlicensed advisers and scammers are an increasing concern in the Island but in some instances Jersey residents are making these high risk investments via licensed financial advisers. Often the professional is someone the investor knows and trusts. While the majority of professional financial advisers give appropriate and suitable advice which can be relied upon, Islanders need to be aware of the risks associated with seeking higher returns. Reducing the risk to local investors and protecting Jersey’s reputation are key responsibilities for the Jersey Financial Services Commission (JFSC) which is why the organisation has launched this campaign. It is impossible for the regulator to prevent every single case of investment mis-selling that affects Islanders, whether the adviser is licensed or not. However, by raising awareness, the JFSC hopes to encourage local investors to reflect carefully on whether an investment recommendation is actually in their best interests. ARE YOU LOOKING AFTER YOUR OWN BEST INTERESTS? If you, or your friends and family, rely on financial advice to make investment decisions, is the advice that you are receiving appropriate, reliable and from a credible source? • Your investment choices must be well-informed and relative to your wealth and the level of risk that you are prepared to take • You must ensure you fully understand the risks and rewards of the products on offer and your capacity for loss
• You should diversify your investments to help spread the investment risks. Putting all your money in one investment is highly risky • It’s an old adage but if it sounds too good to be true, then it usually is EVERY INVESTMENT CARRIES RISK By law the JFSC is not able to offer advice on individual financial investments, nor can it recommend financial advisers. So the regulator has produced guidance to help Islanders protect themselves from investment mis-selling and poor advice. By observing these guidelines, local investors should be better armed to make more informed choices with their money and investments. All Island homes should have received a leaflet through the post and the JFSC has also developed dedicated web pages providing more information. If you have concerns about your investments or the advice you have been given, in the first instance you should contact the provider which sold you the product(s). If you are dissatisfied with the response then you may wish to contact the Channel Islands Financial Ombudsman www.ci-fo.org / 01534 748610 / enquiries@ci-fo.org If you have concerns about the conduct of an adviser or a company, you can contact the JFSC’s Investment Business team on (01534) 822100. For more guidance and to check whether a firm or adviser is licensed please visit our website www.jerseyfsc.org/yourownbestinterests #YourOwnBestInterests
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s your boss bad for your health?
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A well known psychologist confirmed recently that the two biggest and most important relationships in any adult human beings is that of their spouse / partner and their boss. Yes their boss. I bet that surprised you. This is correct, one of the two most important relationships affecting many of us is the relationship we have with our boss. This relationship can always be a difficult one, however tighter budgets, higher demands, increasing attrition rates and with the competition for jobs increasing, the boss / subordinate relationship is under as much pressure as its ever been. A recent study looking into the impact of a manager’s behavior on his direct reports initiated the following Study Results Source Swedish psychologist nna yberg Karolinska nstitute in Stockholm 2 8 reported that 1. Workers saddled for four years with managers who were inconsiderate and uncommunicative, were about 60 percent more likely to suffer a heart attack or other life-threatening cardiac condition.
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2. A bad relationship Causes blood pressure soaring and stress hormones surging. 3. The longer workers for weaker bosses, the more likely they were to be felled by heart disease 4. Bad Bosses have a greater negative effect than if the employee smoked, didn't get enough exercise or was overweight, or had high cholesterol. . 5. Your Boss is deemed the most important relationship outside of family, and the relationship can affect every part of your life. 6. There is an "undisputed" relationship between a manager's leadership style and workers' productivity and mental health. Obviously all bosses are different and some are very competent however the results below suggest, often it’s the things we would naturally assume bosses would do and know that cause relationship problems with their member of staff. Survey Results Top 3 General Moving the Goal Posts Impossible deadlines Unachievable targets
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2 Sel e4 aluation Have a good look at your own behavior. The first solution is an honest analysis of your actions and behavior. How have you been handling yourself in your jobD 4
Try talking to your boss Compile a list of bad boss behaviors Make a list of all the things that your boss does that drive you nuts. Next, rank the list from most annoying to least annoying. Once you feel comfortable that your suggestions are positive and helpful, consider scheduling a meeting with your boss to discuss. Perhaps suggest meeting outside the office for breakfast or lunch. Survey Results Top 3 4 ehav4 our No " taff Development Lack of support Poor Communication
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Leave your emotions at the door, but be prepared for your boss to have an emotional reaction. It's possible that your boss is unaware of his/her actions, and this meeting could be very positive for all involved 4
Keep a 4 ournal o incidents Document each bad behavior of your boss in a journal. Don't judge or write emotional reactionsD simply document the facts of the situation and how the bad behavior impacted your performance, as well as others in the department. Again, this process may be enough to relieve you of the stress so that you can cope.
4 o1 4 u4 h Stress 4 an be 4 aused by the 4 oss? 75% of bosses misunderstand their employees on some level and cause some form of stress. 50% have staff with long term stress issues or long term sick 65% of staff are forced to change their job due to stress at work. Most staff working within a tense relationship with their boss feel constantly de motivated, uninspired, and constantly stressed. 4 hy do 4 osses behave 4 n th4 s 4 ay? B Inexperience leads them to Micro Manage as they can’t delegate. B Lack of maturity or life’s experience B Lack of Proper training and ongoing development
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4 ind a mentor with the company If you love the company but hate the boss, another solution is to develop a mentoring relationship with a boss/supervisor in another part of the company. Mentoring is a fantastic strategy that you should consider even if you have a good boss because a mentor is someone who can help you in many ways, from offering advice to suggesting you for a promotion.
B More all round pressure being put on Bosses. The Everest effect. Pass it on down the line to the employees.
4 eport your bad boss A last resort is reporting the bad actions/performance of your boss to his/her supervisor or to someone in human resources. While logic would hold that the company would not want a manager who is hurting performance or productivity, the reality is often that you become branded as a trouble-maker/whiner/ complainer and your days at the company 7uickly become numbered. Be careful.
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B Understand the principle not the practical B No personal motivation B Employ staff more competent than themselves. The competency test.
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Panic attacks and fear. " urvival. Lack of confidence and self esteem. Insomnia, Loss of appetite, weight gain or loss. Depression. Long term " tress Depression and Anxiety.
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4 pdate your C4 Make sure this is really good if an opportunity reveals itself to you. By engaging in this task, it will confirm to you of your skills and successes and certainly remind you how good you really are. Great for a major confidence boost.
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Start networking D eep abreast of other opportunities that would enable you to cease working for your current boss. " tart networking with recruitment consultants, other areas of the company that are not under your current boss. 8 4 mbark on Stress Management 4 rogram D egular exercise and a healthy diet help combat stress. Exercise produces the body’s natural opiates endorphins which directly combat stress hormones 4 y 4 ar4 Sh4 elds 4 ana4 4 n4 4 4 re4 tor 4 4 fe 4 ra4 t4 4 e Group 4 oa4 h4 4 uthor4 4 at4 onal 4 ed4 a 4 oa4 h Tel4 4 4 4 4 4 4 34 4 4 4 4 nfo4 l4 fepra4 t4 4 e4 4 o4 u4 1 1 1 4 l4 fepra4 t4 4 e4 4 o4 u4
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a city that embodies the pre-eminent quality of the antique world, Art. by Rebecca Underwood
For those considering a weekend break, Athens, the ancient capital of Greece in the Attica region, offers visitors an intriguing glimpse into a colourful kaleidoscope of history and culture. Considered to be the cradle of western civilization and the origin of democracy, Athena was the birthplace of the Olympic Games and a number of prominent figures including Socrates, one of the founders of western philosophy, Sophocles, the celebrated playwright, and Pericles, the renowned statesman responsible for coordinating the construction of the Parthenon, which began in 447 BC.
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The city attracts millions of visitors every year and the Parthenon, which was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status in 1986, remains the most popular attraction. The temple, perched on a hilltop known as the Acropolis, was erected in only eight or nine years to celebrate the success of Greek forces over invading Persian armies. Initially used as a treasury by the Delian League, a union of Greek city-states, with Athens at the helm, the temple remained in use for over a thousand years and it has survived earthquakes, gunpowder explosions,
lootings, fire, and general deterioration caused by the ravages of time. To learn more, visit the impressive and contemporary Acropolis Museum, where collections include exhibits of objects used by Athenians throughout all historic eras and the Parthenon Gallery, a glass vestibule, presents an informative video presentation focusing on the monument’s sculptural decoration. Visitors are also welcome to view ancient marble inscriptions recording the details of the cost of the construction. To experience life in modern day Athens, head for Syntagma Square, located in the city centre. Named after the constitution, granted by King Otto in 1843, it faces the Old Royal Palace, which was constructed in the same year. The neo-classical building housed King Otto and his wife, Queen Amalia until 1909 when due to fire damage and the building’s long restoration period the Royal Family relocated to the nearby Crown Prince’s Palace, which is now the Presidential Mansion. In 1924, following a referendum, the monarchy was abolished and the Royal Palace was used for a variety of purposes until 1934 when it became the
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New Hotel's New Taste Restaurant centre for Parliament. Today, Syntagma Square is a busy focal point for public transport and the place where visitors gather ever hour to view the spectacle of the changing of the guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The eye catching Presidential Guard uniform has become known throughout the world and reflects the attire of the Klephts who fought against Ottoman occupation. For another taste of ancient Greece hop on a no. 4 tram for the 15 minute ride to Oktovriou, a short walk away from the National Archaeological Museum, located on Patission Street. The extensive collections include prehistoric antiquities with pieces dating back to Aegean civilizations from the sixth millennium BC to 1050 BC. The vast collection of sculptures includes masterpieces from 700 BC up to the 5th century AD and this museum also houses some of the world’s most important original bronze works. Weary travellers seeking a high end ‘hip’ hotel in the heart of the action, should head for the New Hotel, located on Filellinon Street. The hotel, which is a short
walk from Constitution Square and the Parthenon, offers an exceptional level of comfort and service and features 79 spacious rooms adorned with contemporary art, custom-made furniture and handmade fixtures. I stayed in a sound proof superior plus room and the electric sun-proof and blackout roll top curtains and ultra comfortable bed, ensured that my slumber was uninterrupted and the attractive wall display of Greek talismans, known as Matiasma or ‘evil eye’, guarantees the occupant protection from negative energies. Hotel facilities include a first rate wellness centre, which offers a wide choice of treatments including a hot sea shell massage using tiger striped clam shells from the South Pacific. Heated for up to an hour and used during a Swedish massage, it’s an unforgettable experience, rejuvenating the mind and body. The hotel’s New Taste restaurant, on the ground floor, features a fascinating and eclectic collection of modern art and there is an extravagant breakfast buffet with just
about every taste catered for. The Art Lounge, located on the top floor, is the ideal spot for dinner and the panoramic view of the city is striking. I sampled the succulent mini-burgers, served with a smoked paprika and pepper relish, gorgonzola and spicy mango chutney and the glass of the 2013 Idisma Drios Merlot, enhanced the flavours perfectly. For a more casual affair, head for the Plaka district, which is within walking distance to the New Hotel, and it’s jam-packed with all manner of restaurants, cafés and bars. Try to avoid the over-priced establishments on the main drag and wander around the meandering side streets and beyond and the aromas escaping from one of the kitchens are sure to entice you inside. Bargain hunters should make their way to Monastiraki market, located in the old town area. It is the perfect place to rummage. Crammed with antique shops bursting at the seams with all manner of goodies, speciality shops dealing in coins, jewelry, bric-à-brac, books and of course an explosion of t. shirts, hats and more. Stop off for a breather and consider sampling a serving of cheese pie, known as tyropita, which is sold in the local bakeries or kiosks and for those with a sweet tooth savour the delicious semolina custard filled filo pastry shell, oozing with syrup and known as galaktoboureko. And at the end of your day make your way to a local bar, order a glass of Ouzo, and as you sip the anise-flavoured tipple, reflect on the words of Benjamin Disraeli, who once said ‘Athens embodies the pre-eminent quality of the antique world, Art.’ Travel Tip: Visit designhotels.com to view an extensive collection of one-of-a-kind properties, including the New Hotel, across the globe. Travel Tip: Avoid airport queues and book your airport transfers on line with Blacklane for a reliable, punctual, first class service. Visit blacklane.com for more information.
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Let's face it, our homes, just like our bodies, often leave a lot to be desired, and it's easy to get dispirited about those lumps and bumps or spaces that don't match our decor dreams. So what a relief to find 'imperfect' interiors - the ones most of us have can be improved if not transformed, and all it really takes is a shake-up in our attitude. Most people I know have a long list of reasons why their home isn't perfect, says interiors stylist Emily Henson, author of Life Unstyled How To Embrace Imperfection And reate A Home ou Love. There can be all sorts of reasons for that. Perhaps they're renting and can't make their own mark, there isn't a lot of cash to spare for decorating, the space is too small or there isn't enough storage. Actually, few of us feel our home fulfils every need - and let's be honest, that's a pretty tall order anyway. Instead of whingeing, Henson advises rebelling, by viewing those spotless, clutter-free interiors we envy in magazines and blogs as a bit of a fiction and an unreal fantasy , and instead revelling in our own style - flaws and all. It's time to celebrate the beauty of imperfect interiors and overhaul your approach, so you see the opportunities rather than the problems. Instead of lamenting the fact you can't warm yourself by your defunct fireplace, why not fill it with flowers and candles and congratulate yourself on your creativity declares Henson, who literally fizzes with energy and positivity. It's all about breaking the rules and finding your own way in the world of interiors. I've always liked doing things my own way when it comes to my home, and not concerning myself too much with predictions for next year's trend, or the right way to hang curtains, she adds. Many of the home owners I met while writing the book had the guts to dismiss the traditional way of doing things. One couple painted only half a wall, to expose the patina and beauty of the raw plaster above, while another used old museum archive units for storage. They defied convention, and the result was stand-out spaces. Most of us have those bugbears - an unsightly tangle of wires under a desk, a fridge plastered with bills and letters from school, a messy pile of books by the bed - but Henson promises making the most of what you've got, a little re-arrangement, including distracting splashes of colour, and upcycling existing items will all help the visual story of your home to be pleasing and interesting . Also, in reality, a home's never 'done' because our needs and tastes are always changing, Henson notes, so let it evolve, take pleasure in that and you could suddenly realise it's perfectly suited to you.
Fix the flaws HERE ARE HENSON'S TOP TIPS FOR TRANSFORMING HOW YOU SEE YOUR 'IMPERFECT' HOME... eep a collection of small decorative pots and tins for all the clutter which clogs up surfaces - from coins, batteries and rubber bands, to pens, paper clips and buttons. Once in a while, empty, sort and put away. In the meantime, let it go. ecoupage is an interesting alternative to painting for bookshelves. hoose pages from books or magazines which you find appeal, wrap the shelves in them, then secure them with PVA glue and varnish for a clean, smooth finish. It's so easy to accumulate 'stuff' which can be displayed on open shelves or glass-fronted cabinets, but don't feel you have to have everything on display at once. I rotate collections as my mood changes and as I acquire new bits, and stash the rest in storage bins. Give over one wall to a colourful collection of art. Ensure the display is cohesive by grouping them by theme, colour or material. isplay boxes of crayons, spools of cotton thread, anything which fits your theme, because variety will add life to a collection. continues overleaf... E RUAR I
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A room with an interesting paint treatment can get away with a multitude of sins - the eye is distracted from the clutter and drawn to whatever inspired paint > ob you can think up. Make a feature of stairs, which often tend to be overlooked but are generally the first thing you see when you enter a home. Paint in a rainbow of colours and, for extra embellishment, decorate with stickers, from numerals to words. Alternatively, spray paint the legs of a stool or chair, or create an intricate design on a blank wall. Refresh > aded furniture by taking it to a local car body shop, which can give it a spray in a > iffy. This will cover chips or damage and give an up-lift to an old piece that might have been destined for the > unk yard. If you're in a rented home where decorating's not allowed, give a lift to a dull wall by suspending a single length of wallpaper with an eye-catching design or pattern. Alternatively, wallpaper a large piece of plywood and lean up against a wall, perhaps behind a sofa or bed, for an appealing focal point. Every home - including children's rooms - should have an area to tack up anything and everything which inspires, from photos and postcards, to cuttings from magazines or fabric swatches. They'll offer a snapshot glimpse of your likes. Use a white board or cork board, or paint a square on a wall to designate an area simply measure an area, mark the outline in masking tape and then paint within. continues overleaf... > > | www.life-mags.com
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Oil fired central heating is one of the most cost-effective ways to heat your home.
Never put furniture in front of radiators it will damage the furniture and stop the heat moving around the room.
Bleeding your radiators removes pockets of air that are trapped in your central heating system and help your radiator to run efficiently and effectively.
Insulation Blanket Consider an insulation blanket for your hot water cylinder.
Close the flue on your chimney
Roof Insulation Install insulation in your loft or attic to save on heating.
If you have an open fire, remember to close the flue when you’re not using it to prevent heat escaping.
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Wooden crates can be turned into super storage solutions, if given a light sanding and sprayed with paint. Choose bright primary colours for impact, and ramp up the colour by painting the floor, a cheap and easy way to conceal scuffed wood or outdated tiles. In this disposable age, where the lifespan of furniture is getting shorter and shorter, anything we can save from landfill is a bonus. "Creativity before consumption - the pleasure of making something new from something old - gives me huge satisfaction and personalises my home, as I have genuinely unique pieces. In homes I've visited, I've seen brilliant chunky shelves made from old wooden planks, pendants created by layering decorative papier mache over old metal pendants, which have been left to dry and removed to reveal a distinctive new shade."
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y house, We've all heard the saying, ' tid truth in it. tidy mind', and there's a lot of ding Maximising your space and rid n be far yourself from all that clutter ca nk more positive than you might thi Not only can hoarding cause us anxiety and stress, but freeing your home of unwanted stuff means you can actually display the things you really love, creating a style statement with a dual purpose.
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Interior designer Amelia Carter (www.ameliacarter.com) agrees "Consider a plan of attack. I would pick the room that is most vital and needs to be in working order, and begin there. Also, don't over estimate what you can achieve in a day. We all start with good intentions and get bored, so think of it in smaller ,obs, rather than one big one."
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BE ROOM BL SS Taking time to create a clutter-free boudoir, with the focus on a few crucial items - like crisp bed linen, a tidy dressing table, fresh flowers and a radio instead of a TV - will look AND feel relaxing, and therefore help you get a decent night's sleep, too. An untidy wardrobe, strewn with clothes that should have gone to the charity shop years ago, might mean you start the day with unnecessary stress as well. @ ut with a little thought, you can make the most of your accessories, while hiding more mundane items behind closet doors.
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This is the place that needs to work extra hard, especially if you want to keep it clutter-free, as it's where we relax, watch TV, entertain - and display all those precious family photos, paintings, books and pretty knick-knacks.
Along with calming those wardrobe woes with fitted units, an ottoman bed means heaps more storage to stow things away, without taking up extra space in the room.
@ ack in vogue, a dresser or cabinet can not only mask a TV screen when not in use (and unsightly cables), but provide extra storage space for possessions you can't bear to part with.
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Another must-have, a butler's tray (with a removable tray) is a modern yet timeless way to serve cocktails, canapes or a TV supper, and with a wide table top it can double up as a sideboard. And if you're not sure where to store those glossy magazines, winter throws and small soft furnishings, a footstool with hidden storage, covered in a favourite fabric, could become a key feature (it'll also come in handy for putting your feet up after all this tidying!).
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FLOOR Show Period wooden floors are practical and they look fantastic, but they don't come trouble-free. Firstly, they can be draughty, because filling any small gaps or insulating underneath doesn't always work well. Another problem with original floorboards is that they've often been patched up over the years with newer boards. This obviously needs to be done if they're in a bad state, but it can be hard to match old and new when you sand and stain them. Paint and dark stains work better than clear stains, or you can replace newer boards with reclaimed period ones. If you don't have period floorboards, or you don't want to expose the boards you have, there are other options. Laminate flooring, which has a picture of wood printed on the boards, used to be the easiest and cheapest way to get the look, but it has really had its time - wooden flooring has moved on. Instead, try solid wood flooring, or engineered wood, which is made up of layers, with a top layer of real wood. The thickness of the wooden layer varies (usually between about 0.6mm and 6mm), so make sure you know how thick it is and how many times, if any, it can be sanded. A floor that can be sanded a few times is a good investment, as it can take more wear and tear. Because engineered wood consists of layers, it has more strength and durability than solid wood flooring and, unlike solid wood, it shouldn't shrink and expand when exposed to changes in temperature and humidity either. Most solid and engineered wood flooring is stained or vanished by the manufacturer, but you can also get bare solid wood if you want to treat or paint it yourself, either conventional floorboards (or parquet flooring) or boards that click together for easy fitting. Wooden flooring is fashionable now, but it wasn't too long ago that carpet was desirable in pretty much every room. Carpet makes a home cosy and comfy underfoot and is also less draughty, more heat retentive and more sound absorbing than many other floor coverings. While many carpets are suitable for use throughout the home, some have a more luxurious feel, perfect for light-foot-traffic areas like bedrooms, and others are more hard-wearing, ideal for heavy-foot-traffic areas like hallways. continues overleaf...
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The carpet's pile affects its appearance, feel and performance, as does what it's made of. A wool carpet is a quality carpet, but wool can be blended with nylon or polypropylene, usually to improve the carpet's performance and make it more affordable. Wool carpets have lots of advantages, but nylon or polypropylene ones are often cheaper and more hard wearing. Another economical choice is vinyl flooring (sheet or tiles), which comes in a big range of styles and colours, including designs that look like tiles, wood, stone, etc, but usually cost less than the real thing. Vinyl's not the most fashionable of floor coverings, but it is water resistant and durable. It's more comfortable and 'warmer' underfoot than a hard floor and is also quieter and safer, so it's a good choice if you have kids. However, vinyl, especially sheet vinyl, can get scuffed, scratched and torn, be damaged by extreme temperatures and faded by sunlight. A more popular choice for kitchens and bathrooms these days is tiles. Tiles may be cold underfoot (unless you have underfloor heating), but they are smart, practical and very long lasting, providing they don't get chipped or broken. There are tiles to suit every style and budget - ceramic ones are usually more affordable and easy to lay, but stone exudes quality and rarely dates, plus there are many different looks to choose from, from slate and marble to terracotta and travertine. However, stone needs more aftercare than ceramic tiles and can vary a lot in thickness, colour and texture, so be aware when buying it.
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5 TIPS FOR WINDOW PRIVACY
By Julian Gray
It can be fiddly and frustrating to fit, but frosted window film gives a smart, contemporary finish both inside and out. The effect is the same in daylight and at night when the light's on in a room, giving you total privacy. The main disadvantage is that you can't see through the film, so while people outside can't see in, you can't see out either. Frosted film works well on sash windows when confined to the lower window, but if you don't have sashes, you can #ust frost the lower part of the glass. Another option is having a design, such as rows of cut-out circles or s*uares, incorporated into the film, which makes it more interesting and allows you to see out (and people outside to see in) a little. However, patterned film is more expensive and harder to fit than plain.
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Blinds are another popular solution to privacy problems. Although *uite costly, bottom-up blinds are ideal. These are roller blinds that go up from the window sill, rather than down from the top of the window, so you can cover as much of the glass as you want. Go for a sheer fabric and you'll be able to see out, but people outside won't be able to see in - unless the light's on.
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Slatted shutters are similar to Venetian blinds and although they're usually expensive, have become popular in recent years. Shutters are fitted to the window and so block out more light than blinds when the slats are closed (if the shutters cover the whole window). They also let in less light when the slats are open because they have frames around them, but they do look great. Shutters come in different colours, materials, styles and si7 es, so you can customise them to your taste and home - and they should add value. T0 0 0 S0 0 TT0 0 0 0 0 T0 P0 0 S 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S0 0 TT0 0 0 0 0 0 P0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IS0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S0 IP0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 0 000 0 0 0 000 0 00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 0 00 0 00 000 00 0 0 0 0 0000 0 0 0 0 0
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Julie from VLJ Limited shares her expert advice on choosing, installing and using a wood burning or multifuel stove Stoves are around 60% more efficient than open fires. With a wood burning or multi-fuel stove, around 80% of the heat generated is radiated and convected into the room, compared to only around 20% with open fires, as most of the heat escapes up the chimney. If you'd like a stove, look for one that suits your home aesthetically, but also consider size and heat output (measured in kilowatts). A smaller inset or cassette-style stove can be inserted into an existing fireplace or chimney-breast opening and generally produces up to 5kw of heat. Large and open-plan rooms may require a higher kw appliance to sufficiently heat the space.
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more classic styled living areas where there's an existing inglenook styled fireplace. The more modern soapstone, sandstone, tiled, aluminium and glassfronted freestanding stoves are more suited to contemporary living areas. Sandstone and soapstone models work well in larger spaces because they retain heat over a long period, even after the fire has been extinguished. Installers for all stoves should be registered with HETAS (www.hetas.co.uk/ consumer/) to ensure the installation complies with building regulations. Alternatively, if your installer is not registered you would need to make an application to Building Control prior to installing an appliance. The installation would then be inspected by a Building Control Officer before it is used to ensure it is compliant. Installers will be able to provide you with photos
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of previous installations but it is also helpful to ask family, friends and neighbours if they can recommend an installer. Registered installers are issued with an identification card which gives the customer confidence that they are employing an approved tradesman to carry out their project. When choosing wood to burn, it's generally the case that the more you spend, the drier the wood, meaning it'll burn better. Cheap wood often has quite a high moisture content, so try to buy from an accredited British supplier to be sure of the wood's origin and help the environment by ensuring the lowest carbon footprint possible. Kiln-dried wood (and species such as ash, beech and birch), burns particularly well with less than a 20% moisture content and is available in small bags and bulk loads, making it convenient to store. If you are lucky enough to have your own wood stock, it should be cut and stored in an area which allows air to circulate but gives protection from the rain. This 'seasoning' process can take one to five years, depending on the species, so plan ahead!
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A couple of logs can burn for over an hour on a stove, compared to (often) minutes on an open fire, meaning you use fewer logs and get the optimum energy out of each log on a stove. Switching from an open fire to a closed appliance with a controlled flue will also eliminate the draughts caused by the open fire drawing air from the room.
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5 TIPS FOR RENOVATING SMALL ROOMS By Julian Gray
Lots of cottages and other small houses have a downstairs bathroom, usually off the kitchen, which isn't to everyone's taste. Sometimes moving the bathroom upstairs into one of the bedrooms adds value, but it does depend on the number of bedrooms, and who you're likely to sell to (older, downsizing buyers are more likely to want an upstairs bathroom, for example), as well as your own needs. Buyers will often expect a downstairs bathroom in that area or type of property, so moving the bathroom upstairs could be a waste of time and money. It could also devalue the property by reducing the number of bedrooms.
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In larger, family homes, a downstairs cloakroom is a must. If there isn't an obvious place for one, creating space out of all or some of the understairs cupboard can be the answer. The cupboard may have to be enlarged, which isn't necessarily a simple job, and you will lose storage space, but a downstairs loo adds value in a family home and makes daily life easier.
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Having a bath and a shower enclosure gives you the best of both worlds, but cramming them into a room that's not really big enough can be counterproductive. If you only have space for one or the other, a bath with a shower curtain or bath screen and bath-shower mixer taps (bath taps with a shower hose and head) or a shower is perfect because it's two in one. Shower baths work best because they're usually wider at the taps/shower end, giving you more room to shower.
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Planting for Birds By Hannah Stephenson
No doubt bird feeders and baths will be filled by many of us in the run-up to the annual Big Garden Birdwatch, the world's largest garden wildlife survey, which begins this year from January 28-30. 'et there are other ways to attract birds to your garden in the long term if you plant species which will provide them with both food and shelter. Blackbirds and thrushes love the fruits and berries of plants including rowan, berberis and pyracantha, while ivy berries, which ripen later, are invaluable to hungry birds in late winter and early spring when food can be scarce. If you have room, consider planting an apple tree - birds love both cooking and dessert apples and crab apples, whose windfalls can provide them with food in the leaner months. Early varieties of eating apples such as 'Beauty of Bath' and 'Discovery' don't keep well, so pick and eat what you need and leave the rest for your blackbirds, song and mistle thrushes, chaffinches, redwings and fieldfares.
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f course, you don't want the birds stripping your garden of all its colour, so consider planting some shrubs whose fruits they don't particularly like, including skimmia, aucuba and the guilder rose (Viburnum opulus). edging can also provide a great nesting site for birds, shelter during frosty nights and food. Bare root hedging is widely available from nurseries and garden centres from November to mid-April. olly is slow-growing, but is among the most effective hedges for birds. It ensures windproof shelter on frosty nights, nesting opportunities in spring and berries that attract blackbirds, thrushes and other birds. In spring, insects will be attracted to its flowers. The hawthorn is another great hedging plant if you want to attract birds. The dark red haws are a magnet for redwings and fieldfares in the winter, and its prickly stems ensure good nesting places for finches, dunnocks, robins and blackbirds.
Plant wildlife-friendly vegetation, such as prickly bushes and thick climbers in the garden to provide secure cover for birds. These should be close enough to where birds feed to provide cover, but not so close that cats can use it to stalk birds. This kind of planting may also provide food and nesting sites. If you can bear to have an area of brambles in a quiet corner of the garden, birds should gravitate towards it. Blackbirds, thrushes, chaffinches, starlings, robins, pheasants, foxes, mice and other small mammals eat the fruits, while robins, wrens, thrushes, blackbirds, warblers and finches will nest in bramble and small mammals use it for protection from predators. So, what are we likely to see during Big Garden Birdwatch Sightings of well-known species such as starlings and song thrushes experienced another drop during the event last year, although we spotted more than 8.5 million birds in total. The house sparrow remained top of the Big Garden Birdwatch rankings, with starling and blue tit rounding off the top three.
The black berries of the dogwood, a British native, will attract birds including finches, robins, pigeons, thrushes and starlings.
Daniel ayhow, RSPB conservation scientist, says With over half a million people now regularly taking part, coupled with over 30 years worth of data, Big Garden Birdwatch allows us to monitor trends and helps us understand how birds are doing.
A range of relatively simple measures can be recommended which could help reduce the risk of cats catching garden birds, especially where food is being put out for birds, according to the RSPB.
With results from so many gardens, we are able to create a 'snapshot' of the birds visiting at this time of year across the $K. Even if you see nothing during your Big Garden Birdwatch hour, that's important information too, so please let us know.
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You can remotely control and monitor your washing with a smart washer, organise the weekly shop, stream music, watch TV or create a family calendar on a fridge, set your oven, and monitor the cooking remotely with a smart oven and create a cuppa ready on schedule for when you are. But the gadgets increasingly finding their way into our homes and lives are smart security systems, smoke alarms and heating controls. The latter has even found its way into mine. There are lots of Smart controllers on the market some even learn your heating habits and lifestyle and help you manage your heating; you can even connect some to your smoke alarms. I wanted something simpler to control my electric boiler and radiators.
Made up of a programmer, thermostat and a ‘Gateway’ (a small white box that connects to a power socket and your wi-fi router) that links everything up, allowing you to control your heating (and hot water) via an easy-to-use free app from your phone, tablet or even an apple watch.
The thermostat, gives you a constant accurate reading enabling you to better judge what your settings need to be. If you have more than one heating zone, you can set differing on/off times and temperatures in different parts of the house. You can also control your hot water remotely and ‘boost’ when you feel you need a little more heat or hot water.
Around 70-80% of a home’s energy consumption goes on heating and hot water. Having the proper controls - and knowing how to use them – is therefore far more important in helping you save energy and money than turning off a light bulb.
My biggest fear and question: What if the internet connection goes down? Do I lose control of the heating? No. FULL control of your heating system remains at all times from the wall-mounted programmer and the thermostat unit.
Once an electrician has fitted the replacement wall-mounted controller – and, in my case, plugged the Gateway box into the router, it’s time to download the app and register with an email address and password. Having crossed that hurdle, it’s time to start programming which is a lot easier on the phone or tablet than using the previous programmer.
So, thanks to miGenie, one Jersey home has become a little bit smarter – not sure about the occupant.
Once you’ve set the programmer, if you find you are going to be home later than expected, you simply delay the time your heating comes on from your phone. If you are going to be home earlier, bring it on. You can even adjust the temperature at different times, bringing the heating on lower before you arrive and having it automatically increase when you are settled in for the
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evening – far more economical than having the heating on full before you really need it. The recommended temperature for a living room is 20-21C. Turning your heating down just one degree can reduce bills by up to 10%.
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Love Your Natural Nails By Penny Downes from Pennyfeathers Natural nails and nail care is the real buzz for this winter. With the classic French Manicure making a huge come back and nudes being a trend look for many This month I'd help you grow the perfect nail. Nails are made up of keratinised protein and a fatty substance. Both are a very important synergy to give you grow the perfect nail and are both very different to look after. The gelatine substance needs moisture and oil to ensure the building blocks are kept strong. I recommend a good quality rice oil or almond oil applied daily on and around the nail followed by a light hand cream with vitamin E. Make sure that it's alcohol, paraben and mineral oil free. This will give your nails and surrounding skin a good feed each application. Ensuring the elements that make a nail are kept healthy, strong and hydrated. The cuticle is where the nail grows from so concentrate on this area to give you a good natural nail. Another great way of keeping the nails healthy is to apply a protective layer over the top. This does mean polish. I can already hear the screams of I can't...it will damage my nails in the long term and who has time for that! I'm not talking colour everyday. Just a good base coat and top coat to protect from damage. It acts like a cling film layer over the nails to absorb trauma and stop damage. Long term wear of Polish won't damage the nail it will enhance. Staining only comes from not using a base coat when applying colour or for wearing the Polish too long. I recommend not to keep polish on any longer than 5 days, then remove and reapply. Many professional nail care systems in salons use base coats suited to your nail type, just like skin types all our nails are different. So pop by and meet a nail professional to get the best results. Other damaging factors to bad nails are diets and medication so think about picking up a good multi vitamin which contains Zinc, calcium and Vitamin E. This isn't an instant fix but over a matter of weeks you will see a difference. Trauma like using your nails as tools can make them peel or become brittle so use a coin to scratch your Paycard not your thumb nail. Wear gloves when washing up,think how quickly the detergent strips the grease of your pans well that's what it's going to your fatty substance holding the keratin together..Imagine the damage that does to the nails in one go let alone daily or more. Make sure if you wear Gels to have them removed properly, don't pull them off, it's tempting I know but the damage done is irreversible and will take 6-9 months to grow out. Also take a break every third set, even if it's a week, let your nails rest without the structure over the top. Finally love your nails and they will love you back. It takes time to get a good nail to grow, so please stick with it you'll never regret it. Like we look after our skin daily look after your nails for the ultra Glam look this winter. www.penny-feathers.co.uk
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twisted TRADITION By Katie Wright 'Modern heritage' may sound like a contradiction in terms, but that's exactly what so many of the autumn/winter catwalks served up: Timeless British fabrics and prints reimagined for today, bringing country casuals onto the city streets. That means tartans, tweeds and a whole lot of texture, with free rein to indulge your eccentric side, should you wish. From coats to kilts, here's how to put your twist on tradition...
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THE IT K ITS A woolly 2 umper is a key component in the new-heritage blend, but we're not 2 ust talking any old pullo2 er. It's all about the details2 o2 ersi. ed cable stitching, flippy fringing and lace-up flourishes bring these winter warmers bang up to date.
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BE INDIVIDUAL BUY ANTIQUES IN iven the opportunity would you invest your money in buying the contents of an antique shop
By Stephen ohu I have recently completed the deal to purchase virtually the entire stock of one of Jersey s best known antiques dealers. e is retiring to concentrate on his other interests in life. his represents a significant deal for my own business and a real headache as to how best sell hundreds of items of stock that few people want any more. here are also hundreds of items that would fabulous in any house if only people had the vision to see them in the modern home. here is very little individualism in the world these days, spanning every aspect of the market for just about anything. It is fuelled by the perceived fear of being judged by one s contemporaries. rom engagement rings to sofas to cars everyone buys the same. his includes modern interior design where all you will ever see in a headline is / his year s new must have is1..... and if you don t buy this nobody will like you0. If you try and make your house look different people will think you are strange or if you leave a maga.ine lying on a table people will think you are a hoarder. hese statements may seem a little e,treme but recently the phenomenon of people buying what they are told to buy rather than what they want to buy has been getting worse. Everywhere you look people are told to buy into a totally minimalist lifestyle where all your possessions must look the same as everyone else s, in maga.ines, shows, newspapers, everywhere! his makes the second hand business a bit of a challenge! WHY DON T EO LE COLLECT TRADITIONAL ANTIQUES ANY ORE? I totally understand why people no longer buy certain types of “collectable”. Many previously highly desirable items now have virtually no market and consequently have very low values. This decline is almost entirely due to the internet and people having much greater knowledge of what is actually available. The other reason, which has happened for time immemorial, is that tastes, fashions and technology change. THE INTERNET Things previously sold as being rare and desirable such as "ictorian Staffordshire figures are actually very common and mostly poorly made. Fifty years ago the only Staffordshire figures available to collectors were those in their local antiques shop, they didn’t drive miles to collect therefore they appeared to be rare and were bought as an investment. Twenty years ago was the beginning of the end for these items as the development of the internet began. In the early days of the internet and the beginnings of e- ay collectors still chased prices upward as few
items in certain categories were listed. Then the avalanche began and people could shop for things anywhere in the world without leaving their home. Previously rare items were available in their thousands and were shown to be not rare at all. Anyone in the antiques business that did not see this changing trend was left with mountains of using delft cat fro the late 19th century overpriced unsaleable collectables. For anyone who had invested in these items rather than buying them because they liked them a financial bloodbath was to follow. With the perfect knowledge of the 21st century market, there is nowhere to hide. Things that are overpriced will not sell unless someone really really wants it which is pretty rare nowadays. The market has found a level which reflects the availability of the item, supply and demand reigns supreme. Things that genuinely are rare and desirable have dramatically increased in price and the internet has allowed billions of people access to the collectables market. Where there are lots of collectors and few items prices will be high and vice versa. There are many true collectors of things they are passionate about, rather than because they think they will make a profit. They are very knowledgeable on their subject and appreciate the skills used in the manufacture. Poor quality items in today’s market have no value whereas things that were expensive when they were made will be expensive now. TASTES AND FASHION It used to be that taste and fashion were completely different things. People followed their own style and celebrated by decorating their home in the way they wanted. They weren’t concerned about fashion and weren’t concerned about being judged. They bought what they liked. Today fashion seems to entirely dictate taste; they have become the same thing. Things may be changing however as people seem to be seeking more individuality. ook at recent events in the political scene, rexit and the election of Donald Trump as President of the USA. Perhaps people are finding again that they may want to have more of a say, that they Murano bird orna ent, are not just a number. a great tal ing point. continues overleaf...
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STEPHEN COHU
DEALERS IN FINE ANTIQUES, WORKS OF ART, JEWELLERY AND OBJECTS We are one of the Channel Islands’ leading purchasers of antiques, jewellery and effects. We purchase entire estates or single items and also undertake expert probate valuations and property clearance.
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TECHNOLO Y Technological advances have made many antique pieces redundant such as bureaux and Davenports. With everything now done on computer there is very little need to have a desk to write at, especially one that isn’t big enough for a computer and a printer. I recently rediscovered letters sent by my paternal grandfather to my grandmother at the end of the C erman C ccupation of C uernsey. C e was sent back to C uernsey to re-establish the C uernsey Post C ffice in May 1C C C . The letters he wrote are a fascinating record of what life was like during and after the end of the war. If we had had computers then all correspondence would have been by e-mail and would have been lost forever. I received a hand written letter of thanks from a customer the other day and it makes everything so much more personal. People love to receive a letter through the post so buy a bureau and write a letter, so much better than an e-mailC
in a 1C C C s Scandinavian or Murano vase full of fresh flowers. Antiques bring challenges into your life, be a bit daring and buy something different. Antique and vintage items are not necessarily old and dusty; they are perfect for modern living. They are no longer expensive investments; they are beautiful, unusual and most importantly robust. I broke all my own rules and bought a flat-pack chest of drawers a few years ago for my daughter’s bedroom. It cost about C C C C and was made of “wood”, took about ten hours to assemble and one of the drawers never fitted properly. The other day the drawer fell apart and jammed. In freeing it the whole thing cracked apart and is now destined for the dump. For C C C C I can buy a small C eorgian chest of drawers, already assembled, made of wood, 2C C years old and likely to last another 2C C and it will hold its value. It’s a no-brainer reallyC There are many decorative and unusual pieces available in the antiques and vintage marketplace that are no more expensive than the new equivalent. Serving an inexpensive bottle of wine from a C eorgian decanter makes it taste so much better.
Mid 19th century eapolitan guache of a ersey sailing ship, ery popular.
So my advice for 3 3 3 3 is be yourself! 3 uy what you want to own not what everyone else is buying. I am told that Jersey is one of the most judgemental societies and people are hesitant to display their own individuality. Every house is capable of accommodating at least one unique piece, making your house your home. 3 e brave, be individual and stand out from the crowd!.
LIFESTYLE The average person, especially one under the age of C C , does not want possessions. They want mobility, people move house many more times than they used to and don’t want the bother of packing up lots of stuff every time. Possessions have been pared down to the absolute minimum and most buy new every time they move. The value of modern second hand items is minimal but buying new is very expensive. Possessions are only things that are a necessity, a bed, a sofa, a television with satellite receiver, a kettle and a microwave. People say they have less time nowadays to actually go shopping for stuff. They buy on the internet from a catalogue range. They save they have less money but then buy a sofa for thousands of pounds exported in a container with hundreds of others all the same. WHY SHOULD I BUY ANTIQUE OR VINTA E? I am not going to preach about antiques because people that know about them know about them and everyone else doesn’t have a clueC They are scared to shop in an antiques shop because they fear their lack of knowledge may lead to them buying something that is not fashionable or they may be ripped off. Nothing would be further from the truth. There should be no reason to follow fashion when furnishing a home, be an individual, buy something you like that people who visit will be interested in, a talking point. No one is going to talk about an IC EA vase filled with curly haC el twigs but they might be interested eautiful late 19th century terracotta bust.
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FERRARI 488 GTB By Jack Evans WHAT IS IT?: A new Ferrari is a pretty big deal. This is the 488 GTB, the latest high-performance offering from Maranello and a car designed to try and eclipse the awe-inspiring 458 Italia. That car was powered by a 4.5-litre naturally-aspirated 8. A true firecracker of an engine, it gave the 458 all the frenetic, tip-toe energy that you could want from an Italian supercar. The 488 GTB, in comparison, is powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbocharged 8. Moving to forced induction was a big move for Ferrari, especially given the reputation set by the 458. However, with 661bhp and 760Nm on tap, the 488 isn't lacking in power.
LOO S AND IMA E: Make no mistake, the 488 GTB is a pretty looking car. With air intakes sitting in just the right places and a supremely low ride height, it looks just as you would want a supercar to look. Granted, it lacks the out-there styling you'd find on a amborghini, but there's little chance people won't notice you in the 488. Ferrari's image remains impressively strong, with good residuals and reputation meaning that wherever you go, people will stop and stare. That's no bad thing, but if you're looking for a car that'll take you under the radar, the 488 may not be the one for you.
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SPA* E AND P* A* TI* ALIT* : ? espite being a low, two-seater sports car, the 488 GTB offers a decent amount of practicality. There's a boot in the nose of the car with a ? 30-litre capacity. It certainly provides enough room for two weekend bags, or a week's worth of shopping - if you're planning on taking your 488 to the supermarket. Inside, there's a cupholder and a tray for your keys and phone. There's also a small glovebo9, which gives you a little bit of space for smaller items. A Ferrari supercar is never going to be practical, but the 488 is easier to get along with than you'd e9pect.
* EHIND THE WHEEL: Here's where things get really interesting. In the low-slung driving position you feel perfectly set up. It isn't often you get into a car and find yourself in the right place immediately, but that's just what you get in the 488. With a large windscreen and slim pillars there's an e9cellent view of the road ahead too, which makes it a little more comfortable to drive around - especially in towns. ? p and running, you immediately notice just how easy the 488 is to drive. ? es, the steering wheel mounted buttons are a little complicated - the lights, indicators and washers are operated here - but after you work that out, it feels 2uite simple to whisk along. ? ou could almost be fooled into thinking it normal - until you press the accelerator, that is.
WHO WO* LD * * * ONE?: The 488 GTB is ideal for those who want a supercar with poise, pinpoint handling and addictive performance all wrapped up in a double-take body. There's no arguing that it's e9pensive, but then cars in this category are. Ferraris have been held with high esteem throughout history, and it's cars like the 488 GTB that keep this reputation going.
The way the 488 gains pace is nothing short of ferocious, with each gear bringing with it another fierce wave of speed. ? eep your foot in it, and you'll sail past licence-worrying speeds without even realising. Gearshifts are supremely 2uick, while the car's throttle response puts any idea that turbocharging negatively affects performance out of your mind. In figure terms, the 488 GTB will reach 60 in three seconds, and will carry on accelerating to a top speed of ? 05mph, which is fast in anyone's book. That incredible pace is well matched to a chassis that offers all the agility you could want and while the steering is 2uick, it makes for a car that eats up corner after corner. ? ou still need to be on your toes however, as the large rear tyres fitted to the 488 have a tendency to break traction 2uite easily.
Although fitted with cutting-edge traction control systems, the 488 still likes to remind you that it's a Ferrari - and should be treated with respect.
* AL* E FO* MONE* : The 488 GTB retails for just under ? 185,000. However, few cars will actually cost this, as the options list is almost as impressive as the car's performance. ? ven the trademark Ross ? orsa paint, which our test car came in, costs a frankly remarkable ? 7,104. However, when you contrast the car's price with its e9ceptional engine, controls and looks, it very 2uickly starts to look worth the money. ? ertainly, if you found yourself driving a Ferrari 488 GTB, you wouldn't worry about how much it cost - just how far you could drive it.
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Valentine’s Day by Martin Flageul DipWSET, Wine Consultant
Many couples will celebrate February 14th with an elegant dinner out or stay at home and share a candlelit meal over a special bottle of wine. There are also those who will grab a Valentine’s card and a bottle of wine and a box of chocolates on the way home from work. However there are few important things to remember about wine before you pop the cork or maybe even pop the question.
Pulling the Cork If you have decided to stay in to enjoy your romantic evening, it is important to get everything off to a good start. You will, no doubt, have seen a sommelier open a bottle of wine in your favourite restaurant and make it look so easy. Well there is a knack but with the right corkscrew it is quite simple. The trick is to always use a “waiter’s friend” which is a corkscrew with a central spiral “worm” and a double-clutch type of lever mechanism. Firstly remove the foil using the small knife and neatly cut the seal all the way around the rim of the bottle keeping clear of the top of the bottle to ensure no wine comes into contact with the foil when being poured. Never completely remove the foil seal. Unfold your corkscrew and penetrate the cork off centre so that the “worm” of the “waiter’s friend” will feed directly to the centre of the cork. Using the first stop on the lever gently prise the cork about halfway then use the longer stop to pull the cork the rest of the way out. You can of course play safe and buy wine with a screw cap, as there is a huge range of top quality wines with these closures. Pouring Without Spilling When pouring the wine into the selected glass, the neck of the wine bottle should not make contact with the glass but the wine should be poured from a few centimetres from the rim of the glass. To avoid a dribble of wine or spillage onto the table, the trick is to give the bottle a slight twist in an upward direction, which should keep it from dripping. If you are unsure about this technique then practise a few times in advance with a bottle of water. Use the Right Wine Glass Many of us were sceptical about the use of the correct glass for the service of wine but scientific studies have been carried out, as well as tests by leading wine professionals that prove that wine definitely tastes better when drunk from glasses specifically designed for them. As a general rule red wines are served in glasses that have a bigger bowl and white wines served in glasses that are taller and narrower. There are companies such as Riedel that make a glass to suit just about any type of wine you can name. There are glasses for Red Bordeaux, Chianti, White Burgundy and so on but you should always use the best glassware you have available and never fill the glass to the top but usually just below halfway, depending the glass size of the glass. Wine Temperature Whilst the temperature that wine is served is a matter of personal choice, there are some guidelines that will prove helpful if you want to impress your partner. Storing wine at around 10c -11c is perfect and when serving red wines at what is known as room temperature it must be borne in mind that this means between 17c and 19c and not the high temperatures centrally heated houses now tend to maintain. White wines should be refrigerated for 3 – 4 hours before serving and then kept cool in an ice bucket to maintain the right temperature. The ideal range for white wines is between 7.5c and 12.5c. If white wine is served too cold it will mask the delicate flavours and if reds are served too warm they will appear cooked and over alcoholic on the palate. Pairing Wine and Food Once again there are no hard and fast rules for which wine to serve with what food but some ideas do work better than others. If you have decided on lobster for a main course then chardonnay based wines such as White Burgundy are a good choice. Cold lobster with Chablis is a very good match but hot lobster with maybe a creamy or buttery sauce will pair better with a richer style of chardonnay such as Meursault or a Californian Russian River Valley Chardonnay. Chocolate and Valentine’s Day tend to go hand in hand but matching wine with chocolate can be difficult but much is being said now about Syrah based wines and chocolate so maybe try one of the rich plumy fruity wines from Australia’s McLaren Vale. Whatever you decide to share with your partner this Valentine’s Day remember that wine has been considered an aphrodisiac over the centuries, helping to stimulate the senses and relax the mind and body….
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