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February 1, 2013

Even Polar Bears have to wash

I’ve been telling everyone to take a look at this fun video from Samsung Electronics:

I think it’s a brilliant advert for the Samsung Eco washing machine and it’s stuck firmly in my mind since I watched it! We’ll be looking to buy a new washing machine when we move and there are lots of reasons why we’d give serious consideration to Samsung’s new Ecobubble range of washing machines.

Most importantly they have environmentally friendly credentials with their Super Eco Wash programme delivering impressive wash results at just 15°C, using 70% less energy than a normal 40°C wash cycle. If you want to get really technical, the introduction of a double ceramic coated heater, which protects itself from the build-up of lime scale deposits, triples its lifetime and heats quickly further reducing energy consumption. Environmentally friendly and saving you money – what’s not to love?!

In case you need further persuading, gentle washing promises less wear and tear on clothes, it’s incredibly quiet, operating at just 62dB and you can put it on at night without disturbing your sleep.

This post is in association with Samsung Electronics

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January 18, 2013

A very cold day out

Even though we live in London it often doesn’t feel like we have time to enjoy it. So we were all very excited to find ourselves with a free day to do something last weekend. It was a balmy 2° and we headed south to Battersea Children’s Zoo in Battersea Park. To be honest we very rarely go south of the river but I had always wanted to visit Battersea Park and after 10 years of London living we finally got round to it.

We decided to use public transport and it took us a bus, train, train, train and bus to get there, so not an easy start to the day with a toddler and pram. It was also very cold but we wrapped up warm and enjoyed walking along the river path to the zoo.

The Zoo has recently been renovated and we saw a variety of animals from monkeys, lemurs, meerkats and otters. That was about all we saw as the rest of the zoo was given over to a sand pit, climbing frame, tractor and large play area. The toddler had amazing fun but we were a bit disappointed as we can go to a sand pit and play park for free a lot closer to home.

After we had walked around the animal enclosures and watched the otters being fed we looked for somewhere to get warm and have a drink. Unfortunately the Cafe is shut during the winter and the coffee machine only took coins, which we didn’t have. There were also a couple of rides and games which took coins which, of course the toddler wanted to play with, but couldn’t.

After a couple of hours we were freezing and although the toddler could have stayed all day we wanted to go and get warm.

The Children’s Zoo is not a cheap day out. A family ticket costs £22.00 and coupled with transport costs and lunch, and a trip through the gift shop on the way out, adds up. I’m glad we’ve been but I wouldn’t go again, sorry. The play park was bigger than the animal enclosures so rather than a Children’s Zoo I would say it’s a very expensive Children’s Park.

We received a complimentary family ticket from Tots100 and Moneysupermarket vouchers site to help find Britain’s Best Days Out.

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November 1, 2012

Bond style at home

This year marks the 50^th year of British style icon, James Bond, so why not indulge in a little classy, retro, James Bond Style at home?

This first piece is iconic of the 60’s and 70’s. You can just imagine James Bond kicking back in a similar chair with a martini, shaken – not stirred, after a long day of disarming bombs and rescuing pretty ladies with exotic accents. The quilted effect makes it look classically British, with elegance and charm. But what makes this chair typically James Bond is the contrast between the elegant red quilting and the modern sleek metal and flowing curves. The 60’s were all about experimenting with pattern, shape and form, and this piece is reminiscent of that.

The second piece is another beautiful quilt effect chair. This time an arm chair. The white pinstripe on the chair gives it a modern flair, but ultimately, the design is quintessentially Bond. It is sophisticated, stylish, and just a little bit sexy. And, much like James Bond, it will still look ageless in 50 years, and be loved by fashion connoisseurs of all ages. Perfect for a Bond villain, I think!

The final piece is this table which offers a sleek and sexy solution to coffee tables. Can’t you just imagine a similar piece of furniture in the centre of James Bonds’ bachelor pad? A place from which to impress the girls, negotiate with criminals, and generally just be super stylish! Pieces like this are iconic of James Bond as they are a little unconventional, but they do a fantastic job, and they can look good in any era or environment.

There are many ways you could channel James Bond in your interior design. The key is to have a suitable colour scheme. Red, black and white seem to work incredibly well, this is because they are colours of strength and passion. You should definitely choose luxurious fabrics and sleek, clean, shiny surfaces. This look is very high maintenance, so even a speck of dust will ruin the sophistication. Bring on the martinis!

All of these products can be found online at Fashion For Home.