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As the season begins to mellow to the soft golden hues of autumn and the cosy jumpers begin to emerge from the back of the cupboard, it’s time to rethink the dinner menu. Autumn is the time of rich flavours, indulgent stews and comforting soups and our Retro Slow Cookers are perfect for relaxing into autumn and creating those warming seasonal classics.

Slow cooking is a method that transforms simple ingredients into delicious meals. Whether it’s a warming soup or a rich stew, the slow cooker is an essential tool for producing fantastic food. It’s also an energy conserving, money saving marvel, perfect for any budding students seeking a nutritious lifestyle on a tight schedule. Here’s why slow cooking is worth taking the time for.

The sweet scent of that first cup in the morning can melt all resistance to the day ahead and bring life to the sleep heavy limbs of any early morning riser. Coffee is truly man’s best friend and as we launch our stylish and chic Retro Coffee Maker, we have some ways you can make the most of your coffee.

When we consider our relationship with coffee we usually imagine our local branded chain of coffee officiants. The sharp sound of steam emitting from the machine, the anxiety of deciding whether today begins with the kick of an espresso or the smooth foam of a cappuccino.

Serving up a selection of refreshing drinks at a party means mixing the right flavours to achieve that balance of cool comfort and fruity flavours. We can help you stay cool with a selection of delightful beverages, perfect as a non-alcoholic quencher of thirst or as a way to get the party started, whether you’re gathering to cheer on your team together or setting up for a picnic in the garden with friends.

The menu for the modern party can be as full of pitfalls as a badger’s forest home. With diets ranging from vegan to gluten-free, things can get complicated. We’ve designed a friendly menu that won’t exclude anyone in the room.

A gathering of good friends under the summer sun can set the tone for an entire season, and with so many lovely days on the horizon, conditions are perfect for a party. Whatever style of soirée you have in mind, we have some tips to make it a joyous and memorable occasion for family and friends.

With the summer months finally in our midst, it’s time to start planning some special trips away with the kids.

Are you a family of adventurers, seeking rocks to climb and woodlands to explore? Or are you a more relaxed crew, inclined more to a BBQ on the beach and a paddle in the waves? Here’s some inspiration to help you make those all-important family memories this British Summertime.

The Nordic countries are renowned for their easy-going lifestyle and wellbeing. But how have they achieved such an enviable record on health, education, equality and, well… happiness?

We’re here to help you embrace the Nordic lifestyle and achieve greater balance in this topsy-turvy world.

There is a certain poetry to Nordic design, its emphasis on swathes of natural light, crisp clean white walls like blank unbroken paper.

For the Scandinavian, a room should emphasise organic shapes and provide character through singular statement pieces. Here’s our guide to capturing the Nordic style in your home.