Contemporary, Chic, Practical Bath/Shower options

At last, the practical aspects of easy access baths-with-showers has led to designs that we would actually want in our bathrooms. Until recently, the largest market for baths with doors was the very elderly plus disabled people who relied on such equipment and were forced to pay a premium. Whilst this is still true to some extent, there is a realisation by companies that clients demand and deserve better.

Often, there is a logistics issue with putting a traditional bath and a walk-in shower in a family bathroom therefore it is commonplace to find baths with shower enclosures. Getting in to the bath or shower is not too bad but getting out again, once there is a wet slippery surface to negotiate, is more difficult. Fully fit adults are cautious - what about those with sports injuries, back pain, a touch of arthritis, etc?

Statistics show that people prefer to walk out of a shower rather than climb out of a bath but many people want to keep a bath and don't have room for both, therefore the compromise is made to have a bath with shower. We've just been waiting for the ultimate practical bath-shower unit and, finally, we have a choice.

Party Supplies: from Corporate Entertainment to Bar Mitzvahs ... and babies

Party novelties are often last minute details and, though inexpensive, they can make a huge impact to your guests' enjoyment. Everyone likes a 'freebie' even if it's just a party hat or a balloon to take home for the kids or the cat (cruel!) so here are a few ideas from Novelties Direct, wholesale party supplies.

• CORPORATE THEME IDEAS with optional Branding
• WEDDING ACCESSORIES 
• HEN PARTIES
• STAG NIGHT NOVELTIES
• SUMMER PARTIES
• DISCO LEDs
• KARAOKE PARTY

Novelties Direct also specialises in Bar Mitsvah and Bat Mitzvah, link: Mitzvah party supplies.

A family run enterprise that has been running on the borders of South Herts/Middx/NW London since 2003, recently celebrating its 10th birthday, Novelties Direct has 1000s of party pieces in stock for immediate despatch.

Luxury Dining from 35p!

This website is a MUST for gourmets! Fine foods from around the world, many at very reasonable prices such as the range of 12ml quality salad dressings for only 35p, perfect for picnic lunches this summer. Or you can order 100ml bottles of truffle oils for under £20.

Kings Fine Food selections include luxury items - caviar, foie gras, champagne - and also Gift Ideas (not all edible) from soaps and candles to mussel eaters and beautiful mother-of-pearl tableware. You can even specify a custom hamper from £20.

Why not visit the website and see what interests you - organic and gluten free ranges, luxury larder items or the mouth-watering recipes on the home page: www.KingsFineFood.co.uk.

Travel Agent goes the Extra Mile

The most important aspect of Grove Travel is the knowledge and helpfulness of the staff. Whether you can call in person or call on the 'phone, they will share their travel experiences and tailor the perfect get-away for you.

There is a 'blog' on their website which gives additional insight into places they have booked for customers. For example, have you thought of visiting Iceland (the country, not the shop!) or skiing in Verbier, an inexpensive weekend in Amsterdam or a trip on the Glacier Express? Snippets of interesting additional information are a sign of the warm relationship Grove Travel has with clients.

Hertfordshire-based Grove Travel is located in St.Albans Road, Watford, just off the A41, not far from the M1 and convenient for the North-West London outskirts as well as out-lying towns and villages.

Perhaps this will be your favourite page: Travel & Holiday Offers.
Bon voyage!

Bi Folding Doors with Integral Blinds - video demo

SunSeeker Doors aluminium bi folding doors installations date back over 10 years. The bifolds in the video were installed more than five years ago, with integral horizontal blinds - you can see the slim Venetian slats inside the double-glazing cavity of the glass doors.

Good quality aluminium bi folding doors are an excellent investment. Contact SunSeeker Doors to compare prices of standard Slimline bifolds with Contemporary UltraSlim slide-and-turn doors.

Footprints in the Sand (keepsake gifts)

These beautiful hearts are made of brass with a satin enamelled finish in blue, white or pink, highlighting the brass footprints.

The hearts measure 76mm/3" and are quite heavy at 300g/10oz.

There is a back-plate that can be unscrewed to reveal a small cavity of approximately 100ml capacity, which can store some grains of sand from your favourite beach, as a memento of happy memories.

Warning: before you link to the shop to buy one of these, note that they are currently being sold as ashes keepsakes! (& the display stands are optional extras.)

Watford Celebrations - Catering

When planning an event, catering can the easiest part ... just contact Hansons the Caterers. They welcome the opportunity of advising clients on all event planning matters - FREE - from a platter of sandwiches for a board meeting to a banquet for 600 guests.

Based in South Herts (Watford) and close to North London, Hansons the Caterers was founded by win brothers Paul and Ian Hanson in 1985.

Visitors are welcome, by appointment, to inspect Hansons' custom built premises with its highly professional production and storage facilities, tastings included! Hansons' modern, refrigerated vans enable guaranteed hygiene when they deliver food and, unlike many catering companies, all function staff are direct employees - taking no risks with agency staff. All kitchen staff are fully trained in Health and Hygiene – with certificates available on request.

Whatever your numbers and budget, save yourself a headache - contact Hansons, Caterers, Watford. 

Equestrian Online Shop re-vamped

Our client was struggling with the back office of an old version of e-commerce software. As the latest version had significant improvements, the decision was taken to upgrade to the newest release.

During the past few weeks, equestrian (and canine!) products have been added so that the new site can be launched. There are still many more products to be up-loaded and work will continue.

There are benefits for shoppers too. It is easier to find products and easier to buy. Apart from that, we have included a 'Wish List' for things you'd like to buy later (or have as gifts!) plus a loyalty scheme to reward returning customers.

If you would like an on-line shop like SherwoodEquestrian let us know!

Bathroom refit - experience and a caring attitude at Practical Bathing

The things that we take for granted often become more difficult as we get older. Simple things, such as bathing or showering, take longer as bodies become less flexible. We may have trouble washing feet without sitting, climbing into or out of a bath, any number of issues.

At some point, many people decide to move to a home without stairs or to replace traditional bathrooms with wet-rooms. Our client, Practical Bathing Ltd, is adept a understanding the needs of clients and following up with a practical bathroom design and installation that will last for years. This is best illustrated by a series of before/after images.

Bath removed, shower installed, easy-to-clean walls

Wasted downstairs space converted to wet-room

Old bathroom renewed plus hygienic floor & walls

Practical Bathing installs in London, the home counties and much of southern England and Midlands. If you just want good advice and to purchase items (power-baths, shower trays, grab rails, etc.) they will ship throughout the UK. Call them: 01753 842944