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DES-REZ GARDEN PARTY ACCESSORIES

2011-04-27T01:03:00.000-07:00

DES-REZ GARDEN PARTY ACCESSORIES

This unseasonably good weather has turned our attention to enjoying the sunshine, the garden and social entertaining. We've heard from lots of customers that are planning and organising outdoor socail events and looking for accessories to brighten up their gardens. So here are a few des-rez ideas to get you started. Happy shopping!

DES-REZ NAPKIN RINGS

DES-REZ CAKE STANDS

DES-REZ GARDEN DECORATIONS

DES-REZ VINTAGE HOME ACCESSOIRES

2011-04-11T07:38:00.001-07:00

DES-REZ VINTAGE HOME ACCESSORIES

Des-rez has just taken delivery of some great new vintage home accessories - check these out!

Des-Rez Patchwork Fabric Cushions

Des-Rez Wooden Decorative Hearts

MAY Pink Flower Magazine Rack Russain Doll Bookends

NEW MOORLAND KITCHEN POTTERY

2011-03-31T07:20:00.000-07:00

COCKEREL ENGLISH MOORLAND POTTERY FROM DES-REZ

Des-rez has just introduced a new range of English Moorland kitchen pottery in a country cockerel design. Check out the kitchen crockery below.

Large and Small Jugs / Cream and Milk Jugs

Breakfast Pottery

Cupcake

DES-REZ ART NOUVEAU CERAMICS

2011-03-01T00:28:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ ART NOUVEAU CERAMIC POTTERY

Des-rez has just taken delivery of a new range of art nouveau inspired ceramic lamps, vase, bowls and umbrella stands - a stunning ceramic range to add elegance and class to any home.

art nouveau jug and bowls

art nouveau ceramic lamps

art nouveau vases / umbrella stand

NEW DES-REZ ADVERTISING UMBRELLA STANDS

2011-02-09T05:01:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ CERAMIC UMBRELLA STANDS

A quick post to let you know that the des-rez new range of ceramic advertising stands will be in stock next week as will the ever popular art nouveau umbrella stand. So don't miss out - keep watching this space. Click on the link below to see our current stock.

Umbrella Stands

2011-02-03T12:42:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ NEW HOME ACCESSORIES

DES-REZ INTRODUCES THOMAS KENT MANTLEPIECE CLOCKS

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DES-REZ INTRODUCES NEW WHITE HEART WEDDING ACCESSORY RANGE

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DES-REZ NEW DOOR PLAQUES / DOOR SIGNS

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2011-01-26T02:10:00.000-08:00

NEW INTERIORS FOR 2011 - DES-REZ SNEAK PREVIEW

Sorry Des-Rez hasn't been in touch for a while - but we've been getting ready for 2011 to bring you some of the latest vintage styles and designs! We visited the Interiors show in Birmingham to get a feel for some of the very latest home accessory designs and source some of the things we know you will love!

So what did we find?

Well, there are some fabulous pastel coloured mantle piece clocks which have an elegant yet vintage feel they come in an array of colours including pale green, blue, pink, cream.

There are some wonderful tiered glass cake stands - adding elegance to parties and special occasions.

Lanterns are still in - an array of vintage designs bringing ambiance to both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Shabby iron urban furniture appears to be popular this year with some really interesting vintage coloured finishes

Des-Rez should have all of these new items in stock in the next couple of weeks so watch this space! Happy Shopping!

DES-REZ AT CHRISTMAS

2010-11-23T06:59:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ CHRISTMAS HOME GIFTS

Des-Rez has just taken delivery of some great new Christams home accessories - here's a sneek preview!

DES-REZ LANTERNS AND CANDLES

DES-REZ CHRISTMAS CANDLES

2010-10-18T04:35:00.000-07:00

IT'S A DES-REZ CANDLE CHRISTMAS!

DES-REZ CHRISTAMS CANDLES

NEW! NEW! NEW!

2010-10-15T07:32:00.000-07:00

DES-REZ NEW FOR CHRISTMAS!

DES-REZ UNION JACK
VINTAGE TRUNKS DES-REZ REINDEER
CANDLE HOLDERS

DES-REZ BUTTERFLY MIRRORS DES-REZ BOTTLE STOPPERS

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR BOUDOIR WITH DES-REZ

2010-09-28T01:22:00.000-07:00

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR BOUDOIR WITH DES-REZ

Des-Rez has just takem delivery of some lovely French shabby chic furniture - check out the items below by clicking on the photos.

Des-Rez cream dressing table

Des-Rez French cream chest of drawers

Des-Rez French cream washstand

Des-Rez cream tall chest of drawers

Des-Rez French cream bedside table

2010-08-09T08:27:00.000-07:00

CREATE THE PERFECT AMBIANCE - DES-REZ CANDLE LIGHT!

Creating the perfect ambiance for your home depends on what event or activity you've got planned. An evening in the bath? A Christmas party? A Romantic dinner? A Garden party? All of these events need care and thought and of course a suitable atmosphere and lighting. Here are a few Des-rez ideas for lighting up your life! Click on the photo for more information on the product.

Des-Rez Garden Party

Des-Rez - Night of Pampering

Des-Rez Christmas

Des-Rez Dinner Party

2010-06-01T06:36:00.000-07:00

FAB NEW DES-REZ GARDEN PLANTERS

June is here and summer is just around the corner - so it's the perfect time to get in the garden and create a bright summer look! Check out this great new des-rez garden planters - the perfect garden accessory. Happy Planting!

DES-REZ GARDEN PLANTERS

2010-04-21T12:32:00.000-07:00

BRIGHTEN UP YOUR GARDEN WITH DES-REZ

The weather forecast for the weekend is sun all the way - so it's the perfect time to think about brightening up the garden with some wonderful Des-Rez garden accessories. Check out some of these fabulous brand new garden accessories.

Bird Feeders / Bird Baths

Planters

Garden Lanterns

Garden T-Lights

Garden Hooks

PARTY, PARTY, PARTY!

2010-04-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

IT'S PARTY TIME AT DES-REZ

Des-rez has just taken delivery of some fabulous summer garden party / wedding party accessories. We've got napkins, cake stands, place card holders, t-lights and candleabras, table centrepieces, glasses and decanters. Party, party, party!

NAPKINS / NAPKIN HOLDERS

CAKE STANDS

NAME PLACE CARD HOLDERS

CANDLE HOLDERS

GLASSES

TABLE CENTREPIECE

Easter Ideas

2010-03-17T13:57:00.000-07:00

Des-Rez Easter Countdown

As you know - here in Britain - we tend to use the Easter holiday to work on our houses and gardens, brightening up our homes after the winter. Well this Winter seems to have been particularly long so a much needed spring clean and re-decoration maybe in order .

Check out some of these Des-Rez Easter ideas and be inspired! Happy Easter!

Des-Rez Plant Pots / Planters

Des-Rez Country Pink and Cream Rose

Des-Rez T-Lights

FRENCH HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION

2010-03-09T14:31:00.000-08:00

LUXURY SELF CATERING BARN - SOUTH OF FRANCE

Looking for the perfect holiday destination in the South of France? Well look no further. Check out Almond Barn near Carcassonne in South West France. Click on the link below. Happy holiday!

www.almondbarn-cambieure.co.uk

DES-REZ OSCARS

2010-03-08T11:07:00.000-08:00

THE DES-REZ OSCARS!

It's not just Hollywood that has it's Oscar stars! Here at Des-rez we have our very own award winners and best sellers!

Check out some of your Des-Rez favourites below. Happy Shopping!

CREAM PHOTO FRAME FRENCH BATH PLAQUE

CERAMIC UMBRELLA STAND SILVER MOROCCAN LANTERN

CERAMIC UMBRELLA STANDS

2010-02-22T07:42:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ CERAMIC UMBRELLA STANDS

Des-Rez has some fabulous ceramic umbrella stands - which, needless to say, have been extremely popular over the last few months!

Check out The Des-Rez range of umbrella stands by clicking on the photos below. Happy Shopping!

WEDDING SEASON

2010-02-17T12:33:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ WEDDING CENTREPIECE IDEAS

Our best friends are getting married this summer - so it's got me researching some of the latest wedding table accessories. Des-Rez has some fabulous new wedding ideas to help you dress your wedding reception. Happy Shopping!

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

2010-02-17T08:24:00.000-08:00

BUTTERFLIES - MUST BE SPRING!

Des-rez has just taken delivery of a great new spring range of butterfly inspired home accessories - check out the new ranges below. Happy Shopping!

VALENTINES DAY SURPRISE

2010-02-10T12:51:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ VALENTINE DAY SURPRISES

Here are a few des-rez romantic ideas for that special someone. Happy Valentines Day, Happy Shopping!

DES-REZ GETTING READY FOR SPRING

2010-02-10T11:50:00.000-08:00

Des-rez is Getting Ready for Spring

Today is the first day in two months that i've seen any sun or blue sky! It feels like winter is drawing to a close and spring is just around the corner. So what has des-rez got to offer you for those lighter evenings and warmer temperatures? Here are a few new spring products to blow the cobwebs away and get you excited about the new season ahead. Happy Shopping!

Lighting up your life!

For the Walls......

INTERIORS SHOW JANUARY 2010

2010-01-22T05:49:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ VISITS INTERIORS SHOW 2010

Just to let you know that Des-Rez will be visiting the 2010 Interiors Show at the NEC to bring you the latest ideas for your home and inspire you to update your home environment. We will be searching for the latest designs, colours and trends to get you excited about the year ahead.

If you are looking for anything in particular, let me know and I can see what might be available.

I'll update you next week on what we find.... so watch this space.

Happy Shopping!

NEW PRODUCTS FOR 2010

2010-01-19T08:15:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ.CO.UK - NEW, NEW, NEW!

We've just taken delivery of some great new des-rez items for 2010 - with lots more to come during the year. We've got new picture frames, hallway mirrors, blackboards, t-lights, napkin holders, stools and hurricane lamps. Click on the items below to find out more. Happy Shopping!

des-rez Napkin Holders

des-rez T-lights and Lamps

des-rez Blackboards, Mirrors and Picture Frames

Re-Decorate in the New Year

2010-01-07T10:06:00.000-08:00

New Year: Refresh Your Home!

A New Year gives us permission to wipe the slate clean and look at refreshing our home environment - making it more condusive to support all those new year resoloutions we have made.

But how do we get started?

Make a Decorating Plan. This year think about the decorating projects you would like to accomplish and put them down on paper. Remember to be realistic and consider your budget and time. Write out each step you need to do, how long it will take, how much it will cost, when you plan on starting and when you want to finish.

Don't Just Fill a Space Because It Is Empty. Just because a room is empty doesn't mean you have to run out and buy furniture to fill it. Wait until you find that perfect piece you love, that's in your plan and within your budget. Don't buy any piece of art unless it's something you'll enjoy looking at every time you walk by. Check out Des-Rez for ideas.

Don't worry about the Latest Trends. Just as in clothing, what's in today will be out tomorrow; there are new trends and colours every year.It's fun to stay up on the trends and new colours, but not necessary that we re-decorate every time something new comes out, and who can afford to do that? Don't agonize about what's in and what's new, because you'll never get your decorating done. Instead, stay focused and incorporate a few new colours and trendy items with your accessories.

Decorate Your Home With What You Love. Don't let friends, family, or the decorating industry force you into anything that is just not you. You'll be living in your home not anyone else. Buy items that you love! Check out Des-Rez for items you will love.

To a Happy, Healthy, Safe and Prosperous New Year from everyone at Des-Rez.

DES-REZ ON 60 MINUTE MAKEOVER

2009-12-17T09:06:00.000-08:00

Des-Rez on 60 Minute Makeover

Des-rez will be be featured on two episodes of 60 Minute Makeover in the New Year. The ITV hit makeover show, approached Des-rez earlier this year to use some of our products to make over two houses - one in Leeds and one in Windsor.

The Leeds makeover will be shown on ITV on Friday 8 January, 2pm and the Windsor show will be on Monday 11 January at 2pm. Enjoy the shows!

Happy Christmas Des-Rez

CHRISTMAS CLOSURE

2009-12-15T07:40:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CLOSURE

Des-Rez will be closed between Christmas Day and New Year's day.

We will still be taking and administering orders but will not be dispatching or posting orders until Monday 4th January. As you maybe aware we have a new postal delivery process which guarentees delivery of your items within 48 hours - so even if you place an order between Christmas and New year you will still receive your goods during the first week in January.

May we take this opportunity of wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy 2010!

CHRISTMAS POSTAL DATES

2009-12-15T07:36:00.000-08:00

LAST DES-REZ CHRISTMAS POSTAL DATES

At Des-Rez we understand how important it is to get your Christmas presents delivered on time for the festive holiday. We have implemented a new delivery service which will ensure your goods are delivered within 48 hours of dispatch. It will also mean that even last minute purchases can be delivered speedily and in time for your family Christmas. Last day for guaranteed Christmas delivery 18 December 2009 - Happy Christmas Shopping!

CERAMIC UMBRELLA STANDS ARRIVE

2009-12-08T03:54:00.000-08:00

NEW DES-REZ CERAMICS JUST IN!

I know a few customers have been waiting for some des-rez ceramics to come back into stock - well wait no more they are here! Click on the item you've been waiting for and get your order in before Christmas.

Happy des-rez Shopping.

UMBRELLA STANDS

CERAMIC ORNAMENT GIFTS

CUSTOMER OFFER

2009-12-01T06:09:00.000-08:00

Des-Rez Loyal Customer Christmas Offer

We all know that 2009 has been a difficult year for many families. You have been absolutely brilliant this year in supporting Des-Rez to source and bring alternative homewares and furnishings to the UK. Without your support we would not be here so we want to say a massive THANK YOU! To show you how much we appreciate your support we have set up a special Christmas Discount Code for exisiting customers only! Use the code below when ordering through www.des-rez.co.uk and you will recieve 20% discount on all orders over £50.

Discount Code = thanks

Happy Christmas Shopping!

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE

2009-11-26T07:27:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ SUPPORTS THE GOVERNMENT'S REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE CAMPAIGN

As part of the business strategy des-rez has always considered the environmental impact of their activity and as such have introduced lots of measures to help reduce waste.

The latest measure aims to help combat CO2 by reusing and recycling all packaging. Rather than use brand new boxes and other packing des-rez, wherever possible will use boxes and packaging that have been used previously to deliver products to customers. By reusing old packaging des-rez saves natural resources and reduces the need for landfill.

What can you do today to reduce, reuse and recycle?

DES-REZ CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER

2009-11-24T08:53:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER

The latest Des-Rez Christmas Newsletter has just been published.

To check out our latest Christmas offers and ideas please click on DES-REZ CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER.

Happy Shopping!

What's Hot This Christmas?!

2009-11-24T05:08:00.000-08:00

BEST CHRISTMAS SELLERS!

I know it can get harder and harder every year to find the perfect Christmas gifts for those special people in your life. Well fret no more ..... des-rez.co.uk is here to help!

We've been looking at our best selling items over the last few weeks to give you an idea of some of the more popular des-rez gift items this Christmas.

Click on the items below to find out more. Happy Christmas Shopping!

CHRISTMAS ON-LINE ORDERING TIMESCALES

2009-11-10T02:16:00.000-08:00

DES-REZ ON- LINE ORDERING TIMESCALES FOR CHRISTMAS

At Des-Rez we understand how importnat it is to get your Christmas presents delivered on time for the festive holiday. Over the last few weeks we have implemented a new delivery service which will ensure your goods are delivered within 48 hours of dispatch. It will also mean that even last minute purchases can be delivered speedily and in time for your family Christmas. The last order date for guaranteed Christmas delivery is 18 December 2009.

Happy Christmas from Des-Rez!

NEW CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS

2009-10-16T08:19:00.000-07:00

DES-REZ Getting Ready For Christmas

It's never too early to get ready for Christmas - particularly if you're hosting the festivities!

Let us make your Christmas dining table one to envy with our stunning and elegant Christmas dining table accessories. Check out these new ranges which have just come into stock - click on the titles to find out more. Happy shopping!

Christmas Candle Napkin Holders Christmas Candle Centrepiece

Christmas
Pyramid Tree Chrome Penguins Candle Hurricane Lamp

NEW DES-REZ PRODUCTS

2009-10-13T09:17:00.000-07:00

New Des-Rez Products Just In!

We've just taken delivery of a great range of new Des-Rez products. Check out some of the new items below!

Candles

Hurricane Lamps / Lanterns

Black Metal Bathroom Accessories

New Door Accessories

2009-10-08T05:36:00.000-07:00

Des-Rez Home Sweet Home

Des-Rez has just taken delivery of some fabulous new door mats and door stops in readiness for the Autumn and Winter months. Check these out by clicking on the title/photos below. Happy Shopping!

Door Mats

Door Stops

DES-REZ JEWELLERY

2009-09-21T07:48:00.000-07:00

JEWELLERY, JEWELLERY, RATTLE, RATTLE!

Des-Rez has just launched a new fabulously colourful jewellery range which is wowing customers. Bold and beautiful this new range of jewellery will bring colour and sparkle to your accessory wardrobe.

Check out the new range at www.des-rez.co.uk

Happy Shopping!

Des-Rez September Newsletter

2009-09-04T06:10:00.000-07:00

Des-Rez September Newsletter Out Now!

The latest Des-Rez newsletter is out now. In this months newsletter find out

the key elements of any interior design project - article by Hannah Brindle, Director of Des-Rez
the latest Des-Rez products that have just come into stock - Des-Rez What's New
about Des-Rez in the national news
latest Des-Rez deal of the month

Happy reading - happy shopping!

CUSTOMERS SPEAK OUT

2009-09-02T03:19:00.000-07:00

Customer Feedback

We've just updated our customer feedback section with the latest thoughts/comments from our customers.

Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to feedback - it's very much appreciated and really helps us to know where things are working well and where we need to improve and get better.

Here are just a few of the latest customer comments - click here - to access more and to tell us what you really think. Happy shopping!

“Great service, super value for money, very prompt delivery, well packaged” CS Russ

“Beautiful mirror - exactly as per photo - thrilled. Thanks” Jules

"I was delighted with the umbrella stand it was exactly as I expected and very well packed, will use you again, thank you" Ann

"The bowl was broken in transit. I emailed the Company and they replaced it immediately with no extra costs or inconvenience. They deserve a customer service award and I will definitely be using this Company again!" - Cathy Lloyd-Williams

"Delighted with purchase. Arrived well packed, on time and as described" CJ Brown

2009-08-25T03:58:00.000-07:00

DES-REZ GIFT VOUCHERS

We've just launched our new Des-Rez gift voucher service! Click on the gift voucher icon below to access this fabulous new service. Happy Shopping!

2009-08-18T12:59:00.001-07:00

Latest Des-Rez Deal of The Month

Every month des-res offers it's customers a new deal and this month is no exception!

For every £100 order or more this month you will receive this wonderful ceramic lavender design bath set worth 19.99 - just like the one pictured below.

This monthly deal cannot be used in conjunction with any other Des-Rez offer.

Enjoy this month's deal - happy shopping!

2009-08-18T12:29:00.000-07:00

Des-Rez

Featured in the Daily Mail Weekend Magazine - 15 August 2009

You may have seen the recent article in the Daily Mail Weekend Magazine which highlighted some of the best Garden pots around at the moment. The first item on the featured list was our very own distressed metal daisy milk churn!

For more information on the daisy milk churn featured and other items in this range click on the milk churn below - happy shopping!

Just In!

2009-07-07T05:38:00.000-07:00

SOMETHING FOR SUMMER!

We've just taken delivery of some great new items to cheer up your homes this Summer. We know some of you have been waiting for these to come into stock - so enjoy!

Happy Shopping.

Des-Rez Summer Newsletter

2009-06-30T02:56:00.000-07:00

Des-Rez 2009 Summer Newsletter out Now!

Our summer newsletter has just been posted. Check out our new deal of the month and some of our latest products. Happy shopping!

Click here - DES-REZ SUMMER 2009 NEWSLETTER

Des-Rez Deal of the Month

2009-06-25T06:42:00.000-07:00

DES-REZ DEAL OF THE MONTH

Every month des-res offers it's customers a new deal and this month is no exception!

For every £100 order or more this month you will recieve two free metal American food and drink plaques worth £13.00 - just like the ones pictured below.

For more information on this great new deal click here Des-Rez Deal

Enjoy this month's deal - happy shopping!

Des-Rez on ITV's 60 Minute Makeover!

2009-06-02T01:34:00.000-07:00

Des-Rez on ITV's 60 Minute Makeover!

Des-Rez has been approached by ITV's 60 Minute Makeover to feature two of our items in their September 2009 show.

The items that will be featured in the TV show are our beautiful floor standing antique brown mannequin and a white french ornate swept wall mirror.

Click on the items below to find out more about them and place your order while stocks last!

Happy Shopping! www.des-rez.co.uk

Colour Schemes for the Home - 2009

2009-05-29T01:55:00.000-07:00

USING COLOUR

I picked up the June edition of Homes and Antiques the other day and there is a great article in there on using colour to transform your rooms in 2009.

In this difficult economic climate, more of us are staying put and freshening up our existing homes rather than investing in a new move. What better way to do it than picking up a paint brush and giving our homes a fresh new look.

The article sets out the colour trends for 2009 - here's a glimpse of what to look for ......

Pinks, Reds and Purples

For 2009 reds have softened, so they are more subtle and easier to use. This new palette is more refined and natural offering a touch of luxury. Reds, pinks and purples have a more chalky finish rather than bright and bold.

Green and Cream

Green is the colour of nature and it can be as beautiful indoors as it can be outdoors. It is the perfect backdrop for antiques and period features. Using green and cream together produce a very elegant, fresh look. Again choose subtle chalky shades, rather than bright and bold tones.

Blue

Blue schemes in 2009 are all about sea-faring shades accented with light and dark neutrals to create a strong nautical feel. Team up blue with white to keep a room bright and breezy or warm it up with indigo. Create a more feminine look using lilac and cream.

Yellow and Grey

Yellow and grey is a combination that can be both sophisticated and fun depending on the shades you choose. A diluted grey and canary yellow adds freshness where as earthier tones bring a calmer feel. Try and choose shades towards the ochre end of the palette to enhance timeworn furniture

Check out the full article in Homes and Antiques Magazine - June Edition.

Des-Rez Deal of the Month

2009-05-20T07:21:00.000-07:00

LATEST DES-REZ MONTHLY DEAL

As a customer and follower of Des-Rez you'll already know about our regular special offers and discounts but check out our latest deal!

Every month we will offer an exceptional new deal. This month's offer is a corker.

For every £100 order or more this month you will recieve a free brown wire and beaded display vase worth £17.99 - just like the one pictured below.

Enjoy this month's deal - happy shopping! www.des-rez.co.uk

Des-Rez May 2009 Newsletter

2009-05-06T00:59:00.000-07:00

DES-REZ MAY 2009 NEWSLETTER NOW AVAILABLE

The Des-Rez May newsletter has just been published. To view the latest Des-Rez newsletter click on the newsletter icon below.

www.des-rez.co.uk

Happy reading!

Dez-Rez Discount Week Bonanza!

2009-04-30T01:13:00.000-07:00

Des-Rez Customer Friends and Family Discount Week

To celebrate our entry into Spring/Summer and the loyalty of our customers’ in 2009 we are launching a Des-Rez customer friends and family discount week!

All our customers and their friends and family can get an extra 15% discount on any Des-rez products purchased through our website during the first week of May - Friday 1st - Thursday 7th May 2009.

We’ve sent out an e-mail to all our customers to let them know about this offer, but, just in case you miss it here’s what to do......

1) go to the www.des-rez.co.uk website by clicking here

2) select and add to basket the items you wish to purchaseBo

3) when your basket is complete with the items you wish to purchase scroll down to the discount coupon box and enter the special discount code FFAM and then press submit

4)You will immediately see that 15% has been deducted from your total product purchase (excluding postage and packing) then proceed to checkout

Make sure you pass the details of the offer on to your friends and family to make sure they benefit from the discounts too. Happy Shopping!

April 2009 Budget

2009-04-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

KEY POINTS FROM 2009 APRIL BUDGET

I know it's a bit dry but the budget affects all of us - so I thought I'd publish a summary for you - hope it helps!

The Chancellor used the Budget speech to cut his growth forecasts. The economy is now expected to contract by 3.5pc this year, but grow 1.25pc in 2010. This would mean growth starting towards the end of this year.

Public sector net borrowing will be £175bn this year, 12.4pc of GDP. From 2010, it will be £173bn (11.9pc of GDP), then £140bn (9.1pc), £118 bn (7.2pc) and £97n (5.5pc).

National debt as a percentage of GDP, including the cost of stabilising the banking system, will increase from 59pc this year to 68pc. It will rise to close to 80pc by 2013/14 - twice the level Labour inherited in 1997. The Chancellor expects underlying current budget deficit to come back into balance two years later.

RPI inflation is forecast to remain negative, falling to minus 3pc by September, before moving back above zero next year.

Inflation is expected to continue falling sharply, reaching 1pc by the end of this year. The Bank of England inflation target remains unchanged at 2pc.

The UK's current deficit is expected to halve within four years.

Income tax

A new 50pc tax rate for those earning more than £150,000 to take effect from next April - a year earlier than planned.
There will be no income tax increases this year.

Pensions

From April 2011, pension tax relief for those with incomes over £150,000 will be restricted so it is gradually tapered to the 20pc rate.
Personal allowances are to be fully withdrawn for those with incomes over £100,000 from next April.
The Chancellor confirmed his commitment to increase the basic state pension by at least 2.5pc, regardless of the Retail Price Index.
Capital disregard on Pension Credit is to be raised from £6,000 to £10,000 from November 2009.

Sin taxes

Fuel duty will increase by 2p per litre in September and then by 1p a litre above indexation each April for the next four years.
Alcohol duties will go up by 2pc from midnight tonight.
Tobacco duty will rise by 2pc from 6pm tonight.
Sin taxes are forecast to raise over £6bn by 2012.

Education

£250m will be provided this year and £400m in 2010/11 for an additional 54,000 places in sixth form and further education colleges, with consequential provisions for Scotland, Wales and Northern.

Homes

A scheme will be introduced to guarantee securities backed by mortgages in a bid to increase lending.
The stamp duty holiday on properties sold for less than £175,000 will be extended until the end of the year.
An extra £80m is to be given to the HomeBuy Direct, the Government's shared equity mortgage scheme.
An extra £1bn will be provided to help homeowners and boost housing.
£500m of extra financial support will be provided to kick-start building on housing projects stalled because of the credit crunch, including £100m for councils to build new energy-efficient housing.

Jobs

An additional £1.7bn for Job Centre Plus and the New Deal is to be provided.
Additional support for people who have been out of work for 12 months.
From January everyone under the age of 25 who has been jobless for 12 months will be offered a job or a place in training.
Mr Darling says the Government will work with employers to create or support as many as 250,000 jobs.
£260m of new money will be allocated for training and subsidies for young people to help them gain skills and experience.
Statutory redundancy pay will increase from £350 to £380 a week.

Business

The Chancellor is extending help allowing loss-making companies to reclaim taxes on profits made in the last three years to November 2010.
£2.5bn to encourage business investment in industries of the future.
New £750m Strategic Investment Fund to help emerging technologies and regionally important sectors in advanced businesses.
Businesses' main capital allowance rate doubled to 40pc, giving enhanced tax relief to support investment of £50bn this year.

Motoring

A car scrappage scheme will be implemented next month to provide motorists with a £2,000 discount on new vehicles bought when they trade in cars over 10 years old. The scheme will end in March 2010.

Tax avoidance

Mr Darling expects to raise £1bn of extra revenue over the next three years by closing tax loopholes and schemes .

Green measures

An additional £1bn to help combat climate change by supporting low-carbon industries and green jobs.
The Chancellor is committing Britain to cut carbon emissions by 34pc by 2020.
£525m of new support will be given over the next two years for offshore wind projects.
£405m to encourage low-carbon energy and advanced green manufacturing in Britain to drive new technology and investment in small-scale projects.

Government

Efficiency savings from 2011 are expected to give a further £9bn of additional savings a year by 2013/14. This help aims to keep current spending growth in real terms at an average of 0.7pc a year from 2011/12 onwards.

Financial services

A Treasury paper is to be published with recommendations for wide-ranging reform of financial services, including action to reduce the impact of the failure of financial firms.

Armed forces

£50m of spending is being brought foward to speed up modernisation of Armed Forces housing.

Children

From April next year, the child element of Child Tax Credit will increase by £20. Children with disabilities are to get an extra £100 a year in their Child Trust Fund, with an extra £200 each year for those with severe disabilities.

Pensioners

Pensioners' Winter Fuel Allowance is to be kept at the higher level of £250 for over-60s and £400 for over-80s for another year.

Savers

Annual limit for tax-free ISAs increased to £10,200, of which £5,100 can be saved in cash. The new limit is introduced this year for over-50s, next year for all savers. Telegraph

Des-Rez Deal of the Month

2009-04-19T07:52:00.000-07:00

New Deal From Des-Rez

As a customer and follower of Des-Rez you'll already know about our regular special offers and discounts but check out our latest deal!

Every month we will offer an exceptional new deal starting from Monday! This month's offer is a corker.

For every £100 order or more this month you will recieve a free French peach mantlepiece clock - just like the one pictured below.

Enjoy this month's deal - happy shopping! www.des-rez.co.uk

Tick Tock!

2009-04-14T07:53:00.000-07:00

New Clocks Arrived in Stock Today!

We've just taken delivery, this morning, of a great new range of clocks. Here are a few examples to whet your appetite!

To Find out more details about the new clocks we have in stock and other new items that have just arrived please click here http://www.des-rez.co.uk/home.php?cat=274

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Easter Facts

2009-04-09T05:52:00.000-07:00

Easter Facts

Easter's upon us so i thought i'd research a few interesting Easter facts - you never know you might need them in a pub quiz one day!

The first Easter baskets were made to look like bird's nests.
The traditional act of painting eggs is called Pysanka.
The custom of giving eggs at Easter time has been traced back to Egyptians, Persians, Gauls, Greeks and Romans, to whom the egg was a symbol of life.
In medieval times a festival of egg-throwing was held in church, during which the priest would throw a hard-boiled egg to one of the choir boys. It was then tossed from one choir boy to the next and whoever held the egg when the clock struck 12 was the winner and retained the egg.
Easter is now celebrated (in the words of the Book of Common Prayer) on the first Sunday after the full moon which happens on or after March 21, the Spring Equinox.
Easter Bonnets are a throw back to the days when the people denied themselves the pleasure of wearing fine angels for the duration of Lent.
Some Churches still keep up the old tradition of using evergreens - symbolic of eternal life - embroidered in red on white, or woven in straw, but most now prefer displays of flowers in the spring colours of green, yellow and white.
Americans celebrate Easter with a large Easter egg hunt on the White House Lawn.
Every year at Easter Pope John Paul sends his " Urbi et Orbi " to the world.
The date of Passover is variable as it is dependent on the phases of the moon, and thus Easter is also a movable feast.

The best Easter gifts can be found on www.des-rez.co.uk!

Easter Gifts

2009-04-01T11:55:00.000-07:00

EASTER INSPIRATION

Easter is nearly here so I've put together a few gift ideas that don't involve chocolate - well not directly anyway!

Spring Bulbs

Why not use one of these planters / baskets to hold some bright spring bulbs - a lovely gift for your mum or a friend

Trinket Boxes - To Hold Your Chocolate Gift!

Chicken and Egg Gifts

Any one for Afternoon Tea?!

What about a lovely cake stand to display your Easter cakes and buns?

All these lovely Easter gift ideas are available from our website www.des-rez.co.uk

Vintage Fashion Fairs

2009-03-21T12:23:00.000-07:00

VINTAGE FASHION FAIRS

My sister invited me to go to a vintage fair in Leeds today and what a find! Based in a local church hall there were a range of stalls selling a wide variety of vintage and retro fashions. £2 to get in, a tea room selling 50's style sandwiches, cakes, buns and teas and a fabulous vintage shopping experience - a great afternoon out. All the stall holders were dressed in 50's, 60's and 70's retro gear and each sold a unique range of goods from clothing, jewellery, shoes and scarves to fabric, handbags and pottery. The stalls covered a number of different decades - particularly 1940's to the 1980's. We enjoyed it so much that i thought I'd share the concept with you and find out where other vintage fairs maybe taking place. I've found a great website

http://www.vintagefair.co.uk/

which gives you times and dates of vintage fashion fairs up and down the country - check it out and go to the next one taking place near you - it's well worth a nosy.

Happy vintage shopping!

The Perfect Wedding Present

2009-03-16T12:00:00.000-07:00

Wedding Inspiration

Spring is upon us - the daffodils and crocuses are out, the clocks are about to go forward and even the sun is making an appearance! It's the time of year when you start to look forward to holidays, BBQ's and the inevitable wedding.

Today's typical wedding couple are very different from that of 30 or 40 years ago. They will probably be in their early thirties, already have a home together and will have probably filled it with basic housewares and furnishings. Some will have a wedding list but many won't - so what do you buy the couple that are already established and don't really need anything?

Here are five ideas to help you out.

1.) Photo Collage
Instead of just buying a pretty photo frame and wrapping it up - why not pull together some photos of the happy couple and their friends and family and mount them in a collage or multiple photo frame - a lovely personal present.

To find out more click here www.des-rez.co.uk

2.) Wine Gift

How about a special wine gift. A few bottles of their favorite wine presented in a lovely gift box will always go down well.

To find out more click here www.des-rez.co.uk

3.) Charity Donation

If the happy couple don't suggest anything then why don't you give a donation to their favorite charity? Comic relief? Water Aid? Oxfam? Cancer research? Children in Need? A local charity or hospice?

4.) Gift Vouchers

I know you may think this is a cop out - but it's very practical and will ensure that your happy couple end up with something they actually want - click on the des-rez link below to find out more

http://www.des-rez.co.uk/giftcert.php

5.) A New Experience

Giving the happy couple a new experience is a great idea- how about

a local helicopter trip
a wine tasting
a Michelin star restaurant experience
a red letter day
a cookery weekend

Dressing Table Delinquents

2009-03-15T13:01:00.000-07:00

DRESS IT UP

Are you a dressing table delinquent? For most women a dressing table is a bedroom handbag - a dumping ground for jewellery, make–up, hair styling paraphernalia , perfumes and facial products. It is often untidy and disorganised and rather than being a beautiful room feature is usually a bit of an embarrassment! So how do we turn our bedroom eyesore into a thing of pure beauty? Here are a few tips...

1.) First of all ask yourself whether your existing dressing table is fit for purpose? Does it have all the practical features you need and is it aesthetically pleasing? Do you have enough surface area and drawer space?

2) Is your dressing table in the right position giving you enough good natural light to do you hair and make-up?

3) Make sure you have a good sized but gorgeous mirror - it makes a huge difference when you're rushing around in the morning trying to get ready for the day

4) Do you have a comfortable dressing table stool? You'll enjoy your pampering sessions so much more if you're sat comfortably

5) Invest in some decent jewellery storage - there are loads of wonderful options including jewellery boxes, table top jewellery mannequins, trinket boxes and decorative dishes

6) Display only your 'nice' looking dressing table objects on the top surface and use your dressing table drawers to hide everything else.

7) Spring clean your dressing table and be ruthless! Get rid of empty bottles, broken costume jewellery, bus tickets and any other unwelcome bits of paper.

8) Make sure you've got a waste bin near by- it'll stop you leaving used cleansing pads and cotton wool balls on your now beautifully clean dressing table!

Have a look at www.des-rez.co.uk for all your dressing table needs. Good luck!

Hooks, Hooks, Hooks!

2009-03-14T02:24:00.000-07:00

DRESS UP YOUR HOOKS

When you think about hooks what springs to mind? Ummm.........Dull? Practical? Utilitarian? Well, just what they are ....hooks!

Well think again! Hooks are a fabulous way of creating addional hanging storage, without breaking the bank and with some of the designs around at the moment they can be a real decorative feature too. Have a look at some of the great designs I've picked out for you below - happy hanging!

All these hooks can be found on www.des-rez.co.uk

Nostalgic Advertising

2009-03-07T13:04:00.000-08:00

ADVERTISING THAT LASTS!

I guess we all heard this week about ITV and the economic difficulties they are facing due to reduced advertising revenues. You may also of listened to some of the radio phone ins discussing the merits or otherwise of TV advertising on commercial stations. It certainly got people talking about TV adverts they like, remember or that worked. It got me thinking about the influence advertising has had on the interior design industry - particularly on the design and development of home accessories. If it wasn't for advertising we would not have some of the memorable designs we enjoy today. I've selected a few for you to enjoy!

These great advert inspired designs can be found on www.des-rez.co.uk

1950's Retro

2009-03-06T07:31:00.000-08:00

Getting that 50's Retro Look

A friend of mine has recently bought a 1950's house which has all the original features - kitchen cupboards, tiles, bathroom fixtures etc.. She is really keen to keep as much of the original 50's look and feel as she can whilst at the same time adding some more modern retro pieces.

For anyone needing some 50's inspiration look at some of the pieces I've picked out below.

All these items are available from www.des-rez.co.uk

Ideas For Spring

2009-03-02T08:55:00.000-08:00

SPRING FORWARD!

Spring is officially here so lets get our homes ready for longer brighter and warmer days! We've sourced some great ideas to help you spruce up your home ready for the Spring.

1. Lighten Up!

Do you have velvet drapes or a heavy corduroy sofa? Spring is the time to change them for lighter looking alternatives. Remove the drapes and replace them with airy sheer fabrics. Slip cover the sofa and chairs with paler tones or florals.

2. Rethink Rugs

Wonderfully cosy rugs look great in the winter, but when the temperature rises it may be time to roll them up and replace them with summer cotton rugs in light, cool colours. Summer is also a good time to have heavy rugs cleaned or repaired.

3. Orient Towards a View

If your furniture is centred in front of a fireplace, think about ways to rearrange the look for summer. Change the focal point away from the mantel to a view of a garden.

4. Create an Inviting Patio / Deck Area

Spring and summer living often moves out to a patio or deck, but even if your home does not have these amenities you can get the look and feel of a patio inside. Introduce a few garden chairs, accessories, and floral fabrics into a family room, for example. You'll get the feel of the outdoors every time you're in the room. Check out des-rez.co.uk garden and patio ranges for some great outdoor ideas Garden and Patio Ideas

5. Remove Artificial Flowers

Remove dusty silk flower arrangements from your rooms and store them away for a few months. Instead, bring in fresh green plants, flowering pots, or elegant orchids. These lively touches can breathe life into winter-weary spaces.

6. Re-Accessorise

Time to rework your accessories and makeover your shelves. Dust off the shelves and begin to replace objects with an eye toward keeping the look light. Bring out your floral china, cream ware, picture frames, vases and summer prints and pictures. Check out the fabulous des-rez.co.uk range of home accessories for summer Great Home Accessories

7. Think Sheer

Sheer curtains, sheer tablecloths, sheer bed sheets, and pillows - all of these say 'summer' louder than almost any other element. Look for plain, embroidered, or printed sheer designs that complement your interiors.

8. De-Clutter Now

Look for organising solutions for your home. Any spot that is overcrowded or unorganised can drain your energies as it swallows objects and fills your life with clutter. A visit to www.des-rez.co.uk can help you find beautiful storage solutions.

9. Clean out the Fireplace

Now is the perfect time to sweep away the ashes of winter fires and start afresh. Fill your hearth with plants, an arrangement of candles, or an attractive display of beautiful birch logs. Or, cover the hearth with an attractive folding screen decorated with summer florals. Check out how www.des-rez.co.uk can help.

10. Sweep the Steps

Bring the look of summer to your front door by cleaning up the area. Wash the door and windows and touch up the paint if needed. Hang a flower wreath on the front door or make room for pots of colourful spring flowers.

Ideas sourced from About.com

Feng Shui - The Pyschology of Colour

2009-02-26T07:36:00.000-08:00

USING COLOUR - HOW IT AFFECTS YOU

I wrote an article recently which set out some of the basic principles that underpin good interior design. One of the issues i touched on was our emotional response to colour and texture and how this affects our feelings and actions when we use a particular space. ( http://www.des-rez.co.uk/pages.php?pageid=14 )

I was chatting today to one of Britain's leading colour consultants and she talked about the use of colour in Feng Shui and some of the characteristics of colours in this context. I thought I'd research this a bit further and bring you the Feng Shui Society's view on the psychology of colour - which makes for fascinating reading - check this article out before you change your tired decor!

http://www.fengshuisociety.org.uk/?link=Discover&sublink=23

Great Property Website

2009-02-25T00:48:00.000-08:00

GREAT PROPERTY INFORMATION WEBSITE

I've found a great website for anyone out there interested in the property market.

Zoopla.co.uk is a property website offering users free information and tools to help them make better-informed property decisions. They provide a comprehensive source of residential property market information in the UK including

offering people free access to instant value estimates, sold house prices and local information and trends
enhancing estate agents' marketing efficiency by providing exposure/leads on a pay-for-performance basis
helping people find local agents and other property professionals to assist them in the transaction process
letting buyers express interest in any UK home and owners test interest before putting homes on the market
creating an environment where anyone can ask/answer questions and share their knowledge about homes

They also offer features, like TemptMe!™ and AskMe!™, which allow people to gain an insight into the market and discover information they won't find anywhere else. The estate agent directory, FindAnAgent and the AskAnAgent feature also allow users to contact local professionals for information and advice.

Gardening Inspiration

2009-02-23T02:55:00.000-08:00

GETTING YOUR GARDEN READY FOR SPRING

Have you ever met someone who has really inspired you to get off your butt and try something new? Well my friend Jayne is one of those people. She is possibly one of the most positive people I've ever met. She has a huge appetite for learning and developing and as such has had a full and varied life.

Jayne is a horticultural expert and is the inventor and director of Grobox Gardens ( http://www.groboxgardens.co.uk )- the greatest ecological garden gift you can buy. She inspires thousands of people every year to get involved in gardening and the outdoors and shares her expertise and advice with as many people as she can.

I asked her recently whether she would share some of her horticultural and gardening experience with us and she said YES! We have pulled together a number of hints, tips and articles to help you plan and think about your outdoor space.

To find out more go to http://www.des-rez.co.uk scroll down to articles and press releases and click.

Happy gardening!

P.S Jayne is running in the 2009 London Marathon for lung cancer if you would like to support her please click here http://www.justgiving.com/jaynelawton2

Design Tips From www.des-rez.co.uk

2009-02-23T01:35:00.000-08:00

REVAMPING YOUR HOME - A FEW TIPS

The global economic crisis is affecting all of us - not least whether we stay in our current homes or try and move on. If like us you've been trying to sell your home you'll know how difficult it can be to find a buyer. So if you can't sell what should you do?

Over the last 12 months there has been an enormous increase in the number of people making the decision to stay put and make the best of what they've got. Revamping and updating your decor and accessories can give you and your home a real boost and it doesn't need to be expensive.

I've written a few articles recently giving some basic design tips and some ideas on brightening up your home for spring. To check out these articles go to my website http://www.des-rez.co.uk scroll down and click on articles and press releases.

Go on spring into action!

2009-02-23T01:29:00.000-08:00

Renovating a House in France

2009-02-20T09:07:00.000-08:00

RENOVATING A IN FRANCE - A PICTORIAL RECORD

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Area: South West France
Region: Languedoc
Department: Aude
Location: Small french village (15 mins from Carcassonne)

Site: Plot of land (half an acre) with three very run down agricultural buildings, ranging in age 70 - 150 years old, backing onto a vineyard
Start: Oct 2006
Finish: Oct 2008
Vision: to create two houses - each with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a modern living space

ONE

Three storey and a two storey stable, approx, 150sqm living space and 500sqm outdoor space.

STARTING POINT

DEMOLITION

STRUCTURAL WORKS

FIRST FIX

SECOND FIX

FINISHING TOUCHES

TWO

Two storey barn, 180sqm living space and 1500sqm outdoor space.

STARTING POINT

DEMOLITION

STRUCTURAL WORKS

FIRST FIX

SECOND FIX

FINISHING TOUCHES