A picture speaks a thousand words, and capturing a moment in time with our family can give us hours upon hours of wonderful memories. A family portrait is an heirloom, a legacy, and each tells a story about our nearest and dearest. Children are growing up faster and faster, and getting all the family together for a family portrait while they are young and still…
For many people, a house and a home are two quite distinct things. A house is the physical bricks and mortar that have gone into the building, whereas a home symbolises the time, money and effort that has gone into making the place their own. Indeed, it probably goes without saying that most people take a great deal of pride in their home because in…
Travelling abroad as little as 25 years ago used to be a major logistical exercise when it came to arranging how to pay for items or obtaining cash while on your travels. Everything had to be planned well in advance and involved quite a complicated procedure. Ordering local currency many days or even weeks in advance, along with a book of travellers’ cheques was a…
Upon landing in Barcelona it is likely that your eyes will be instantly drawn to the array of Antony Gaudi designed buildings, with their spindly towers, colourful mosaics and chimera animals. Indeed, Gaudi’s architecture is instantly recognisable and sits beautifully against the hub of city life and the crystal clear blue skies. Furthermore, there are many great – and world renowned – art galleries, making…
Solar paneled street lighting; the umbrella for dogs; the one legged bar stool. There are some inventions that have failed find a spot in the ritual of day-to-day life. Other inventions, however, have not just become part of our lives; they have transformed the way we live in a way that leaves us unable to think of how we managed before. The television is one…
Linda Evangelista, Victoria Beckham, Madonna – all recent female icons who have inspired hair trends in recent times. The ‘celebrity look’ is deemed a recent phenomenon, but women throughout the ages have obsessed over their hair and often took inspiration from role models of the time. In the 16th century Queen Elizabeth I was the main female icon of her era, and set the trends…
One renowned hair stylist in Australia advises clients to start planning their ‘new’ look 6 months in advance, and within that time to get their hair in the best shape possible. So, if you’re left with a spare hour or two then now’s the time to start thinking about which hairstyle you want to be seen with for 2009. This is especially true if you’re…
Novelties in the photographic industry seem to move quicker than a shutter of a camera. One day you can produce photographs in your own home with fancy paper and a photo printer, the next day you can find a photo of your face on a mantle-piece clock! The changes in this field have moved on more than any other commonly used gadget, to keep up…
Barcelona is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. This is perhaps not surprising considering it is also the birthplace of famous Catalan architect, Antonio Gaudi. The Modernist style work of Gaudi can be experienced all over the city in its buildings and parks. Indeed, even the most cultured of individuals would perhaps agree that this is the perfect way…
In the past, Glasgow may not have ranked very highly on the must see cities in Europe list but recent times have seen its reputation steadily climb. Much of what it has to offer is now being recognized on a larger scale and it is unlikely to be overlooked again given the hugely positive response from travelers across the world. Situated on the River Clyde,…