A new perspex-tive!

At Amazing PR we’ve recently become a rather overcrowded office, particularly with our new additions to the team. To be quite frank, it has become a big jumble of desks, chairs, and press samples with the added ‘spaghetti’ of a zillion computer cables. I’ve been trying to work out the best way to make us look less cluttered… which is no mean feat! Then I spotted Self and Hale. Ah ha this truly could the answer to my prayers – an entire range of elegant and stylish furniture all in Perspex®

And what a fabulous idea – brilliant ‘see through’ furniture in stylish lines with a touch of the traditional period - echoing designs from Shakers to William and Mary. Unlike other Perspex® furniture companies theirs is not too minimal or contemporary and will fit beautifully into any home that has more of a retro antique look rather than a modern loft feel. With exceptional attention to detail, the highly skilled team can create pieces seamlessly that are over 1000mm in thickness. Exceeding the ordinary, they dedicate themselves to the highest finishing standards using noteworthy techniques from diamond polishing to completely clear acrylic bonding.

In addition to which Self & Hale do some incredible bespoke design work and for the past ten years, in addition to establishing their own collections, they have worked with clients on individual commissions and projects. Having spent over 200 hours to complete a single piece of bespoke furniture, the passionate craftsmen at Self & Hale thrive on the opportunity to be able to spend the necessary hours making each piece beautiful.

Self & Hale are proud to carry the endorsement of the trademark in recognition of our status as specialist designers and manufacturers of Perspex® furniture.

So if you have a clear ‘perspective’ of what you want - frankly the sky’s the limit!

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Deck The Halls

Here at the Amazing Blog, we're all guilty of one thing at Christmas (other than the standard over-indulging in food, cocktails and shopping), and that's leaving pretty much everything to the last minute. With things crazy in the office in the pre-Christmas rush and social drinks a-plenty, errands such as shopping for festive food and decking the halls, so to speak, have fallen short in the list of priorities. So here we find ourselves, a mere 7 days before Christmas with decorations to be put up, food to be prepared and party dresses to be found, to name but a choice few. And if, like us, you're an expert in procrastination and putting things off until the very last minute, fear not, because help is at hand. We've devised a fail safe five-day plan in the run up to Christmas with everything you need to have a fabulous festive season. And for Monday's feature we're looking  at the most decadent of decorations to spruce up your abode.

For anyone wanting to spoil their furry friend, Hair of the Dog London has the perfect solution to making sure that every member of your family has something to look forward to on Christmas morning.  Their tasteful but festive stockings for cats and dogs will look great in any living room and are a fun addition to the tradition of gift-giving.  Fill them with toys and treats from Hair of the Dog’s lovely boutique which offers natural, organic, and handmade products from all over the world, many of which are exclusive to Hair of the Dog. Stockings: from £20.84

And if you're after a something a bit different, fun and whimsical, the items from Found Home’s Christmas range are stylish and affordable.  We especially love the Icicle Ice Tray which gives your Christmas drinks an easily added charm, as well as the Totem Christmas Tree.  This lovely and colourful tree comes in 150 pieces of recycled cardboard and is a fun project to setup with the whole family.  It’s a festive accessory to any room or even outside to bring some Christmas spirit to your front garden. Totem Christmas Tree: £30.

If, like us, you're a bit of a candle-collecter come Christmas, with its unique concept of ‘pattern, texture, colour, and scent’, we think Parable is the ultimate candle to have this holiday season.  Along with bringing a strong sensuality to any room with their intoxicating scents, Parable candles also have an interesting design concept completely unique to the company.  Inspired by the designs of vintage wallpaper rollers, they spend a careful twenty-four hours in these moulds after which they are hand-painted to perfection.  Parable takes the art of candle-making (and enjoying) to a whole new level! Small candles: £120, large candles: £200.

Bored of standard table settings?  We've found the perfcet solution at India Jane. We love their jewelled napkin ring which adds a little extra dazzle to the dinner table on special occasions during the holiday season and is sure to capture the attention of family and friends over for dinner. Bringing elegance and electiveness to all of its designs, India Jane offers lovely additions to any home with their classic and timeless range of home interiors and crystal. Jewelled Napkin Ring: £15.

Finally, these Lovebird Paper Lanterns from Sew White are a lovely and unusual addition to any festive setting.  Placed in any corner or window they give off a warm glow and can be used with any battery-operated tea-lights to ensure they remain child-proof.  In addition to the charm of Sew Whites’ products which range from modern to vintage, owner Sisley White runs her company from home and aims to always offer unique and creative items that you're not likely to find elsewhere.  Some items are one-offs and many designs sell-out fast so it’s a good idea to keep your eye on this small but standout designer. Lovebird Paper Lantern: £12.

Now for that glass of mulled wine...

It's vintage darling!

Want to grab someone’s attention as they walk into your home without breaking the bank on expensive art? Or show off your unique edge you have in styling your home? Well look no further – I’ve come across a brand that combines unique posters and vintage style to create the next best thing in your own interior designing adventures. AntikBar is an original vintage poster dealer website that sells one of a kind art pieces. Posters are a true form of art that use catchy messages and amazing visual artwork. They are eye catching and unique and are sure to attract admiring glances a-plenty.

Rare vintage posters reach outstanding amounts in auctions and continue to be coveted items. Thankfully, some of these wonderful items are still affordable for people like me!

It’s easy to find the perfect poster. Simply select the type of product, the country, the decade or a keyword and find dozens of wonderful posters perfect for your home. The subjects of the posters range from war to ballet to fashion. The subjects include worldwide travel, advertising, propaganda and war, performance arts and sports. You can get posters from the 1970s all the way back to the 1890s. So whatever the intended outcome, there is one out there perfect for your preferences.

They also offer original maps, travel books, reference books, antique books, costume prints, and military prints. And if you can’t afford the original prints, they also have reproduction prints that are just as great but not as pricey!

So whether you’re looking for a warm comforting piece or a dramatic colourful stand out piece of work, be sure to check out these fabulous posters on their website or look on their events page to see if Antikbar will have a stand near you sometime soon.

A Shoreditch Shopping Experience

With December upon us, most of us will be spending our free time racing to the malls and high streets in a race to get through our Christmas lists.  Shopping for loved ones is one of the best parts of the holiday season, however it can get a bit exhausting with the endless hours of department store digging and trudging through the masses on Oxford Street. If you’re looking for something to renew your excitement for the Christmas shopping experience, you will be delighted with the latest shopping concept literally popping up on the East End tomorrow (Saturday December 3^rd).  Boxpark, a pop-up shopping mall, will open in Shoreditch and will host 60 hand-selected retailers of art, fashion, and lifestyle goods as well as cafes and food venues.

             The portable mall, made up of ‘box shops', is composed of shipping crates stripped and refit to create this wide assortment of both mainstream name brands such as Nike, Calvin Klein, and Lacoste, as well as more alternative and independent labels such as Playful Promises and Farah Vintage.  The idea of this mall is to put fashion ‘back on the street’ which is exactly what it does, creating a raw and edgy experience that stands in stark contrast to pre-packaged mall chains such as Westfield that generally include all the same stores and fail to offer any kind of excitement or novelty.

 Following this trend, Boxpark also aims to include smaller local retailers by selling their spaces at affordable rates.  While you can plan on finding some of your favourite brands at Boxpark, you are also sure to stumble into some new favourites that you perhaps never would have otherwise.  This off-the-beaten-path shopping experience is surely going to be one to remember and not to miss.  While creators of the pop-up mall have plans for other possible future locations, you can have the privilege of seeing the world’s first ever pop-up mall right here in our very own Shoreditch and whilst doing so tick off a few more boxes on your Christmas list!

JJ

Wave Your Worries Away

Does your body ever seem to just not cooperate when you need it to? Maybe wrinkles are coming too soon? Pain getting in the way of your life? Or maybe just your energy isn’t giving you the chance to live your life to the fullest? Well now instead of trying different products from creams, drinks, or shots; you can do something that will work with your body to create an awesome new you. LifeWave combines old age acupuncture with new age technology to create an innovative set of self adhesive patches that aid in those things that never seem to be improved by other products. Their products have helped countless people with a variety of problems including anti aging, having a good night sleep, getting enough energy for a full day, pain relief, and my favourite... weight loss.

The innovative patches are 100% safe and require no drugs, stimulants or needles. Nothing even enters your body. Personally, I am confused by how this fabulous product works, but it just does! And if you don’t believe my personal account, maybe you should just go ask some of LifeWaves’ users such as Gymnastics Champion Ashley Kupets, NY Yankees player Phil Coke, or Pro Volleyball player Gayle Stammer. Even Karen Kan and James Gann, triple gold medallists ice skaters said, “There is no question in my mind that LifeWave is a HUGE part of our success.”

There is a patch for everything. So instead of complaining about your body not being up to the standards you need, do something by ordering the patches that can help you be a better self! To order LifeWave patches, you can call their UK representative David Vernem on 07985 297 678  or email livewavetogether@gmail.com.