Humanities

If you’re thinking about moving to Germany, it’s important to be prepared. You can’t just dive right in and hope for the best because chances are you’ll have forgotten something vital, so make sure to plan wisely and you’ll be able to start your new life in the best possible way. But just what things do you need to remember when moving abroad? Here are just a few of them to help you out. [Read more…] about Things to Remember when Moving to Germany

Energy prices are on the rise again, and with so many companies boasting the best deals, it often seems a greater headache than it’s worth to find out who is telling the truth. Hidden costs within gas and electricity bills can be tough to spot, often meaning that businesses fall prey to charges they needn’t pay. If you have such an energy-related headache, consider consulting PH Energy to see if you could be saving yourself excessive costs and stresses. The company is a family-run, independent utility broker which has been operating for almost fifty years, acting as energy consultants, helping businesses to get a handle on bills, emissions, and more. [Read more…] about Energy Consultants: Save Money and the Planet

There’s no doubt that the time of year you choose for your wedding dictates pretty much everything about your day. Once you’ve got that nailed you can start filling in the many details. [Read more…] about Winter or summer weddings

If you’ve got some painting to do at home and you pop down to the hardware store to get some supplies, you are going to be confronted by a huge choice of paint brushes. Shelves of them. So many different manufacturers, lots of different sizes and of course a huge variety of quality. The amateur decorator is usually swayed by price or brand, because they don’t know what else to look out for you. However, by being a bit more clued up, you can make a much better choice. How many times have you seen bristles stuck in paintwork? This is an obvious sign of a poor quality paint brush. So what should you be choosing? [Read more…] about How to choose the right paint brush..

One of the easiest ways to give a classic look to any room is through utilising marble. Marble has been used as a building material for thousands of years and spans many empires. It is one of the only materials that all the greatest empires in the world seem to have used in their construction. Even today, the use of marble in interior design conjures up simultaneous feelings of both history and opulence.

Coming from the Greek word which meant to sparkle and gleam, marble has been used in constructing some of the most impressive edifices and interiors in the world including such awe-inspiring buildings as the Taj Mahal which people travel from all over the world to view. Due to its association with traditional and seemingly omnipotent empires, it has become a symbol of impeccable taste and one that still gives the image of being both refined and luxurious.

For millennia it was reserved for the most powerful and the richest people, or for places of worship or great importance, yet today having marble in your house is actually surprisingly cheap. Yet, despite it now being affordable, its image is so intrinsically linked to times of great power and wealth, that its presence still lends a classic look to any room, despite its relative accessibility now.

For those wishing to get such a great look, one of the easiest and cheapest ways is with marble fireplaces or a marble fire surround. Marble fireplaces make an amazing centrepiece to any room and give you just the right amount of marble so as not to seem excessive. To cut the cost even further simply purchasing the marble fire surround can get you a breathtaking room at very little cost, and one that is sure to make even the snootiest of neighbours jealous.