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THE QUALITY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2016 I SS U E

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TAXING TIMES AHEAD FOR FAMILIES

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am often asked why I am so passionate about tax planning, and the reason for that is I really enjoy getting to know people and their families. Paying tax is a fact of life, but helping clients to reduce the amount of tax they pay means that they can enjoy more of the income and wealth they work hard to create.

Whilst many people will be aware that they have a personal allowance, I am always surprised by the number of clients I come across who are unaware of the multitude of other tax allowances that are available. For the tax year ending 5 April 2017, we have seen a major shift in the tax legislation and allowances available.

Similarly, when I talk to business owners and we look at how a family’s income can be structured more tax efficiently, they are often amazed that it is possible to generate income of over £3,500 per month without any personal taxes arising. In fact it is possible to generate income from the family business of £44,000 per annum without any personal tax liability. is is just one of the many advantages available if you know where to look.

Tax is one of those areas where keeping astute could not only save you money, but is critical to preventing fines or penalties. Even as tax professionals we need to ensure that we are keeping up to date and aware of all the changes in legislation.

All too often when I meet a new client they are unaware that they have a personal responsibility to be informed of their own tax liabilities and must therefore notify HM Revenue & Customs that they have to complete a Tax Return. Many people are under the misapprehension that if they need to file a Tax Return, HM Revenue & Customs will automatically write to them and very often that is not the case.

HM Revenue & Customs have dramatically changed the way interest and dividends are taxed in the current

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year, with bank interest being paid without any tax deducted at source and dividends now carrying no tax credit. Taxpayers who rely on their investment income to supplement their ongoing income, or who use interest and dividends to reinvest in their investment portfolio, could find that whilst previously they have not been required to file a Tax Return they may now have to do so (are you confused yet?)

Whilst there are some allowances available to remove some interest income and dividend income from the tax net, these allowances are very modest by modern standards and taxpayers who have historically been non taxpayers may now have to account for the tax due on the interest and dividend income by completing Tax Returns.

Tax legislation is incredibly complex and the role of a tax adviser is to ensure that not only their clients pay the right amount of tax, but also that they are making full use of the allowances and reliefs available. HM Revenue & Customs are able to charge tax geared penalties if a tax payer does not pay the right amount of tax and these can be particularly severe where a taxpayer takes no action. If you are not sure about your tax liabilities, or how to deal with them you should seek professional advice sooner rather than later. n

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NEW LOWER KINDERGARTEN ANNOUNCED AT BRAESIDE Braeside School in Buckhurst Hill has recently opened a new Lower Kindergarten.

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ollowing in the footsteps of its sister schools Coopersale Hall in Epping, Normanhurst in North Chingford and Oaklands in Loughton, Braeside’s Early Years Foundation Stage now welcomes children from 2½ years.

Children are able to attend on a part-time or full-time basis during the two Kindergarten Years.

Headmistress Claire Osborn is pleased with how the school is developing; “e children all flourish in our Early Years. ey form excellent relationships with each other and the staff and often exceed their expected levels of progress. Braeside provides a happy and secure environment in which to learn and our pupils enjoy their time with us.

Being an ‘all through’ school, we are able to enrich the core curriculum with a wide range of specialist activities including Music, ICT and PE lessons, French and Drama workshops, assemblies, performances, trips and outings”. e Kindergarten children now benefit from a spacious new area that has been doubled in size as part of the extensive programme of improvements carried out over the summer break. e dedicated new outside learning area that has been enlarged, reshaped and resurfaced to enable learning to take place effectively both inside and outside the classroom. Mrs Osborn adds, “ese developments have been hugely popular with the parents. e children are enjoying their new space and parents appreciate the colourful new environment. With our full wrap-around care, parents are finding it easier to balance work and their children’s school lives.

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Our Breakfast Club runs from 7.30am each morning and the After-School Club runs until 6pm”.

Matthew Hagger, Managing Principal of the Oak-Tree Group, has been overseeing a period of transformation at Braeside; “is has been an incredibly busy year with considerable investment benefitting all of the Braeside pupils. At the Juniors in Palmerston Road we’ve renovated two entire floors of the main building, installed a new access to the rear and built an extension to the school hall to accommodate a servery for lunches. e kitchens that are currently being built at the Seniors will enable us to provide freshly cooked lunches to all children from Lower Kindergarten to Year 11”. e school maintains that there are many benefits from joining an ‘all-through’ school such as Braeside. Mr Hagger continues, “Many of the pupils have been at Braeside since they were very young and feel a real sense of belonging and support. We understand the educational needs of the children throughout their education and we provide an extremely high ratio of staff to pupils at every stage. In our Kindergarten each child has a dedicated Key Worker responsible for monitoring their progress and development, which is recorded for parents to see at any time”. n

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he passing of the seasons make Epping Forest an ever-changing landscape and as the final leaves fall from the trees and the temperature drops, a woodland winter wonderland awaits.

So make Epping Forest a must visit destination over the holiday season. e Visitor Centre at e View (Rangers Road, E4 7QH) is a great place to begin your exploration. ere are interesting displays, free Forest-inspired exhibitions, a great gift shop and of course, friendly and knowledgeable staff on hand to point you in the right direction, literally. e View is open 10am – 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday, including Bank Holidays (except Christmas Day).

Or why not explore the south of the Forest with a trip to e Temple in Wanstead Park?

Formerly a garden building designed in the 18th century as a feature for the formal gardens of historic Wanstead Park. It is now a Visitor Centre, open 10am 3pm at weekends and Bank Holidays (except Christmas Day).

If you need a little more in the way of tempting to get out and enjoy all the Forest has to offer, Epping Forest, owned and managed by the City of London Corporation, invite you to

join the Festive Forest Fayre on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 December. e event will take place at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge and e View (Rangers Road, Chingford, E4 7QH) from 10am – 4pm.

Admission is free. Whether you have been successful or not to book a place to meet with Father Christmas in his Tudor Grotto at Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge (which sells out as early as October, so make a note to book early next year!), there is plenty of other entertainment available for all the family.

For the first time, there will be a festive roller disco in the grounds of Queen Elizabeth’s Hunting Lodge. Tickets for this are £4.50 a session, including skate hire. Visit http://goo.gl/iUI8bt to book.

For the younger visitors, who may well be fans of Disney’s Frozen, ‘ Elsa’ and ‘Anna’ will be in attendance and there will be an opportunity for you to have your photograph taken with them in their beautiful, woodland sleigh. Even if there is not a seasonal chill in the air we will guarantee a flurry of snow that Olaf himself would be proud of!

In addition, there will be balloon modelling, craft activities, cheeky Forest elves, a woodland trail, festive tales by firelight, a Christmas market, refreshments and much more.

So put a trip to your local, Festive Forest into your calendar this December for a woodland adventure like no other.

Whatever the weather, Epping Forest is the perfect destination for blowing off the cobwebs, working off any seasonal excesses and taking time out to enjoy some uninterrupted, quality time with friends and family.

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EDUCATING YOUNG GIRLS FOR ALMOST A CENTURY ST. JOSEPH’S CONVENT SCHOOL IN WANSTEAD

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“St. Joseph’s Convent School for Girls, is an independent school, which was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1918. Their mission was to provide an excellent education for young girls, in keeping with Venerable Catherine McAuley’s vision and inspiration.”

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peaking to the School Business Manager Susan Juffs over a coffee, we discussed the school, its mission statement and working with local children and their parents.

Michelle: How long have you been working at the school and what continues to inspire you?

Susan: I joined the school in 2003 and love the job satisfaction. e whole team work closely together and the school feels like an extension of family.

Michelle: Do you have a personal connection?

Susan: Yes. My daughter attended the school so I am also able to understand from a parent’s perspective the school’s ideals and how we achieve them. e girls grow into confident young women with a great overall knowledge of many subjects in addition to the academic. ey develop sports, music and performance skills plus through the school ethos, we help their spiritual development and enhance a sense of social responsibility and community.

Michelle: How do the older children look after the new three years old girls when they first join the Nursery?

Susan: We have a system where our Prep 4 (Year 6) girls are Prefects and they have a number of responsibilities including looking after the younger classes at play and lunch times. As we are a small school, the children all know and look out for one another. ere’s a strong sense of camaraderie amongst the girls.

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Michelle: It sounds as if the school is very caring and from what I have seen, they all look very happy but what about the academic results?

Susan: In the school’s prospectus we outline the destinations of our Prep 4 girls every year and details of offered places and scholarships. We do care and wherever possible, like to keep in touch and hear from the girls with respect to their progress through their secondary school life.

Most girls do keep in contact to tell us how they are faring.

We love to hear about their successes, particularly because we know that St. Joseph’s has played a formative part in their development.

Michelle: You mentioned your daughter went to St. Joseph’s. Are there many children at the school whose mothers also attended?

Susan: Yes. We have children whose mothers attended the school and we also have a number of siblings. St. Joseph’s is very much a family affair and in one case, a mother had actually kept her hat which her daughter then wore! We really have been educating families for generations…n

THE DETAILS

If you are interested in attending an Open Day, please visit the website for more details and to download the prospectus. www.stjosephsconventschool.co.uk Or call the School Office for more information: 020 8989 4700.

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DOING ‘PORRIDGE’ RAISES MONEY FOR CHARITY

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s Christmas approaches, most people consider worthwhile charities for important donations.

As part of their contribution, five brave souls were prepared to be ‘locked up in a Court House’ in Shoreditch and in partnership with YBC (Your Business Community) to raise money for Transitions charity.

Transitions UK is a new and exciting charity set up to address the needs of a lost generation of young people, including those with disabilities and special needs, young people leaving care, those with mental health or emotional needs and those at risk of exclusion and offending. Transitions UK provides support that changes lives and at this stage is entirely reliant on public support to carry out their great work.

Arriving at 10 a.m. the five ‘convicts’ were given their striped clothes, mobile, laptop and told they would not be allowed to leave until they had each raised £500.00. Ron Overton, the chief executive of Transitions UK, dressed up as the policeman.

Our own designer from the Essex series of Life magazines, Angie Phillips was one of the convicts: “We didn’t really know what to expect - luckily it wasn’t as basic as we had dreaded; the cells were the real ones and when the doors were shut it was definitely sound proof inside! e Krays were among some of the more infamous residents as well as Dick Turpin. It was certainly an experience and social media was my key to drumming up donations. It created a lot of interest and laughs!”

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“What a truly encouraging and enjoyable day. I am so grateful to the YBC team - Ted Wigzell - Your Business Community, Angie Phillips - A.N.G. Creative Design Consultancy, Mia Flanagan - Forever Living, Chris Daems - Cervello Financial Planning, Chrys Patsalides Business Line Insurance - and to the Court House Hotel in Shoreditch for making it possible. We raised nearly £2,000.”

Ron Overton - Chief Executive In Spring 2017 Transitions will be launching the Aspire Project which will support 20-25 young people who are at risk of offending or exclusion across Hertfordshire. e project is supported and endorsed

by David Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire. ere is huge need to provide support for young people who are moving into poor patterns of behaviour or developing unhelpful relationships. e project provides volunteer mentoring, alternative activities and positive role models. A significant development will be the involvement of police cadets as part of the volunteer force. n

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If you would like to know more, please visit the website or to give further donations. www.transitionsuk.org Charity registration no. 1160105

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CHRISTMAS CHARITY AND CARING FOR OTHERS WORDS: MICHELLE B. HARRIS

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hristmas is such a wonderful time of the year.

It’s an annual highlight that merges cultural and religious festivities with tradition and joy.

e commercial aspect is now in full swing. e John Lewis advert, the glitzy M&S equivalent, Waitrose, even Aldi and Morrisons have upped their game to get onto the Christmas gravy train… However it never fails to amaze me just how much time and effort is spent by the corporate giants on just one meal. Despite the advertisements displaying tables filled to capacity, I can’t help but think that to consume that amount, would lead to at least indigestion and at worst a heart attack! And of course, an obvious and unwanted weight gain…

Plus of course there are the gifts. It is so out of control that you feel that unless you have virtually bankrupted yourself, you haven’t given enough. Christmas takes abundance to unbridled excess and is so far removed from its religious significance that it’s at times, barely recognisable. Yet despite my sounding a tad humbug, I do enjoy Christmas; sharing the day with family and friends, making a normal sized, home-cooked that everybody can enjoy without feeling nauseous.

So whilst most of us savour and slumber, there are so many more people who are less fortunate. Again, the television is filled with adverts of desperate children and animals. When you give a friend or stranger a gift, the pleasure we have in the process of giving surpasses the experience to receive. So in keeping with kindness and generosity, Christmas can only really be maximised if in some way, small or large, others have benefitted from unexpected gestures of goodwill.

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If thinking of those who have recently suffered from a terrible tragedy, please consider the thousands of people in northern Israel who have just lost their homes as a result of the wild fires. As Christmas approaches, so does Chanukah too on 24th December and many families have lost everything. One established charity that has set up a special appeal is Yad Ezra V’Shulamit. Donations can be given via their website: www.yadezra.net. e Christmas Rotary Club of Roding have just celebrated their 20th year of supplying 500 empty shoe boxes to St Anthony's primary School in Woodford. ese are filled by the pupils then distributed all over the world to children in need. If interested in this campaign and would like to contribute, please call secretary Gill Mann: 01992 575842 / 07753 392192.

If you have a problem finding a shoe box charity, it is still possible using a ‘virtual’ shoe box via the Samaritans’ Purse.

So it’s not too late if wanting to help via this charity too. eir website: https://shoeboxworld.co.uk I hope all the readers of these magazines will have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Here’s to 2017! n

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Diamonds and Secrets by Michelle B. Harris now available as both a paperback and/or eBook on www.amazon.co.uk @BooksMichelle Michelleb.harris Michelle B. Harris If you would like to discuss a marketing, website, speech or copywriting project, please contact Michelle Harris : Michelle@starcopywriting.com / M: 07949 556 294 / www.starcopywriting.com Michelle Harris

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FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE Celebrities Debbie Douglas and Carol Wright support the Dogs Trust Freedom Project.

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rriving at Debbie Douglas’ beautiful home, her gorgeous dogs herald my arrival before Debbie appears in the doorway. She looks harassed and busy but so dedicated to support these vulnerable animals, despite her heavy schedule and filming commitments, she still ensures time for this interview.

Debbie and her dogs Debbie’s life is clearly about caring for others and she is animated about her affection for her children, the foster children and all creatures great and small. We talk about family, dogs, dog-walking, vulnerable people and why she’s so committed to this project. When a woman (as generally it’s a woman) is abused, it takes courage to leave the family home with the children. is is made especially worse if a dog is involved. Most refuges aren’t able to accept animals and it’s traumatic enough for the children to leave the home, let alone a pet, especially if the perpetrator threatens the dog’s wellbeing and safety. Debbie states that her and Carol (Wright) are absolutely committed to their support for anyone escaping domestic abuse, and then in turn, the family pet should also be provided safety in a loving home too. e volunteer foster dog parents are carefully selected so that when a dog is deemed at risk, the team at Freedom Project (run by e Dogs Trust) will then become involved to help the pet. Wherever possible if a dog has lived with a family, they will look for a similar environment for the dog’s temporary respite. When the abused family are rehoused and settled, they are reunited with their pet which is always an 2 2 DECEMBER 2016

emotional and wonderful experience.

In addition to the safety aspect and recruiting finding of foster carers, e Freedom Project also takes responsibility for the pet’s food, veterinary Freedom project bills and also kennels if the foster carers go on holiday. is extension of the project to the Essex region comes after police statistics revealed a 32% increase in domestic abuse crimes between 2013-2015 with 34,720 domestic abuse investigations carried out in August 2015- August 2016 alone.* NSPCC research has also indicated that there is a link between animal abuse and domestic violence. e scheme has helped 1,500 pets and 1,100 families to flee domestic abuse.

“Having fostered hundreds of children over the years, I understand just how vital fostering can be in providing support, love and care to those in need. It’s amazing to know that over 1,000 families fleeing domestic abuse have been helped and that many more victims will soon be given this vital help and support in Essex. e project is in urgent need of volunteer foster carers in Essex and the surrounding area so if you think you can help please get in touch.”

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Foster carers should be at home during the day, experienced at looking after dogs and with six months availability if approaching the Dogs’ Trust as a foster carer. is is a particularly rewarding and unique Volunteering is a vital part of the Freedom pro ject opportunity for dog lovers who would like to care for a dog on a temporary basis whilst helping people escape from domestic abuse. n

THE DETAILS

If you live in Essex and would like to find about more about volunteering or accessing the Dogs Trust Freedom Project please visit www.dogstrustfreedomproject.org.uk or email: freedomproject@dogstrust.org.uk or call: 0800 298 9199.

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ive ART for Christmas! Seasons Art Class is offering a very special Christmas present. e part-time Art Classes run for 14 weeks and will be a special treat for someone who wants to get creative. It might just be that extra special present you are looking for - very different and unusual!

Adelaine Frank runs Seasons Art Class now firmly established on Wednesdays at LifeWorks behind Loughton Methodist Church, 260 High Road, Loughton IG10 1RB. Courses also run at the Arts Commune based at the Learning Lodge, North Chingford on Tuesdays plus an evening class there on Tuesday evenings. e Seasons Art Class is a new concept in adult creative art. e course is designed for absolute beginners or improvers with an easy step-by-step guide to draw, paint and create. It’s ‘hands on’ and all about having fun while learning new skills.

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Courses run throughout the year with the next one starting mid-January 2017.

Art teacher Adelaine Frank has a passion to bring art to those interested in teasing out their inner creativity.

A WINNING PICTURE Christine Baker, Christen Media, reports on one student’s journey from the very first Seasons Art Class held in January 2015. Lindsey Julian lives in Chingford. She said “When I first saw the advert for the Art Class I decided right away to get back to a subject I loved while doing ‘A’ level art at school.”

It was a match made in heaven as Lindsey gained more confidence during each course and earlier this year decided to submit her painting of a kingfisher for exhibition at e View, next to the historic Queen Elizabeth Hunting Lodge in Chingford.

Little did she know that other local artists voted it a hit.

Lindsey took top prize and won art vouchers to the value of £30. “I was gobsmacked” said Lindsey. “I didn’t realise people voted and not only that someone wanted to buy it so I took home £100 as well!”

Since the summer exhibition Lindsey has been commissioned to paint a poppy in water colour and been approached to produce more pictures of the kingfisher. “I am so pleased to still be under the watchful eye of Adelaine and Jim. I am seriously thinking of having my own website where I can show my work and just see what happens.”

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“It’s been amazing working with Rob and Chyna. e nursery looks stunning and the walk-in wardrobe is, of course, full of the finest designer brands from Childsplay Clothing.”

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It also has the exclusive Gold Room that is strictly by appointment only. Rappers Yo Gotti and Giggs, as well as reality star Sam Faiers amongst other high-profile customers who wish to stay discrete have already booked the room and experienced all it has to offer. Within the privacy of this magnificent room they enjoyed complimentary Champagne and canapés. A giant screen and state-of-the-art Devialet sound system provide personal entertainment under the lights of a stunning bespoke chandelier. e leather and gold muraled walls, spacious Fendi sofa and art nouveau furniture add to the indulgence of this exclusive experience. An unparalleled level of service is provided with a dedicated team of stylists and Personal Shoppers on hand so you never have to leave the lavish comfort of the Gold Room. e team aim to build and sustain a rapport with each customer to build long-term relationships with these global clientele. All for a minimum £3,000 spend.

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Childsplay Clothings Celeb clientele. Clockwise: Sam Faiers, Andy Carroll and Sinitta.

Rob Kardashian & Blac Chyna announced that they were expecting a baby girl on their E! reality show and social media back in early September. Since then they have been on a wild shopping spree, only wanting the finest designer brands for their new arrival. Childsplay Clothing offered them just that!

Working closely with the producers and the Kardashian family, Childsplay Clothing drafted mood boards and had regular meetings to meticulously craft the look and feel of the nursery. e creative team built an elegant image rich in sumptuous textures. e room contains a ceiling of hanging Swarovski crystal stars (as in the new flagship store), soft padded leather walls, furnishings only usually seen in a five star boutique hotel and a $1,000 designer cot/crib as the crowning centrepiece. “No expense has been spared on this project”, says Childsplay Clothing’s Head of Creative, Paul Shubrook, “Like all of our clients, the Kardashians demand only the very best.”

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Leg liffts ts – for mainl mainly ly the thighs and bum Lay down on your right r side on top of an exercise mat or carpetted surface and rest your right elbow on the gro ound. Tak Take a deep breath and then exhale as you mo ove your lefftt leg up towards the skkyy as high as you can. Repeat on your other side and do two sets per p day for optimum results.

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workouts are great exercises to blastt the cellulite if you decide to go down the training route or – if you’re looking for a quick temporary fix – fake tan can dramatically reduce the appearance ance of cellulite.

PERF FEC CT LEGS STEP 2: EXFO OLIA ATE A TE AND DE-FUZZ DE FUZZ Beforee you start star your hair removal regime, remember to exfoliate first. While you take a bath rememb h or showeer, apply an exfoliating leg scrub (or mix sugar and olive oil together for a natural, purse-friendly option) and scrub your skin in a circular motion. m Do this to open your pores and sloth off dead skin cells before carrying rying out your hair rem moval regime – this minimises the risk of in-growin ng hairs. Say hello to smooth, sexy legs!

PERF FEC CT LEGS STEP 3: TA T ACK KLE CELLULITE Celllullite manifests itself onto the pins of even the skkinn niest catwalk models and experts say that around 990% of us have it (luckkyy 10%!). The ‘orange gee peel’ effeect is caused by fat deposits just below thee surface of our skin, causing the skin’s surface sur to appear dimply d and uneven. The gold standard treatmen nt for getting rid of cellulite? Drryy body brushingg. By sweeping over your skin up towards your heaart with a firm body brush on a daily basis, you stim mulate the lymphatic system to disperse the he fatty pocckets built up under the skin. This takes dedicatio on as yyou will need to repeat p yyour bodyy brushingg routine daily but the result is sofftt legs with lesss dimples. Resistance training and cardio

PERFECT ECT LEGS, LEGS STEP 4: MOIST TURISE After Af fterr all of that exfoliating, hairr-removing -reemoving and drryy body bod body-brushing, the next step on n our road to perfect pins is of course moisturisation. tion. We We don’t just mean you should slap some moisturiser oisturiser on and call it a day – invest in a good body oil to apply while you’re showering or bathing athing as this will give your legs a much needed moistureboost. Once you’ve finished showering, ering, pat your legs drryy and apply a moisturiser that’s at’s right for your skin type. By applying your moisturiser oisturiser when your legs are still slightly damp, mp, it’s easier for the lotion to sink in.

PERFECT FECT LEGS LEGS, STEP 5: NA AT TU URAL-LOOKING TAN TAN Theere’s no doubting that a bronzed zed glow can make you feel healthier, sexier and thinner and what better way to achieve this lookk than with a fake tan? Not only are UV rays harmfful to your skin, a natural tan from the sun can also be a timeconsuming process. Instead, use a fak ake tan such as the Dove Summer Glow build-up moisturiser. This keeps your legs hydrated and smooth th while coveringg minor imperfections p and addingg a sun-kissed glow to your pins.

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I suffer from very deep brow lines and an expressional face which, as I have got older this has made me age quite quickly. A friend and work colleague suggested I have a consultation with Frances to see if anything could help me.

Frances suggested muscle relaxing injections in 3 areas. I felt under no pressure to have this done but only reassurance from Frances that this procedure was the right way forward for me! I went ahead with the muscle relaxing injections in June and the results have been amazing.

I am very pleased with my results and will definitely be keeping up with my muscle relaxing injections! I feel 10 years younger and very confident with my appearance.

I can highly recommend Frances Furlong for a very professional and friendly service but most of all the confidence she has given me.

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Quinteessentially ti ll Stylish St li h Jerm myn Street is an air of elegance egancee, class and distinction ffor or whicch iit has been very well known ffor or oover 300 3 years yearss.

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ermyn Street dates back to 1664 when Charles harles II authorised Henry Jermyn, the Earl of St Albans, to develop an area close to St James’ Palace. It has flourished ever since and holds a worldwide reputation for high quality British artistry and craftsmanship.

The street is home to London’s finest men’s tailors, shirt makers, suppliers of leather goods, food and wine merchants, restaurants, hotels and art galleries.

Historically, Jermyn Street’s shops outfitted the aristocracy at The Court of St James’s with bespoke shirt makers; tailors; boot makers; hatters: everything for the elegant gentleman. That tradition continues today with J Jermyn St Streett k known th throughout h t makers offfering fering a wide range to suit every age and taste. Now ladies can also find exquisite clothing in many shops and, of course, there are numerous other shops punctuating the streeet selling jewellery; cigars; fine wine and food, especially cheese; p perfume; fine art; objets

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d’art and tapestries, as well as outfitters, hatters and boot makers: in fact everything one would expect of the streeet synonymous with British style, luxury and service.

Over the years Jermyn Street’s distinguished residents r have included the likes of Sir William Stanley; Sir John hn Churchill, Chur 1st Duke of Marlboro ough; Sir Isaac Newton; W William illiam Pitt; Sir W Walter alter Scott; the poet Thom mas Gray; William Gladstone; and W. M. Thackeray.

Leading names such as Benson & Clegg, Chur urch’s, Crockett & J nes Dunhill, DAKS, Emmett, Favourbr brook, Floris, Foster Hackett, Harvie vie & Hudson, John obb, Lin nks of London, New & ingwood, Paxton & Whitfield, homas Pink P and Turnbull & sser, welcome you to their restigiou us stores.

In its 300-year 00-year history Jermyn Jer treet has always retained r its stinctive character. character h Th applies This l o the ambience ence of the str street, the ervices it offfers, ffers, and to the shops nd businessses and the people ho own and run them.

Inevitably ther there have been hanges in thee architecture over e years, with h the old houses onverted into shops and some cades modern nised. However, much the original essence of Jermyn Jer reet lingers on n and it still provides pr a e e.

TH DET TA AILS For more infformation about Jermyn SStreet visit the website at www w.jerm .jermynstrreet.net e eet.net

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If you you de develop p chest chest painss,, there are a wealth of tests yyou oou could ld be sent ffor or to identify fy whether h you you h have a h heart p problem. bl Here's a q quic uicckk look l k at the h current main d diagnostic tests for for heart art problems bl s... ...

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT A doctor takes a patient's medical and family historry ry, asks questions about their lifestyle (how active they are and whether they smok smoke, etc), listens to their heart and lungs, and takes their blood pressure and pulse. "If there's a significant degree of clinical suspicion that a problem m could be cardiac, the NHS encourages GPPss to do a fast-track referral refer to a caardiology clinic.

BLOOD TESTS Blood tests are used in relation to a number of hear art conditions, the most common being cardiac enzyme tests, which help sho ow if the heart muscle is damaged; full blood count, which measures different types of blood cells and can show w if there's an infection, and thyroid function tests, which detect an under or overactive thyroid, which can be linked to heart palpitations or a very slow or fast heart rate.

CHEST X-RA AY Y If you havve symptoms such as shortness of breath, a chest X-ray X-ray can help ascertain if itt's caused by a heart or lung condition. If a heart condition's suspected, fu further tests will be recommended. Heart conditions that can be assessed by X-ray X-ray include heart hear failure, congenital heart disease and pericarditis ((inflammation of the heart and lungs).

ANGIO OGRAM An angioggram lets doctors look inside coronary artteries, to see where, and how severelyy, y, they've narrowed, and how effectively the heart's t pumping.

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into the hearrt before a dye is injected, which shows any narrowed areas or blockages. There's also a CT coronarryy angiogram, where the dye is injected into a small vvein in the arm and a CT scan used to create an image of the patient's heaart.

ECG An electro ocardiogram (ECG) records the rhythm and electrical activity of the heart, viaa electrodes attached to the arms, legs and chest with small stickkyy patches. Thee test can help detect problems with the heart rate and show if a patient is havving a heart attack, or has already had one. An ECG can also show if the heart iss enlarged. However, a normal ECG doesn't rule out significant coronarryy hear heaart disease and other tests may be needed, such as a coronarryy angiogram.

ECHOC CARDIOGRAM An echocardiogram ardiogram - also known as an echo - uses sound waves to create a detailed piccture of the heart, similar to ultrasound scans. A probe is moved over the skin n of the chest, giving off pulses of high frequency sound waves which pass through the skin and 'echo' against the heart structures, reflecting them as movving pictures.

The echo o also gives information about the heart's function and pumping action. It can n be useful affter ter recent heart attacks or heart failure, and is also used to assess ss people with heart valve problems or congenital heart disease.

MRI SCAN A cardiac MRI is used to view the heart's structure and assess how well it's pumping, so o it's useful for checking structural problems including congenital heart diseasee, wear and tear of the valves, heart damage affter ter a hear heart attack, and the amo ount of healthy heart muscle if you have heart failure. MRI scans can also lookk at the heart's blood supply and related conditions, such as angina and coronarryy heart disease.

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“You have changed my life significantly…”

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fter reading a patient’s dental experience in LIFE magazine, Deborah decided to take the plunge and schedule a free initial consultation at Smile Design by Ash. “My experience with dentists in the past has been quite traumatic, so I started with historic fears. is led me to not go to dentists, which resulted in the general health of my teeth worsening.”

After her initial consultation, Deborah decided she would return to the practice for a comprehensive assessment. From this detailed 2-hour appointment, Ash and Deborah came to the conclusion that a mini makeover would be the best treatment to improve Deborah’s discoloured smile. Deborah first required some general dentistry to improve the health of her teeth before her cosmetic treatment could begin. “I was extremely nervous in the beginning; I was offered an amazing gel which meant I didn't feel the injections. Personal preferences in terms of what made me relax were taken on board as they made sure the music I liked was playing throughout the treatment.”

treatment. I wanted a natural result, an end product that enhanced not only my smile but my confidence, Ash delivered in each of these.”

“I only have praise for everyone who helped me on this journey. You have changed my life significantly!” n

With a combination of Enlighten teeth whitening and porcelain veneers Deborah’s smile was transformed.

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HOW TO BEAT THE CHRISTMAS STRESS SHOWING ON YOUR SKIN WITH FRANCES FURLONG

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his time of year we can feel the excitement building to Christmas, with parties to attend and busy shopping trips, it can leave us feeling and looking exhausted! Here are some tips and ideas to help alleviate some stress.

EAT WELL - It can be tempting to snack on foods high in sugar when the weather is colder and we want a quick energy boost. Unfortunately this will lead to increasing blood sugar levels.Remember when our levels suddenly dip again, we’re left craving another sugary pick-me-up or stimulant such as caffeine.

- Try to stick to regular meals containing healthy proteins, such as oily fish, grass-fed meats or lentils. If you feel hungry between meals reach for protein rich snacks such as homemade energy balls, houmous and vegetable sticks or simply some dried fruits and nuts.

TIRED WASHED OUT COMPLEXION - All the extra stress, both at work and at home, inevitably takes its toll on one’s appearance. Lifeless dull skin, dark shadows under the eyes become even more apparent. Common symptoms including spots, psoriasis, eczema, dry skin and, if you’re already run down, cold sores, dandruff, overtly greasy or dry hair - and even hair loss can all affect you badly at this time of year.

STRESS AND EXHAUSTION - e temptation to reach for a pick me up in the form of a mini Toblerone or a glass of wine. Plus it’s dark at 3.30pm, which I find leads to carb consumption.

Why does stress affect our skin so badly? Firstly, hormones.

Being under pressure increases the production of cortisol, one of the functions of which is to suppress the immune system (that’s why we use hydrocortisone to stop allergic reactions).

- Cortisol can also lead to skin ageing, as it weakens the elastin and collagen structures within the skin. Hence that dull, lacklustre appearance that you get when you’ve had a succession of late nights in a row.

Hormones, too, are the culprit in stress-related hair loss. is used to be a mostly male affliction; but since we women decided, quite reasonably, that it was time for us to have a go at running things, more and more women have started losing their hair through stress. Stress results in waves of androgens, males hormones that have a deleterious effect on our hair follicles and shorten their life-cycle, initially causing thinning and eventually, over time, the death of the follicle.

-Try Aromatherapy oil baths to soothe the body and mind, massage, reflexology, reiki and meditation can all help you to recharge.

- Invest in a good eye cream to suit your skin like Inspira eye care cream, soft and luxurious feel. Invest in a good concealer to help the shadows under the eyes also.

- Take vitamin D tablets every am on waking to help the blues and B12 to fight fatigue and stress.

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SMILE ENHANCEMENT 'SMILE ' verb or noun Form ones features into a pleased, kind or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up and the front teeth exposed.

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Apart from having straighter, whiter teeth, the mouth, lips and exposure of the teeth when smiling can affect the attractiveness of a smile, there are some simple techniques that can enhance a smile and make you more confident. is is a term used to describe the excessive display of the gum line when smiling, this can be effectively treated with muscle relaxing injections, a simple four point injection taking around 10 minutes, effects can be seen 5-10 days post treatment.

‘SNARL LIP OR THE 'ELVIS EFFECT!' is refers to the pulling of the lip on one side of the mouth due to hyperactivity of the muscles on this side, so like the gummy smile, muscle relaxing injections used on the hyper active side can stop this and give you a more even smile.

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‘DROOPY MOUTH CORNERS OR THE 'CHEER UP LOVE LOOK !'

When the corners of the mouth area start to fall downwards it gives the first appearance of an unhappy or miserable mouth, due to the ageing process we lose the volume that supports this area and the integrity of the tissue becomes slack. Sugar derivative dermal fillers are an amazing way of giving gentle support to the corners and can be used around the lip border to to give a more youthful shaped mouth area. Results can be seen almost immediately. n

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REGENT STREET Regent Street is ho ome to a number of large designer stores offering everything from toys and trench coats to fabrics and food. Perhaps the street’s most famous resident is the elegant Liiberty store, founded in 1875. Many of the shops along Regent Street are expensive but certainly exclusive. The world’s best toy shop, Hamleys is a London institution, stitution, a huge, emporium stacked stack from floor to ceiling with excellent toys. It is a wonder nderful place to take a child, and great fun for adults as well.

Other stores to amaze are re Burberry, Burber y, Jaeger, Jaeger Hawes & Curtis, Mappin & Webb, Webb, Reiss, Swarovski and Penhaligon’s. on’s. For F those looking for an extra special treat, Godiva is one of the most prestigious chocolate brands in the world. And if your mouth is watering you can visit one of the many eateries to suit all tastes and price ranges - including Aqua, Hotel Café Royal, Café Libertyy,, Joe and the Juice and Nespresso.

OXFORD STREET Shopping in London don is always associated with the famous Oxford Street.

Renowned for its manyy mainstream brands, it also features some of the city city’s most exclusive stores – with the historic and prestigious Selfridges taking the top place.

Flagship stores like John n Lewis and Marks & Spencer also lead the wayy. Other brands and stores you can discover along Europe’s busiest street include House of Fraser, Swarovskl, Th he Disney Store and Coast. There are many restaurants and cafes along Oxford Street et to give you a chance to relax and tak take a break from all that shopping, appealing ng to those looking for elegancy and fine dining or just a stop-gap snack.

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SLO OANE ANE STREET Sloane Street is London’s premiere shopping avenue for the world’s most revered luxury brands. F From designer handbags, couture fashion and accessories - Sloane Street offers an n intimate shopping atmosphere committed to world class service.W With ith a similar profile rofile to Bond Street, shoppers can choose from luxur luxury boutiques including Carrtier, T Tiffany iffany & Co, Chloe, Bulgari, Chanel and Gianni Versace. Sloane Street became famous for the ter Versace. term “Sloane Rangers” named for the upper class women shopping its streets, including the late Princess Diana.

SA AVILE VILE R RO OW Savile Row is a namee synonymous with masculine elegance, time-honoured tradition and discreet luxur uxury. yF For almost five hundred years, this quiet and civilised street in Mayfair ir has played host to generations of the most talented artisans, lovingly dressing ng gentlemen and ladies of taste in some of the finest bespoke clothes the world orld has ever seen. From W Winston inston Churchill to the Duk Duke of Wellington, and from F Wellington, Frred Astaire to Elton John, the countless list of statesmen and celebrities l b iti to t have h graced ed d the Row goes on. Savile Row boasts somee of the world’s best tailors. Of note is Gieves & Hawk Hawkes, whose tailoring business holds three royal CARNABY

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warrants and has dressed celebrities brities including Charlie Chaplin and Sean Connery and royalty includingg the Duk Duke of Cambridge. Other prestigious tailors include Henry Poole & Co, Richard Anderson Ltd and Manning & Manning.

If you want to wear somethingg quintessentially British, as well as being completely mpletely unique then booking an appointment intment with a Saville Row tailor is a must.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE Home of luxury departmeent stores Harrods and Harvey Nichols, Knightsbridge is one of London’s most exclusive sive districts. If you’re looking for a luxur luxury shopping experience then Harrods is cerrtainly top of the list. Its opulent gold escalators and Egyptian inspired interiors are the per perfect accompaniment to the designer fashions and high-end home products on displayy. For F a decadent treat, Harrod’s food hall is beyond comparison, hosting a variety of delectable delights, from sushi and cavier to premium streak and delicious us food bask baskets. Further along the exclusive street is Harvey Nichols whose white an nd silver interior holds an assortment of unique and bespoke products. Although Har Harvey Nichols has luxury outlets in Dubai and Hong Kong, g, its flagship g p store in Knightsbridge gghtsbridge g is still the pinnacle p of exclusive shopping. pp g BOND STREET London’s famous Bond Street is revered throughout the world for its wealth of elegant stores, exclusive brands, ands, designer fashion, luxur luxury goods, fine jewels, art and antiques, and encompassed ed by many of the world’s most outstanding hotels and restaurants, Bond Street iss a landmark for all things sophisticated, and the ultimate in luxury shopping. Founded in the 18th Century, y, Bond Street features designer boutiques including premium leather goods boutique Smythson as well as Armani, Louis V Vuitton, uitton, Prada, a, Burber Burberry, y, Christian Dior and Alexander McQueen.

Alongside its designer boutiques, ues, Bond Street also hosts the largest concentration of high-end jewellers in the world, orld, including Boodles, T Tiffany iffany & Co, Breitling, Faberge, Cartier, De Beers, Gucci ucci and Rolex. Bond Street offers a unrivalled mix of traditional elegance and moder ern luxury. y COVENT GARDEN One of the most eclectic shopping hopping areas of London. Previously associated with the former fruit and vegetable etable mark market, Covent Garden is now well known as a popular shopping destination ation for all things hip and unique. The district is divided by the main thoroughfare hfare of Long Acre, nor north of which is given over to independent shops centred d on Neal’s Y Yard ard and Seven Dials, while the south contains the central square with its street per performers and most of the elegant buildings, theatres and enterttainment facilities, including the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, and the London T Transpor ransport Museum. Designer boutiques, such as Aspinal of London, Chanel, Frred Per Perry, y, Godiva, Karen Millen, Michael Kors K and Di Beauty Dior B ty,, sit it alongside l id children’s hiildren’s ild ’ stores t lik like B Benjamin j i Pollock’s ll k’ T Toy oy Shop Sh and d The Disney Store. Known for its enter entertainment and culture, Covent Garden rden also KINGS ROAD

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CARNABY In addition to the world-famous amous Car Carnaby street, the side streets nearby by are home to many smaller independent ndent boutiques. A nar narrow passage leads into Kingly Court at the Southern end of Car Carnaby Street, where there are three floors of shops, studios and a choice off restaurants with an area for outside dining. The 13 streets of Carnaby are known for unique boutiques and global brands, making it one of London’s most popularr and distinctive shopping destinations. Step under the iconic arch of the world famous mous Car Carnaby Street for concept flagship stores or head to creative hub the Newburgh burgh Quar Quarter for more than 30 independent stores and boutiques. For new talent and emerging brands, Kingly Cour Court offers three floors of fashion and design in a stunning open air cour courtyard.

WESTFIELD LONDON Westfield London is a pioneering Westfield p neeringg shopping and leisure destination to shop, to eat, and to meet. Find Debenhams, hams, Marks and Spencer Spencer, House of Fraser, W Waitrose aitrose and over 265 luxury, y premium and high street retailers from more than 15 different countries within the architecturally urally stunning centre. A stunning central A Atrium, trium, unique in London, hosts a full calendar of ar arts and educational events beneath a spectacular glass rooff.. There iss also a 14-screen state-off-the-ar -the-art cinema, gym and spa, and a new library. y Westfield Westfielld London also features The Village, an exclusive, luxury arena which includes designer esigner boutiques and high-end shops such as Gucci, Christian Dior, Jimmy Choo and Louis V Vuitton. uitton. The Village isn’t just about shopping however, offering a wide variety of ser services, including chauffeur driven cars and personal stylists to help elp you shop.

ONE NEW CHANGE Located on Cheapside in n the hear heart of the City of London, it comes complete with cafés and restaurants from m renowned chefs and flagship menswear and womenswear fashion brands, all set overlooking London’s most famous landmark, St. Paul’s Cathedral. W With ith around nd 60 stores spanning the three floors, One New Change is one of the largest shopping hopping centres in central London, rivalling other London shopping hot-spots. W With ith brands including L.K. Bennett, Reiss, Hugo Boss, TM Lewin, K Kur urt Geiger, D Dune, Office, Links of London and Swarovski, there is something for everyone from m men’s and women’s designer fashion to beautiful accessories and jewellery. y And d for somewhere to relax and tak take a break from your shopping spree, there aree the lik likes of Bea’s of Bloomsbury, y Caffe Concer Concerto, Madison Restaurant, T Tapas apas and d Cocktail Bar, W Wasabi asabi and Searcys Champagne Bar Bar. London is a vibrant and bustling tling city with a variety of luxury luxur boutiques and retailers f t i some off th featuring the world’s ld’ mostt exclusive l i products. d t Wh Wherever you find yourself ourself in the cityy,, you’re sure to be only a few metres from a premium shopping destination. nation.

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A winter sanctuary

BY GABRIELLE FAGAN

A snug bedroom is the perfect place to retreat to on cold winter nights. Even the most hale and hearty types have surely been tempted to linger under the bedcovers, or take a 'duvet day' in these freezing, snowy times.

After all, our natural reaction when cold winds blow outside is to stay where we feel snug and safe, and the ultimate retreat is our bedroom.

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ut you're missing a trick if you're only using your bedroom for snoozing and loving, as ideally this space should also be a stylish sanctuary where it's easy to relax and unwind. You can really let your imagination take flight here with decoration and furnishing as it's the perfect private location for decor ideas or fantasies that may not be practical to indulge in anywhere else in the home.

If you're uncomfortably aware your bedroom's not matching up to your interior dreams, there couldn't be a better time for a revamp as you can plunder the sales for bargains in beds and bedding. Before you spend though, try to have a concept of the room and the effect you desire.

There's a lot of talk about getting the 'wow' factor for rooms, but in bedrooms you're really seeking the 'aaah' factorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; "That means creating a room to your taste which envelops you as soon you walk in. You should immediately feel your shoulders drop as you shed tension and realise that this is where you can truly be yourself and unwind.

Bedroom decor and furnishings can, with a little thought, be versatile enough suit all seasons. You don't have to play it safe with neutrals but bear in mind that even if you love dark, closeting colours and heavy fabrics in

the winter you might find them overpowering on bright, sunny days.

A bed's obviously a focal point, and currently an oversized, padded headboard is fashionable for contemporary beds, but you will see a trend for functional headboards which double as storage or a place to display photos or treasured items. Four posters are the ultimate boaster bed, while the more rustic or ornate metal bedsteads are still hugely popular. But be aware that you need to stack this style of bed with oversized cushions, so you're not lounging back against a hard metal frame.

At the end of the day, it's the finishing touches that will turn a bedroom into the ultimate personal comfort zoneâ&#x20AC;Ślayer a bed with a throw, a runner, and cushions and bolsters in soft-to-thetouch fabrics, and make space for an easy chair and small table where you can sit and daydream. To avoid any more rude awakenings choose a dreamy new look for your bedroom that will turn it into a beautiful sanctuary.

ELEGANT RETREAT This should be a sophisticated room where the decor is understated and restful and the overall effect is light and airy. Use soft paint colours on walls for a soothing atmosphere, like soft blues and lilacs.

Monochrome is on trend and its classic purity would be an ideal partner for this style.

Alternatively, take a more funky, masculine approach with the black, white and citrus yellow.

GLAMOROUS BOUDOIR Don't spare the colour and texture in this room, because it demands a full-on approach so that it's indulgent, luxurious and opulent. Rich berry colours, reds, plums and purples are ideal for a space that cocoons and comforts.Have this bedroom as a gorgeous retreat, purely for rest and relaxation. There's no room here for a home office or ugly technology.

Add extra feel-good factor to the bed by using sumptuous bedspreads and throws made of silk or faux fur. And have dimmer switches and lamps so you can easily lower the lights for intimacy.

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BY GABRIELLE FAGAN

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ou just know when you’ve found ‘the one’. Supportive, and always there for you when you need comfort, a snuggle or just to relax. I’m not talking about a partner - at least, not a human one, but the sometimes more tricky matter of getting the right seating partner; a sofa. But with so much to consider, from size through to shape and colour, never mind sorting through a seemingly endless array of ranges, finding the perfect match for you and your home can be daunting.

People often go to enormous lengths choosing a sofa, not just because this is a costly item, but also because it’s the most important piece of furniture in a living room. It can literally make or break the look of a setting.

A lot of life happens on a sofa, so it’s worth taking time to find ‘the one’.

Follow the experts’ tips for a seat-match made in heaven...

GET THE MEASURE I’m a fan of sofas which are big enough to lounge around on and super comfy, with deeper seat cushions than average, so they’re inviting to curl up on.

Top Tips: Measure your room before shopping, so you choose a sofa to fit the space and scale of the room. When you have one in mind, make a paper template of it and lay it out in the room to help you visualise the reality of its size, as display sofas always look smaller in large showrooms.

Ensure it will fit, especially if there are awkward stairs or narrow doorways, although bolt-on arms or removable legs are solutions if space is tight.

Style Guide: Leather sofas are a big trend, as they’re durable and practical and easy to clean.

CHECK OUT PATTERN Don’t be afraid to be adventurous and really push the boundaries when it comes to choosing seating - it’s outdated to pick a matching sofa, armchair and footstool. Create an eclectic, customised look by mixing colours and patterns, so a sofa upholstered in a plain fabric could be paired with a leather armchair, or a patterned footstool.

Top Tips: Don’t be led purely by design. Comfort is key, so try out a few before you decide. For instance, deep-seated sofas can be uncomfortable for short people, while those who love a squashy sofa for snoozing and sprawling will struggle with a lean, low-backed contemporary model.

Style Guide: People are becoming more adventurous in their decor, so clashing statement patterns and bold colours are starring. Pair a sofa with a bold fabric design with a plain backdrop, or if you love bold wallpapers, create a feature wall first and then match the sofa’s colour to the wall.

PLUMP FOR LOVE A sofa, like a bed, is one of the few home items used daily and the centrepiece of a living area, so expect to pay from £1,000 upwards for a quality piece which will last.

Top Tips: Avoid cheap versions if you opt for foam filled cushions, as they’ll flatten fast. “An element of love needs to go into a feather-filled cushion, as they require regular plumping, but we’ve minimised that by covering our duck feather cushions in a layer of foam,” she says.

Style Guide: “A move away from ‘safe’ decor is allowing bolder colours and interesting textures to play a bigger role, and retro’s ultra-fashionable.”

LOCATION LOCATION In large rooms, small sofas can look lost. Generally, high-backed sofas with upholstered arms dominate more and need more space around them, while a low-back slimmer sofa can be more discreet, and won’t block a view if placed in front of windows. L-shaped sofas can work well in a compact space, or act as room-dividers in an open plan area.

Style Guide: Intricate fabric patterns and sofas customised with different details in piping, mixed fabrics or a choice of feet, are increasingly finding favour. While bold patterns bring a room to life, my preference is for large sofas upholstered in neutral tones or leather, which suit any decor scheme.

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ot only is a kitchen one of the most used rooms in the house, it is both a practical and social space, which is why so many people strive to create open plan kitchens with living and dining areas. Our clients wanted a contemporary minimalistic kitchen, with sleek modern lines. ey wanted to create a space that would be suited to both entertaining and importantly function well for a busy family. ese were the key criteria for the kitchen design. With an extensive German range of kitchen styles, in-toto Kitchens in Loughton was the perfect partner to design, specify and project manage the installation of this striking kitchen.

Sleek Vitus white glass-fronted handle-less kitchen units were the perfect choice for this client, as they wanted something that looked both visually striking but without distracting the eye from the architectural features of the room. A breath-taking four metre feature island provided the centre piece of the design scheme, which incorporated bar-stool seating. A stunning white and grey-veined Dekton worktop was specified to complete the look. is highly durable ultra-compact worktop was selected for its

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ur client is a family of 4 based in Loughton; they required a complete refurbishment of their existing main bathroom. ey wanted a contemporary feel to the room, storage and a good shower area were top of the list .Our client required Bathworks to supply everything they needed and to arrange the complete installation.

In 2010 the property had had a loft conversion complete with a en-suite, so this main bathroom was mostly used by the two children of the house. e family now felt there was no requirement for a bath in the house, as everyone now preferred showering. e family came in for an in-depth meeting at our studio, we discussed the various options including the best layout and possible which sanitary wear to use.

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Bathworks arranged for an installer to call over to the property, this gave him a better feel for the layout and eliminated possible problems such as plumbing restrictions. e final result, a happy family and a fabulous new bathroom. n

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Spacious three bedroom end terrace home in a cul-de-sac location. Large through lounge, second reception room, modern kitchen. En suite shower to master bedroom and family bathroom. Delightful garden of approx. 40', off road parking. No ongoing chain.

A two bedroom first floor retirement apartment close to Epping High Road. Spacious lounge, modern kitchen and bathroom. Lift, residents lounge, house manager and 24 hour care line.

Orchard Way, Chigwell

Stewart Court, Epping

£495,000 Freehold

£360,000 Leasehold

One bedroom first floor converted Victorian apartment close to the central line station.

Spacious sitting room with high ceilings and large window. Separate kitchen with appliances, modern bathroom and double bedroom with walk in wardrobe.

High Road, Buckhurst Hill £355,000 £800,000 Leasehold Freehold

Semi-detached home in the heart of Buckhurst Hill close to all amenities. Four bedrooms, en suite bathroom, family bathroom, through lounge, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, Garage, off road parking, chain free.

Scotland Road, Buckhurst Hill

£825,000 Freehold

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A raised ground floor apartment that forms part of this characterful and elegant Grade II listed building with accommodation comprising of a lounge with a separate dining room, fitted kitchen, bathroom and a good sized bedroom.

This five bedroom family home is currently configured as two interconnecting homes; a three bedroom home with a reception room, kitchen/diner and a two bedroom home, with two reception rooms and kitchen.

Woodford Road, South Woodford

Reydon Avenue, Wanstead

OIEO £330,000 Share of Freehold

£1,000,000 Freehold

A substantial six bedroom Edwardian home, arranged over three floors and positioned on a wide corner plot on a prestigious turning in central Wanstead.

Beautifully decorated with period features throughout.

This three/four bedroom, double fronted Edwardian home is comprised of two formal reception rooms, kitchen/diner, family bathroom, rear garden which is in excess of 130ft (approx) and potential to extend to the rear (STPC).

Seagry Road, Wanstead

Empress Avenue, Aldersbrook

OIEO £1,600,000 Freehold £800,000 Freehold

OIEO £1,100,000 Freehold

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Guide Price £950,000

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Buckhurst Hill

Price Range £850,000 - £890,000 This exceptionally spacious three bedroom detached bungalow is located in “Langfords”, just a stone’s throw from Queens Road’s boutique shops and cafes. The property has been thoughtfully planned and offers comfortable living accommodation throughout.

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Buckhurst Hill

Guide Price £780,000

A period three bedroom property which beautifully blends conFeatures include t retaining the original charm and charactemporary design whilst ter. A real treat for nature lovers, with Epping Forest at the end of the garden, and the Central Line and Queens Road’s boutique shops and cafes just a stroll away. EPC E

Buckhurst Hill

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A charming three bedroom detached house which offers most spacious open plan style living accommodation including a stylish lounge with high ceiling. Situated in this sought after turning in an ideal location being within walking distance of Buckhurst Hill Central Line Station and the boutique shops and cafes of Queens Road. EPC D

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Woodford Green

A chance to acquire this delightful period two bedroom ground floor garden flat. The property includes a generous lounge, contemporary kitchen, modern bathroom and two bedrooms. To the rear of the property there is a well maintained shared garden with areas laid to lawn and flower borders.

Woodford Green has excellent facilities including superb local shops and restaurants with transport in and out of London made easy via the use of the Central Line at Woodford Broadway. This would make an ideal first purchase and viewing is highly recommended.

ÂŁ750,000

Woodford Green

Located on Broadmead Road, Woodford Green is this substantial three double bedroom detached family home. Occupying a wide plot this property Loffers much scope for further development, subject to usual planning permissions. The current accommodation includes a through reception, a well appointed kitchen/diner, three well proportioned bedrooms, a shower room and separate wc. There is a well tended and private rear garden with BBQ area, fern screening, storage shed and side access. A paved driveway gives off street parking and access to the garage.

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ÂŁ725,000

Buckhurst Hill

1930's Four bedroom, two bathroom semi detached family home. This property offers generous accommodation that is finished to the highest standard, this includes a large reception, well appointed kitchen open to another reception and bespoke conservatory. The first and second floors hold four bedrooms with an en-suite shower room to the master and a contemporary family bathroom. The well tended rear garden gives access to a summer house/office and additional garden storage. Ideally located for the Central Line at Buckhurst Hill and the shops and restaurants of Queens Road.

ÂŁ1,500,000

Woodford Green

Located in Belmont close on the much sought after Knighton's Estate is this imposing four bedroom Tudor style detached family home. Being well Lpresented throughout this light and spacious property offers accommodation that includes a large entrance hall, two generous receptions, luxury kitchen / Breakfast room, utility room, study and cloakroom. The first floors hold four well proportioned bedrooms, With en-suite and dressing room to master and a family bathroom. To the exterior you have a well tended rear garden with views over Woodford Well's Cricket Ground.

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Lettings Woodford Green

Well presented, part furnished first floor two bedroom maisonette situated in a quiet road just minutes from Woodford Bridges rejuvenated high road with its many eateries, boutique style shops and Central Line tube station. This property benefits from many features.

£1,100 pcm

Woodford Green

Woodford Green

Attractive and large well presented two bedroom, fully furnished first floor maisonette located just minutes from Woodford Bridges rejuvenated high road with its many eateries, boutique style shops and Central Line tube station. This property is a must see!!

Two double bedroom, two bathroom, first floor apartment located within minutes walk of Buckhurst Hill Station and Queens Road's shops, bars and restaurants. This property benefits from a large reception, large dining room leading into a fully equipped kitchen.

£1,200 pcm

Buckhurst Hill

Newly decorated three bedroom town house, split over three levels, located in a quiet and peaceful location close to travel shops and schooling. This modern property benefits from many features such as having two bathrooms, and separate garage.

Newly decorated and refurbished three/four bedroom family home located close to travel, schooling and amenities. This bright and light property benefits from many features such as a modern through lounge, new fitted kitchen & designer bathroom.

£1,500 pcm

£1,595 pcm

Woodford Green

Buckhurst Hill

Woodford Green

£1,395 pcm

Woodford Green

Newly refurbished and extended four bedroom family home located in a quiet turning close to Woodford Bridige's shops, eateries and travel. This light and spacious property benefits from many features such as having a large through lounge.

£1,650 pcm

Loughton

Woodford Green

Newly refurbished and modernised two bedroom, two bathroom home located in the sought after Harts Grove estate situated in the Monkhams area of Woodford just minutes away Woodford Central line, many shops, restaurants and premier schooling.

£1,500 pcm

Woodford Green

Newly decorated and refurbished four double bedroom, two bathroom property located on the west side of Woodford green just a stones throw from the Central Line and the popular Broadway with its many restaurants, coffee shops and eateries.

£1,650 pcm

Woodford Green

Located in Broadmead Road, Woodford Green is this four bedroom semi detached family home. Offering well presented and very spacious accommodation throughout, this includes a large through lounge, dining room, well appointed kitchen/diner.

Beautifully presented five double bedroom, detached, three reception, family home located just a minutes walk from Woodfords Central Line tube station, the ever popular Broadway with its many shops, eateries, boutique style shops and premier schooling.

Substantial four double bedroom, three reception, three bathroom, detached family home located in one of Loughton's most sought after roads, close to Loughton's High road with its many shops, eateries boutiques and of course its Central Line Tube Station.

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Beautifully finished and modernised four double bedroom, two bathroom, detached house located in the heart of the sought after Monkhams estate, just minutes walk to the Central Line Station and Woodfords popular eateries, boutiques and schooling.

£3,995 pcm

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