House of Fraser Blog

Inspired by Hugh’s Big Fish Fight and keen to check out a pre-Valentine’s Day gift idea, my better half, Jim, and I embarked on a ‘Catch of the Day’ cookery course yesterday.

Our plan was twofold:

1. Learn how to cook some sustainable seafood (as an alternative to cod and haddock)
2. Spend an afternoon gazing wistfully at each other over a sizzling stove (ok, that might just be me…)

So without further ado here’s how it all panned out (excuse the pun):

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In case you’ve been hiding in nuclear bunker, the ’50s trend in interiors has shot into our consciousness in recent months – due in no small part to the late ’50s/early ’60s décor seen in Mad Men.

The gorgeous simplicity of the era appeals to all and is really easy to re-create in your home. Sanderson, the bed linen brand has been quick to adopt the trend and its dandelion print designs really embody ’50s graphic prints. The look doesn’t start and end at bed linen though, here are 3 more tips on how to get the look:

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Sometimes things just make sense. Deep pile rugs on polished wooden floor boards, antique drinks cabinets aboard your private yacht (yuh-huh) – and the launch of a smart new interiors collection that puts the ‘slick’ in city living.

With the latter in mind, we’re all bouncing with excitement…

Kenneth Cole (New York über brand) has not only redefined Manhattan style and influenced the wardrobes of thousands of men and women in the UK and stateside – it’s on the cusp of doing the same for our homes.

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Denim is well and truly back… and we mean proper denim, forget black skinnies that may as well be leggings, instead embrace indigo and bleach, flares and crops. So with denim firmly on our minds, we met up with Chloe Lonsdale founder, and designer of MiH jeans. If you haven’t heard of Made in Heaven jeans you soon will, her styles are loved by celebs all over, thanks to the gorgeous cuts and super flattering lines. The Marrakesh flare is set to be this summer’s ‘It’ jean. So read on to find out more about the denim brand you need to know, and learn a few jean-ius tips…

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Yesterday was the day of the Biba bridal shoot – and as a soon to be married HoF staffer, I couldn’t resist heading over there to get a first look at the collection. In a cloud of white and cream chiffon and silk, the model looked absolutely stunning…

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It’s not often that I get genuinely excited by china but I almost fell off my chair with delight when I saw the new Linea by Portmeirion dining set had just arrived online. Its gorgeous delicate print evokes just the …

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1. Get plenty of sleep It’s cold, dark and ‘orrible out there right now, so staying in bed has never been so tempting. If you really want to swathe yourself in luxury (and be honest, who doesn’t?) then make like …

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With only 3 days to go until Christmas Day, we’ve been talking, thinking and dreaming of nothing else. But, if you’re eeling a little bah-humbug this year, then let us give you some festive encouragement with the results of our …

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There are few things that undeniably spell out Christmas to me. Mince pies, mulled wine, carol singers, the Queen’s speech, Christmas Top of The Pops (yes I really am that sad) – and of course, the annual trip to Hamleys …

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Since 2000, when she shot to fame as a TV property guru in Channel 4s ‘Location, Location, Location’, the talented Ms Allsopp has added many strings to her bow. From ‘Property Princess’ to ‘Queen of Christmas’ in the last 10 …

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