Quick Reads
11 Kitchen Utensils from Around the World You Need in Your Life
If you have visited friends and family who live abroad, you will have probably come across unusual objects which are staples in the country they live in but that you haven’t seen before. We have selected our favourite kitchen utensils from around the world
Brand Spotlight: Laura Ashley
Most of us associate the brand Laura Ashley with flower prints and country-chic style. However, that hasn’t always been the case, and the Laura Ashley trajectory is a very interesting one. It is fascinating to look back at how the lives and challenges of Bernard and Laura Ashley directly affected the designs of the brand, and how their personal beliefs shaped the ethos of the brand.
Be a Bit More Hygge This Year
The term Hygge has been thrown about quite a lot recently. Last year saw the publication of several books that talked about this subject, and the consumer sector has also jumped on the bandwagon. But it’s not all about buying into the aesthetic. Preloved talks about how to be a bit more hygge this year.
Shop Local – Christmas, Artisan and Flea Markets
Visiting your local markets is a great way to get inspired for original gifts. It is unlikely you will find inspiration from looking through the same shops and online stores over and over if you don’t know what you are looking for. By visiting markets you can see the items being put to work, you can pick them up, look at them, and talk to the seller about its provenance.
13 Ways to Save Energy at Home
Their aim of the Big Energy Saving Week is to raise awareness and help people cut their fuel bills and get all the financial support they are entitled to in order to ultimately make homes more energy efficient. Keep reading to find out how you can save energy at home!
Neutral 0% – The Solution to Your Baby’s Sensitive Skin
Keeping on top of all the products that claim they are good for our child’s skincare is tricky. Neutral 0% has over 25 years of experience in offering you solutions to your baby’s sensitive skin. Keep on reading for its 10 tips on caring for sensitive or allergy prone skin.
7 Unusual Sports from Around the World
After the exciting sporting events this summer and witnessing some true sporting spirit with the Brownlee brothers recently, now is as good a time as ever to pick up a new sporting hobby. We have gathered some unusual sports and competitions that take place around the world. Which one is your favourite?
Inspiring Recycling Projects around the World
While the UK is taking steps towards sustainability and recycling more, there’s still a lot we can do. We wondered what other parts of the world were doing to help the environment, and we found some very interesting stories we’d like to share with you today.
Visiting Centre Court – The Green Community
The Preloved Team recently travelled to the University of Birmingham to chat to Matt Beveridge and to see how Project Up was doing in the social area of Centre Court. Keep reading to see what makes this a unique halls of residence.
Welcome to the Green Community
In September 2016, the Green Community will be welcoming students to its first accommodation complex under the slogan “mindful living”. The University of Birmingham has facilitated a sustainable living option that is affordable and unique, featuring solar panels on the roofs, bike racks, living walls and recycling points which lead to a zero waste approach. Keep on reading to find out more!