Out & About Summer 2019

Out&About lifestyle

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When it comes to interior design, accessories are key. Not only do they make a space come alive, they add texture, colour and form. Cushions are a great way of putting a splash of personality into a room and can be easily transported wherever needed – be sure to choose a bold hue or a vivid print that will bring instant interest to a space. Bean Bag Bazaar offers a wide choice of cushions in a range of fresh shades and patterns, that can be taken indoors and out as they are water resistant. They include the watercolour palm print outdoor cushion, the rainbow wave stripe outdoor cushion and the terracotta palm print outdoor cushion. Prices start from £8.99 and are available at www.beanbagbazaar.co.uk Help is at hand for families with furry friends, tearaway toddlers and accident-prone adults. Parents and pet owners choosing to recover, rather than replace sofas and chairs, can now ‘family proof’ their furniture with a revolutionary new fabric technology that guards against everyday stains and spillages. According to Plumbs, made-to-measure fitted and tailored covers and reupholstery specialists, Aquaclean is a favourite with busy households. The new technology fabric offers peace of mind and keeps upholstery looking brand new for even longer. Aquaclean covers every single fibre within the fabric, creating an invisible barrier that stops liquids and stains from penetrating the fabric. This barrier means even the toughest household spills and stains – such as red wine – can be removed by simply using a little water and tissue. Aquaclean technology is available in a choice of designs and colours. The UK’s number one chalk and mineral paint brand Frenchic has added three new shades in their Al Fresco range – Dazzle Me, City Slicker and Dusky Blush. Frenchic’s Al Fresco range, originally launched in 2017 with six pastel shades, expanded last year to include deeps greens and blues and has now grown to 15 shades for 2019. The Al Fresco paints have the same creamy, rich, eco-friendly formula that requires no stirring or shaking, but is also hard-wearing and weatherproof, and therefore perfect for outdoor furniture – even your UPVC doors and windows. Other ranges include Original Range – 30 colours that include bold hues and vintage tones, Lazy Range – 15 shades of a new and improved formulation with added wax, Wall and Trim Paint – 10 shades of washable, ultra-matte paint for your walls and low-sheen satin paint for skirting/coving. Frenchic’s Al Fresco shades are available for £16.95 (750ml tin) from www.frenchicpaint.co.uk and stockists nationwide. Keeping it clean Al Fresco paint

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