Creating an outdoor space that supports safe play while preserving natural beauty is a growing priority for families and garden designers. Play areas are more than just functional zones. They should enhance the overall feel of the garden and offer children a secure space to explore, climb, and run freely. Selecting the right surface is
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As the gardening season recedes, and with it the peak sales period for most garden centres, it’s a good time to have a look at what has gone well and what could have been better in sales performance this year. Overall, of course the season has been quite fantastic, as the continuous run of fine
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Dutch trade event showUP andThe German lifestyle show TRENDS UP WEST (TUW) have entered a partnership aimed at increasing the visibility of both events and fostering exchange between their respective markets. The collaboration will launch in June 2025 There are numerous synergies between the two lifestyle events: both shows cater to a design-savvy trade retail
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Artist, designer to the stars, and acclaimed actress Tricia Paoluccio, whose pressed flower creations have adorned fashion icons like Anna Wintour and Taylor Swift, now unveils a new way to experience her work: a debut collection of museum-quality, limited-edition fine art prints. Drawing from decades of practice and a lifelong fascination with flowers, Tricia Paoluccio has transformed the traditional art of flower pressing into a contemporary visual
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Registration is now officially live for Autumn Fair 2025, the UK’s largest and most diverse seasonal trade showcase for Home, Gift & Fashion. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 7–10 September, the show caters to buyers preparing for the all-important golden quarter of retail. This cornerstone event returns with a fresh new look, exciting
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The winners of Gift of the Year 2025, organised by The Giftware Association, were unveiled on Tuesday 13th May at The Gift Awards, held at Royal Lancaster, London alongside the partner awards programme The Greats. Gift of the Year honours outstanding products that capture the spirit of giving across the retail landscape. This year saw
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