Hot days can be great for sunbathing, alfresco dining and barbecues, but they can make sleeping a real struggle. Luckily there’s a few simple ways you can make your bedroom cool and comfortable – all it takes is a bit of planning! Keeping your room cool Before you even get into bed you should do all […]
Let internationally acclaimed interior designer Emilio Pimentel-Reid take you through the dos and don’ts of modern dining table settings with his top ten tips. — Emilio’s Top Table Setting Tips Just add colour Dress up your everyday white china with patterned place mats and colourful napkins. Mix your metallics Stainless steel, brass and copper look […]
Don’t let your mattress pose a threat to your health. If you suffer from an allergy, ensure a safe night’s sleep with our hypoallergenic mattress guide. Why buy a hypoallergenic or anti-allergy mattress? A hypoallergenic or anti-allergy mattress is a specially made mattress that offers protection from the organisms that would otherwise provoke an allergic reaction from […]
Forget memory foam, a natural latex mattress is the last word in responsive comfort and support. See how they compare with our short guide to all things latex mattresses. What is a latex mattress? Harvested from the sap of rubber trees, natural latex is a remarkable material that is flexible, breathable and hypoallergenic. In order […]
For the second instalment of his masterclass in Scandi style table settings, acclaimed interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid talks us through his ‘Urban Copenhagen’ Dining display. Urban Copenhagen “Celebrating the fun side of Denmark’s capital, these sleek Scandinavian styles pair perfectly with urban interiors. Formal but with an out-there edge, this Scandi table and dining setting […]
Whether you’re in search of tidy designs for small spaces or a statement piece for your pad, we’ve got just the thing to make your Home Office work. With increasing numbers opting to set up their own business, go freelance or escaping the busy office environment, there’s never been a better incentive to create a […]
The second part in our Everyman’s Library guest posts, this week internationally acclaimed author Kazuo Ishiguro picks his five favourite books from the publishers back catalogue. Shooting to literary stardom with his compelling novel The Remains of the Day, which is published by Everyman’s Library and features an introduction by Salman Rushdie, Kazuo Ishiguro is […]
In the first in a series of designer how-to guides, internationally renowned interior stylist Emilio Pimentel-Reid teaches us the art of table setting beginning with his ideal contemporary dining display for summer. Summer is finally here and with it comes a whole new approach to dining and entertaining for friends. Whether it be a barbecue or […]
Whether you’re supporting the home nations at Euro 2016, cheering on Andy Murray at Wimbledon or willing team GB to go for gold at the Rio Olympics, we show you how to create the perfect space to enjoy the summer of sport. Even if you are on the edge of your seat it still helps […]
For the first instalment in our Everyman’s Library guest posts, we look at how to begin building a library any literary scholar would be proud of. School of Life bibliotherapists Ella Berthoud, Susan Elderkin and Simona Lyons met as English students at Cambridge University, and were instantly drawn together by a deep and shared passion […]
What better remedy for sore heads this bank holiday Monday than our revitalising Bloody Mary recipe styled with Heal’s Dinnerware and Glassware range. Preparation Time: 40 minutes Serves: 4 (easily halved) Ingredients 300ml vodka 500ml tomato juice 1 tsp tabasco 1 tsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp celery salt 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges 1 tbsp […]
For this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show we’re giving you the chance to win tickets to a green fingered, gastronomic day out courtesy of legendary chef Raymond Blanc. An institution of British summer time, the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been running since 1862 and for this year’s exhibition they’ve enlisted the help of Raymond […]
