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    Top Qualities of Architects and Planning Consultants Near Me

    March 2, 2021 /

    When you are planning to build or extend your building or property, you must hire a planning consultant and architect. A planning consultant is a person who has the skills to define and also develop methods so that they can meet the clients’ long-term goals. A planning architect is a person who knows how to plan and build houses. When you have these professionals working for you, you will save a lot of time and money. This is because they will help you select the best choices to improve the chances of being approved by the local council after you have made a planning application. But not all planning consultants…

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    A Beginner’s Guide To Getting Started In Fashion

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    The fashion industry is notorious for being extremely difficult to break into. Whether you want to become a fashion influencer or work in a more business-oriented capacity, fashion is fiercely competitive, and if you don’t bring your A-game to every part of your career, you’ll quickly find yourself outpaced. However, if you’re an absolute beginner, try not to get discouraged; it’s still very possible to start working in fashion in 2021, but you’ll likely need to adapt some of your strategies to match a changing world. Here’s how you can get started in fashion as a total beginner. Become informed The first and most important thing to have when you’re…

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    “The essence of interior design will always be about people and how they live. It is about the realities of what makes for an attractive, civilized, meaningful environment, not about fashion or what’s in or what’s out. This is not an easy job.” Albert Hadley Managing your presentation at the office, feeding kids at home while preparing for a house bash is something that every working homemaker goes through at least once in a lifetime. It may sound like a fun time to make all preparations for the next house party, but those who have been through it know the struggle behind it. Now, thinking of all these challenges does…

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    Friendship Necklaces: The Ideal Gift for a Loving Friend

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    Enthral your best friend and give them a gift right from the heart: a necklace that celebrates friendship like no other jewellery ever could. We all know what necklaces stand for. By definition, it is an ornamental chain or a string of beads or links that is worn around a neck. Its main purpose is, of course, to decorate oneself and help him or her stand out from the crowd. It also works well as a gift idea, not least when you are trying to find something special for your special friends. Necklaces are so popular as a gift item among friends that there are even special collections called friendship…

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    Top tips for first-time landlords

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    Becoming a landlord can be a mixture of excitement and nerves. You are offering someone a home to live in, which is an amazing thing to do – however it’s not to be taken lightly. Handing over control to potential tenants of one of the most expensive things you own and taking responsibility for where someone lives is a big deal! Don’t let that scare you though. Being a landlord can be really rewarding and profitable. It’s just important that you get a few things right. Here’s my top tips for first-time landlords… Choose the right tenants Before you even undertake your landlord duties, you must find the right tenants…

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    Valentine’s Day Gift Basket Ideas

    February 28, 2021 /

    Finally, after going to the worst time of the decade due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the world is finally getting back in order. Many schools and colleges are reopening in the different parts of Canada, and there’s a hope that the government would give some relaxation to the stay-home situation in the coming days. However, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and you must be thinking about what and how to present the best gift to your partner, bestie, or soulmate. Out of all the other valentines’ gift ideas, the online gift baskets stand out as the best one keeping the current situation in mind. But, there are unlimited…

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    Questions To Ask Real Estate Agent

    February 28, 2021 /

    While purchasing a $50 product, we asked several questions to the seller. We asked about its features, components, benefits, disadvantages, price, and various problems.  If you can ask myriad questions for a $50 product, Chow would you react and question while buying a $300,000 property? Indeed, it’s crucial to clarify all the questions with a real estate agent about the property before buying. Otherwise, you can face trouble with the neighbors, taxes, bills, property clearance, and legal issues.  If you don’t know what to ask the real estate agent, then have a look at these questions. How long have you been a real estate agent? Before buying any home or…

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    Best Women Hairstyles in 2021

    February 28, 2021 /

    Article By Frisuren Mittellange There is no doubt in the fact that most women are quite fond of their hair. They play around with it and try to come up with different hairstyles that look good on them. Last year, there were many hairstyles for women that were trending on the internet, and surprisingly many of these hairstyles looked quite fabulous. That being said, five of the best hairstyles that are trending in 2021 have been listed below. Take a look. 1# Pixies:  The pixies hairstyle has been trending among women for quite some time now. Even though many women in 2020 rocked the pixies cut, there has been a…

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    Remember the office? Remember when work meant dropping the kids off at the school gate and skipping gaily away to spend 8 glorious hours among other grown-ups, drinking fancy coffees and not once wiping anyone’s nose or tearing your hair out attempting GCSE algebra? Or even – let’s be honest – year 4 fronted adverbials. OK, maybe that’s a rose-tinted-glasses trip down memory lane but all the same, things have definitely changed over the last year. In 2019 a tiny 5% of women worked from home – fast forward to 2020 and that number skyrocketed to 47.5%. Interestingly, before the pandemic, more men than women worked from home, whereas now…

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    Updating your wardrobe can refresh your look and give you a much-need confidence boost. New clothes can be expensive, but upgrading your wardrobe doesn’t have to break the bank. There are loads of hacks to save money on clothes and boost your style for less. Here some tips on how to update your wardrobe for cheap: Go through your closet Start by going through your closet and making a list of all the clothes and outfits that you already own. You might be surprised to find long-forgotten items hidden in the back of our wardrobe! Try on your clothes, and you may discover exciting new outfits that are back in…

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    It took some strength to write that blog title today. I am still not in a good place but therapy is booked for Friday and I am trying to get better. I listen to the amazing Emma Kenny when I can as that always helps. I played a happiness hypnotherapy CD yesterday. I forced myself out of the house today even though it felt like a superhuman effort. So although I still have so much sadness and feel lost a lot of the time, I thought I would blog about how today is different to this time last year. I am back in the UK so I understand what people…

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    Is Diamond Mining Considered to be an Ethical Process?

    February 22, 2021 /

    Photo by Peter Döpper from Pexels Diamonds have been in high demand. Similar to other precious materials such as gold, silver and even tin at one time, this has led to instances of exploitation. The modern era is certainly no different. The release of films such as Blood Diamond served to illustrate this observation and to raise the awareness of the average consumer. However, this brings up an important question. Is diamond mining ethical from an objective perspective? Clear answers are in order if you are concerned about the source of a specific stone as well as whether workers were exploited during the extraction process What are Conflict Free Diamonds? You may…

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    Myths and facts about critical illness policy

    February 22, 2021 /

    Critical illness. It’s the latest life insurance buzzword that has been taking the medical industry into a frenzy. With the increasing cases of chronic conditions like cancer, kidney failure, stroke, and heart attack, many people have been keen to secure insurance coverage for such illnesses. This has led to the development of varied information and misinformation about critical illness insurance plans. Today, we’re demystifying the facts, myths, and downright lies to set the record straight. Ready? Let’s get started! Myth #1: Critical illness cover is a preserve for middle-aged and senior citizens Fact: Critical illnesses do not respect age or class. In fact, recent trends show that a lot of…

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    Unexpected ideas for decorating with rugs

    February 21, 2021 /

    A well-placed rug can do wonders with any space; it creates harmony, texture, pattern, color, and instantly adds warmth. From the dining room to the bath, you can shake up your style and reconnect with your home. Check out these home décor ideas to fuel your imagination. In this article, we’ll explain how to use a rug as an interior design element. Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/interior-of-modern-apartment-with-stylish-furniture-and-big-windows-4846101/ Warm up the kitchen with one or two rugs If the kitchen is too modern or too cold for your taste, add a little bit of warmth. What better way to warm up your kitchen than with a rug? A small rug or two will soften…

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    6 Lifestyle Changes You Can Make for a Whiter Smile

    February 21, 2021 /

    A white smile is youthful and makes a great first impression. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for people to experience discoloration  or darkening as they age. While it’s not possible to turn back the hands of time, these lifestyle changes will help keep your smile whiter between dental cleanings. Change How You Brush Nothing can change the results you get from a dental cleaning near me. However, it is possible to maintain a bright smile at home. Most importantly, make sure you are brushing the right way. Remember to brush for 10-15 seconds in each quadrant. It’s also best to brush at a 45-degree angle with the bristles aiming toward your…

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