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Local bonfire and firework displays bring design inspiration

It’s that time of year when the weather changes, the nights draw in and our attention turns from the garden to indoors. The change in season often depicts the way we feel about our home and the mood we want to create in a room. For me, it becomes important that the living room is warm and cosy and this is easily achieved using the rich hues from nature that are all around us at this time of year. Looking out of the window as I type my eye is... Read More

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Spooky goings on this Halloween in Llandow

With the excitement and hype that’s now everywhere on halloween, from fright mazes to your average child in their supermarket witch costume, what is Halloween really about? What about the real ghostly appearances and goings on in the Vale of Glamorgan. How many people have experienced the gentleman on a bike in Nash Manor? He quietly rides past and then disappears in front of your eyes. There have been many sightings and even the local police are aware of his presence. That really does send shivers up your spine. Then... Read More

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Vale Life Magazine Runs Article on The Place for Homes

This week The Place for Homes will feature in both the Cardiff Life and Vale Life magazine. The 2 page spread gives a insight into our family run business in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan, showcasing our renowned customer service as well as our vast array of choice in our unique Furniture hangar near Cowbridge, Llandow. The article also goes into detail about the staff members who are employed at The place for Homes who are the heart and soul of the business and at the forefront of... Read More

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Team Place for Homes Complete the Cardiff Half Marathon

We did it!!!! We completed the Cardiff Half Marathon. We certainly weren’t the fastest, but then we’re not athletes either and for us it was about finishing and raising money for Breast Cancer Care. I know the team would agree though that completing it in2:23, 2:24 & 2:25 was a bonus! So the answer to the question: “Would we cross the line together?” The answer was no!! Glyn at mile 9 kept a consistent pace and managed to squeeze in a minute before Rhys and I – we won’t let... Read More

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The Cardiff Half Marathon – 24hrs to go!!!

With less than 24 hours to go until Team The Place for Homes run the Cardiff Half Marathon who are helping to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.  We are sitting here in my kitchen – the three of us – discussing our last supper! Ok so it’s desperation point, the nerves have kicked in, all the training guides say eat well the night before making sure it’s not something new and get an early night!! An early night?? Sleep ?? Is that even possible when we’re now thinking: What... Read More

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The Place for Homes Runs Cardiff Half Marathon for BCC

With less that 48 hours to go to say the nerves are starting to build is an understatment!! The Cardiff half marathon is now one of the most popular half marathons in the country. It’s reknowned for being a flat (I’m not convinced when you see the hills at mile 3 and 12!!) and fast race (by whose standards!!). The Breast Cancer Care vests have arrived, making any last minute withdrawals and ducking out impossible. It is the determination to raise money for this fantastic cause that has spurred “Team... Read More

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Interior design – it’s not all about trends

Changing the décor of a room or starting from scratch in a new house can be daunting!  ‘Should it be paint or wallpaper, shall I change the sofa, should the curtains be silk, cotton, linen……. so many choices? What can I afford? Stick to the things you really love. An honest room is always up to date. First of all look at your lights, because now is the moment to add or take away before you start to paint or paper. Lighting is so important. Table lamps that light downwards, lights that... Read More

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Preparation begins for our Strawberry Tea Party

Strawberry Tea Party Wednesday 30th at 10.30am It’s been another busy day here making sure everything is in place for our strawberry tea party in support of Breast Cancer Care. The pink plates, tableclothes and napkins have been ordered, some fantastic raffle prizes secured and we’ve all been practising our cake making skills. We’ve recevied fantastic support from local businesses with  flowers from Gail Armytage of Cowbridge, a cut and blow dry from Shaltons of Talbot Green, an Elemis taster facialfrom Beauty Within of Cowbridge and tickets from the Vale... Read More

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Strawberry Tea Party at The Place for Homes

On 30th July 2014, The Place for Homes, your local furniture and flooring store will host a Strawberry Tea party at the store in Llandow, Cowbridge for Breast Cancer Care – the only UK-wide specialist support charity. The Place For Homes Ltd has selected Breast Cancer Care as their chosen charity and is holding a Strawberry Tea as part of their fundraising efforts. Later in the year 3 staff members will also be running the Cardiff Half marathon to support the cause. Rhian Francis, Managing Director of The Place for... Read More

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Breast Cancer Care – Strawberry Tea

As many of you know Breast Cancer is a cause very close to our hearts at The Place for Homes Ltd, with it having affected both directors and staff members directly and indirectly. Join us on Wednesday 30th July for a coffee and a slice of home baked cake in order to raise money for breast cancer care. I can personally promise everyone that we have some fantastic bakers lined up and you’re all safe as I am most definitly not one of them. We look forward to seeing you... Read More