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Phowadol Resort & Spa
City, Maekok Road (0.0km)
ab 41 €
Phowadol Resort and Spa is designed to your relaxation and comfort your stay. The resort 154 well-appointed guestrooms of both suites and cottage villas in a beautiful panorama view of greenery hill ultimate this Thai Lanna resort to become one of the best holiday gateways in Thailand. The resort is located in only 10 minutes from Chiang Rai town and 15 minutes from Chiangrai International Airport. Phowadol Resort and Spa is classy combined the charming of Thai-Lanna living in the green natural beauty of resort environment. All visitors will definitely enjoy every unforgettable moment that marks a unique time of this remarkable holiday at Phowadol Resort and Spa.
Wiang Indra Riverside Resort
City, Mae Kok River (1.0km)
ab 49 €
Wiang Indra Riverside Resort (formerly Rimkok Resort Hotel) is located on the banks of Mae Kok River, which is approximately 5 km from city center and the airport. The resort offers 248 superior rooms and 8 two-bedroom suites, all taste-fully designed and equipped with modern amenities to ensure guests utmost comfort. The Saen Wee Coffe Shop offers both Thai and Western cuisines. Guests may enjoy live music during dinner. The Lobby Lounge is where you can relax by sipping variety of cocktails and other beverages available. The poolside bar terrace offers snacks and drinks. The resort provides meeting rooms and conference facilities that can hold up to 300 persons. Other resort facilities include swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, and jogging trail.
Luck Swan Boutique
City, Klang Wiang Road (1.9km)
ab 15 €
Luck Swan Boutique Hotel Chiang Rai is located on Banmai Road, near many interesting attractions in Chiang Rai. There are a total of 124 accommodations which is well furnished and equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioner, satellite TV, refrigerator and a telephone for guests' comfort. The restaurant provides variety of dishes for guests to choose from. The Luck Swan Boutique hotel provides a nice swimming pool where guests can relax and enjoy after a long day of shopping or exploring local sightseeings nearby.
The Imperial River House Resort
City, Mae Kok River (2.5km)
ab 131 €
The Imperial River House Resort, Chiang Rai is set on the bank of the River Kok where guests may enjoy the romantic river scenery. The hotel offers deluxe room, deluxe riverview and balcony riverview suites by the riverside, fully equipped with modern amenities ensuring guests comfort while staying at the resort. All rooms are equipped with daybed, minibar, stereo sets, TV, safe deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, wireless Internet, IDD phone, etc. The Tara restaurant serves both Thai and International cuisine, while the Lobby Lounge serves cocktails and snacks until midnight. The resort provides recreational facilities including swimming pool, fitness room, snooker, library, spa, jogging track in the garden. The resort also organizes private tours. For business guests, seminar and conference room with facilities are also available.
The Villa Chiangrai
City Center, Koh Loi Rd. (2.6km)
ab 24 €
The Villa Chiang Rai enjoys its excellent location in the heart of the city. This cosy accommodation is a genuine choice for those seeking a fun and relaxing vacation experience. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to a myriad of attractions including the King Meng Rai Monument, Phra Singh Temple and Saturday Walking Street. The Chiang Rai Mae Fah Luang International Airport is also just 10 minutes' drive away. All guestrooms at The Villa Chiang Rai are designed to provide the utmost in comfort. Each unit comes with all the in-room necessities and a balcony overlooking the Kok River, the famous Kua Phraya Mengrai Bridge, and the charming neighbourhood. Attentive service from the hotel's friendly and professional staff will ensure that your stay at this Chiang Rai hotel will be a truly unforgettable one.
The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa
City, Mae Kok River (2.7km)
ab 146 €
The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa is situated right on the Mae Kok River, set apart from the city but only a few minutes by car to the city center. The resort is surrounded by hills and mountains, offering beautiful panoramic view of nature. The design of the resort is in harmony with its surrounding nature, including combinations of trees and small ponds with contemporary Thai style buildings. The resort offers 5 different room types: Superior Studio, Deluxe Studio, Grand Deluxe, Pool Villa 1 and Pool Villa 2. All room types are equipped with modern amenities. At the Chiang Saen Spa, guests may enjoy the traditional Thai herbal treatments and Thai aroma essential oils in private air-conditioned treatment rooms or outside on the massage sala with river view. The Riverside Terrace offers both Western and Thai cuisines in a Lanna atmosphere.The Legend Chiang Rai Boutique River Resort & Spa is also idea for seminars as the resort also provides business functions.
Wangcome Hotel
City Center, Pemawibhata Road (3.3km)
ab 41 €
Wangcome Hotel is a neatly designed hotel positioned just off one of Chiang Rai's main streets in a quiet square. Peaceful stay when you need some privacy, yet the hotel boasts easy access to major attractions, downtown area and the vibrant night bazaar. Each outsized guestroom is lavishly decorated with a range of modern good quality amenities with a high emphasis placed on guests' comfort and satisfaction. Alongside casual and relaxing ambience, the in-house restaurant serves scrumptious International cuisine and International lunch buffet daily. Chill out at the "Sit Sip Bar", or enjoy live karaoke singing and dance the night away at their chic music room. The meeting rooms teemed with well-equipped facilities are also available on-site.
The Rama Residence
City, Baan Rai Road (3.5km)
ab 22 €
Wiang Inn Hotel
City Center, Paholyothin Road (3.6km)
ab 49 €
Wiang Inn Hotel Chiang Rai offers 260 luxury guest rooms with first class facilities, located in the heart of the city near the night market. The guest rooms are decorated with the beautiful northern touch fully equipped with facilities to ensure guests comfort while staying. The in-house restaurant serves both Thai and international cuisine. Room service available 6am - midnight. The Wiang Inn Restaurant and Coffee Shop served a buffet breakfast, while the Lobby Lounge offers cocktails and drinks available from 5pm to midnight. Wiang Inn Hotel also have convention rooms for seminars, which could hold up to 500 persons. Guests can enjoy the most satisfying accommodations wheter on holiday or business trips.
Diamond Park Inn Chiang Rai Resort & Hotel
City Center, Sanpanad Rd. (3.7km)
ab 29 €
Diamond Park Inn offers spacious rooms with all the conveniences you require. It is located in the center of Chiang Rai and is carefully designed with the guests' comfort in mind. Since the hotel is situated in the center of Chiang Rai, you can easily access all the attractions of the area. This is an ideal place to stay for experiencing Chiang Rai and its surroundings. Diamond Park Inn provides great facilities and services. At the hotel, you can enjoy the swimming pool, laundry service, meeting room and room service. All rooms come with air-conditioning, Satellite TV, Refrigerator and bathroom amenities. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available in the public areas and the in-house restaurant serves original Thai dishes.
High Season Residence Co.,Ltd.
City Center, Paholyothin Road (3.7km)
ab 31 €
High Season Residence is located in the city center, just 400 meters from the bus station and a 20-minute drive from the airport. The central location allows easy access to shopping malls, markets and many temples, and many activities and attractions can be reached within an hour. The nicely furnished rooms offer a lot of comfort, cover a living space of 28-55 square meters and are equipped with all the necessities for a pleasant stay. These include air conditioning, refrigerator, balcony, writing desk and seating, hot shower, TV, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer, safe and free WiFi internet. The hotel also offers its guests an indoor pool with Jacuzzi, a restaurant, a 24-hour reception, parking and services such as transfers. If you are looking for a good and affordable base for exploring the city, the High Season Residence is the perfect choice.
Chayadol Resort
Nearby Airport (4.4km)
ab 23 €
Chayadol Resort is located in a quiet residential area on the outskirts of Chiang Rai, about a 15-minute drive from the city center. Despite the quiet location you can reach the airport in 30 minutes and many caves, the bus station, parks and the Mae Kok Golf Club are also just a short drive away. It is therefore a good base to explore everything the city has to offer. This small, private hotel has 14 modern rooms with a private balcony overlooking the pool, equipped with all amenities for a relaxing stay. These include air conditioning, TV, fridge, writing desk and seating area, hot shower, kettle and free WiFi internet. Facilities and services at the resort include an outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, fitness center, parking, meeting room, transfers, car rental and laundry services. The friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions and make your stay as comfortable as possible.
MANA Hotel
City, Vhiangburapha Rd. (4.5km)
19~24 €
Nestled in a quiet neighbourhood close to the Kok River, MANA Hotel provides ultimate comfort and immaculate services in a laid-back atmosphere. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations including Chiang Rai's Night Bazaar and the Walking Street Market. All guestrooms at MANA Hotel come with balconies and tastefully equipped with all the necessities one would need for a comfortable stay. Cable TV, hot shower and Wifi access are just some of the facilities at your disposal. Attentive service from the hotel's friendly and bilingual staff will ensure that you make the most of your Chiang Rai experience.
M Residence & Hotel
City Center, Ratbumroong Rd. (5.0km)
ab 19 €
M Residence & Hotel is a new chic service residence hotel which has emerged in the heart of Chiang Rai. The establishment contains furnished rooms and all the facilities needed to enhance your joyful living. The hotel's suites are brushed with colors such as yellow, blue, orange and lavender. M Residence & Hotel is a perfect getaway for those looking for a convenient stay in Chiang Rai. It is located close to the main city road and there are only a few minutes drive to shopping and entertainment centers such as Central Plaza Chiang Rai, Big C Super Center, Chiang Rai Night Bazaar. It is also only 15 minutes from Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport. The hotel offers all facilities and is equipped with free Wi-Fi Internet access. The meeting facilities make M Residence & Hotel a perfect place for exclusive meetings, private conferences, parties or banquets.
Teak Garden Spa Resort
Nearby Airport (5.0km)
ab 39 €
The Teak Garden Resort is in the city center of Chiang Rai, close to major business and shopping centers. The resort is 3 km away from Chiang Rai airport. All guest rooms are equipped with modern amenities including self-controlled air-conditioners, broad band wireless Internet access, satellite and cable connection televisions and IDD telephones, Mini Bar, refrigerator, hair dryer, digital safe deposit box, daily maid service and laundry services. All rooms and suites are fitted with teak and Burlwood flooring, doors and window-frames, Housed in 11 Lanna style buildings surrounded by mature trees. The facilities provided are a modern swimming pool, a Spa and a fitness center for recreation. The restaurants at the resort offer Thai and international cuisines. The resort also provides well-appointed business center for business guests. The hotel provides round the clock room services to its guests.
Inn Come Hotel
City Center, Ratbumroong Rd. (5.1km)
ab 23 €
Located in the heart of the city centre, Inn Come Hotel is at the doorstep of all the happenings in downtown area. With its central location on Rajbamrung Road, the hotel is within close proximity to well-known attractions and within 15 minutes' drive to Chiang Rai Airport. It also offers incomparable services that make it perfect for both holidays and business trips. All guestrooms at Inn Come Hotel are lavishly designed and tastefully furnished with a lot of attention to detail. Each unit provides the utmost in comfort with all the in-room necessities. This city hotel is home to a wealth of first-class facilities. It is also a great venue for weddings and conferences with the Inn Come Grand Ballroom that can cater for up to 400 guests.
The Mantrini Boutique Resort
City Center, Paholyothin Road (5.3km)
ab 56 €
The Mantrini Boutique Resort offers a home-feel atmosphere with friendly services is located near the center of town, close to many city attractions. There are 60 rooms and 3 suites available at the Mantrini including Deluxe room, Superior Garden View room, Superior City View room, M Suite #1 and M Suite #3. All rooms are beautifully designed and equipped with modern amenities to ensure guests utmost comfort. The Lafs restaurant offers international and Thai northern dishes in a fusion style to provide guests with varieties. Guests may enjoy snacks and wide range of drinks at the Woner Bar, a great place to relax and enjoy chatting with friends. The resort also provide meeting rooms with conference facilities for business guests.
Sirimunta Chiang Rai
City Center, Kaset Somboon Rd. (5.5km)
20~22 €
Sirimunta Chiang Rai is located in a quiet area on the outskirts of Chiang Rai, less than 2 kilometers from shopping malls and about 10 kilometers from the airport. The city center with its many temples, museums and other attractions can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, and the famous white temple, Wat Rong Khun, in 15 minutes. The simple but modern rooms provide a good night's sleep and are equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, TV, fridge, kitchenette, balcony, free WiFi Internet and much more. Free parking, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk are also at guests' disposal.
The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel
City Center, Paholyothin Road (6.0km)
ab 109 €
The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel is situated in one of Thailand's most attractive destinations. The hotel accommodations are designed in perfectly and generously decorated in the Northern Thai Lanna Style, surrounded by a panoramic view of natural splendor of mountains. The Heritage Chiang Rai Hotel is perfectly blended Lanna style sprinkled and the extravaganza comfort of modern technology. Your comfort is provided by the hotel essential services for all 330 rooms and suites.
At Chiang Rai Resort
City, Robwiang (7.0km)
15~16 €
At Chiang Rai Resort is a modern boutique resort situated in Chiang Rai, within close proximity to city centre and numerous major attractions. The famous Wat Rong Khun Temple lies merely 5 minutes' ride away from the property, and about 15 minutes by car to the vibrant Chiang Rai Walking Street. Chiang Rai Airport can be reached within 15-minute drive with airport transfer service provided by the resort. The guestrooms are gorgeously designed and fully furnished with a range of quality amenities ensuring guests' comfort and relaxation throughout the entire stay. The Wi-Fi internet access and parking space are available on-site. The in-house cosy restaurant serves a fine selection of mouth-watering Thai and Western cuisines.


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A workscreen permits to display a set of workspaces on several screens. In xinerama mode, when a workscreen is viewed, workspaces associated to all screens are visible.
The first workspace of a workscreen is displayed on first screen, second on second screen, etc. Workspace position can be easily changed. If the current workscreen is called again, workspaces are shifted.
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The times, they are a-changing! And this is just the beginning!
Like the classic '60s tune composed by the legendary musician Bob Dylan, the world continues to change in more ways than we had imagined even a decade ago. We have seen the advent of Internet for all, free phone calls with Voice-over-IP, as well as free application software available not just for computers but delivered over mobile wireless networks to our smartphones and tablets. Desktop applications have given way to web-based applications, and the rapid ascent of social media to communicate with a globally connected set of followers in fractions of a second.
Set against this backdrop of these phenomenal technology advances, the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) has enjoyed a decade of outstanding technology and market success. Initially founded by a handful of enterprising individuals, the MEF recently hosted their tenth anniversary in California's Napa Valley with an "A List" industry professionals from their 185 member companies. The definition of Carrier Ethernet is synonymous with the work of the MEF – a set of standardized and cost-effective Ethernet business services, scalable, reliable, with service level guarantees that can traverse the metro, the nation, or the globe across any media.
Generations of innovations and new service application drivers (mobile broadband, video, and cloud) for Carrier Ethernet have been rapidly driven forward by the dedicated efforts and influence of the MEF volunteers. As with new generations of music, adoption of Carrier Ethernet services in the marketplace was not without similar challenges to overcome. The MEF and their close-knit community of equipment vendors and service providers have built a massive following around the globe. The effects of Carrier Ethernet market growth on world business, predicted by industry analysts to reach $40B in services and equipment in 2014, are profound.
From those early founding days and throughout the decade, Cisco has partnered with the MEF to accelerate the adoption and innovations of Carrier Ethernet as a foundational infrastructure to enable the delivery of new services to businesses and consumers. The MEF toasted and recognized many key individuals from Cisco, our service provider partners, and the vendor community for their leadership roles and contributions to the industry. The next decade of market growth for Carrier Ethernet goes forward with Cisco commitment and partnership – with the continued dedication and support of our honored leader and outstanding technical contributor, Lionel Florit, who has been elected to serve as a voting member on the MEF Board of Directors.
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Sagan Day Celebrations – Day IV
A Beacon In The Cosmic Ocean – By Nick Previsich
It took a moment for my eyes to adjust. Slowly, though, the sky above began to appear granular. After a few more minutes I saw brighter lights and many, many lesser ones…and they kept coming. The longer I looked, the more became apparent. Gradually, I realized that the stripe of cloud running north to south was in fact the Milky Way…and I was jarred by a sense of three-dimensionality about what I was seeing.
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Collect 2019
The team popped to see the Collect exhibition for 2019. This initiative created by the Crafts Council is the only gallery presented art fair dedicated to modern craft and design. Featuring over 40 galleries, 400 artists all over 45 days, the work is unique and created for just for the fair. It's always extremely inspiring and this year's presentation was no exception, our team particularly loved the Collect Open Gallery, which showcased the work of 15 individual artists outside of gallery presentation to have the chance to get their work seen by an international audience of collectors, press and buyers.
One of our favourites was Janine Partington with a leather and acrylic paint installation entitled 'Marking Time'. This series of pieces was created to capture the fragments of memory lost when a parent has dementia. Another inspiring work in this section was a body of work called 'The aesthetics of uncertainty' which celebrates risk and chance. These vessels were been crafted from American red oak, cherry, maple and ash via The American Hardwood Export Council. From Brighton based Stefano Santilli.www.craftscouncil.org.uk/
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We recently started working with a fabulous organisation called Alquemy
This specialist company offers high level business coaching to companies as well as individuals via workshops and retreats, all which takes place in a stunning location in Somerset. They believe that everyone deserves the right to achieve the extraordinary, and they are passionate about making that happen. We have been working to make sure as many people know about this as possible, as we have already seen the benefits first hand.
We worked with Eleanor Ross, a highly experienced journalist on a special piece for Virgin about why more employers should view their employees taking a Sabbatical as a positive thing.You can read the full article HERE
Thompson Clarke Featured in The Irish Times
We were tasked recently by our client leading Irish Interior Design company Thompson Clarke Interiors to promote their services and design philosophy. One of our very first PR 'wins' was a two page feature in the property supplement of the Irish Times with a dedicated readership of over 60,000.
This in-depth profile looked at the company and explained its design philosophy as well as pinpointing what makes Thompson Clarke stand out amongst competitive design houses. We worked hard to secure the initial lead, and set up an interview with the writer, ensuring that the key attributes would come across in the article. The client has very quick to respond to questions and fact check for us too, which was instrumental in securing this positive editorial, which also appeared in a later online version. An all round 'win win'!
Linwood Launched New Printed Velvet Collection
Teacake Tuesday has been working with renowned British textile brand Linwood to promote its new 2018/19 collections. The latest of these to launch is Omega, a high performance printed velvet collection. With a confident design handwriting, Omega Prints has been splattered with florals and geometrics spanning 16 styles from classic to contemporary and is available in a choice of over 50 colourways. Linwood Fabric
Pictured here is the November issue of Living Etc, which is just one of the many editorials currently appearing and giving exposure to this collection.
Quintessa Launches New High End Art Collection For Decorex 2018
Teacake Tuesday worked closely with the design and studio team at Quintessa Art in the run up to Decorex 2018 to create a collection of over forty pieces of high end luxury artworks. We worked to create the design concept and design detail for the exhibition stand, everything from choosing paint colours, the palette of colours within the collection, frames, photography, flooring, lighting and creating an online brochure for the new works.www.quintessa-art.com
The presentation was a huge success with over 200 leading interior designers stopping by to view and purchase from the range. We continue to work on follow up collection information as well as working in a consultancy and advisory basis with the brand.
Teacake Tuesday Supports Summer Soiree Event
We worked recently with our client Quintessa Art on planning and designing work to showcase at a recent Interior Design event at the new and prestigious Staffan Tollgard showroom in Pimlico. Working far in advance of the event, we assisted with compiling guests lists, helping to design the invitation, and of course working with the in house Quintessa Design team on some original new pieces of art which would work in the context of the showroom on the evening. Working alongside other big names in the industry including Hyde House, Heathfield and Co, and Luxury Living London as well as Moser Glassworks the evening was very well attended and some great business networking leads gained.
Bumper Month For Press Editorials
July has been a bumper month for editorials for Teacake clients. From decoration shoots in Homes and Gardens and House and Garden magazines for our textile client Linwood Fabric to mentions in The Sunday Times Home and Real Homes for UK roller blind manufacturer Bloc Blinds. With each PR pitch carefully crafted and backed up with good clear caption info and stats where required, we pride ourselves on delivering an instant press office service.
Media evaluation has changed hugely over the last few years, and with the huge number of digital and social media mentions we also net our clients, its a valuable way to show clients how our work really does drive sales interest.
Quintessa launches new photography collection
Teacake Tuesday works closely with Quintessa Art on creative consulting as well as a B2B brief. Recently we worked with them to create a new high end collection of photography with botanics and travel key themes within the brief. Pieces from the new collection have already been requested and specified by a number of high end interior designers. All of the images have been created by Quintessa's team of in house designers, and working to a specific interior colour palette for the season. All images copyright Quintessa 2018.
Marion Foale Knitwear
We have recently been appointed to work with knitwear guru Marion Foale on a number of activities including a trade press brief and a B2C campaign. Marion is the stuff of legends, with over six decades of hands-on fashion and designing she is still at the top of her game. Marion was formerly one half of the funky duo Foale and Tuffin famous for their imaginative boutique on Carnaby Street in the swinging sixties. Marion now boasts an international business and UK wide network of hand knitters all making her stunning high quality designs. Marion still designs for a number of leading brands including none other than British icon Margaret Howell. The business operates not just under Marion's watchful eye but also that of an experienced senior team. We will work with the company on a number of projects.
Craft Council UK Mentoring
Emma Tweedie, founder of Teacake Tuesday was invited to host a session titled 'Reaching Your Market and Making The Most Of Your Online Presence', a tailored workshop looking at personal branding and social media insights for designer makers. This formed part of the Craft Council UK's ongoing Talent Management and business development programme. Sharing the speaker platform with contemporary ceramicist Tessa Eastman, she devised a simple session to help creatives get their work noticed. The day looked at how to improve SEO, which social platforms work best for creatives, how to develop a social media strategy for the specific type of business, how to protect images online, as well as small business brand development. The session was well received with attendees giving feedback such as 'Such a valuable experience, so much detail and brilliant simple advice.'
Teacake Tuesday Represents Amelia Rope Chocolate
The team was recently appointed to handle a social media and digital brief on behalf of award winning chocolate brand Amelia Rope. Now looking after all of Amelia's social media channels we are also working on a number of key digital campaigns and brand building initiatives. We love working with this brand where the ethical supply chain and sourcing of ingredients is at the very heart of the brand. The campaign will aim to help introduce Amelia Rope Chocolates to new audiences supported with a digital advertising campaign. www.ameliarope.com, has also just launched its very first subscription gift packages, perfect for those in need of Christmas gift inspiration!
Bloc Blinds Commissions Teacake Tuesday For New Brand Shoot
Teacake Tuesday was tasked with art directing and shooting a series of new product shots for manufacturer Bloc Blinds as part of an ongoing brand building campaign. We worked closely with the client to establish which products needed new images created and then devised a shoot brief to capture this. Images will launch as part of a SS18 media campaign, and will also be seen in Bloc's retail outlets as well as in consumer facing collateral. Bloc Blinds is now one of the fastest growing manufacturers of innovative window blind technologies in the UK. Teacake Tuesday has also been briefed on creating a new media look book to incorporate new messaging around new product developments that work hand in hand with the new press and consumer focused images.
Linwood Fabrics New Tango Collection
Linwood Fabric has launched a new collection called Tango and already its been one of the most successful launches for the company to date. Known for its quirky British style, this heavyweight fabric company is still family owned, and continues to create its own in house designs that are extremely popular with interior designers and commercial designers both here in the UK and Internationally. Tango is a comprehensive and exciting collection of prints, weaves, wallpapers and plain velvets. Based around a tropical theme, lively botanical and floral designs have been juxtaposed beside strong geometric counterparts. All manner of floral and fauna dance across the patterns from cockatoos and parrots to leopards and storks!
Teacake Tuesday Undertakes Brand Shoot For Earthborn
We were recently asked to devise and art direct a series of new lifestyle shots for Earthborn paints, to signal the launch of five new colours. Peach Baby, Can Can, Trumpet, Hobby Wood and Sapling were the new shades to be photographed. Working up a brief that was contemporary and highly creative, our team set about commissioning the team to work on the project. Photographer Neil Mersh and Stylist Sania Pell were instrumental to the success of the project outcome. Teacake Tuesday devised the concept for this shoot by looking at European visual design directions as well as architectural influences, the resulting images demonstrate and reflects how Earthborn is no longer seen as being just an eco brand but viewed as one of the leading contemporary paint brands in the UK marketplace. We hope you enjoy the image featuring Peach Baby which is a taster of things to come! You can see more images: http://www.earthbornpaints.co.uk
Linwood Launches New Wallpaper Design Bangkok Nights
Our client Linwood Fabric launched a new wallpaper design called Bangkok Nights which is a bold new pattern and a hint of things to come. Linwood will shortly launch a much larger collection called TANGO. Bangkok Nights is a dramatic design and take its influence from the Japanese wood cutting technique Marquetry. It features a hand drawn palm leaf which gently overlaps. It will form part of Tango, a much larger collection of wallpapers and a variety of textiles from printed brushed cotton weaves, linens and velvets to bold multicoloured weaves. It will also be available as a printed linen fabric. Contact Teacake Tuesday on 0203 195 1424 for samples or press images.
Founder Of Teacake Tuesday Announced Winner Suzy Spirit Inspiration Awards 2017
Teacake Tuesday founder Emma Tweedie has just scooped the 2017 Suzy Spirit Inspiration Awards. The Awards in association with LEWIS were hosted on the 17th March, originally set up to commemorate the memory of Suzy Ferguson, who worked for the PR agency and passed away in 2012. The Awards are intended to honour those who have made a difference to others in the PR industry and to acknowledge individuals of exceptional character, principle and integrity. Others up for the awards included Claire foster, Deputy Head of News, Direct Line, Polly Kennedy, Director of APCO worldwide, CAmilla Swain, PR Manager for Girlguiding. The rising star award was scooped by Euan Steedman, press officer for the BBC.
Linwood Fabrics launches Mirabelle collection
This month sees the launch of Mirabelle, a brand new collection of small scale prints from Linwood fabrics. The collection consists of 34 colourways over four new designs. It has been rotary printed in England, and features 100 percent cotton which gives the collection a lovely soft handle. Suitable for upholstery, curtain making and interiors it is hardwearing as well as lovely to look at. Interior Designer stockists are currently in the process of receiving their pattern book, so watch this space..
Raft Furniture Launches new Notting Hill Store
January saw the launch of a brand new retail site for eco retailers Raft Furniture. The latest site to open is located in Notting Hill, and takes the total number of Raft stores to eleven. The new site is on Notting Hill Gate Road and boasts an impressive 2500 sq ft of retail space. The site will showcase a number of new product lines and fabric books and the store has been carefully designed to keep a contemporary sleek look. Customers will be able to see bigger sized pieces on show such as the Embassy Chesterfield sofa and new sofa designs Madison and Seattle, as well as a host of new Spring accessories.
Linwood Fabrics scoops runner up in 2016 Homes and Garden fabric awards
Linwood Fabrics was awarded runner up for its new 'Aesop' design from its brand new wallpaper collection 'Fable', at the 2016 Homes and Gardens Fabric and Wallpaper awards. A unique event it is attended by guests from the design, fabric and wallpaper industries. Hosted by the H&G team at the stylish Ham Yard hotel in London, Linwood was awarded runner up for its exquisite hand painted design 'Aesop' featuring a hand drawn tiger and palm tree pattern. the Judges said that it was 'a design that could find its way into any style of home'. Judges included interior designer Kit Kemp, Editor Deborah Barker and stylist Emma Thomas, Linwood came runner up alongside Ottoline with Designers Guild scooping the top prize for its new Jardin des Plantes collection. www.linwoodfabric.com/product-category/wallpapers/fable-wallpaper
Pia Presents New Look Autumn Collection
Pia jewellery has this month launched a brand new look catalogue featuring a host of beautiful new jewellery and accessory designs. get ahead with the new season's collection featuring pieces that will help fashionistas to express their unique individuality and sense of personal style. The new collection features a number of cornerstone pieces which will help accent capsule wardrobes everywhere as well as carefully selected fashion forward pieces. Designer gems include Amethyest and Topaz as well as Rose Quartz and Laboradite. As ever all Pia gold and silver is hallmarked for peace of mind. http://piajewellery.com//
Bloc Blinds unveils new own brand fabric collection
Teacake Tuesday has been hard at work behind the scenes with Bloc Blinds, helping to create a new exclusive range of own brand fabrics. Working with a freelance textile designer, Bloc Blinds has developed new children's fabrics, a new collection of coastal inspired designs and a new collection of geometric patterns. These are all printed in house at its impressive British based factory, where the company now employs over 90 staff. The scale and colour elements have been carefully worked on for modern homes, and one of the new hero designs 'Rosbeg' was specially commissioned by local designer Caroline Hepburn, and reworked for both large scale and small scale windows. Summer 2016 will also see the official launch of one of Bloc Blind's newest innovations the 'Drill free Bracket'! Watch this space....
Linwood Fabrics launches new tailor-made look book
Linwood responds to the demand for more bespoke sampling with a new and unique tailor-made lookbook. Launched to coincide with the company's new look website, customers can now create their very own lookbook thanks to some clever in built 3D modelling technology. The rendering shows how patterned fabrics from over 50 of Linwoods fabric and wallpapers will look on a sofa or curtain prior to purchase. After placing a swatch request, customers will receive a special pack in the post with their personalised lookbook. Check out the brand's new website which features gallery pages full of inspiration and design ideas.www.linwoodfabric.com.
Teacake Tuesday secures editorial in leading national papers for Pia
Bloc Blinds Wins Industry Award for design innovation
Bloc Blinds has just been given the accolade of 'Best New Product Award' at the 2015 British Blinds and Shutters show for its unique Fabric Changer system. Featuring a specially deigned hook-on, hook-off roller bar, the Fabric Changer is such a simple concept yet one that is set to rock the industry, elevating the humble roller blind to a new status of the the hottest new home accessory. At last windows can be fashionable! Home owners will now be able to change their blinds as often as they like thanks to this clever concept.www.blocblinds.co.uk.
Linwood launches new range Arcadia
Linwood fabrics launched a new collection called Arcadia recently. Celebrating the transcendent beauty of the English country garden the collection features several new fabrics with floral designs. Taking its name from Greek mythology 'Arcadia' was an earthly paradise of woods, fields and flowers. Linwood has taken this idea and adopted it as design inspiration for its Arcadia collection. Historic designs have been re-imagined with British flowers and a very English sensibility. Even the design names take inspiration from English country gardens, named 'Winterbourne, Wakehurst, Torosay and Cranbourne'. www.linwoodfabric.com
Teacake Tuesday hosts speaker events for Interior Supply
Teacake Tuesday was tasked to support high end interior furniture client Interior Supply with a series of three special speaker events during FOCUS15 at the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour. Having secured leading brands Poltrona Frau, Cattelan Italia and Wall & Deco as speakers, Teacake Tuesday created special invitations, devised guests lists and secured pre and post event coverage. For the Cattelan Italia event we also secured the involvement of esteemed design editor Kate Burnett to host a special Q&A session with Cattelan Italia CEO Paolo Cattelan. www.twitter/interiorsupply
Gabbertas Studio Announces Involvement in LDF 2015
The Gabbertas Studio has announced it will collaborate with Hainsworth, one of the oldest and most respected woollen textile mills in England to present an exhibition of furniture and fabric at this years London Design Festival. As part of the Brompton Design Disctrict activity, this exhibition will set out to celebrate the potency of bringing together tradition and innovation, explore the relevance of the designed and made in England and the value of products that have the ability to stand the test of time through their inherent quality. The studio will present a selection of its new, recent and favourite designs that are reworked and reinterpreted using Hainsworth fabrics in a range of edited colours and finishes . www.gabertas.com
Quintessa launches new series of paintings
As part of our brief for Quintessa Art, Teacake Tuesday has redeveloped a new look logo, newsletter and also undertaken a trend project where we have been looking at emerging commercial interior trends for 2015 through to 2016. Together with Quintessa's team of London based artists, we have set about developing a series of works that responds to these new trends. The first in this series is entitled 'Intricate Peace' and the mark making and colouration all address the growing movement of sensuality and a gentler human touch within interiors. Fluidity is represented through meandering patterns and graphic references have had their corners rubbed off. Featured here is 'Betulo'. www.quintessa-art.com
Design Week comes to Clerkenwell 2015
May saw the 5th year of the Clerkenwell Design Week, and Teacake Tuesday visited a number of the installations and showcases including Cousins & Cousins specially designed pavilion featuring a mixture of coloured and patterned glazing as well as Sebastian Cox and Laura Ellen Bacon's skeletal wooden low carbon creation entitled ' The Invisible Store of Happiness'. This piece was constructed under the iconic arch, St John's Gate, the perfect place to showcase this site specific structure. Our other favourite presentation was the House of Culture presented by Icon, showcasing a collection of culturally conscious furniture brands within Sessions House, an amazing building in the heart of Clerkenwell Green.
Teacake Tuesday appointed to handle PR for Pia Jewellery
We are delighted to announce that we have been appointed to handle the PR for Pia jewellery with immediate effect. www.piajewellery.com With a network of over 15 UK based shops, a ten catalogues per annum mail order business, 465,000 active customers and a growing online presence; Pia boasts a high level of customer loyalty thanks to an extensive product range and keen price point. The brand was established over a decade ago and is known for its high quality products and packaging which belies its reasonable pricing. We are thrilled to be working with this established brand and look forward to helping introduce the brand to new audiences. To request press images or sampling please contact: Teacake Tuesday on 0203 195 1425
Bloc Blinds - A finalist at National Level European Business Awards
Bloc Blinds was awarded National Champion status at the 2015 European Business Awards, sponsored by RSM. The awards recognises and rewards excellence, best practice and innovation in companies across the European Union. Beating over 24,000 other entrants, Bloc Blinds was shortlisted down to one of just 40 British companies to become a National finalist in the 'Entrepeneur of the Year' category. The list of attendees at the London based awards was impressive and included businesses from the IT, manufacturing, travel and consumer sectors. Cormac Diamond, founder of Bloc Blinds was nominated in recognition of his innovative approach and successful commercial designs in the window blind sector. Teacake Tuesday was on hand to represent Bloc in the client's absence.
Raft presents new summer accessories range
Raft embraces spring with a host of accessories in natural greens, refreshing pinks and smoked glass. Although the brand is best known for its fresh tonal look, this season sees some lovely accent colours which work well against paler upholstered pieces. The company has also introduced a number of new scatter cushion options so you can introduce a lovely fresh feel to interior schemes in a subtle way. From the new concrete flower pots, to the new range of tableware Esrum, Cora rose handblown candleholder, new linen duvet covers, and new textured handmade raspberry cushions, Teacake Tuesday's favourite stylists will love these fresh additions to the Raft portfolio.
Brilliant Project Launch
Brilliant Project launches at Design Junction, London 2014. After winning on the bid in a three way pitch to handle the account for new storage brand on the bloc Brilliant Project, Teacake Tuesday first set out to create new PR and advertising imagery to show off an entire new product range. Then we wanted to make a big noise with the design and lifestyle press, so where better to launch than at one of London's coolest new design exhibitions 'Design Junction' 2014? We set out to design and create a fantastic set build and commissioned leading set builders James Askham and Stuart Plant to carry out the task in hand. The result was a stunning showcase. On the opening night, Teacake Tuesday presented the brand and new website to over fifty leading journalists including those from The Guardian, The Times, The Evening Standard, Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home, Irish Independent, Design Milk, Architonic, Living Etc and many many more. Since the launch in September over £90k worth of press coverage has already been secured by Teacake Tuesday.
The Teacake team creates new brand visuals for Bloc Blinds
The creative development team at Teacake Tuesday was commissioned by up-and-coming brand Bloc Blinds to art direct and realise a new brand photo shoot for use across marketing and communications platforms. The team worked on devising the overall concept, look and feel and then commissioned a team and oversaw the implementation. The new images are already being deployed, so expect to see them featuring in homes interiors and lifestyle titles any time soon. The images are also going to be used on a new look website set to launch this autumn. It has been a great project to work on with the client really buying into the concept and results. Bloc blinds also recently signed a supply deal with leading retailer John Lewis.
Earthborn chosen as Princes Foundation paint brand Ideal Home Show 2014
Following an introduction facilitated by Teacake Tuesday in 2013, Earthborn paints agreed to be the sole paint partner for the 2014 Princes Foundation houses at the 2014 Ideal Home Show. Working with the appointed stylist, Earthborn provided the colours for all three of the houses on 'Prince's Crescent' at this years show. Promoting the values of sustainability within the building community, the Prince's Foundation said "We are delighted that Earthborn has come on board as our preferred paint partner. We believe that healthy homes are an important part of modern sustainable living, and high quality eco-friendly paints form an essential part of that. Earthborn can also be seen at stand 1V19. http://earthbornpaints.co.uk/
Bloc Blinds announced as new John Lewis category brand
Award winning Bloc Blinds announces that it will now be available in branches of John Lewis nationwide and at Johnlewis.com. One of the UK's leading manufacturers of simple, clever and innovative blind and skylight solutions, the brand is going from strength to strength thanks to the company's approach to design development. Launching in store will be the unique and patented 'Fabric Changer' product. This feature will allow homeowners to replace their blind fabric or designs as often as they like thanks to a special built-in hook system. This negates the need to replace the blind fixture, and so will allow shoppers to stay on trend easily. Bloc Blinds Managing Director Cormac Diamond comments "We have worked hard to develop our innovative product range over the years whilst continuing to invest in Bloc Blinds the brand. As our first step from trade into a more consumer platform, we wanted the right retail opportunity. I'm pleased to say that John Lewis saw our manufacturing capabilities and vision for transforming this sector of the market".
Teacake Tuesday goes to Vegas for Liberty Fair
Having worked on a prestigious project with tailoring client Timothy Everest for The International Woolmark Company, Teacake Tuesday was lucky enough to be invited to help host a trade show event out at the acclaimed Liberty Fair in Las Vegas to present a new concept for the Urban Wool category. Tasked with a project to take wool into the heart of today's urban mix, the two brands embarked upon an exciting new journey to produce a conceptual collection called 'Hemisphere'. This exclusive collection was devised and created to draw on Everest's tailoring heritage but repurposing it using innovative wool-based fabrics that would connect with today's international casual style.
During the three days presenting the new collection, Teacake Tuesday met with leading US and International press to talk about the collection.
The Cork Street Gathering
We were asked to help support the launch of a prestigious exhibition at the Cork Street Gallery in Mayfair during December. John Kingerlee, one of Ireland's most collectible painters, and John Minihan one-time Fleet Street photographer and portrait photographers came together for a unique exhibition showcasing their work over the previous decade. Supported by the Ireland Fund Of Great Britain, the event drew attention from heavyweight media platforms including the BBC and ITN due to the nature of some of the images which had never been seen before in public. Images included photographs of the late Princess Diana and the late Seamus Heaney, and John Kingerlee's famous 'Grid' paintings were also on view, following a tour of America and China. Over 100 people attended the Private View and a number of works were sold on the evening to collectors.
Teacake clients win awards
October saw the 10th annual House Beautiful Awards at the prestigious Science Museum in London. This year Teacake Tuesday had four clients nominated across a number of different categories, with two of them scooping a much coveted 'Silver' award. In the 'Best Eco Product' category newcomer Bloc Blinds won silver beating much larger industry rivals Luxaflex, and Linwood Fabrics scooped another 'Silver' in the 'Best Wallcovering' category for their innovative and memorable wallpaper range 'Art House'.
With many clients travelling far and wide to attend the awards, the night also boasted fantastic canapes and champagne all served within the inspiring space that is the Science Museum. Read more on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/teacake.tuesday
Linwood successfully launches 5 new collections at Decorex 2013
One of Decorex's best loved exhibitors Linwood fabrics was out again in force at the 2013 edition of Decorex International. With a new location this year in Perks Field & The Orangery with Kensington Gardens, there was a fresh feel to this year's show. As ever, Linwood was inundated with visitors both existing and new, all keen to see the fantastic new collections. Launching at the event was 'Sporting Life', a stunning and quirky collection featuring whimsical designs of a 'quintessential English' nature, from hounds, to boxers, there was something to please everyone in this collection.
Also launching was a new wallpaper collection, 'Ephemera' , a range of designs based within the theme of 'collecting'. From leaflets, handbills, tickers, this collection delivers something permanent but with a twist. Teacake Tuesday worked with Linwood to host the stand and spoke to over 30 press during the two days, as well as writing and designing bespoke press kits with details on all the collections.
The Gabbertas Studio Appoints Teacake Tuesday
We were delighted to be approached about PR by acclaimed furniture designer Mark Gabbertas, who has been at the forefront of the renaissance of British design since the 1990's. Best know for collaborative projects with Artifex, Allermuir, Boss, Lyndon, Chorus, Oasiq and Gloster, the Studio's position on design is clear; "to create character through simplicity".
Teacake Tuesday's brief will be to work on brand building and present media insights surrounding new product presentations. We were already active during the recent London Design Festival where a number of the Gabebrtas Studio designs were presented, including 100% Design, and Design Junction. 'Han', a deceptively simple chair with sub layers of technical expertise has also been nominated for the prestigious 2013 Wood Awards, one of the UK's premier architecture and furniture competitions which aims to recognise, encourage and promote outstanding desing, craftsmanship in wood and wood products. Have you cast your vote yet?
Bats, Tats and Timothy Everest
The Teacake Tuesday team is in recovery after a busy few weeks working to stage the launch of Timothy Everest's latest collaborative collection which launched this week as part of the London Collections: Men fashion weekend. Teaming up with luxury brand by revered tattoo artist Horiyoshi III, the collection was supported by none other than the rather fabulous Tilda Swinton, who agreed to feature in a short fifteen minute film which explored (through exaggerated movements) some of the shapes a bespoke client will undergo when having a fitting. Timothy crafted a stunning two piece suit for Tilda to wear to the launch event, made from white cashmere and silk it was a low slung single breasted jacket with tapered pleats. Vogue.com voted for the outfit on their 'best dressed' list this week also.
Brining together the idea of two bespoke worlds, that of tailoring and tattooing Timothy created a unique collection brining pattern and cut together, inspired by some of Horiyoshi III's symbolic figure, animal and floral motifs. Hero items from the collection featured a cobalt blue towncoat and reversible bomber jacket. Again our thanks to M.A.C for an amazing night of make up and bodypainting, and to key sponsors Herbert Hall, Dormeuil, Morgan Cars, and Jaguar.
Watch the teaser of the film here: Findhorn
Teacake Tuesday supports ARTICLE magazine launch
ARTICLE magazine is a stunning new menswear magazine founded by stylist and fashion editor Kenny Ho and art director Rosy Tsai. The publication is a carefully crafted celebration of all things British and British-related. Set to be bi-annual, its key aim is to share with its audience the things which make Britain great: art, design, culture, entertainment, and contemporary men's fashion, explored from a unique, intensley personal perspective. The first issue features a collaboration with artist and architect Heidi Locher called 'The Circular Project' illustrated with an exclusive series of evocative photographic images. Another features delves into the world of Oliver Ruuger, a thought provoking leather craftsman. Every detail is sensitively directed and carefully considered, the result? A magazine with a distinctive art-influenced sensibility, and edge...
Teacake Tuesday was proud to support the launch in more ways than one (we didn't know Gin slinging was a skill until recently!) Thanks to White Space and Greenalls Gin the key sponsors of the launch event.
Raft Furniture stages new photoshoot with Emma Lee
Having opened its sixth retail showroom in recent months, Raft furniture worked with Teacake Tuesday to undertake a new photographic brief to showcase the very newest ranges for AW13 and SS14. Firmly consolidating its position as one of the leading independent furniture retailers in the UK at present, Teacake Tuesday devised a photographic brief and then engaged the services of leading interiors photographer Emma Lee and veteran stylist Emma Thomas to deliver images that could be used across press, marketing and advertising collaterol. The resulting shots position Raft beautifully as a brand to be taken seriously. The contemporary yet warm feel achieved, shows off the beautiful natural properties of the timbers within the Raft'sfurniture ranges and also the textures of the soft furnishings and Raft's British made upholstery designs. See a sneaky peak here...
Raft now has showrooms in: Edgware Road, Islington, Tottenham Court Road, Bromley, St Albans and Harrogate
Craft Northern Ireland London launch a huge success
Craft Northern Ireland, the leading body for the Arts in Northern Ireland staged a London based exhibition from the 11th to the 15th of March in London. The aim of the exhibition was to forge new relationships with arts based organisations, key buyers and leading press, educating them about the wealth of artistc and cultural wealth the province has to offer. The launch event was launched with Peter Taylor of The Goldsmiths College at the newly refurbished Craft Central Gallery, and saw key faces in attendance from Designers Block www.designersblock.blogspot.co.uk , Liberty, Handmade in Britain www.handmadeinBritain.co.uk, SeekandAdore, The Evening Standard, ArtsThread, Coca Cola, amongst many others.
Teacake Tuesday compiled the guest list for the event, as well as securing important coverage ensuring busy footfall for the duration of the exhibition. Editorials were placed in the Irish News, The Irish Arts Review, BBC Radio Ulster, Time Out London, Waitrose The Week, City and Angel, Dezeen, ArtsThread just to name a few! Many of the artists work was sold during the week, which was an additional bonus for the designer makers on show. www.craftniperspective.com
Teacake Tuesday client scoops two awards at the 2012 House Beautiful Awards
The leading home and lifestyle celebrities such as food writer and TV presenter Mary Berry, gardening expert David Dominy, sustainable architect Oliver Heath and design guru Sophie conran were in attendance at the 2012 House Beautiful Awards at the Science Museum London on Thursday night. The annual awards are an industry favourite and span a number of categories for excellence in this sector. Earthborn paints were delighted to be the recipients of not only onw but two prestigious awards on the night. A silver award was given to the brand's Eco Pro range for 'Best DIY' product, but the big award of the night was a gold awards for 'Best Wallcovering' which Earthborn's unique Claypaint won, beating rivals Farrow and Ball and Little Green Paint Company to boot. The Teacake Tuesday PR team were there in person on behalf of MD of Earthborn paints John Dison to collect the award, which followed an in dept submission which they had also prepared for the client. If you would like to speak to our team about how we might help your brand 'beat the biggies' get in touch at firstname.lastname@example.com.
The Sustainable Angle
We were on hand on behalf of our client C.L.A.S.S to speak to designers and brands at the latest textile expo The Sustainable Angle which took place this week at the London College of Fashion. With a selection of the most cutting edge and innovative textile developments on display including regnerated wools from Cardato regenerated CO2, mechanically producted recycled polyester fabrics in superlight weights from www.filaturemiroglio.com, there was a non stop stream of people in attendance over the space of three days. ASOS, Stella Mc Cartney, Marks & Spencer, and Vivienne Westwood, were just some of those who popped along to see what was on offer. On a positive note, most brands were taking the whole issue of CSR and sustainable textiles a lot more seriously that in previous years showing how far the industry has come.
The Green Carpet Challenge updates
C.L.A.S.S has been working with the GCC, an initiative by Livia Firth, and Lucy Siegle with the GCC library now also curated by Giusi Bettoni of C.L.A.S.S. September 14th saw the launch of a number of designs using fabrics from the library, which were launching at a private event at the British Fashion Council's headquarters at Somerset House. The evening was to announce a special project called The Green Cut, devised by Livia and Lucy and sponsored by American Express, BFI and The British Fashion Council. Each outfit created was based around a famous film (selection by Sarah Mower) and each designer was challenged to work with only sustainable fabrics. Designers participating included Jonathan Saunders, Marios Schwab, Steven Jones, Alice Temperley, and Stella Mc Cartney.
Earthborn launches new press Lookbook and Facebook site goes live
Earthborn paints has been hard at work creating with the help of Teacake Tuesday and its affiliate press agency for trade M&M on some new press and customer tools. A new press look book which has been designed to showcase some of the newest paint ranges was just launched to press and will also be given out at the forthcoming Lombok Christmas in July press event on 12th July. In addition a new reader friendly Facebook site was set up - please feel free to join and show your support at www.facebook.com/earthbornpaints
Teacake Tuesday helps launch Timothy Everest SS13 Collection
As part of the London Collections: Men fashion weekend, Teacake Tuesday not only worked on one presentation but TWO. No mean feat. Working to launch Timothy Everest's new SS13 collection entitled 'Everyday' the conceptual collection aimed to take visitors on a journey to discover how the language and boundaries are changing within the men's fashion sector. The event was conceived in collaboration with the London trends and creative consultancy, The Future Laboratory, and the collection was designed to be an antidote to the norm. The criteria for the collection was functionality, quality and style.
The event itself aimed to take guests on a journey to Spitalfields and in particular Elder Street, homes to both Timothy Everest's bespoke atelier and the creative headquarters of the Future Laboratory. Visitors were able to see elements of the bespoke process first hand at no 32, then the full collection at no 28 which had been set up as a pop up showroom, and then at no's 24 and 26, they were able to immerse themselves in the world that had been created by way of a short film screening. Lastly a workshop installation was devised which combined live action and filmed imagery which further brought the collection to life. Keynote guests included: Dylan Jones GQ, Caroline Rush BFC, Suzy Menkes International Herald and Tribune, as well as Numero, Fashionisto, the Telegraph, GQ Russia, GQ France, and the New York Post. You can see a video from the event here: www.vimeo.com/44388769
Superdry teams up with top tailor Timothy Everest on new tailoring collection
Teacake Tuesday worked hard alongside the Superdry in house press team and Surgery PR to deliver a seemless presentation on a brand new tailoring collection designed by Teacake client Timothy Everest for global brand Superdry which launched as part of the London Collections: Men's fashion weekend in London. Following a meeting in Pitti Uomo in January 2012, the Teacake team planted the seed of thier idea and presented the concept for a fashion showcase to Timothy Everest.
The team then worked hard to negotiate a slot on the prestigious schedule with the British Fashion Council team. Once secured, the Teacake team worked alongside the Superdry team drafting press releases, working on providing technical information, and helping to ensure the collection was presented on time at their new Regent Street flagship store. In addition Teacake Tuesday helped to host the event, and support it through PR placements including a feature with Planet notion and forwarding the clients leads where appropriate. At the event itself there were a number of high profile press were in attendance including Dylan Jones, esteemed editor of GQ, fashion grand dame Suzy Menkes, and the teams from Esquire, and GQ amongst many others. See a clip of the show at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62-mSWQ_N6g
You can also read an interview with GQ at: hhtp://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/articles/2012-06/14/superdry-and-timothy-everest-london-collections-men
The Teacake Team supports the Latest Live to Love UK activities
For the last five days the Teacake Tuesday team has worked on a number of high-octane news stories for the global charity Live to Love. During the five days visit, His Holiness the Gyalwang promoted a number of projects including the launch of a new book 'Everyday Enlightenment' by Penguin, a private screening of a documentary called Pad Yatra: A Green Odyssey, promoting key messages around the Himalayan region as the world's '3rd' Pole - and drawing attention to the fact this region contributes to over 70% of the world's water source. Teacake Tuesday worked on all aspects from guest lists to photojournalists and news output as well as ensuring key images were taken of all celebrities in attendance.
The team also lined up some great news coverage of the trip His Holiness and the Live to Love team made to Oxford University and the Oxford Mindfulness College with his internationally renowned Kung Fu nuns. The nuns demonstrated some of their moves to alumni and students at the college, and most of the local Oxford press were in attendance. BBC Radio Oxford and BBC London Sports covered this performance: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-17399176
Whilst in London the team also squeezed in a visit to the Olympic Park courtesy of the Olympic Legacy Company and were given a private tour of the Park by Lord Mawson.
Raft meets Royalty at the Ideal Home Show
Raft Furniture today stopped His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales in his tracks at this year's Ideal Home show with their new collection of Engligh made sofas and FSC certified teak ranges. As the surprise visitor to the show, no one was more surprised or please than Raft when he made a point of stopping to talk about their ranges twice. With a firm empasis on sustainability, Raft decided this year to take two stands at the show. With one purely dedicated to their new range of English designed and manufactured sofa designs, and the other showcasing storage, seating and table options all crafted in FSC certified reclaimed teak, customers to the show will see how hard the brand has been working to further improve their offering.
Citied as ones to watch just a months or so ago my the Telegraph Business Club, Raft is a brand that is continuing to go from strength to strength. See more at www.raftfurniture.co.uk
Ralph Fiennes wears Timothy Everest to the BAFTA's
The eye was firmly on the British film establishment this week with so many British actors in the frame across a number of categories at this year's BAFTA's. Ralph Fiennes was nominated for his directorial debut on Coriolanus, and was dressed suitable for the occasion by Timothy Everest. Sporting a midnight blue double breasted barathea suit with grosgrain facings and pocket jettings, our Mr Fiennes cut quite a dash on the red carpet on arrival, and was later hailed as one of the event's ten 'Best Dressed' by leading men's style bible GQ.
Read more about how Mr Fiennes stacked up in the style stakes against other fellow red carpet goers at www.gq-magazine.co.uk/style/articles/2012-02/12/most-stylish-baftas-best-dressed-men-photos/ralph-fiennes-in-timothy-everest
Teacake Tuesday as a finalist in the PEA Business Awards
We were alerted to the fact that we have been shortlisted for a PEA Supply Chain Champion Award in the inaugural PEA Business Awards 2012 for our efforts to all things green and sustainable. Delighted to have been recognised for our commitment and success running the UK arm of C.L.A.S.S (Creative, Lifestyle and Sustainable Syngery), the award sets out to recognise leadership and vision for best practise and key strategies which are green and which respect the planet's precious resources improving future well being. As we look forward to attending an exciting awards final at The Orangery Kensington Palace, the nomination will be judged by Leo Johnson Head of Sustainability at PWC, alongside a number of other prestigious names. The awards are sponsored this year by Lloyds TSB Commercial.For more information log onto www.peaawards.co.uk
Some of our recent work with C.L.A.S.S includes sourcing for a special Africa design project with Asos, supplying swatches for high street COS, preparing for Premiere Vision in Paris with a new selection of recycled polyester yarns made using a new mechancial process, and also participating in a sustainable textile showcase at the London College of Fashion 'The Sustainable Angle'.
A very private affair...
Always ones for a good network event, the Teacakers were asked to help Timothy Everest host a private 'low key' networking event to celebrate the very best of British design. What better an occassion that Winston Churchill's own birthday? Timothy had created a special one off garment inspired by Churchill and created it in collaboration with Fox Brothers, makers of the original cloth worn by the man himself. A special 'Brit' sofa was created by antiques experts Bentley's antiques www.bentleyslondon.com, with Timothy Everest adding to the creative genuis by way of some fantastically sutble vignettes playing homage to some of Churchill's finest moments. The Arburtarian www.arbuturian.com were also partners in the event and helped organised some exquisite and historically accurate nibbles for the assembled and hungry attendees.
Teacake Tuesday attends the APPG for Ethics and Sustainability
Representatives for C.L.A.S.S Teacake Tuesday attended the all party parliamentary group session which looked at one in a series of emerging developments and topics in the fashion sector and to discuss and raise awareness in parliament if subsequent policy change might be needed. The Nov 23rd session looked at a number of topics such as 'enforced legislation', fostering sustainability in fashion through design, to sourcing, responsibility and due diligence as well as labour and human rights issues. Made -By did a fantastic job as secretariat for the session and for all the organisation and planning involved.
Earthborn Selected by Russell Sage for Avebury Manor refurb
A 500 year old maor house in Avebury Wiltshire is the focus of a new BBC TV makeover programme in conjunction with the National Trust. The Grade 1 listed building dates back to the 16th Century. Earthborn paints was contacted by leading interior design expert Russell Sage to see if they would participate and loan products for the project, due to the inherent nature of the formulations, and as these are so well suited for using in listed buildings of this type. Earthborn had also been selected in 2010 for another restoration project on the London Monument in association with The City of London and Julian Harrap architects for the same reasons.
Timothy Everest - the tailor behind Tinker Tailor Soilder Spy
Teacake Tuesday has been working hard behind the scenes to promote the story of Timothy's Everest's latest collections that feature in the much talked about Tinker Tailor Solider Spy film currently on at cinemas across the land. With media such as the Telegraph and Sunday Times running the story, Timothy's work with the film industry and celebrities is getting the acclaim it deserves. In the film, Everest's designs for the films leading man include a charcoal grey sports jacket with a royal blue and wine red over-check; and a three piece suit in a dark grey Holland & Sherry birdseye for Oldman, and also for Oldman's co-star Benedict Cummerbatch, Timothy opted for a Holland & Sherry grey herringbone, and a three piece brown coffee-coloured flannel.


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Hello Indigo, if you're not already familiar with the name, is a personal assistant that's set to be released later this month. Coming to Windows Phone 8 and Android on April 23rd, Indigo will enable consumers to have an intelligent conversation with the system that's said to be able to understand everyday phrases. Think Siri, but more functional and offering numerous new features. We took a look at Indigo back at MWC.
If this is the case and Indigo really can understand speech input without requiring special commands, this could be pretty huge for the personal assistant craze. Windows Phone already has a well-established assistant called Ask Ziggy and Indigo will fit right in as a sibling, sporting similar functionality. Users of Indigo can even personalise the experience by building a profile on personal interest and hobbies.
@simontupper next Tuesday, April 23rd #IndigoIsComing— Indigo (@hello_indigo) April 18, 2013
The best part about Indigo is that it's cross-platform. You can even start a conversation on one device and carry it on using another (whether it be Android or Windows Phone). According to the official website, Indigo will boast the ability to:
- Tap into social networks and carry out commands without requiring login details and typing a single line. Now that would be pretty special. Being able to tweet, update Facebook and more straight from the start screen - without loading a single app.
- Recommend local restaurants. Indigo is integrated with Yelp to help find ideal venues to check out.
- Search the web, utilising Google, Bing, etc. to look up anything you can think of.
- Compose email on the go and send it to a contact, hands-free.
- Stream music from Spotify, selecting an artist, song or even a mood.
Sounds pretty neat, right? Be sure to keep an eye on this space as we'll update when the app is finally available on the Windows Phone Store. Also, head on over the the official website to set up an account and read up more information.
Source: Twitter (@hello_indigo), thanks, Simon, for the tip!


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|The ruins of Iníon Dubh's castle near Porthall; photo copyright Jim McKane 2012
In the sixteenth century Clann Chaimbeul spread from their homelands in mid Argyll extending their bases and influence in both the Highlands and Lowlands of Scotland. Clann Chaimbeul was the most successful kinship group in early modern Scotland. Their great advantage was they were Gaels, but could operate not only in their traditional Gaelic society, but also in the emerging British world, including the Scottish Lowlands. The earls' (of Argyll, head of Clann Chaimbeul) main base was Inveraray on Loch Fyne, and there they had access to the Firth of Clyde and the western seas including the North Channel passage to Ireland. The Mac Pharláinns of Arrochar were drawn into Lord Argyll's elaborate network of allies and they were one of the many Redshank families that settled in east Donegal.
For more information of Mac Pharláinn families in Ulster follow the link below.
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The stories our students tell about their experiences at CSB/SJU are as varied as the 3,864 students themselves. Some students tell stories about their teamwork on academic challenges and the trophies they brought home from regional and national competitions. Some describe their individual project with a faculty adviser and their research presentation at a national conference. What will your story be?
It's our shared values and traditions that unite Bennies and Johnnies today and will continue to unite us for generations to come.
Our students encounter an engaged learning experience that combines theory and practice in and beyond the classroom. Through the colleges' experiential learning requirement, all students complete an internship, undergraduate research project, study abroad, or other engaged learning activity.
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Student involvement is a lively part of the CSB/SJU campus culture. In fact, 95 percent of students report their involvement outside the classroom improved the quality of their academic experience. What's your interest? Music, math, athletics, politics, dance, games? Students explore their interests through a variety of topics and activities at CSB/SJU.
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The Galvin Green Man pub is a return home for Michelin starred Essex-born brothers, Chris & Jeff Galvin. Already awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand, the Green man is set in 1.5 acres of peaceful meadow amidst the beautiful Essex countryside with the River Chelmer running through the beer garden. The charming Green Man is said to be one of the oldest pubs in Essex built in 1341. With its roaring fires and cosy timber framed bar serving local craft beers, it even boasts a bus stop at its front door - ideal for indulging in a drink or two in the Essex Pub of The Year.
As an addition to the pub, the Galvin Brothers have added a stunning restaurant boasting panoramic views delivering a refined British menu made of carefully sourced, seasonal ingredients.
The Galvin Green Man has four private dining rooms available for up to 12 guests, ideal for business or family & friends, with bespoke menus and also our popular 'Host a roast' sharing menus, each room has the latest flat screen technology, is air conditioned and overlooks the idyllic countryside.
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Opentable Diners' Choice Awards 2019Inclusion in the Good Pub Guide 2019
Family Dining Award - Essex Life Food & Drink Awards 2018Pub of the Year for Essex Life Food & Drink Awards 2017
Best Pub in Essex by The National Pub & Bar Awards 2017 & 2018
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Sunday Times Best for a Sunday Roast in the UK
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NCLB Update
Hurricane Relief
Engaging At-Risk Students
STEM Activity
Spotlight: Dropouts
New Listserv
Quote to Note
Upcoming Events
NCLB Update (http://www.nochildleftbehind.gov/)
Last week, Secretary Spellings announced eight grants, totaling $30 million, to support the implementation of Striving Readers programs across the country. Striving Readers, which complements the successful Reading First (K-3) Program, focuses on Title I-eligible middle and high schools that have significant numbers of struggling readers and that are striving to meet No Child Left Behind's Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements. Grantees may use the funds for interventions for middle and high school-aged students to improve basic reading skills, motivation, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension using research-based programs; professional development aligned with scientifically based research; valid and reliable reading assessments; and the design and implementation of a rigorous evaluation. President Bush's Fiscal Year 2007 budget requests a $70.3 million increase in Striving Readers, for a total of over $100 million. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/programs/strivingreaders/. (For a Striving Readers fact sheet, see http://www.ed.gov/nclb/methods/reading/
Of course, Striving Readers is just one of the programs the Secretary is discussing as part of the Bush Administration's emphasis on the upper grades. For specific language, read through her recent Congressional testimony:
03012006.html and http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/2006/03/
As further justification, a new report from the Education Trust finds most states have made progress in raising achievement in the elementary grades, but secondary schools still struggle to close the gaps between minority and poor students and their white and more affluent peers. For more information, please go to http://www2.edtrust.org/NR/rdonlyres/
Hurricane Relief (http://hurricanehelpforschools.gov/)
Also last week, Secretary Spellings joined Donald Powell, the federal coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding, to announce the availability of over $1.1 billion in funds to help states meet the educational needs of displaced students and restart school operations in the region. The funding, part of the Hurricane Education Recovery Act, consists of:
$645 million in emergency impact aid to help school districts pay for the hurricane-displaced students they enrolled in both public and private schools during the 2005-06 school year. (Forty-nine states and the District of Columbia will receive funding. Funds may be used to hire teachers; provide books and other classroom supplies; offer in-house or outside supplemental services, such as tutoring, mentoring, and counseling; and cover transportation and health care costs.)
- A first installment of $120 million is being made immediately. The remainder of the $645 million will be provided in three payments before July 31, 2006.
- The formula is based on the number of displaced students that states reported for the first quarter: 157,743.
- For the first quarter, applicants will receive $750 per student and $937.50 per student with disabilities. Once the agency has received data for all quarters, increases to the amounts may be made, based on the final number of students.
$496 million to restart operations in the states whose education communities were most severely damaged. (Several states will receive some funding. Funds may be used to defray expenses related to the reopening of, restart of operations in, and the re-enrollment of students in schools that serve the affected areas.)
- These funds are the remainder of the $750 million appropriated by lawmakers. In January 2006, the Secretary released $253 million in funds.
- Louisiana will receive $345.6 million, Mississippi will receive $122.5 million, and Texas will receive nearly $28.2 million. Earlier, Alabama received $3.75 million.
For more information, please go to http://hurricanehelpforschools.gov/030206-factsheet.html. (For state-by-state data on relief allocations, see http://hurricanehelpforschools.gov/proginfo/aid-amounts.pdf.)
Also: On March 8, President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush visited Gautier, Mississippi, where they announced a special fund to help the school libraries in the region. For more information, please go to http://www.laurabushfoundation.org/gcslri/.
Engaging At-Risk Students
The next "Education News Parents Can Use" broadcast (March 21, 8:00-9:00 ET) will explore the President's Helping America's Youth (HAY) Initiative. Led by First Lady Laura Bush, HAY helps the country's children and teenagers find success by bringing attention to their needsespecially those of youth who have been traditionally underservedand by empowering community partnerships that support the cornerstones of youth development: strong families, effective schools, and caring communities. In turn, the broadcast will focus on what schools can do to help engage children in their studies, promote healthy behaviors, and prepare students for successful lives after graduation. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/news/av/video/edtv/. (You can watch live and archived webcasts at http://www.connectlive.com/events/ednews/.)
STEM Activity
There is much to report on the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) front:
- On February 28, addressing leaders of the Girl Scouts, Secretary Spellings announced the first-ever National Math and Science Summit for Girls (http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/02/
- On March 2, Assistant Secretary Tom Luce testified before a House committee on the President's American Competitiveness Initiative (ACI) (http://www.ed.gov/news/speeches/2006/03/
- On March 6, the Secretary chaired the a meeting of the Academic Competitiveness Council. The council was established by the Deficit Reduction Act and includes federal agencies that have STEM education programs. The council's core mission is to evaluate the effectiveness of each program, identify areas of overlap, and recommend ways to efficiently integrate and coordinate in the future. It will also ensure that these programs are aligned with the principles of No Child Left Behind (http://www.ed.gov/news/pressreleases/2006/03/
Spotlight: Dropouts
According to a survey released this month by Washington, D.C.-based Civic Enterprises, most high school dropouts recognize that they made a mistake in quitting school: 81 percent said they now believe graduating from high school is important to success in life; 74 percent said, if they were able to relive the experience, they would have stayed in school; and 47 percent agreed it was hard to find a good job without a diploma. Why did these students drop out? Not because of grades: 88 percent had passing grades, and 70 percent said they could have graduated if they had tried. Instead, 47 percent said classes were not interesting. Almost 70 percent said they would have worked harder if more had been expected of them. For more information, please go to http://www.gatesfoundation.org/nr/downloads/
New Listserv
The Department's Center for Rural Education has created a new listserv to facilitate communications with rural constituents. The listerv will be used to disseminate information on the Secretary's Rural Education Task Force, as well as articles of interest for rural educators. For more information, please go to http://www.ed.gov/news/newsletters/ovaereview/2006/
Quote to Note
"When [the Girl Scouts] organization was founded in 1912, Girl Scouts were working on badges like Matron Housekeeper, which focused on vacuuming and polishing a floor. And when I was a Girl Scout in the late 1960s, the popular badge was called Social Dancer. Now, I certainly have nothing against a well-kept home, and who doesn't like to dance? But all of us know that today, girls need more advanced skills to succeed.... Today's Girl Scout troops can earn up to 75 badges that make math, science, engineering, and technology relevant. Like Math Whiz, which teaches girls to calculate their daily lives from flight times to sports statistics. Or Science in Action, which turns them into junior forensic scientists, learning to identify fingerprints and extract DNA from fruit flies.... You've made a great start. But, as a nation, we need to do more."
Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings (2/28/06),
addressing a Girl Scout leaders conference in Orlando
Upcoming Events
The Education Department's Emergency Response and Crisis Management (ERCM) Technical Assistance Center is offering a pilot training session to assist school districts in developing and strengthening their crisis response plans. The sessionFriday, March 31, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Washington, D.C.will focus on the phases of crisis planning: (1) mitigation/prevention, (2) preparedness, (3) response, and (4) recovery. Additionally, participants will have an opportunity to learn about the agency's Safe and Drug-Free Schools Program and the ERCM Grant Initiative. For more information, please go to http://rems.ed.gov/.
New Faith-Based and Community Initiative conferences/workshops are scheduled for Jacksonville (4/12), Cincinnati (5/12), and Las Vegas (6/6). For more information, please go to http://www.dtiassociates.com/FBCI/.
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On Monday, I wrote about 5 smart credit moves to make now. Today's post is all about what not to do. The following tips sound smart, but can backfire if followed with abandon.
1. Asking for a lower rate on your credit card. Starting Aug. 22, 2010, new rules will require issuers to review interest rate increases every six months and reduce the interest rate 45 days after the review "if appropriate." Of course, you can still ask for a lower rate at any time, but understand that issuers can check your credit and ask questions about your financial situation.
As John Ulzheimer, president of consumer education at Credit.com, explains in my article on whether to ask for a lower interest rate, "They may make an adverse change to your account because of what they see on your credit report or something that you've told them."
In other words, rejection is not the only negative outcome that could result. For example, you could see your credit limit lowered or your account closed based on information you give about your job or salary. At the very least, examine your credit record before making the call and have a back-up card. You can check your three credit reports for free, once every 12 months at AnnualCreditReport.com, and free credit scores at commercial websites such as Credit Karma and Quizzle.
2. Closing credit card accounts you're not using. It makes perfect sense to simplify your life by having fewer accounts, but your credit score won't reward you for reducing your access to credit.
It won't shorten your credit history right away, as some articles suggest. Closed accounts with perfect payment histories will sit on your credit report for up to 10 years. Where closed accounts can penalize the score is in the "amounts owed" category, which is worth about 30 percent of a FICO score. Your debt-to-credit limit ratio plays an important role in this category. The closure of an account with a zero balance reduces your available credit, which can raise your debt-to-limit ratio.
What to do: If you need to close an account but don't want to penalize your score, reduce the balances on other accounts. If you always pay in full, this means charging less on your other credit cards. Better yet, leave the account open and tuck the card away in a sock drawer.
3. Putting everything on your rewards credit cards. Sure, you can maximize your rewards points that way, but getting close to the limit can backfire, even if you pay the balance in full every month. Banks usually report the balance billed to you in your statement. If this amount is high in relation to the limit on the account, your debt-to-limit ratio could increase, which could hurt your credit score. A lower credit score could make it harder or more expensive to obtain loans, an apartment and even a new cell phone. It could also trigger credit limit reductions or an interest rate increase on new purchases.
What to do: Use your rewards cards, but don't overspend. In addition to the risk of getting into too much debt, a sudden surge in spending could trigger adverse actions on your account and reduce your credit score. A good rule of thumb: Use no more than 30 percent of your credit limit. Spend less than 10 percent if you want to maximize your score.
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