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Beating the January blues

Friday, January 27th, 2012

The end of January is renowned for being the most miserable time of the year with the grey clouds and the endless wait for spring.  But you don’t have to jet off to sunnier climes to find happiness.  Look around and you find lots to make you smile. 

Take a look in the flowerbeds to see some pretty little snowdrops nodding their heads.

Learn something new; take a course in pottery or learning a language boosting your brainpower will raise your spirits. 

Act happy by faking it until you really feel it.  Smiling is contagious and if you walk around with a big grin it won’t be long before the beams are coming back at you. (more…)

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New Year Resolutions

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

So now we are in 2012 and AKKA furniture would like to wish a very happy new year to all!

At this time of year, most of us are desperately trying to keep their new year resolutions, be it cutting out unhealthy elements in our life or doing more good things, like increasing our exercise regime. One very healthy resolution that often gets overlooked is ensuring that you get a good night’s sleep which has a massively beneficial impact on well being. (more…)

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Turn back the clocks

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

So the clocks have turned back and we now have one more hour to enjoy in bed.  The downside to this is, of course, waking in the dark and the early evenings drawing in.  If winter days seem short in Britain then spare a thought for those who live further North.  In midwinter around the Arctic Circle, instead of daylight the dark sky is illuminated by the northern lights.  The Scandinavians create warmth and light in their homes to compensate for the Artic winters.  Scandinavian décor has become very popular lately. Here are some ways to bring a Scandinavian feel to a home, and brighten up these dark months. (more…)

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The arrival of Autumn

Sunday, October 16th, 2011

What a joy it was to have a late burst of sunshine at the beginning of October.  It was great to wear summer clothes and feel the sun on our faces.  The fiercely hot autumn weather peaked in a new record temperature of  29.4C (that’s 84.92F in old money), on 2 October.  This was the hottest temperature recorded in October for 100 years. Now though the sun has definitely dimmed and there is an autumnal air around, with the leaves falling in crisp blue skies.  (more…)

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