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Imagine the scene. A fresh cartload of marigolds arrives at the mud hut. The hippies stop weaving their clothes for moment and stick a flower behind their hair. The stovetop bubbles away as the scent of mung beans and lentils drifts across the compound and people join hands to sing about the whale. Moonbeam and Rainbow dance across the untouched earth and more people arrive to surrender their possessions and hug the Sharing Tree. Sound like your town? Probably not, but you don’t have to go all barefoot and altruistic to save the planet. Why not start with your walls?

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Magazines are a worldwide phenomenon and people love to read all kinds of titles, from trashy gossip to quantum mechanics. But it’s not too often that a magazine inspires a whole wallpaper range! ZUHAUSE WOHNEN (Living At Home) is the magazine behind a wonderfully effervescent wallpaper collection that’s fresh, feminine and free-spirited. So if you’re looking to add these qualities to your living space or bedroom, you should take a close look at this inspiring collection.

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The world is FLAT. Crop circles are made by ALIENS. There’s no fat in a CHEESEBURGER. I love doing HOUSEHOLD CHORES. If you were born on this planet, you’ve grown up listening to all kinds of baloney. Try this one… wallpaper is stuck in the SEVENTIES. Now that really is a myth of huge proportions, because modern wallcoverings have come a long way since platform shoes and satin slacks. The manufacturing process has evolved very quickly and there’s a stunning selection of textures, colours, designs and materials available today. So what are the big myths about wallpaper and how have they been killed off one by one?

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When most people think of Scandinavia they think of fjords set against spruce covered mountains, industrious engineers working in pristine lab coats, or tanned nudists frolicking about in log cabins. The far north has, however, long been a powerhouse of style as well as functional design. This ability to produce a harmonious marriage between traditional beauty and modern living is a hallmark of high end interior design. If you are seeking a unique blend of traditional and modern elements, plus the opportunity to bring both splendour and comfort to your living space, then you must check out the Scandinavian Vintage Collection by Marburg.

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THE HUNT IS ON and your nostrils flare in anticipation as you race across the living room and tumble into the kitchen. You need a PEN AND PAPER right now, otherwise the moment will be lost and your amazing thought will disappear into the bubbles popping on the surface of your gin and tonic. But why stress? We have a truly innovative solution for those who dare to think big - the amazing ERASAWALL. You can now cover an entire wall with a high-tech film that allows you to pour out your thoughts and erase them at will when you’re done. It’s a perfect solution for those who are busy, technically minded, creating a literary masterpiece or even a new artistic movement!

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CALL THE WALL DOCTOR! The witch doctor? No, the wall doctor. If your walls are cracked, blistering, peeling and flaking, don’t mess around with half-hearted cures. You need a swift injection of CRAKGON, the amazing product that repairs and restores . How can you decorate when your walls look like a hard night out on the turps? How can you inject style and sophistication when your walls look like they’ve gone ten rounds with Mike Tyson? In the old days you’d spend hours just getting them back into shape, but with CRAKGON you can solve any number of surface problems. You can simply paint all those defects into oblivion with a highly resistant protective barrier that shields your walls for years.

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Not too long ago, metropolitan living was all about infusing the big bad city into your home décor. People brought the hustle and bustle of the urban jungle right into their living rooms and bedrooms, using big bold interior designs to break down the barrier between the streets and the sheets. Today people are looking to take refuge from all that commotion, softening their approach to home living as they take a brief respite from conquering the world. But how do you move from overdrive to oasis? Well you can make a great start with the cleverly designed Queens Collection by Rasch.

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It’s an exciting time when you set out to transform your home, office, restaurant, hotel, retail outlet or marine vessel. But how do you find the right products, the right people, the right advice and the right level of customer service? You could scour the nation and slowly assemble a jigsaw puzzle of helpful places and faces - or you can tick all the boxes in one easy step with Hume Internationale. We have a wonderful range, we have the expertise, we have a passion for customer service and we won’t rest until you achieve your vision.

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You rise from your chaise longue, whack on some Givenchy and clamber into your purring Peugot, scooting down the road to the Matisse exhibition before picking up a Brie de Meaux that can be washed down with a cheeky Krug NV Grande Cuvee. Stop right there – you may be a Francophile! If you embrace all things French – or just admire their natural affinity for style – it’s time to introduce your walls to the stunning collection known as ‘Un Jour A Versailles’ (A Day In Versailles). Meticulously designed by Brigitte von Boch, the collection is a truly beautiful selection of wallcoverings reminiscent of 18th Century Versailles.

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What’s our most precious resource? Is it iron ore, uranium, old growth forest or our native ecology? Could it be economic prosperity, a flourishing banking system or stable politics? No, surely it’s our children. It all falls to them, those little cherubs with a flower in one hand and a mud pie in the other. We are the custodians of their future, so it’s important that we give them every opportunity to thrive. In a small way, we can start by giving them a comforting and creative space in which to grow. Kids don’t need stark walls, they need visual stimulation and a splash of colour. If you want to get your hands on a safe and engaging wallcovering solution for kids, you’ve found it in Jacky Joe.

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