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I listen to Desert Island Discs religiously as I just love getting an in-depth snapshot (sounds a bit of an oxymoron) of someone else's life. One of my favourite bits is at the end of the interview when they choose a luxury to take with them to the desert island. Imagine my excitement when Sir Gregory Doran chose his 35 photo albums!!

How to Make the Perfect Graduation Photo Album  Your child is graduating! They’ve done it. You've done it. It’s a huge milestone – and it deserves to be remembered properly. One of the best ways to do this? Create a beautiful, thoughtful photo album that captures their university years and the huge relief of the graduation day. Here’s how to put it together  1. Start with the Right Album This isn’t just any photo album – it’s one they’ll keep for years (and maybe show their own kids one day). Looking back over the University Years is one of the...

Whether you're planning you own big day or wondering about gifts for someone else's celebration, wedding books are probably on your radar. But should you go down the wedding album or the guest book route? While they may look similar on the outside, both types of books suit quite different purposes. This handy overview should help you make the right choice...

I read a great article the other day written by the interiors expert Kristen Bateman in Town & Country US , which talks of how Americans are now shying away from tech in their homes in favour of the good old fashioned analogue.  Kristen argues that gone are complex lighting systems, massive televisions that disappear into the wall, Alexa everywhere ready at your beck and call,  remote controls littering the room - people are choosing analogue. Apparently people are now opting for manual door bells with a proper ching, brass handles, bookcases on show full of proper hardback books - and...