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Spring has finally arrived! With the new season comes the desire to clear out the old and have a thorough spring clean. But before you throw anything away, you should know that there might be more than just nostalgic memories...
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Looking for the perfect wedding present? It can often be difficult to select a great wedding gift for people tying the knot. How can you prevent buying something they already have? What can you buy which is original and exciting?...
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Looking to invest in an art print? They can come in all shapes and forms, so before bidding it's recommended to note what kind of print you are purchasing. Is it a lithograph, a serigraph or a giclée? Is the...
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How much would you pay for an egg? How about €12.6 million? From the most exorbitantly priced chocolate egg money can buy courtesy of Choccywoccydoodah to Fabergé’s finest, there have been some extraordinarily fantastic Easter treats. Some are true icons...
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Does your Dad deserve the best? From being there through times of struggle to teaching the ways of life, fathers deserve something special as a thanks for all that they do. And what better way to express your love than...
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Ever since Hollywood stars made sunglasses popular in the 1920s, they have been so much more than merely protection from the sun. In addition to their functionality and fashion, they are among those accessories that can show off your appreciation...
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Looking for the world’s fanciest and finest glassware? Look no further than Murano glass from Italy - glass made on the Venetian island of Murano, which is world famous for its specialised glassware creations. For centuries, Murano glass has impressed...
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When you think of your dream house, does it include a 5-car garage? Let’s imagine that it does... which 5 classic cars would you park in your dream garage? Our classic car experts have a few suggestions...
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The charm of stamp collecting lies within its simplicity: it’s easy, it’s fun to do and almost anyone can get involved. While perhaps 99% of stamps issued around the world are not worthy of investment, if you can get your...
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How often do you reach for your phone when you want to know the time? In this digital age, it’s all too easy to forget about the sophistication of the clock, one of man’s greatest scientific achievements. The colour and...
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The jewellery market in Portugal is a €1 billion per year industry. What is it that has affected the market in such a strong way? One of our in-house Modern Jewellery Experts has first hand experience and understanding of how...
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Did you know that the oak barrels which store aging wine can have an effect on the taste of your drink? When we think of wine flavours, we often compare regions or grape variety, however the oak container barrels are...
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It's almost Valentine's Day. For some it means that love is in the air while others might find it very stressful to find the right present for their significant other. A small gesture might be nice if your love for...
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'One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.' King of Reggae, Nesta Robert ‘Bob’ Marley (1945 - 1981) had a great influence on music history, politics and Rastafarianism. Almost four decades after his death, his...
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When we say 'motorcycles', what images come to mind? Many people might immediately think of Harley-Davidson - and no surprise - because it's the most iconic motorcycle brand in history. But do you know the story of the company's humble...