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United by Taste: The Devon and Italian Connection in Ollie’s Family-Run Trio
A Story of Passion and Tradition A captivating journey of flavours and experiences awaits you on the beautiful English Riviera. Tucked in the heart of Torquay in South Devon, Ollie and his family have masterfully crafted a gastronomic haven with their trio of restaurant establishments: Ollie’s Restaurant, The Bit on the Side, and Portofino Restaurant…
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Creating an Idyllic Bespoke Wisteria Kitchen in a Thatched Cottage
As a freelance interior photographer, I find myself traversing the diverse landscape of the Southwest, each assignment taking me on a journey through homes that tell a unique tale. It is often said that every picture tells a story. In my recent venture to a hamlet between Stokeinteignhead and Newton Abbot in Devon, I had…
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Stand Out in the Crowded Holiday Rental Market with a bit of Interior Design for 2023
You may not have noticed that the world’s economy has been in trouble for many reasons; if not, check your energy bills. In these situations, the rational thing to do is to cut costs, save money, and be cautious. Inflation is over 10% at the time of writing; interest rates are at a 10-year+ high,…
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Interior Design in Holiday Homes — Sofas
This is the first in a catalogue of thoughts on how to interior design a holiday home. This particular one relates to an aspect of comfort as a direct competitor to style in the selection process! However just to ensure the article has clarity on what “interior design” is, the following definition will help: the…
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Photography — adding value with science
Photography is not just an art form; it’s science and is used by the biggest corporations to capture your attention and your wallet. This post is designed to inform and convince the sceptics that good professional photography is essential to promote a product or sales of a service. A combination of an artist’s eye, technology…
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I’m looking for a photographer near me!
“I’m out all day tomorrow on a photo shoot”. Photographers are artists You may ask why this personal diatribe from the husband of a professional photographer is entitled “photographer near me”. If you read a little further, you will discover why. First, let me illustrate the upsides and downsides of being a photographer widow and…
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Tips for posing people and pets in interior spaces
Without a doubt It took me some time to develop my confidence and understanding of how to direct people and pets effectively through the lens. Contributing factors have not only been a devoted lover and pet owner all my life but it’s also been the invaluable experience I gained from shooting weekend weddings, alongside my…
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The Measured Value of Professional Holiday Home Photography
A picture is worth a thousand words, an adage you’ll have heard many times before. These days pictures are worth at least a thousand words – probably more! High-quality, finely-crafted photographs will maximise your holiday home’s appeal to potential guests without question. In this day and age, all consumers, whatever they buy, are spoilt for…
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Profiting from Interior Design & Photography
The 5 P’s — Perfect preparation prevents poor performance! Perhaps you own a second home or you are thinking about buying one as an investment for short breaks or summer holidays? You may already own and rent one out to holiday guests or have considered doing this in the theoretically lucrative holiday rental market. More…
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Why Professional Photography is so Important for your Business
Everyone has a camera of some sort, right? There’s hardly a soul that doesn’t know how to point and click, and, yes, for selfies, social media and fun memories these photos are great, but for your business … probably not. Whether you’re an interior designer, holiday home owner, architect, estate agent, own a café or…
