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A bid to raise money for a non-profit organisation in Wales was recently staged and fancy dress was the theme.Supporters of Friends of Barry Beaches (FoBB) gathered to hold the event and attendees donned their fancy dress outfits for the occasion, the Barry and District News reports. [Read more…] about Fancy dress outfits worn in fundraising bid

One of the easiest ways to transform any property into a home to be proud of is by adding a sprinkling of personality to it. There are many ways to do this but one of the more appealing options would be to add flowers that everyone can enjoy. This, however, requires glass vases. This makes it easy to hold and transport the flowers to the room that needs it the most. But there are other ways to inject some semblance of uniqueness into a room, too. And our favourite glassware can once again be very useful in doing just that. Use the glass on its own or jazz it up with stones, synthetic flowers or beads.

Glass vases come in many shapes, forms, and sizes. Some of them are hand-blown, while others are not. Hand-blown vases are generally far more expensive than other types but the quality of normal vases can often be as good as that of their more expensive relatives.

The one advantage that glass vases, and especially the clear kind, have is that they can blend into any environment. They are versatile enough to transition from a Goth bedroom to a Fortune 500 boardroom and not look out of place, though it may be a good idea to change the flowers to something that can resonate with the new environment that it will be spending time in.

These items are also a great gift to someone who is passionate about making their living place as friendly and comfortable as possible. Some people may use glass vases for decorative purposes while others want to use it to display their favourite flowers. There are many places that also use these items to great effect: hotels, guest houses, restaurants, and boutiques. There is a reason why vases that are made out of glass work so well – their designs are often simple and this makes it easy to work with.

Try to be as original as you can with the glass vases. There are many things to experiment with and it should be lots of fun trying to find which style you identify with the most. These vases some style into nearly any environment and they are easy to work with because they can go work with any colour scheme. Have fun selecting the right type of vase for the rooms in your house and remember to introduce something different if possible.

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The White Company wrote this article about the impact  glass vases have on our surroundings.

There are times when we do not want to wear clothing that is overly formal. This is when we turn to the type of clothing that marketers call ‘casual wear’. We wear these clothes for the comfort that they offer us. We feel more interested in moving around when we wear something that allows that type of freedom. Contrast this with a pencil skirt and heels and all women should know and appreciate the allure that comfortable clothing holds.

These clothes tend to not be as tight-fitting as that of more formal attire and people tend to wear such clothing when they want to be relaxed – at home, at the shopping mall, or when they go to visit friends. Some companies are also inclined to accepting workers who dress in casual wear. They realise that some people may feel more productive when they are dressed in clothing that reflects their personalities.

One of the easiest ways to inject some informality into any wardrobe is to wear flat shoes with the dresses and pants that you choose. Wear shoes that will provide enough support for any activity where you have to do lots of standing or walking.

Jeans and anything related to denim are more staples of the casual wear wardrobe. These items provide a great amount of durability because they are sturdy. This means that someone can wear the same jeans or denim jacket for years and never need to replace them.

Other options are to wear athletic gear when relaxing after work or when paying a visit to friends. People who favour casual wear should ensure that the items they choose to wear can still easily transform into smart casual should it be necessary. This makes the pieces far more versatile than items that only exist for one purpose. It also means that they are getting a lot more value for the money that they spent on the various pieces, which, under normal circumstances, may or may not get chucked out next season, depending on the quality and the style thereof.

Stores such as Gray and Osbourn sell a variety of clothing that people can buy in the knowledge that they will not only be cool and relaxed during the hotter months, but they’ll also be able to transition the pieces to wear them to an environment that might frown on casual wear.

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Gray and Osbourn wrote this article about the various casual wear options that there are.