
The French House Story
This is us, Stephen and Kath. We first established The French House in 1997 on Micklegate, York, then in 2008 the York shop moved to North Lane, Huntington on the York outer ring road, where we have a showroom,
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This is us, Stephen and Kath. We first established The French House in 1997 on Micklegate, York, then in 2008 the York shop moved to North Lane, Huntington on the York outer ring road, where we have a showroom,
With the current climate, it is vital that companies find new ways to differentiate themselves against their competitors and increase brand awareness amongst their target audience. One of the best ways to increase brand awareness is through sponsorship –
After 20 months of networking events being mostly virtual, at CHSF we are looking forward to getting back to meeting our supporters face to face. Ahead of our first corporate partner networking event later this month, we take
It’s National Picnic Week this week (19th – 27th June), time to grab your picnic basket, sunglasses, favourite al fresco recipes and head outdoors! We are lucky in Yorkshire to be surrounded by some stunning places to picnic.
Most businesses appreciate the reasons why they should support charities as part of their CSR strategy, but there are multiple benefits to a business when partnering with a charity, including boosting staff morale and motivation. At the moment
The French are well known for having a certain casual yet cool style when it comes to clothing, but they also have an effortlessly chic way with home interiors. We are all spending more time at home than
Last year I wrote a Mother’s Day blogpost and included the sentence ‘It is such an unsettling time and we don’t know how the next few weeks are going to unfold for the UK’ little did we know
The team at The French House are delighted to be opening our doors again in time for Christmas, they have missed seeing all the lovely customers over the last four weeks. The showroom is stocked full of lots
This Christmas is for most of us, set to be different in lots of ways, we are all likely to be spending more time at home, but Upside Down Design, the beautiful interiors shop and design space located
I have been a little bit quiet since my last blogpost back in March, for obvious reasons. I along with everyone else have had a lot to think about – it has been a lot to process hasn’t it? Initially I
It is such an unsettling time and we don’t know how the next few weeks are going to unfold for the UK, but in the meantime, I’m trying as much as possible to keep business as usual –
Last year, I was introduced to Shelley Whitaker, originally from Western Australia, blogging award finalist for ’Favourite Family Travel Influencer’, mum to toddler Mackenzie, owner of two dogs and has made York her home (for now at least).
For this month’s blogpost, we hear from Carole Whitby, contemporary interior designer of Upside Down Design, with her top tips and advice when planning your child’s bedroom. When you first start to plan your child’s bedroom, all sorts
How about this New Year you stay away from the usual resolutions which, let’s be honest, often fall by the wayside by the end of January. Instead look at ways to have a great year ahead which are
Our homes in the winter months should of course be cosy, snug and a place to welcome family and friends, but just like fashion, interior and décor trends change from season to season. I have taken a look
I have to be honest, I generally find Christmas shopping difficult, I’m sure I’m not alone. I tend to leave it late, then panic purchase. I like to try to be mindful of the environment when buying gifts and
Christmas crackers have been a firm favourite tradition since the mid-1800’s. Traditionally pulled at the Christmas dinner table or parties where the contents include a coloured paper hat, a small plastic toy or other trinket, and a joke on a
I grew up with dogs and cats and never really having a preference for dogs over cats, I always think it’s a rather silly question, a bit like asking ‘do you prefer horses or bears?’ They both have
I would like to introduce two local businesses in York that are offering bride and grooms an alternative to the run of the mill department store offerings for their wedding list. Upside Down Design, a unique independent interiors
Since the beginning of April, I have been thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Castle Howard on their corporate relations and sponsorship for high profile events like the proms and Christmas at Castle Howard. Castle Howard
As if you needed more reasons to source vintage and antiques, not only are they often beautiful and stylish, never go out of fashion, create a uniqueness to you home, but they are also one of the lowest
Finding a gift for mum on Mother’s Day is pretty easy, a cute card, flowers, chocolates, a cup of tea in bed or just being a little bit more appreciative of mum for the day is always winner!
Is it going to be all cups of tea and working in my pjs? I somehow doubt it and suspect it’s going to be a lot harder work than I (and others) imagine, but I love a challenge
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