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Just like most businesses, fashions come and go in the world of carpets and flooring. And according to Clay Miller, who with his brother Joe has been running the Carpet Store for 25 years, one of the hottest current trends is for made-to- measure bespoke rugs. ‘We’re definitely seeing more demand,’ says Clay. ‘Where people used to have carpets in their living rooms, now stone and wood floors are popular.

Christine Hooper, the Hock Cellar and Brewery Tour administrator at Fuller’s, has worked at the Griffin Brewery for 43 years. Born and raised in Devonshire Road, she joined Fuller’s as the Beer Order Office Junior. Not surprisingly, Christine has a few interesting stories to tell.

With Easter on the horizon, another busy period is looming – and Easter at Wyndham House means the arrival of both new season lamb and Salt Marsh lamb. ‘Salt Marsh is special,’ says Rod. ‘We source it from Foulness Island in Essex; the sheep graze on the lush grass of the estuary strip, hence the name. You don’t taste the salt, but the meat has a wonderful, diferent favour.’ The other Easter favourite is Beef Wellington.

Lisa-Marie Johnson, Showroom Manager of Schmidt Kitchens, is describing a familiar scene. ’And that is all happening in the kitchen,’ she smiles. ‘They are today’s living rooms – it’s why kitchens look less utilitarian and much more like furniture these days.’

Whitehall Construction has the expertise and experience to take any building project from design to completion ‘I’m hands-on – that’s how I work. I’m on site every day and I always like to be a point of contact for clients.’ Jason Wilkinson, Build Director of Whitehall Construction, is explaining his…

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Thor Gudmundsson raises a glass – or two – to the festive season! The cold weather has well and truly arrived, so it’s time to consider which wines are most appropriate for winter and, in particular, to enjoy at Christmas and New Year. So, not a word about rosés –…

Tanvi and Vishal Vishal and Tanvi Patel have created an online pharmacy and health business Eagle-eyed locals may have spotted a new business at 86 Goldhawk Road. Fitness Fuel and Pharmacy on Wheels opened five months ago and is owned by husband and wife team, Vishal and Tanvi Patel. As…

Loc and Neville Two enterprising young cousins are bringing the delicious, healthy cuisine of their homeland to Hammersmith King Street regulars may have noticed that the former VietAce restaurant has reincarnated as Pho District. Stylishly redecorated, the name change is the culmination of much hard work by the engaging entrepreneurs…