Author: Laura Kidd
Staff Writer Laura spends far too much time on the internet, and is passionate about music, photography, art and communication. As she works all around the world, she’s particularly interested in apps and new technology which can help organise her busy lifestyle on the road, and ideas and inspiration for creating the ultimate stylish and cosy home for when she gets back.
7 Android apps for taking notes: Evernote, Notepad & Papyrus – part two
5. OneNote A professional looking digital notebook with some handy extras, OneNote allows standard text entry plus audio and video notes plus To Do lists with check boxes. The home screen widgets save all that fumbling around to open the app before your idea flies away, and you can sync your information across multiple devices.…
7 Android apps for taking notes: Evernote, Notepad & Papyrus
Taking notes on your phone should be easy and uncomplicated, but for something so simple, it often isn’t. Slow-loading, clunky apps can be the digital equivalent of spilling a cup of tea over your Moleskine, but there are some great solutions out there - and being Android, they’re all free. Technology shouldn’t be getting in…
7 ways to bring hotel luxury into your home: stylish sound, pampering and spotless surfaces – part two
5. Set up some stylish sound Music is a must, and it’s easy to find a stereo with a bit of class these days. The Ruark R4i combines beautiful design with surprisingly rich sound for an all-in-one unit, boasting an iPod dock, DAB radio, CD player, USB port and an audio inputs for attaching your…
7 ways to bring hotel luxury into your home: luxe lighting, tech TLC and fluffy robes
A good hotel room gives off an air of dignified calm - a great one is a really luxurious treat. Whether you’re visiting for work or pleasure, there’s something alluring about a quiet, ordered space and anonymous bedsheets, with the added bonus of knowing you’re not going to have to do the tidying up. So,…
8 affordable ways to decorate your home with Instagram
Instagram keeps getting better and better. What with the improved editing controls in the latest update, Kimye’s wedding photo splash and more than 75 million photos uploaded daily, it continues to be the reigning image sharing app of choice. As its popularity has grown, options for turning your favourite Instagram photos into tangible items to decorate your…
Top 10 wall decals to refresh your living space
Our homes are a visual representation of our personality, for better or for worse, but there's always something trying to get in the way of true expression - landlords, partners, or the fear of messing it up. Unless you attended art school, chances are you're not 100% sure what colours go together and while there are some impressively…
10 Music making apps for the iPhone and iPad: GarageBand, Korg and Figure
It’s not so long ago that music recording was just for people who could afford to hire a professional studio and engineer. To have the self belief that those hundreds of pounds per day weren’t being wasted came from many hours of tuition, rehearsal and performance (or in some cases just a massive ego. Artists…
How fashion brands do social media: 5 great examples from ASOS, Topshop, Marc Jacobs
Retailers are starting to understand it’s no longer enough to simply stock the online shelves and invite us to the shop. We’re becoming a nation of communication addicts, and some of the best fashion brands are finding fun ways to become part of their customers’ everyday lives through innovative uses of social media. The following…
5 Cool examples of in-car tech: EE, Volvo, Nokia and Apple
There was a time when we weren't really that excited by car technology. It all sounded like top trumps with makers comparing horse power, miles per gallon and more. Rather dull. However recently things have got a lot more interesting. A lot of the technology that powers the connected home is now finding its way on to cars. And that means…
Personal safety apps – no substitute for common sense (or kickboxing)
We’ve never been so well connected. James Bond used to have to lug multiple high tech toys around on his adventures, but now the majority of us have sophisticated computers in our coat pockets. Smartphones are indispensable for work and recreation, but could they also keep you safe? The following personal safety apps harness GPS…
