Find great deals on fashion by the George range at the Asda Direct online store – with the mid season sale now on, shoppers can save up to 50% off across the range on George clothing and accessory items for Women, Men, Kids and Baby.

George for Women

Brilliant bargains for women at Asda – accessorize with handbags from only £3.  Lots to choose from with discounts on the G21 clothing line, and more options in knitwear, lingerie and nightwear.. including 125 products in the Tops range, with cotton crew necks from £2.

George for Men

Mens scarves start from £2.50 and stylish jackets from £15.  There’s a good variety of shirts and tops, with the soft touch knitwear range from as little as £4 for v-neck soft knit jumpers.

George Kids Range

There’s colourful fun and games for children with the George at Asda range, with the Character Shop that features a Mickey Mouse fleece set for £3 and a range of fancy dress costumes for kids role play as Snow White, Cinderella and Minnie Mouse (£8).

George Baby

Baby bibs are £1 and a range of baby clothes for boys and girls are available, including the Disney Shop range with character sets from under £5.

See the full range on the George at Asda Mid Season half price sale
Visit the Asda store website now to avoid missing out with 50% off a great selection of items by George, while stocks last.

A wooden playhouse can be an enchanting abode away from home, an appealing place to relax and play.  Encouraging roleplay and stimulating the imagination, a playhouse is practical and serves as a play area for the garden and provides a safe sanctuary for children to explore and fantasy play.

TP Forest Lodge Outdoor Playhouse

A good choice for a wooden playhouse is the multifunctional outdoor playhouse – the TP Forest Lodge.  It is raised on stilts for a heightened effect as though playing in a treehouse, and includes a ladder to climb up and accompanying slide for extra fun on the way down.

The TP Forest Lodge is constructed from pressure treated timber and uses a durable form of weather-resistant plastic.  It is suitable for children from 3 years old and measures 310cm in height and has a diameter of 175cm.

Walton Daisy Cottage Playhouse

An ideal choice for the smaller garden is the compact sized Walton Daisy Cottage playhouse featuring Georgian style styrene glazed windows, flower decoration on the door and roofing felt – constructed from timber and is certified according to European Toy Safety Standards.

Measures 120cm (length) x 111cm (width) x 139cm (height)

NIKKO R/C is the world’s largest radio controlled toy manufacturer.  Nikko holds licenses from the likes of Hummer, Ford and ‘The Fast and the Furious’ brands to reproduce R/C Toys in their likeness, aswell as proprietary toy designs by Nikko.

Nikko produces a range of radio controlled toys for use on the road, in the air and on water..

Nikko Subaru Impreza RC Car

The Subaru Impreza rally car is a popular design choice for land based radio controlled toy cars.

Nikko Radio Controlled Helicopters

Nikko has a range of flying toys, including remote controlled helicopters, with models that feature a gyroscope for a more stabilized flight.  Lately, Nikko has also released hybrid r/c toys such as the J-Kart which is a Go Kart with blades that lets it drive, drift, jump and fly!

Nikko Radio Control Hawaiian Star Boat

Nikko caters for water sport enthusiasts too with its line up of r/c boats including models such as the Nikko Hawaiian Star boat that lets you cruise in the lake or pond at your local park.

Related Sites

• Nikko RC (Official Site)

Did You Know..?

R/C vehicles are grouped into 2 categories – the most common and popular are known as ‘Toy Grade RC systems‘ which are usually toys made for children and have simplified circuits that are not designed to be taken apart or fine-tuned.  The second category is classed as ‘Hobby Grade RC‘ which allows for greater fine tuning of the components and a modular design that allows parts from one vehicle to be taken out and used in another – aimed at the RC hobby enthusiasts.

Reference

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-controlled_model

Outstanding design features, functionality and class – these premium timepieces are among the finest and coolest watches for discerning men.  From simplicity to sophisticated styles, these refined watches stand out for their aesthetic design appeal, quality and time keeping.

Emporio Armani AR1411 Ceremica Gents Watch – £499

The AR1411 is a striking gents watch from Emporio Armani, featuring a Quartz-Chrono movement, with a watch case and bracelet constructed from ceramic, set in a stylish black dial with roman numerals in rose gold.

Water resistant to 30m and comes with a 2 year manufacturer guarantee.

• Buy Emporio Armani Gents AR1411 – £499 (via Amazon)
• Browse Emporio Armani Mens Watches UK

Omega Speedmaster Tachymeter Watch – £5,570

An impeccable bold design, the Omega 323.21.40.40.02.001 is a Speedmaster Tachymeter Watch from renowned watchmaker Omega – featuring a flawless 18kt yellow gold bezel and stainless steel case.

A refined set of luminous gold-tone hands and hour markers decorate the brilliant white dial. The chronograph consists of 3 sub-dials:

• 60 seconds
• 30 minutes
• 12 hours

Water resistant to 100 meters (330 feet), the Omega Speedmaster is powered by self winding automatic movement.  The bezel is fitted with a scratch resistant sapphire crystal.

• Buy Omega Speedmaster Automatic Mens Watch – £5,570
• Browse Omega Watches for Men
• Also see Omega Mens Gold Watches

Mondaine Evo Swiss Automatic Gents Watch – £345

A distinctive style with a highly legible display – the Mondaine EVO Swiss Automatic Gents Watch features a rounded stainless steel case with a subtle domed mineral crystal glass incorporating a magnifying effect.  Part of the EVO collection, these Mondaine Mens Watches have been inspired to capture the pristine and punctual look associated with the Swiss Federal Railways – renowned for over a 100 years for their precision and punctuality.

“Historically the train station manager used a special red Paddle to announce to passengers and train conductors that the train is about to depart. This red Paddle with its special shape is also the second hand of the Official Swiss Railways Clock.”

• Buy the Mondaine Gents Evo Swiss Automatic Watch – £345
• Also see Mens Watches with Day & Date function.

Casio Edifice Radio Controlled Analog Quartz Watch – £150

The Casio Edifice is part of the Wave Ceptor rave of Radio Controlled watches – automatically resetting the time based on your global position and the time of year.

A sophisticated look and feel is backed with an armoury of features and refinements.

• 1/100th second chronograph
• LED Lit Dial
• Water resistant to 100m
• Daily Alarm
• Date Indicator
• Time Zones

This Casio watch consists of a stainless steel case and bracelet and is supplied with a 2 year manufacturer guarantee and presentation box.

• Buy Casio Edifice EQW-500DBE-1AVER Radio Controlled Watch - £150
• Browse Radio Controlled Mens Watches

Casio G-Shock Mens Combi Watch – £65

Featuring an alarm, stop watch, and back light this Casio G-Shock watch is water resistant to 200 meters, has a Quartz movement and mineral crystal glass display.  A stainless steel and resin case, combined with a nylon band complements the superlative and powerful style of this practical watch.

• Buy the Casio G-Shock Aw-591Ms-3Aer Combi Watch – £65
• Browse Casio Watches for Men UK
• Also see shock resistant Casio G-Shock watches.

Did You Know..?

Casio created the shock resistant G-Shock watch range in 1983, changing the the perception that the watch is a fragile piece of jewellery.

An elegantly styled white gold diamond and tanzanite ring makes a lasting impression and represents great value with this special offer – RRP £136.65 available now for £81.99 (from Amazon)

Consisting of 10K white gold, this beautiful ring features a 3 round prong set of tanzanite (measuring 3mm with a total 3/8 ctw) – further accented with 2 round prong set side diamonds (H-I-J, I1-I2 totaling .018 ctw) creating a visually stunning effect on either side.

Customer Review Summary

Customer reviews of this ring have been positive with regard to the refined style and high quality, and a common theme emerges that this jewellery item appears much more expensive than it actually is.  A luxurious design for a great value price.

See Also

• Browse White Gold Sapphire Rings

Did You Know..?

Tanzanite is an extraordinary gemstone and has only been found in one place in the world, first discovered in 1967 and appropriately named after Tanzania in Africa.

Reference

http://www.gemstone.org

Transform the interior design of your home and add that special touch with the style of contemporary curtain poles. Curtain poles with a contemporary design include metal curtain poles in a variety of shapes and finishes, from oval and triangular forms to satin nickel and graphite finish effects.

Bloomsbury 16mm Steel Curtain Poles

In a contemporary curtain pole design is this Bloomsbury 16mm steel curtain pole, presented with a stylish barrel finial and a concealed fixing bracket with fixed eyelet rings.  Also available in an antique brass finish.

Swish Metal Block 19mm Satin Nickel Curtain Pole

For a modern look, this contemporary block style curtain pole from the Swish pole range measures 19mm and is produced in a satin nickel finish.

Contemporary Triangle 28mm Graphite Curtain Poles

The triangular finials on this polished graphite curtain pole are adjustable, enabling you to achieve a more varied and unique look.   The finials are hand made with a solid look and feel in a high gloss graphite colour but can also be ordered in a Satin Silver and Antique Brass finish effect.

Contemporary Oval 28mm Satin Silver Curtain Poles

This contemporary oval form curtain pole with a satin silver finish comes with a polished brushed steel look making it a good candidate for eyelet curtains because there is no painted finish that the eyelets could scratch.  The oval finials can be adjusted and twisted to achieve several kinds of looks with the same curtain pole.  Also available in an antique brass finish.

Did you know..?

In 1907 Charles W. Kirsch invented the first flat curtain rod

Reference

http://www.kirsch.com/about/

Blokus is the fun and tactical strategy board game for all the family, by Mattel. Blokus stimulates players to think in terms of logic and helps develop spatial perception, while encouraging children to learn about tactics and planning ahead.

How To Play Blokus

Blokus is a family board game for up to 4 players.  Each player takes turns strategically placing their chosen colour blocks on the board – but each new piece must touch at least one other piece of the same colour, and only at the corners.

At the end of the game, when the board is full, each player counts up the number of of squares in the remaining block pieces – and the player with the least number of squares wins!

See Also

• Buy Blokus at Amazon
• Browse more Board Games

Did you know?

Senet may be the oldest board game in the world, the popular game has been found in ancient Egyptian burials, dating as far back as 3500 BC

References

Senet Game (BritishMuseum.org)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Senet

For pearly white smiles and improved oral hygiene, try the innovative design of  Radius Toothbrushes.

Size Matters

The RADIUS Original Toothbrush features a wide oval head with 6,500 soft bristles – around 300% more premium quality bristles than your typical toothbrush, which has the beneficial effect of distributing the pressure applied during brushing, reducing erosion whilst massaging the sensitive tissue of your gums.

Toothbrush Design: Colourful but Practical

The Radius toothbrush design includes an ergonomic grip handle that places the popular toothbrush at a dentist-recommended 45 degree angle.  The broad handle also features a thumb grip enabling accurate placement and a gentle brushing, plus with the large toothbrush head packed with 3x as many bristles, providing an all mouth cleaning feel.

The Radius Beach Glass Toothbrush Collection comes in 6 assorted colour styles:

• Lime
• Clear
• Pink
• Blue
• Red
• Teal

The Radius Original toothbrush is environmentally friendly and made from  a 100% sustainable wood-based cellulose bio-plastic, harvested from sustained yield forests.

See Also

• Oral Care
• Personal Care
• Health & Beauty

Did you know?

In China 1223, Japanese Zen master Dogen Kigen recorded on Shobogenzo that he saw monks clean their teeth with brushes made of horse-tail hairs attached to an ox-bone handle.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toothbrush

Simple and elegant handbags from Taurus, are both practical and trendy and complement virtually any style of outfit and dress when you’re looking to accessorize and can be carried on those special occasions and for casual use.  Taurus handbags are made from quality materials and designed to high standards.

Taurus Small Black Leather Handbag

This double handled black mini evening Taurus handbag is made from soft leather and features an interior zipped pocket enclosure, a separate compartment pocket for a mobile phone.  Outside, there is an exterior angle pocket on the front and a large zipped closure pocket on the back.

Measuring 17cm tall and 22cm in length with a 6cm width.

Taurus Handbag Black

A tasteful and cultured choice, this Taurus zip up double handled handbag features three internal compartments, consisting of one zipped closure pocket and two internal holding compartments – a graceful style of handbag that fits any occasion.

The Marks and Spencer bedding range features elegant and beautiful designs to bring colour and life to the bedroom.   Take delight in the sumptuous feel and luxury quality of the Marks and Spencer bedding collection.

Autograph Animal Border Duvet Cover – Charcoal

Part of the Autograph collection, enjoy hotel style luxury in the home with this Animal Border Duvet Cover bedding from Marks and Spencer.  Featuring stylish embroidered detail and made of pure cotton in a delightful charcoal colour with a beautiful drape and deluxe feel.

Marks and Spencer Bedding Sizes

Comes in:

• Single (3ft)
• Double (4ft 6in)
• King Size (5ft)
• Super King Size (6ft)

Organic Seersucker Bedset

Featuring a textured striped design this cotton rich Organic Seersucker Marks and Spencer bedlinen benefits from the tactile sensation of crisp cotton whilst being easier to care for and iron, being machine washable and suitable for tumble drying.

• Composition: 98% cotton
  2% elastane
  Reverse: 100% cotton

Heritage Toile Bedset

This beautiful Heritage toile design bedding from Marks and Spencer consists of percale fabric with a 180 thread count and stylish piping detail.  The interior features a contrasting stripe pattern design.

• Composition: 50% cotton
  50% polyester

Fashion Vintage Stripe Bedset

Vintage style Marks and Spencer bedding, this vibrant and colourful stripe design is made of pure 100% cotton and was inspired by authentic vintage styles as part of the Fashion Vintage range.  Easy to care for, machine washable, tumble drying and easy iron.

Browse more styles and luxurious designs in the full Marks and Spencer Bedding range.

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