Prestige Property
Inspiration out of the blue
They might just pop in for a
birthday card, but customers
often emerge from ‘Blue
by the Sea’ having bought
anything from a whole new
outfit to a piece of local art.
Alison Whitewood, who
launched her boutique
store 18 years ago, has a
great sense of style and is
passionate about hunting
down unusual items at trade
fairs and online. “Finding
eye-catching products,
unwrapping new season
stock and bringing it all
together with some creative
window dressing, still holds
the same excitement for me.”
Her shop is a treasure trove of
unique gifts, homeware, clothing
and accessories - it’s a magnet
for local customers, as well as
returning holidaymakers who
often drop in straight off the ferry!
They love that Alison sources
exclusive, quality brands such as
Spanish label Indi & Cold, with
linen by FLAX and organic
creations by Thought.
Timeless, modern classics
hang on rails alongside
ethical pieces and quirky
one-offs, while the inspiring
accessories on offer include
scarves, bags, footwear, hats
and jewellery to compliment
any look in any season.
A range of original pieces
for the home will also tempt
you - stylish ceramics, candles,
cushions and rugs reflect the
trend for Scandi-chic to bring
‘hygge’ to any home. Plus the
funky cards and gift wrap are
perfect accompaniments for
all the gifts you’ll find!
Find Blue by the Sea on Quay
Street, Yarmouth, PO41 0PB, call
01983 760362 or visit the website,
www.bluebythesea.co.uk
Sticking to the budget
Spring has sprung, and with
finer weather and lighter
evenings on the way, people’s
thoughts turn to improving
or extending their home or
revamping the garden.
While DIY projects boom in the
spring, there are times when your
plans will need some expert input
– and that’s where one Isle of
Wight building company can take
the strain.
Binstead-based Isola Building
Services prides itself on a
completely transparent service,
with no hidden extras or
unforseen costs, and reckons
that ‘preparation precedes
performance’.
They believe that it’s very
important to have a budget, to
keep to it and to get things done
in the planned timescale.
Everyone knows there’s nothing
worse than getting excited about
a project and then it taking twice
as long and costing more than
anticipated.
That’s why Isola says it’s number
one priority is keeping clients
regularly updated, including
email updates and progress
reports if they’re away, and
taking the stress out of projects
by organising everything from
building inspector visits to the
reception of materials.
Whether your project is a
new garden wall or patio or
something bigger such as a
house or loft extension, it’s worth
taking a few minutes to talk to
the experts at Isola Building
Services and get a free, no-
obligation quote.
Contact Isola Building Services
on 01983 567566 or 07472
738126. Find their website at
www.isolabuildingservices.co.uk
www.visitilife.com
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