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Telegraph
5 days ago
- Business
- Telegraph
‘I'm obsessed by business – it can be the key to happiness'
When it comes to living your best life, different people have different takes on what that looks like – and Anita Rani's new podcast, Bright Ideas with Anita Rani, sets out to get to the bottom of it. In the latest episode, entrepreneur, author, podcaster, champion of small businesses Holly Tucker MBE shares her wisdom and insights on how she cultivates happiness every day, while also running her business. The Not On The High Street co-founder talks about her constant desire to learn new things and how she balances growth with the importance of unwinding and relaxing. She tells Anita about her belief that you should look at your life as one piece of work, rather than the traditional balancing of different elements – 'I'm obsessed by business because I believe it can be the key to happiness' – and reflects on how her naivety was the driving force behind her biggest business success. As a highly successful entrepreneur, Holly also shares her tips on how to stay on top of your game: 'I'm a big fan of efficiency and use an app called Trello which is almost a to-do list.' Inspired by the app, Holly also reflects on recently completing the Couch to 5K programme – though she still swears by walking as her go-to fitness fix. For all of Holly's tips, life hacks, insights and stories, catch the latest episode of Bright Ideas with Anita Rani on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Episodes are released weekly on Wednesdays. Visit for more about EE. There's loads of smart advice, from setting up parental controls and keeping your kids safe online to making sure you never run out of data when you need it most.
Fashion United
14-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Not On The High Street names new chief executive
British gifting, homeware, and fashion marketplace Not On The High Street has appointed Jessica Nesbitt as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Leanne Rothwell, who has been with the business for 13 years. Nesbitt, the marketplace's current chief growth officer, has been with the business for 12 months, originally joining as vice president of marketing. She has more than 20 years of experience spanning marketplace, fashion and retail in senior growth, strategic, commercial and marketing roles. Prior to joining Not On The High Street, Nesbitt worked with brands including Farfetch, Labelux, The Outnet, and Debenhams. Commenting on her new role, Nesbitt said on LinkedIn: 'I am honoured and energised to lead this exceptional team and accelerate the mission for customers to discover incredible small UK brands. 'When I joined Not On The High Street last year, I was immediately drawn in by this purpose-led brand. I quickly saw why it wins the hearts of consumers nationwide - it's ethical, creative, inspiring and so passionate about supporting small UK brands.'
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
Interior designer reveals £2 expert-approved tip that ‘makes your home look more expensive' in SECONDS
WITH many people doing spring cleans on their home, lots of people will be taking the time to also freshen up their interiors. And one of the most popular trends is to make 6 An interior expert has shared some simple, easy tweaks to making your home look more expensive on a budget Credit: Getty With numerous A-listers giving fans behind-the-scenes peeks at their lavish homes on social media, it's no surprise that homeowners are seeking out ways to make their homes appear more expensive without breaking the bank. In fact, Google searches for 'make home look expensive' have shot up by 110 per cent in the last three months, whilst 'affordable decor' has seen an increase of 34 per cent in the last month. Sophie Clemson, interior designer at £2 cushion trick 6 You should add £2 feather filler to your cushions to make them look fuller and 'more expensive' Credit: Getty If you want to instantly give your lounge a facelift, you should pay attention to your cushions. More on transformations Sophie said: 'You don't have to spend a fortune on cushions to make them look expensive. 'Simply swapping out the polyester cushion insert for a feather filled insert will instantly make your cushions look fuller and more luxurious.' Anna Ross, at Not On The High Street, added: 'Limp and lifeless cushions will instantly cheapen your space. 'You can purchase feather filled pillow inserts for as little as £2, making this a quick, easy and affordable swap that has a big pay off.' Most read in Fabulous Rugs rule Sophie suggests going oversized with furnishings and decor to make a statement. The interior professional explained: 'Go large with your rugs to make your home look more expensive. I'm a reinvention expert - 6 casual items you need in your wardrobe as they make you look expensive 6 When it comes to rugs, the bigger the better Credit: Getty 'You can find oversized rugs from high street brands that won't break the bank. 'For your living room, choose a rug that's big enough to fit under the front feet of the sofa, this helps to anchor the space. 'If your rug is too small and floats in the middle of the room, it won't add much and may even make the space feel smaller by drawing the eye inward.' Large lighting 6 Huge lamps make a 'big statement' Credit: Getty You should also go big with your lighting, according to Sophie. She advised: 'Choose large lighting pieces to elevate your home too. 'Think big table lamps with chunky ceramic bases and statement ceiling lights that draw the eye upward and make a strong impact.' Switch your sockets 6 Consider switching out your white, plastic sockets for a more elegant finish Credit: Getty Most homes will come with standard white sockets and switches, but Sophie has a quick fix that can instantly make your home appear more expensive and put together. She advised: 'Instead of sticking with the standard white light switches and sockets, choose a metal finish like antique brass to make your home look more expensive. 'This works especially well in rooms painted in darker colours, where a white switch would stand out, while a metal finish blends in seamlessly.' Anna agreed, saying: 'Colour drenching is a trend that is huge in luxury interiors at the moment, but standard white switches and sockets can drastically cheapen the look. 'One way to combat this is to purchase paintable light switches that allow you to paint the socket the same colour as the rest of the room. 'These can be purchased on the market for around £9, making them an affordable way to create a more cohesive and put together look.' Home upgrades that add the most value to a house The best renovation to add value totally depends on your property, the local market and your potential buyers. Loft conversion - increase of 15% Off-street parking - adds £50,000 to property price New kitchen - increase of 15% Garage conversion - increase of 15% Cellar or basement conversion - increase of 10-15% Open plan living space - increase of 3-5% New bathroom - increase of 3-5% Oversized frames When framing your photographs and artwork, Sophie recommends choosing picture frames that have oversized mounts. She shared: 'This will make them look more luxurious and expensive, compared to a standard mount.' Anna added: 'Another way to elevate your artwork or family photos is to mix up your frames. 'Unless you have a simple, monochrome interior style, steer clear of basic black photo frames. 'Instead, opt for wooden frames in shades that complement your interior decor, this will look more considered and thought through. 'If you are feeling brave, utilising frames to add a small pop of colour or pattern can be a nice way to elevate a space and add areas of interest.' 6 Don't go small when it comes to your photo frames Credit: Getty
