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Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Three-bedroom house in Bristol goes on sale for £350,000 but there's a very unusual feature
A three-bedroom house has gone on sale for £350,000, but potential viewers may be surprised at the decoration of the interior. The house in Bristol is conveniently located just off of Staple Hill high street with it's array of shops, coffee shops and restaurants. It is a short walk away from the popular Page Park and offers good transport links both by car to The Ring Road and by bike onto the Bristol-Bath Cycle Path. The property also features three generously sized bedrooms alongside an entrance hall, a lounge/diner, a kitchen, a large rear garden and a two-car driveway. However @HousingHorrors noticed the peculiar decoration in the otherwise unassuming house. Speaking to viewers on TikTok, he said: 'This three-bed house in Bristol is going for just £350,000, but there is something very unusual about the interior, check this out. 'Upon first glance, looking at the kitchen you wouldn't really think anything of it, but wait for it. 'Because I have never seen so many toys inside a house in my entire life. 'This is the main entrance and look at them all stacked up. 'I need to zoom in because they have got Barbie dolls, Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, they have got every toy under the sun. 'Just when you thought you had seen it all, it then maneuvers all the way up the stairs. 'Then in the dining room they have got all of these dolls laid up here, they have this very unusual orange sloth. 'I have to zoom in because I have never seen so many toys inside a house in my entire life. 'It is actually a little bit refreshing to see something different, a little bit of personality and character reflected in the interior because a lot of the time these days we see these boring minimal grey and baige interiors. 'It is something different, it feels lived in. It feels like a family home. 'It is safe to say it is definitely very unusual. I definitely recognise those two, I don't know what film they are from. 'Then you have got the bathroom, relatively standard. 'It is so funny looking at the outside of the property because it is so unassuming, you just have no idea what are behind these doors, it is so mad.'
South China Morning Post
08-07-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Chinese design firm converts swimming pool into office, triggers safety probe
A Chinese decoration company has sparked online controversy and amusement after it converted a drained swimming pool into a temporary office. Advertisement Staff get down to business in the 'deep end' before exiting the office using the original poolside ladders. The quirky set-up came to light after an employee from Luban Decoration Group, based in Chengdu, Sichuan province, southwestern China, posted a video online entitled 'Swimming Pool Transformed into Office Space'. The clip quickly went viral. Company staff get down to work with the original swimming pool safety signs clearly visible. Photo: handout According to Cover News, the company's gym, swimming pool and office area are all on the same floor. A glass door next to the gym takes staff into the so-called pool office.
South China Morning Post
20-06-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Hong Kong wedding firm boss arrested as closure leaves couples in lurch
Customs officers have arrested the owner of a Hong Kong wedding decoration company that closed suddenly leaving more than 100 engaged couples in dismay, with the firm revealed to have racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in debts. Acting assistant superintendent Ho Wai-sum of customs' unfair trade practice investigation division said officers arrested the 40-year-old male owner of a wedding decoration company based in San Po Kong on Friday after receiving 166 complaints about the firm allegedly wrongly accepting payments. 'We suspect that when the owner received prepaid sums, there were no reasonable reasons to believe the company could provide the services promised,' he said. Last month, the suspected closure of Ps Wedding and Event Decoration, which had an office in San Po Kong, sparked 31 complaints to the Consumer Council involving more than HK$337,000 (US$43,200) in losses. Ho revealed that the 166 complaints made to customs involved HK$1.9 million in total, with each contract for between HK$3,000 and HK$40,000. The acting superintendent said preliminary investigations showed that the company, which had been operating for 13 years, owed money for rent and salaries before its abrupt closure.
South China Morning Post
28-05-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Wedding woes as Hong Kong firm's suspected closure leaves couples in crisis
The alleged closure of a Hong Kong wedding decoration company has left hundreds of engaged couples in dismay, with more than HK$330,000 (US$42,000) of losses reported to the city's consumer watchdog. Ps Wedding & Event Decoration's suspected shutdown came to light on Wednesday when its office was found to be closed, its social media pages had been shut down, and the contact person was no longer reachable by customers. John Tsoi, a 27-year-old teacher due to get married in December, was among the 200 victims who joined a chatgroup to exchange information, as of 5 pm. Tsoi and his fiancee came across the company last December at a wedding fair held at the hotel where their banquet is booked. 'I was told the company was a long-term partner of the hotel and had a good reputation, so we chose them and paid around HK$13,000 – a 50 per cent deposit – and they only took cash or FPS [fast payment system],' he said. 'Now we are scrambling to find a substitute but it's quite challenging because December is a popular month for weddings, and time is running out for us.' Established in 2012, the company offered five decoration packages, ranging from HK$7,688 to HK$18,588. These packages typically included decorations for a backdrop, reception area, registration table, cake table, easel stand, and flower pillars.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Dunelm shoppers go wild for 75p ‘cute' outdoor decoration that will spruce up your garden
DUNELM shoppers are going wild for a 75p 'cute' outdoor decoration that will spruce up your garden. The retailer's garden decoration is melting hearts across the UK, and it's a bargain, 2 2 Made of durable polyresin and ready to be placed in any planter or border, the item is perfect for indoor use too to accompany indoor plants. Dunelm's cute Monkey Pot Hanger is super sweet and shoppers have been delighted with their home addition. One said: "Nice little pot hanger, looks quite striking!" "These are lovely I've hung them on my hanging baskets had lots of positive comments," said another shopper. A third added: "Cute wee monkey. Giggle giggle. Sweet addition to the plant pots." "I love this. Looks really good on my plant pots," said another. While another explained: "Love these wee ornaments. "Wanted a jungle theme garden for my grandchild when I'm looking after him for some interest. "As he loves animals & these were just fab for bit of decor under my patio cover where we sit." "Nice little monkeys, a bit different but only fit on thinner pots. Happy with them," said another happy customer. Unfortunately, the cute little monkey has proven so popular that it's currently sold out but there is a set of Orangutan Pot Hangers that are equally as cute still in stock. The Orangutan Pot Hangers are the perfect statement pieces to enhance your home's interior and on sale at only £8 they won't last long. Garden lovers have also been raving about Home Bargains as they have slashed the price of an 'absolutely adorable' ornament that's perfect patio decoration. And Aldi are selling a £9.99 garden ornament that makes you feel like you're on holiday – and it's under half the price of a B&Q version. The detailed ornament is also available in two colours to suit different tastes or colour schemes. It's also obtainable in either a copper or gold colour to give homeowners a sense of North African opulence. But be quick - as it is only available as long as stocks last online. Lastly, The Range is selling a 'gorgeous' £15 ornament that instantly transforms your garden into a romantic haven. The Solar Double Floral Heart Planter, would be the perfect addition to any garden for those wanting to add a touch of luxury on a budget.
