Rachel Loos

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Loos

Eating and drinking alfresco is one of the joys of summer. When the sun is shining, and the weather balmy, throwing a garden party for family and friends feels a bit like being on holiday at home. The best garden parties are those that are relaxed yet feel like an event, and crucially, where you, the host, enjoy it as much as your guests. The trick to achieving this is getting the balance right between effort and delivering the wow factor. But how?

1 month ago | graziadaily.co.uk | Rachel Loos

Bijou spaces don’t have to mean boring – they can make a big style impact, says Rachel Loos. Let's face it, the dream of living - let alone owning - a cavernous property (such as Kelly Wearstler's home) with superfluous space, endless storage and limitless possibilities of moving yourbedaround will remain a pipe dream for many of us. But that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy the same luxuries as those blessed with more square feet of living space.

2 months ago | gillingham-news.co.uk | Michael Streeter |Rachel Loos

St Mary the Virgin church in Gillingham has launched an appeal for funds as it faces a bill of over £350,000 for repairs to the roof. The passage of time and the stormy weather experienced in recent years have resulted in numerous leaks which need to be fixed as soon as possible before things deteriorate further, say the church authorities. These leaks have caused staining which is unsightly and makes the building unpleasant to use as well as damp, causing further deterioration, they say.

Feb 10, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Rachel Loos

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. In FocusThis year, we’re going back in time – 100 years, to be precise, says Rachel Loos, who looks at how Art Deco began as a vision for living a modern, glamorous life in the 1920’s and is now roaring back in fashion. But for a contemporary finish, you need to do this...

Nov 15, 2024 | gillingham-news.co.uk | Michael Streeter |Rachel Loos

RiversMeet leisure centre is offering a proactive approach to improving the community’s health through their GP referral program. For just £90, eligible participants canaccess a 12-week program that includes a bespoke exercise plan tailored to their individualhealth needs. The program offers a variety of exclusive classes from Chair Fit to Health Circuits, making itsuitable for a wide range of abilities, health concerns, and ages.