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What is the point of loungewear? After all we have we have set clothing for work, for bed, for weddings, for playing sport, some of us even have certain clothing that we always wear for travelling or dropping the kids at school or going for a walk. Why on earth do we need another wardrobe essential.
If you start with a definition of loungewear as articles of clothing suitable for wearing during leisure time. Maybe we should explore the notion of leisure or leisure time itself? The word leisure originates from the Latin word licere, meaning "to be permitted" or "to be free", via Old French, leisir and according to Wikipedia appeared as early as the fourteenth century. According the late Professor Emeritus from the City University of New York, John Neulinger, for an experience to qualify as leisure it must meet three criteria: 1) The experience to be a state of mind. 2) It must be entered into without constraint and therefore voluntarily. 3) It must be both intrinsically and extrinsically motivating.
This feels like a good thing, but in the 24/7, kids, school run’s, husbands, to-do lists, proliferation of blackberry's and mobiles life we all lead how do we actually make leisure time happen? Perhaps this is where Loungewear comes into its own. Not only is it a useful style of clothing for doing not very much in, loosely fitted, comfortable, easy to wear, easy to wash, elegant but the very fact of putting it on prompts a part of our brain to stop, to slow down and leave the lists, the homework, the present wrapping and the washing and just relax.
The growth of loungewear brands around the globe (notably Australia and the US and latterly the UK) have meant that the sector and thus the clothing just gets better and better. Long gone are the somewhat dumpy slouch trousers with elasticised waists and tapered legs that do nothing for anyone, or the oversize pyjama style shirt tops that make you look like you’ve borrowed your grandfathers old flannelette shirt and in a rush of madness decided to print cute teddy bears on it. Instead we’ve seen the introduction of flattering shapes, gorgeous jersey fabrics that drape wonderfully and are easy to wash, superior cut and finish and finally some brands that have made it their business to drag the sector into the forefront of peoples minds.
There is a point to loungewear. If you believe that a good life is a life with balance then investing in something that helps you slow down, switch off, lay back and relax can only be a profoundly good thing.
Emma Howarth is Co-Founder of Pyjama Room a luxury loungewear brand launched in 2007. Why not start as you mean to go on and log on to http://www.pyjamaroom.com/loungewear
Article author: Kristian Phillips
With literally thousands of locations in the UK to choose from for a weekend break; the decision of where to go can sometimes be a frustrating and stressful one, but once your mind is made up you can be certain that a weekend break will be one full of excitement!
A weekend break can be whatever you want it to be. Do you head to the country and luxuriate in the peace and tranquillity of the rolling hills and idyllic villages? Do you splendour into one the UK’s biggest cities and find yourself blending into the high paced way of life? Or do you simply head to the coast for a weekend break full of sun, sea and sand?
Whatever you decide, a weekend break can be just enough time to explore something different and simply get away from the day-to-day stresses of everyday life! More and more people in the UK are opting for weekend breaks. It’s a great opportunity to be spontaneous; finish work on a Friday, pack a suitcase, and jump into the car heading towards a new destination a few hours drive from home.
Norfolk is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations. The county is an exceptionally diverse holiday location for something for everyone, ranging from sophisticated coastal villages and traditional seaside and market towns, to protected heathland, lowland forests and the Broads National Park. And all of this built around the medieval city of Norwich.
The county’s major short break destinations fall into four types of holiday experience. These are the traditional seaside breaks, quiet and exclusive coastal hideaways, lively city breaks and the best inland waterway boating holidays in the UK.
Potter’s Leisure Resort is located on the coastline boarder of Norfolk and Suffolk and offers a wide range of weekend breaks packed with fun filled entertainment. With probably the highest rate of repeat custom within the tourism industry Potter’s is perfect for both adult and family groups, offering a unique experience with pretty much everything included in the price.
Potter’s really comes alive on Fridays as the weekend guests arrive. Although a mixture of couples, adult groups and families there is only one aim in mind – to turn a weekend break into a holiday. With the help of Potters friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere this certainly is one thing the leisure resort gets right!
Forget work – a weekend at Potter’s can be two days of sports, leisure, entertainment and fun. The evenings showcase live entertainment at it’s very best. Be active or relax and take it easy; It’s your time, your choice!
For more information on Potter’s Leisure Resort weekend breaks please visit their website on pottersholidays(dot)com or call 01502 730345.
Potters Leisure Resort is just the place for many Groups and Clubs to take their Holiday or Short Break in Norfolk and Suffolk, because with our range of Breaks we have something for so many. For more information please visit- http://www.pottersholidays.com/
Article author: Kristian Phillips
The perfect blend of old and new, traditional and modern, has proved to be a winning combination at two rather special hotels in East Anglia, attracting guests for weekends breaks and those looking for an extraordinary venue for business meetings, conferences and weddings.
Just a short distance from the fine city of Norwich lies one of the two hotels, Barnham Broom with truly outstanding facilities and warm, welcoming staff. Ideally situated this first-class hotel allows guests to explore Norwich with its magnificent cathedral, Norman castle and extensive shopping plus the Norfolk Broads and beautiful coastline.
The hotel itself has much to appeal to visitors and brief look at the website gives a taste of what can be expected – and you certainly won’t be disappointed. Guests staying at the hotel can take full advantage of the excellent leisure facilities, that include two championship golf courses and a health and leisure centre with a well-located swimming pool overlooking the grounds.
After working up an appetite, the excellent two AA rosette restaurant is the perfect place to dine. A wonderful selection of carefully prepared dishes, made from locally sourced produce will be waiting to tempt you before heading off for a wonderful night’s sleep in a beautiful bedroom.
Cross the border into the rolling countryside of Suffolk where Barnham Broom’s sister hotel can be found in Newmarket, the home of British Horseracing. Bedford Lodge Hotel was voted best Suffolk Hotel 2006-2007 and driving up to the impressive, white country hotel with its beautifully kept gardens gives as inkling as to why it has gained its excellent 4-star rating and unblemished reputation.
Modern, chic and stylish are all accurate descriptions of the hotel’s carefully designed interior, from the reception through to the bedrooms, restaurant and meeting rooms. Paying careful attention to detail, yet maintaining a home from home feel makes a stay at Bedford Lodge Hotel extra special.
Leisure facilities are also first-class, with the hotel’s own fitness centre, The Edge, like that at Barnham Broom, with state of the art gym and relaxing sauna and steam rooms. One-to-one training sessions are also available for those wishing to make the most of their leisure time. And for food lovers, mouth watering menus and exquisite wine lists are the order of the day in the award-winning Orangery Restaurant, adding to the luxurious Bedford Lodge experience.
Whichever hotel you decide to visit, you’ll certainly be thinking about booking a stay at the other soon afterwards!
For more information visit: http://www.barnham-broom.co.uk
http://www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk
Article author: Hugh Watson
