Friday 11 November 2011
Thursday 10 November 2011
Papaphobia - a Fear of the Pope
Every gone to bed worrying about the fact peanut butter may get stuck to the roof of your mouth during breakfast the next day? Perhaps you've suffered nightmares when a friend has voiced a word over eight letters long, or maybe it's gravity that really gets your heart pounding with fear - I mean, this whole sticking to the earth thing just can't be right, can it?!
Here's a few of my favourite phobias...
Here's a few of my favourite phobias...
Wednesday 9 November 2011
Zoo magazine - old school lads mags
A little different to today's over inflated, bronzed babes in the lads mags? Any reason for the huge change in those gracing the pages?
Friday 4 November 2011
Happy Movember...
Well done to all those who are actively becoming women repellants this Movember in the name of charity - why not celebrate the occasion with a novelty tash mug?
Buy it here
Buy it here
Chocolate covered carrots?
Ever started cooking and then wondered which foods, herbs and vegetables really compliment each other? Perhaps you're unsure how to season fish or want to understand the tastiest vegetables to accompany you Sunday dinner? Look no further. The Information is Beautiful site is always awash with brilliant statistics and facts presented in a way only a designer could envisage. Thanks to the genius's at IOB and their 'taste bud' charts, you'll never again team chicken with strawberries or scare guests away with a chocolate and goats cheese tart...
MORE TASTE BUD CHARTS PLEASE...
MORE TASTE BUD CHARTS PLEASE...
MORE TASTE BUD CHARTS PLEASE...
Tuesday 1 November 2011
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Such a Pain Being Beautiful.
We women put ourselves through hell and back in an attempt to look, and feel great. From skyscraper heels which give us blisters, to epilating, waxing, acid peels and eyebrow shaping. We must be completely mad.
There’s a saying which goes:
“Men act and women appear. Men look at women. Women watch themselves being looked at. This determines not only most relations between men and women, but the relation of women to themselves. The surveyor of woman in herself is a male, the surveyed female. Thus, she turns herself into an object.”
(Berger 1972, 45, 47)
In my mind I only half agree with the above quote, I think that while women may want to feel attractive to the opposite sex, it's mostly the case that women quite often dress and preen themselves for other women, a competitive 'keeping up with the Jones'' type act.
Have you ever binged, purged, or starved yourself? Have you or someone you know experienced life with an eating disorder? Have you had or considered liposuction? Breast enhancement? A thigh lift? Botox? Collagen injections? Have you ever stayed home from socialising because you weren’t happy with your looks? Have you ever skipped a work out because you felt self-conscious about your body? Have you ever secretly bought diet pills, laxatives, or diuretics to take weight off fast? These are all ways that we come to see “constraining, enslaving, and even murderous” conditions as “liberating, transforming, and life-giving,” scholar Susan Bordo says.
We all spend a lot of our lives worrying about what others think. We spend even more time staring into the mirror prodding and poking the parts of ourselves we’re least happy with, sporadically embark on fitness campaigns which leave us exhausted, diets which leave us bloated and beauty regimes which leave us penniless!
So what is it that makes us so critical of ourselves and put ourselves through ‘beauty regime hell’ for often less than satisfactory results.
‘Try Something New Today’ with these pointers to a less judgemental you!
· Go on a Media Fast: Choose a day, a week, a month, or longer to steer clear of as much media as you can. That way, you can see how your life is different without all those messages and images, and when you return to viewing and reading popular media, you will be more sensitive to the messages that hurt you and those that are unrealistic.
· Be a Positive Example: Research and real-life experience make it clear that when women and girls speak negatively about their bodies and their appearance, they negatively impact those around them. That goes for women talking about themselves in hateful ways in front of their children and family members, girls that degrade themselves in front of their friends, or any other time a woman or girl says awful things about herself in front of anyone near. Start today with a goal that you will never again say something negative about your appearance aloud, and soon the negative self-talk that floats through your mind will become less and less prevalent, too.
· Eat well: it’s not about dieting, binging or starvation – our bodies need certain things in order to function properly. It’s a fact. You’ll have been told before and we’ll tell you again. Choose fruit, vegetables, delicious salads, lovely grilled meat and yes, you can treat yourself every now and then (Feeling guilty is a wasteful emotion)
· Take up an exercise that you actually enjoy: Try something new which doesn’t wear you out and makes significantly differences to your body and how you feel about yourself. Yoga, pilates, running, Zumba. Whatever it is, make sure you enjoy it, go as often as you can and get yourself some exercise clothes you’re actually comfortable in (It makes a huge difference!)
· Tell the Truth: When you think a nice thought about someone in your life –– tell them. Now that you realize how many negative messages we hear each day, counteract those lies! Choose to compliment the girls and women in your life for character traits, actions or talents you admire about them. The compliments that stick with you for a lifetime are those that acknowledge your valuable qualities, like a good attitude, selflessness, talents, honesty and so much more that has nothing to do with a cute outfit or pretty hair (those are nice too!).
· Finally, give yourself a break: we know it’s hard, but 99% of us are never going to be Kate Moss or Heidi Klum. Yes it’s sad, in fact it’s royally unfair. But deal with it, there’s plenty of other things that matter much more in life. Standing in front of the mirror is wasting precious time you could (and should) be spending elsewhere!
Tuesday 25 October 2011
The Dirty Truth
Before you read this, I must warn you that after reading some of the stats you will instantly feel just that little bit dirty (I stopped to wash my hands half way through The G2 article from which I got the basis of this post!)
This evening, sitting down to read the paper I learnt that October 15th marked 'National Handwashing Day'. That's right, on October 15th, 200 million people (most of them children) gathered together in an act of communal handwashing. Later in the same article I was to learn that this great show of togetherness was backed by Proctor & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever. I suppose that 200 million people wishing to wash their hands needs someone to supply the soap, non?
So now I've eased you into the background and significance of the post, here's a couple of facts for you (that you probably never wanted to know):
And so back to an article which states that although encouraging people to wash their hands after using the toilet or handling food may seem like stating the obvious, it's actually quite a spectacular statistic which shows just how rare these simple acts of cleanliness are. 95% of us claim to wash our hands after going to the toilet, while in reality only 10-12% of us actually do.
Fanacinatingly disgusting, our soap dodging has unsettling repercussions. One in six UK mobile phones for instance, are contaminated with faecal bacteria (according to a study by the London School of Hygiene) Add to this that the average person touches their face three to five every waking minute and you've got some grubby facts.
Following outbreaks of swine flu and bird flu, it seems we're living in a world which is obsessed with germs but in the same breath devoid / nonchalant about hygiene. You may well hover above the toilet seat in public bathrooms in the style of America Pie, but then then the horror of germs doesn't go as far as the toilet door - a much more ghastly environment...
Apparently there are seven levels of disgust identified in human behaviour; ranging from our disgust at threat of contagion, the site of bodily fluids, rotting foods, physical deformities and moral disgust we direct towards those who violate our own moral codes through cheating, lying or abuse. Every single one of these disgusts are rooted in our desire to avoid contamination.
Don't go dousing yourself in bleach too soon though, as harsh chemicals may also have unwanted consequences. strong soaps, beauty products and biological washing powders strip the skins protective outer layer, leaving us all more likely to develop allergies. So is it a case of the 'what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger' when we talk about germs? Apparently to a degree, it is! Children who have limited exposure to germs and bacteria in earlier life have been proven to have an incresed chance of getting asthma, allergies and autoimmune diseases.
In conclusion, it appears that apparently one of the most effective ways to make people to 'get clean' (at least in the handwashing sense) is to shame them into it. Cue visions of service station goers glaring at those next to them until they thoroughly wash their hands anyone...
This evening, sitting down to read the paper I learnt that October 15th marked 'National Handwashing Day'. That's right, on October 15th, 200 million people (most of them children) gathered together in an act of communal handwashing. Later in the same article I was to learn that this great show of togetherness was backed by Proctor & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever. I suppose that 200 million people wishing to wash their hands needs someone to supply the soap, non?
So now I've eased you into the background and significance of the post, here's a couple of facts for you (that you probably never wanted to know):
- Handbags may carry up to 10,000 bacteria per square inch. So next time you think about going rooting round in a woman's handbag remember this: 30% of these bags carry faecal bacteria - sexy.
- Your chopping board, the one thing which regularly holds food you believe to be good for you, is actually probably equivalent to eating something you found in a mouldy bin on the street - with findings showing it has 200% more faecal bacteria than the average toilet seat. Oooh, I can tell you'll enjoy your tea tonight.
And so back to an article which states that although encouraging people to wash their hands after using the toilet or handling food may seem like stating the obvious, it's actually quite a spectacular statistic which shows just how rare these simple acts of cleanliness are. 95% of us claim to wash our hands after going to the toilet, while in reality only 10-12% of us actually do.
Fanacinatingly disgusting, our soap dodging has unsettling repercussions. One in six UK mobile phones for instance, are contaminated with faecal bacteria (according to a study by the London School of Hygiene) Add to this that the average person touches their face three to five every waking minute and you've got some grubby facts.
Following outbreaks of swine flu and bird flu, it seems we're living in a world which is obsessed with germs but in the same breath devoid / nonchalant about hygiene. You may well hover above the toilet seat in public bathrooms in the style of America Pie, but then then the horror of germs doesn't go as far as the toilet door - a much more ghastly environment...
Apparently there are seven levels of disgust identified in human behaviour; ranging from our disgust at threat of contagion, the site of bodily fluids, rotting foods, physical deformities and moral disgust we direct towards those who violate our own moral codes through cheating, lying or abuse. Every single one of these disgusts are rooted in our desire to avoid contamination.
Don't go dousing yourself in bleach too soon though, as harsh chemicals may also have unwanted consequences. strong soaps, beauty products and biological washing powders strip the skins protective outer layer, leaving us all more likely to develop allergies. So is it a case of the 'what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger' when we talk about germs? Apparently to a degree, it is! Children who have limited exposure to germs and bacteria in earlier life have been proven to have an incresed chance of getting asthma, allergies and autoimmune diseases.
In conclusion, it appears that apparently one of the most effective ways to make people to 'get clean' (at least in the handwashing sense) is to shame them into it. Cue visions of service station goers glaring at those next to them until they thoroughly wash their hands anyone...
Cleanliness is next to godliness my friends. Wash um'
Sparkling & Shimmering Decorations for a Stylish Christmas
Too early to blog about Christmas? Oh, I care not - on my blogging travels I've seen some beautiful Christmas decs and finishing touches that are even more magical than the fairy on the top of the tree. Have yourself the hottest looking table, tree and house this year with a few of my favourites. As usual I've added the links below so you can get them yourself should you so wish...
7.) Personalised Christmas Bauble (Pink Writing)
Monday 24 October 2011
Client Coverage - Ideal Home Magazine
Click here to visit The Last Detail and see their range of beautiful finishing touches for weddings & parties
Client Coverage - Mother & Baby magazine
Trend Spot: Perfectly Cool Skulls
With Halloween on the near horizon I found some gorgeous skull inspired homewear that McQueen lovers will adore. And once Halloween is over? Well luckily enough these cool, statement pieces will look amazing adorning your abode all year round.
Get these beauties here:
3.) Wig Vase
4.) Skull Chair
7.) Skull Wallpaper
Friday 21 October 2011
How to make a crochet apple jacket
Today is National Apple Day. Here's how to make a crochet apple jacket to keep your fruit warm this winter. No really, no need to thank me, you're welcome.
If you manage to figure out the below, please feel free to send me one of your apple jackets.
If you manage to figure out the below, please feel free to send me one of your apple jackets.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Cotton DK yarn
3.5mm crochet hook
Embroidery needle
Button
3.5mm crochet hook
Embroidery needle
Button
ABBREVIATIONS:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
dc – double crochet
rep – repeat
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
WHAT TO DO:
Start with a slip knot. Work 4 chain, join to form a loop with a slip stitch into first chain.
Round 1: ch1, 9dc into central loop, sl st into 1st chain to close up the circle.
Round 2: Working in the round, 2dc into each subsequent stitch (approximately 18 sts).
Insert a contrast colour yarn marker (3cm length of yarn positioned horizontally between the last stitch and the first one of the next round) at this point, this will allow you to see when you have completed a 'round' and stops you from worrying about counting stitches.
Insert a contrast colour yarn marker (3cm length of yarn positioned horizontally between the last stitch and the first one of the next round) at this point, this will allow you to see when you have completed a 'round' and stops you from worrying about counting stitches.
Round 3: 1dc into each st
Round 4: *2dc into next st, 1dc into following st*, rep from * to * until you reach yarn marker.
Round 5: rep Round 3
Round 6: rep Round 4
Rounds 7-13: rep Round 3
When you reach the end of round 13, you need to begin working backwards and forwards rather than around and around. This will create the opening at the top of the cosy.
Round 14: ch1, turn the cosy and work in the opposite direction. 1dc into each st. Stop at the last stitch before the 1st chain.
Round 15: ch1, turn *1dc in to each of the following 10 stitches, skip one stitch (i.e., miss a stitch between your previous dc and next dc)*, rep * to * until you reach the end of the row – don't worry if there aren't 10 stitches in the final group.
Round 16: ch1, turn crochet, rep round 14
Round 17: ch1, turn *1dc in to each of the following 8 stitches, skip one stitch (i.e., miss a stitch between your previous dc and next dc)*, rep * to * until you reach the end of the row. When you arrive at the end of the row, ch12 and using a sl st join the last chain back to the main body of crochet to form a loop for the button. Cut the yarn and using an embroidery needle, work it into the back of the cosy. Sew the button to the cosy opposite the loop.
Got it? Yeah, me neither.
Thursday 20 October 2011
A Designer Tree - Pantone Christmas
Designer's everywhere will enjoy decorating their trees with these cute pantone baubles...
Get them here
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Stay On Subject. A Helpful Tool for PR's & Email Marketeer's
All my PR & Marketing friends will know the importance a subject line can make to whether a journo bothers to read your feature, release or interview. This handy little tool is brilliant for visulising what you subject line will look like on all kinds of mail programmes. Simply enter you subject line and the checker will bring up images showing you how recipients can expect to receive it. Great if you're worried about whether your subject is too long / not punchy enough.
Subject line checker from Litmus - click here to view
Subject line checker from Litmus - click here to view
Subject line checker from Litmus - click here to view
Subject line checker from Litmus - click here to view
Granny Graffiti Stitches Up London
A band of graffiti knitters has been let loose and is currently stitching up London. Showing knitting isn't just about your grandma's tasteless jumpers at Christmas - the granny graffiti artists are warming up mundane objects throughout the city, decorating them with brightly coloured, spun yarns.
Any of you Londoners seen it for yourself?
I for one love it - get your knit on!
Photograph: knitthecity.com/Lauren O'Farrell
Any of you Londoners seen it for yourself?
I for one love it - get your knit on!
Photograph: knitthecity.com/Lauren O'Farrell
Tuesday 18 October 2011
What's in a name?
Don't like your name? For £33 you can change it by deed poll, and join the 60,000 who will have done so by the end of the year. According to the UK deed poll service, we're undergoing a boom in name changing. Last month saw 30% more changes than September 2010.
Before the online deed poll service launched in 2000, the process was quite complicated, but now you can do it in your lunch hour, or even buy a deed poll as a Christmas present, with the new name left blank.
Before the online deed poll service launched in 2000, the process was quite complicated, but now you can do it in your lunch hour, or even buy a deed poll as a Christmas present, with the new name left blank.
"For Christ Sake Just SIT STILL!"
I am a constant fidget.
I seriously drive the boyfriend completely mad at my inability sit still for more than a few minutes at a time. I've decided that furniture is to blame for the constant 'FOR GODS SAKE JUST SIT STILL!' which is forever ringing in my ears. So the answer - a statement armchair of course! I want at least one statement chair for the new house and it has to be a.) absolutely gorgeous and b.) incredibly comfy.
There's so many beautiful armchairs out there that I thought I'd note some of the coolest ones I've seen. Not all to my taste, but hopefully there's something for everyone.
Get the look:
I seriously drive the boyfriend completely mad at my inability sit still for more than a few minutes at a time. I've decided that furniture is to blame for the constant 'FOR GODS SAKE JUST SIT STILL!' which is forever ringing in my ears. So the answer - a statement armchair of course! I want at least one statement chair for the new house and it has to be a.) absolutely gorgeous and b.) incredibly comfy.
There's so many beautiful armchairs out there that I thought I'd note some of the coolest ones I've seen. Not all to my taste, but hopefully there's something for everyone.
Get the look:
2. Donut Chair
Sunday 16 October 2011
Not Quite the Andrex Advert...
So this weekend we (perhaps foolishly!) said we'd go and look after my parents new labradoodle puppy, it wasn't the most relaxing weekend with two completely mad dogs to look after from 6am every morning, but somehow we picked the only weekend of the year that the sun chose to shine in the notoriously wet Lakes. Suddenly I remember why it's such an amazing place and how lucky I was to grow up there!
So despite losing two socks and an unidentified piece of our car to the teething hound plus chasing a fast unraveling toilet roll around the house in a much less sweet way (with more colourful language) than an Andrex advert would allow - plenty of food, wine, walking and a little time to read made it another great weekend...
So despite losing two socks and an unidentified piece of our car to the teething hound plus chasing a fast unraveling toilet roll around the house in a much less sweet way (with more colourful language) than an Andrex advert would allow - plenty of food, wine, walking and a little time to read made it another great weekend...
Lovestretch.com Fashion Blogger Competition
Any of you bloggers out there who love clothes, I've found the perfect competition for you to enter. Tres simple and you can win £1,000 to spend on designers clothes and accessories at Lovestretch.com!
ENTER THE COMPETITION - READ MORE...
ENTER THE COMPETITION - READ MORE...
Details of the competition are below:
THE COMPETITION
Write a fashion blog post and win an incredible £1,000 to spend on top designers and brands including American Vintage, Love From Australia, Wellicious and EMU.
HOW DO I ENTER?
1. Write a fashion blog post in at least 250 words – tell us about your favourite fashion look. It might be your prediction of a future fashion trend for the next season or simply a style you’ve always loved. You might want to hang it all off an imaginative theme.
2. Link directly to your chosen items – the specific pieces you mention can come from any website you like. Just make sure to include at least 2 items from Lovestretch.
3. If you do include images, you could link these to the corresponding page too.
4. Link your look: Link each piece you mention back to the individual fashion items from Lovestretch (or wherever you found them).
5. Be bold & creative – we want to see your fashion flair!
6. Complete a short entry form (link below) – hey presto, you’re done!
Not sure what type of article we’re looking for? We’ve written an example just to give you some ideas HERE.
SOUNDS EASY? ENTER HERE!
PRIZES
1st Prize – £1,000 to spend on anything from www.lovestretch.co.uk
5 x Runners up: Five runners up will receive a £50 voucher to spend on www.lovestretch.co.uk
All entries will be judged by the Lovestretch Fashion Buyer. 10 shortlisted entries will be published on the Lovestretch site for the world to see. We’ll then select winners from these shortlisted entries. The judge’s decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered in to.
CLOSING DATE
Closing date for entries is 30th November 2011.
Shortlisted blogs will be announced on 7th December 2011.
The winner of £1,000 will be announced 14th December 2011 (just in time for you to spend on your new year wardrobe!)
ENTER HERE
Thursday 13 October 2011
Lust list: London Cocktail Week & Posh Drinking Paraphernalia
This week has marked London Cocktail Week, a celebration of the capital’s love of hard liquor and high times. I thought it apt to share some of the gorgeous cocktail mixers, shakers and tumblers that have been flying round press world over the past few days.
So whether you fancy a martini, mojito or something altogether more fruity, buying ocktail paraphernalia is something you can be assured to enjoy long after it's delivered to your doorstep...
Go on, it is almost the weekend...
So whether you fancy a martini, mojito or something altogether more fruity, buying ocktail paraphernalia is something you can be assured to enjoy long after it's delivered to your doorstep...
Go on, it is almost the weekend...
iOS 5 Update - what you get
For any of you planning on running the update to iOS 5 on the iPhone I thought the below might be useful - tells you exactly what to expect on the latest version. It's a fairly lengthy list so any of you who aren't interested, apologies!
iOS 5 Software Update
This update contains over 200 new features, including the following:
• Notifications
◦ Swipe from the top of any screen to view notifications in one place with Notification Centre
◦ New notifications appear briefly at the top of the screen
◦ View notifications from lock screen
◦ Slide the notification app icon to the right on the lock screen to go directly to the app
• iMessage
◦ Send and receive unlimited text, photo and video messages with other iOS 5 users
◦ Track messages with delivery and read receipts
◦ Group messaging and secure encryption
◦ Works over mobile networks and Wi-Fi*
• Newsstand
◦ Automatically organises magazine and newspaper subscriptions on Home Screen
◦ Displays the cover of the latest issue
◦ Background downloads of new issues
• Reminders for managing to-do lists
◦ Syncs with iCloud, iCal and Outlook
◦ Location-based reminders when you leave or arrive at a location for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4
• Built-in support for Twitter
◦ Sign in once in Settings and tweet directly from Camera, Photos, Maps, Safari and YouTube
◦ Add location to any tweet
◦ View Twitter profile pictures and usernames in Contacts
• Camera improvements for devices with cameras
◦ Double-click the Home button when device is asleep to bring up a camera shortcut on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)
◦ Volume Up button to take a picture
◦ Optional grid lines to line up shots
◦ Pinch to zoom in the preview screen
◦ Swipe to camera roll from preview screen
◦ Tap and hold to lock focus and exposure; iPad 2 and iPod touch (4th generation) only support exposure lock
• Photo improvements for devices with cameras
◦ Crop and rotate
◦ Red-eye removal
◦ One-tap enhance
◦ Organise photos into albums
• Mail improvements
◦ Format text using bold, italic or underlined fonts
◦ Indentation control
◦ Drag to rearrange names in address fields
◦ Flag messages
◦ Mass mark messages as flagged, read or unread
◦ Customise mail alert sounds
◦ S/MIME
• Calendar improvements
◦ Year view on iPad and new Week view for iPhone and iPod touch
◦ Tap to create an event
◦ View and add event attachments
• Game Center improvements
◦ Use personal photos for your Game Center account
◦ Compare your overall achievement scores with your friends
◦ Find new Game Center friends with friend recommendations and friends of friends
◦ Discover new games with custom game recommendations
• AirPlay Mirroring for iPad 2 and iPhone 4S
• Multitasking Gestures for iPad
◦ Use four or five fingers to pinch to the Home Screen
◦ Swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar
◦ Swipe left or right to switch between apps
• On-device setup, activation and configuration with Setup Assistant
• Software updates available over the air without tethering
• iCloud support
◦ iTunes in the Cloud
◦ Photo Stream
◦ Documents in the Cloud
◦ Apps and Books automatic download and purchase history
◦ Backup
◦ Contacts, Calendar and Mail
◦ Find My iPhone
• Redesigned Music app for iPad
• Hourly weather forecast
• Real-time stock quotes
• Wireless sync to iTunes
• Keyboard improvements
◦ Split keyboard for iPad
◦ Improved auto-correction accuracy
◦ Improved Chinese and Japanese input
◦ New Emoji keyboard
◦ Personal dictionary for auto-correction
◦ Optionally create keyboard shortcuts for frequently used words
• Accessibility improvements
◦ Option to light LED flash on incoming calls and alerts for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4
◦ Custom vibration patterns for incoming calls on iPhone
◦ New interface for using iOS with mobility-impairment input devices
◦ Option to speak a selection of text
◦ Custom element labelling for VoiceOver
• Exchange ActiveSync improvements
◦ Wirelessly sync tasks
◦ Mark messages as flagged, read or unread
◦ Improved offline support
◦ Save a new contact from a GAL service
• More than 1,500 new developer APIs
• Bug fixes
Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
iOS 5 Software Update
This update contains over 200 new features, including the following:
• Notifications
◦ Swipe from the top of any screen to view notifications in one place with Notification Centre
◦ New notifications appear briefly at the top of the screen
◦ View notifications from lock screen
◦ Slide the notification app icon to the right on the lock screen to go directly to the app
• iMessage
◦ Send and receive unlimited text, photo and video messages with other iOS 5 users
◦ Track messages with delivery and read receipts
◦ Group messaging and secure encryption
◦ Works over mobile networks and Wi-Fi*
• Newsstand
◦ Automatically organises magazine and newspaper subscriptions on Home Screen
◦ Displays the cover of the latest issue
◦ Background downloads of new issues
• Reminders for managing to-do lists
◦ Syncs with iCloud, iCal and Outlook
◦ Location-based reminders when you leave or arrive at a location for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4
• Built-in support for Twitter
◦ Sign in once in Settings and tweet directly from Camera, Photos, Maps, Safari and YouTube
◦ Add location to any tweet
◦ View Twitter profile pictures and usernames in Contacts
• Camera improvements for devices with cameras
◦ Double-click the Home button when device is asleep to bring up a camera shortcut on iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPod touch (4th generation)
◦ Volume Up button to take a picture
◦ Optional grid lines to line up shots
◦ Pinch to zoom in the preview screen
◦ Swipe to camera roll from preview screen
◦ Tap and hold to lock focus and exposure; iPad 2 and iPod touch (4th generation) only support exposure lock
• Photo improvements for devices with cameras
◦ Crop and rotate
◦ Red-eye removal
◦ One-tap enhance
◦ Organise photos into albums
• Mail improvements
◦ Format text using bold, italic or underlined fonts
◦ Indentation control
◦ Drag to rearrange names in address fields
◦ Flag messages
◦ Mass mark messages as flagged, read or unread
◦ Customise mail alert sounds
◦ S/MIME
• Calendar improvements
◦ Year view on iPad and new Week view for iPhone and iPod touch
◦ Tap to create an event
◦ View and add event attachments
• Game Center improvements
◦ Use personal photos for your Game Center account
◦ Compare your overall achievement scores with your friends
◦ Find new Game Center friends with friend recommendations and friends of friends
◦ Discover new games with custom game recommendations
• AirPlay Mirroring for iPad 2 and iPhone 4S
• Multitasking Gestures for iPad
◦ Use four or five fingers to pinch to the Home Screen
◦ Swipe up to reveal the multitasking bar
◦ Swipe left or right to switch between apps
• On-device setup, activation and configuration with Setup Assistant
• Software updates available over the air without tethering
• iCloud support
◦ iTunes in the Cloud
◦ Photo Stream
◦ Documents in the Cloud
◦ Apps and Books automatic download and purchase history
◦ Backup
◦ Contacts, Calendar and Mail
◦ Find My iPhone
• Redesigned Music app for iPad
• Hourly weather forecast
• Real-time stock quotes
• Wireless sync to iTunes
• Keyboard improvements
◦ Split keyboard for iPad
◦ Improved auto-correction accuracy
◦ Improved Chinese and Japanese input
◦ New Emoji keyboard
◦ Personal dictionary for auto-correction
◦ Optionally create keyboard shortcuts for frequently used words
• Accessibility improvements
◦ Option to light LED flash on incoming calls and alerts for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4
◦ Custom vibration patterns for incoming calls on iPhone
◦ New interface for using iOS with mobility-impairment input devices
◦ Option to speak a selection of text
◦ Custom element labelling for VoiceOver
• Exchange ActiveSync improvements
◦ Wirelessly sync tasks
◦ Mark messages as flagged, read or unread
◦ Improved offline support
◦ Save a new contact from a GAL service
• More than 1,500 new developer APIs
• Bug fixes
Products compatible with this software update:
• iPhone 4S
• iPhone 4
• iPhone 3GS
• iPad 2
• iPad
• iPod touch (4th generation)
• iPod touch (3rd generation)
Lust list: Animal inspired homeware
We're almost ready to move back into our newly renovated house, extension and all, and whilst I should be thinking about transferring the internet and rearranging the electric, I'm instead obsessing over soft furnishings, mugs, statement chairs, bold wallpapers and prints for the walls.
Doing lifestyle PR means that every month I find myself buying up all the homes and lifestyle press I can get my hands on. Admittedly, a lot of this magazine bulk buying is for clients, but the other 300 plus pages certainly make it even more worthwhile. I spend evenings slavering over the most gorgeous homeware and trying to plan out each room, changing my mind every turn of a page.
It’s driving the other half insane, especially now I’ve become slightly transfixed on animal type home paraphernalia. Not your creepy, stuffed animal variety, but stag printed wallpaper? Yes please. Multi coloured birds on cushions? Absolutely. And what about a novelty animal mug or two? Now you’re just teasing.
Perhaps this new homeware crush will pass, but until then I will revel in the masses of gorgeous things available…
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