All things house and garden

Why Spruce Up?

The environmental benefits of upcycling are mammoth, aside from minimising the volume of discarded materials and waste being sent to landfill each year, it also reduces the need for production using new or raw materials which means a reduction in air pollution, water pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and often a conservation of global resources.

Nothing beats that feeling when you’ve done something great for the planet.  Repairing an item and giving it a new life is a great feeling.

Whether you’re upcycling things yourself or buying products from designers, it’s always nice to know that you have something that is completely unique.

A bit about me

I’ve always had an interest in interior design and love sprucing up the rooms in our house.  And buying all the little accessories and furniture to go with it!!

I love going to antique fairs and shops, not just to buy, but to get ideas for my next project. A change in circumstances gave me the opportunity to have a go at upcycling my own furniture and bring it back to life.

Before, it was all too easy to sell it, or bin it, because it no longer matched the room or colours.  I started with a couple of smaller items, an old coffee table and side table.  I was pleased with the results, so I decided to take myself to the auction and plucked up the courage to bid on a couple of bits.  And there my new venture began, and I haven’t looked back!

Spruce Up Your Stuff

Mass manufacturing of furniture and the advent of the flatpack means that it’s hard to be different and to stand out without spending a fortune. Upcycling gives you the chance to own a one-of-a-kind piece.

Most of us can’t afford to replace our furniture every time we get bored or want to try something new. Upcycling means that you don’t have to be spending the earth for something new and unique.

When you fancy a change, give me a call.  We can discuss what item of furniture you’re looking to breathe new life into, the colours you like and the type of finish you have in mind. 

Rhino is an independent builders’ merchant based in Acle supplying builders and retail customers with a delivery service across Norfolk. The friendly team have extensive experience in the industry and are always available to help and advise on any building or DIY projects. You can even buy online at www.rhinobds.co.uk

Rhino are grateful for the support it receives from the local community and as such are happy to support local initiatives whether that is local sports clubs including Acle indoor bowls club, local teams and schools and of course the annual Xmas tree in Acle.

We can offer guidance to people taking on self-build projects even if it is to help you avoid some of the pitfalls! Just give us a call on 01493 751762.

We stock a wide range of products for builders including a good selection of bricks and blocks, underground drainage and all types of insulation. We pride ourselves on holding a quality range of timber products of varying sizes and lengths as well as sheet materials.

We are a main stockist for a number of suppliers including Velux windows and Ox tools.

We offer a selection of aggregates which can picked up from the depot or delivered loose in 3ton loads or in jumbo bags using our HIAB lorry. 

For the retail customers we are really here to help just call or pop in! We have developed a range of “How to” guides which are freely available from our website (www.rhinobds.co.uk ). 

As well as all of the products mentioned above we supply a lot products to enhance your home and garden. 

We stock a range of Indian stone to give you a patio to be proud of (being a main supplier of Ethan Mason products). You can also enhance your garden with sleepers or decorative stone or shingle in various size bags, bark or top soil. There is also a selection of fence panels (closeboard, picket, trellis) and posts and gravel boards (timber or concrete).

Dean Price Horticulture; The Complete Horticulture Service

 Maintenance and management

Experienced horticulturalist with Royal Horticultural Society qualifications offering a range of services, from one off visits to full maintenance or management programmes, for any size garden. 

- Horticulturally correct garden maintenance 

- Seasonally correct hedge trimming 

- Seasonally correct hedge planting

- Horticulturally correct pruning of shrubs

- Complete lawn care

- Seasonal mulching

- Seasonal fertilising / feeding

- Tree planting

- Raising / lowering of tree crowns

- Application of pesticides for weeds and plant pest control (PA1 and PA6 qualifications)

Design and creation

Design and creation of beautiful yet functional outside spaces tailored to your specific requirements. We offer partial or complete redevelopment of a garden or outdoor space.

- Planting schemes

- Creation of flower / shrub borders

- Creation of ponds

- Rejuvenation of ponds

- Rock gardens

- Raised beds

- Retaining walls 

Bespoke service contracts

Whether it’s your holiday home or holiday rental, residential communal gardens or your head office or office space, we have experience of managing all types of public or commercial spaces to the highest horticultural standards, from bespoke planters to acres of outdoor space. Please get in touch to discuss your exact requirements, we'd love to hear from you.

As a family run business, we pride ourselves on our high standards of horticultural work, customer service and aftercare.

We are fully equipped to maintain or manage any size garden or outdoor space. 

We are proud to use as many home grown plants for our clients as possible. We propagate all of the annuals used in our client’s gardens. We are always increasing the number of home grown perennials and shrubs available for use in our planting schemes.

We have full public liability insurance.

We hold an Environment Agency waste carrier licence, and can legally remove all garden waste from site if required. We aim to compost 90% of all garden waste removed - this can be returned to gardens as a high nutrient mulch / soil improver.

A portfolio of our work is available. Our previous and current clients are happy to provide references on request.

Come and visit Jessie's Country Crafts based in Moulton Nurseries – A family run Craft and Gift Shop for all the family in Moulton St Mary, just outside Acle, Norwich NR13 3AP.

We have now been in business for 4 years and have recently moved to a larger store within Moulton Nurseries, we are open 10am till 4 pm Wednesday through till Sunday

Our handmade items include many different items including light up bottles, handmade greeting and birthday cards, pet feeders, pebble art pictures, bunting, handmade sculptures, jewellery, refurbished furniture, wall plaques, crystals, pictures, plant stands, reclaimed wood shelves, decorated candles, decorated trinket boxes, bird houses and feeders and framed pictures.

We also stock many gifts including Yankee candles, wax melts, aromatherapy & fragrance oils, oil burners, electric diffusers, salty lamps, room fragrances and aromatherapy sprays, statues, ladies scarves, men’s and ladies jewellery and chinaware.

We can make special items to order and accept all major credit and debit cards, google and apple pay. 

Jessie's Country Crafts are on social media by clicking on the follow this business icons below, as well as on pinterest at https://www.pinterest.co.uk/jessiescountrycrafts  

Taverham Conservatories offer a broad range of conservatory styles and designs. 

Taverham Conservatories can be manufactured in maintenance free PVCu or traditional hardwood in a range of colours and styles to suite most tastes. Your chosen conservatory can match perfectly or cleverly contrast with the architectural style of your home and its surroundings. Taverham Conservatories provide a complete service from design through to installation.

At Taverham Conservatories we are very much aware that price is an important consideration when choosing a conservatory design, this is why our prices are so competitive. More importantly with a Taverham Conservatory you can rest assured that you are getting the very best service and value for your money.

With over 30 years in business and with qualified sales and survey managers who have more than 20 years' experience each, you are sure of a professional service from Taverham Conservatories

The company prides itself on a tailormade service that includes computerised drawings and everything else necessary to complete the new extension to your home from electrical work to the finished flooring. Our aim is to take the stress away from our customers so all they have to decide is whether their new conservatory is a playroom, office or dining room.

In addition to first-class workmanship and materials the company has an excellent record in customer care. Customers' recommendations have helped the firm to scoop top awards from the Consumer Protection Association.

S1 Builders Norfolk cater for all the requirements of an ever changing environment. We are a family run Norfolk business that caters for all types of works from new to old. Our tradesmen use all traditional methods and materials, alongside the newest styles and equipment throughout most of Norfolk.

S1 Builders Norfolk pride themselves on giving 100%, providing you with a service that you will be satisfied with! We are realistic, honest and trustworthy, will tell you as it is and have no hidden costs up their sleeve. Along the way we try our hardest to do our bit for the enviroment by recycling waste and excess materials.

The references and government backed schemes we belong too should give you a piece of mind that we care!

Upon enquiry, we provide free estimates, which act a binding contract; what you are estimated for is what you will pay. On behalf of S1 Builders Norfolk, we hope you will explore our website and trust you find something that is of use, if not then please contact us. If its not good enough for us then its certainly not for you!