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  For most families, their home is the biggest single investment they will ever make. It’s also the place where they live, love and raise a family so there are a lot emotions bound up in the financial risks and rewards. As a result, it’s imperative that you consider the financial implications when you invest in a new kitchen or bathroom: will a marble worktop add value to your property? Is Quarella really just as good? If you sold tomorrow, would the new buyer rip out all your hard work? […]

With 11 foot-long fingers and standing at 232 feet (71 metres) high, the Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest carved stone Buddha in the world. The Buddha overlooks the meeting of the Minjiang, Dadu and Qingyi rivers in the Sichuan Province of China near the city of Leshan. It was created in the year 713 at the request of monk Hai Tong who hoped it would calm the water spirits that he believed were responsible for shipping accidents. It took thousands of workers until 803 to finally complete the statue. The carving of the statue caused […]

Marble is one of the most timeless materials in the world, believed to be first used in 438 BC. Since then it has been seen everywhere from iconic buildings to the kitchens in our homes. Over recent years it has truly exploded in popularity, and it seems we cannot get enough of this gorgeous material. Marble is a precious stone and is so often mimicked to give us that touch of luxury in everyday life. Historically it was used by the Greeks and Romans, making it a symbol of wealth and […]