5 Value Priced Lounge Furniture Sets by Flash Furniture

Having professional and stylish lounge furniture is a very important factor in modern business decor. Unfortunately, a well designed lounge area is typically very expensive. However, by utilizing the excellent suggestions in today's post it doesn't have to be. The 5 Flash Furniture lounge furniture sets we are sharing today offer a fantastic way to save money and improve the style of your workplace.

Set 1: Imagination Modern Reception Furniture Set

Utilizing contemporary lounge furniture sets like this is a sure way to improve your decor. The Imagination collection features a taut seat and back with attractive stitching. This upscale 5 piece leather reception furniture set also boasts stainless steel legs for an enhanced look.

Set 2: Lesley Brown Leather Lounge Furniture Set

The Lesley lounge furniture collection by Flash Furniture defines modern style. This unique brown leather lounge and reception furniture set features 2 contemporary lounge chairs and 1 matching sofa. In addition to this beautiful set, Lesley furniture is also available in black and white leather.

Set 3: Definity 3 Piece Leather Furniture Set

The perfect combination of traditional quality and modern elegance make the Definity 3 piece leather lounge furniture set a hot commodity! This euro inspired set includes 1 leather sofa and 2 contemporary lounge chairs. The Definity series by Flash Furniture features integrated stainless steel legs and comfortable foam filled cushions. This unique set is available for only $1,214.99.

Set 4: Trinity Lounge Furniture Set

Most who see the Trinity lounge furniture collection by Flash Furniture for the first time assume an outrageous price tag. It's easy think a set with this much style and elegance could be expensive. However, with a consumer friendly price of $1,321.99, it's an excellent value. The Trinity set includes 1 leather lounge chair, love seat, and sofa. Trinity features luxury style at an economical price point.

Set 5: Imperial White Leather Lounge Furniture Set

Priced at $1,081.99, the Imperial white leather lounge furniture set offers everything you need to decorate and design a professional lounge furniture configuration. This popular and affordable collection features sturdy hardwood construction, sloping arms, and super soft foam filling for added comfort. Imperial lounge furniture sets are also available in black and brown leather.

Hopefully you have found these discount lounge furniture sets helpful in your quest to create the perfect lounge and reception area decor. Thanks for stopping by!

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What does the colour of your car say about you?

ROSES are red, violets are blue. Or, put automotively, Ferraris are red, Bugattis are blue. Some cars, thanks to tradition, are always going to be associated with one colour.

But what about the rest of us, who aren't rich enough to pilot Enzo's or Ettore's creations? I've never really put much thought into it but a letter from one of our readers, who drives a yellow car, got me thinking. What does the colour of your car say about you?

The reader had taken umbrage at a suggestion in The Champion - I'm looking at you, One Man and His Dog columnist Jim Sharpe - that drivers of yellow cars hold people up. I took it to be a quaint reference to Noddy, in which case said yellow car would have to be a Fiat Gamine and the driver would have to wear a silly hat, and nothing more serious than that. I reckon a car's colour only says as much you want it to, given that whether a car comes in metallic or pastel shades is way down my shopping list, even below what I like the seats to be lined with.

I think the only car I've ever wanted in a particular colour was my MX-5, because I think it just looks better in red, but I'd rather take a good ‘un in Mariner Blue, my second choice, than a pup in Classic Red. Which is exactly what I did.

I also have a yellow(ish) car - an MGB in Harvest Gold, or Horrid Seventies Mustard as the missus calls it - and it's emphatically not something I use as a mobile chicane, but more importantly I didn't choose it because I liked the colour. I chose it because it was a clean example of a car I've always liked. It is, despite what all the Laurence Llewelyn Bowens among our readers might argue about the significance of shades, as simple as that.

The only time I can think of colour playing a role, really, is when you buy brand new. In which case you go for silver like everyone else, because you're frightened that going for the green one you actually wanted will hit you hard when it comes to selling it on in three years' time. Other than that, I honestly think most people aren't really that bothered about what colour their car is.

Translated into Llewelyn Bowen speak, quality is the new black.

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Councillors say they won't put the brakes on Ormskirk MotorFest in 2013

ANOTHER Ormskirk MotorFest is set to be revved up for next summer, even if Labour snatch control of the borough council at the next local elections.

Both the Tory-controlled local authority and the opposition Labour group have said they are keen for the motorsport-themed event to continue next year, even though both sides say they are keen to increase the amount of private sponsorship in order to reduce the burden on West Lancashire taxpayers to fund the show.

A spokesperson for West Lancashire Borough Council said: “The 2012 Ormskirk MotorFest was a huge success, attracting 15,000 visitors to see magnificent displays of motor vehicles. West Lancashire Borough Council was very pleased to see this success built on the achievements of the inaugural MotorFest in 2011.

"In principle, the Council would like to see the Ormskirk MotorFest take place in 2013. However, if some sponsorship could be secured than this would enable the Council to help ensure it can go ahead in the future. We will be looking into potential funding arrangements and also having discussions with Aintree Circuit Club, who organise the MotorFest, about how best we can work together to run the event in the future. We would certainly welcome any parties interested in sponsoring all or part of the event to contact us at this early stage."

Life On Cars asked the council's Labour group - who were 29 votes away from winning control of West Lancashire at the local elections in May - whether they would support a 2013 Ormskirk MotorFest, given their decision to call in funding for this year's event and suggestions from Ormskirk Conservative councillor Adrian Owens that had Labour been in control the event would not have taken place.

Cllr Owens said: "Firstly, at the beginning of the year they tried to strangle the MotorFest at birth by arguing that much of the council money underwriting the event should be withdrawn.

"There would have been no MotorFest if we had followed Labour’s line."

The Labour group responded by saying that it is keen to see the event being held in 2013, but said it was keen to see the private sector offer up more sponsorship and reiterated support for a ‘West Lancashire Show', which could be instigated using funds previously earmarked for the MotorFest.

Councillor John Fillis, leader of the council's Labour group, said: “Labour has always supported Ormskirk's MotorFest and will continue to do so, but we see a bigger role being played by the private sector in the form of sponsorship. At present the Tories are increasing the funding by 75% annually for the one day event, if this continues as the event grows then by 2014 they will be spending over £50,000, while cutting back on vital service for local people by 30%.

"Many local retail businesses that I have spoken to are willing to support the show due to the amount of custom the festival drew. This we believe could be reflected on a bigger scale if only the council were to be more ambitious and take the initiative."

Would you like to see a 2013 Ormskirk MotorFest take place? Share your thoughts by sending an email to david.simister@hotmail.co.uk or leave a comment below...

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Tips On How to Shop for High End Office Furniture On A Budget

When you walk into a boardroom, executive office, or respected place of business, you notice the decor. You typically see a professionally decorated space with high end office furniture and an effective layout for conducting meetings and business efficiently. The importance of office decor and quality of furnishings can not be underestimated. In today's post we will cover some excellent shopping tips to help achieve this impression on a budget!

Conveying confidence to your guests and customers ranks right up there with customer service. Nobody wants to welcome visitors into a space that features mismatched, dated, and poor quality furnishings that create an unprofessional, first impression. To be honest, places like this commonly suggest off site locations to avoid this! Not to fear, an excellent first impression can be easily attained by outfitting your business with quality office furniture on a budget.

Tip 1: Set a Budget

Before the process of shopping and space planning can even begin, it's important to identify a budget you can stick too. Be honest with yourself and don't over extend. Consider the cost vs. reward of your project and plan accordingly. The average professional executive office suite costs around $1500.00. With this budget, you should be able to purchase a quality desk configuration, new chair, and matching storage products. There are definitely more and less expensive avenues to take, however this base figure is a good place to start.

Tip 2: Design Blogs Provide Inspiration

Using an interior designer is a luxury that most on a small budget can't afford. However, that's not to say the information you would get from a designer is not already available online! By searching the web for space planning and design tips, along with quality product recommendations, you can really benefit. Often, a good design blog will provide you with the inspiration needed to decide on a style or theme of your office decor. Even if it's just for pictures, utilizing the hundreds of good design blogs online will help you outfit your space.

Tip 3: Visit a Showroom

Once you've decided on a style or theme for your business it's time to shop. Knowing where to look is an essential part of saving money, especially when it comes to high end office furniture. By visiting a showroom you will have the opportunity to explore products form a variety of top manufactures and find a brand that fits your individual needs. Taking this tip a step further, if you have the opportunity to visit an office products convention like NeoCon, the knowledge obtained in your quest for new furniture will be priceless.

Tip 4: Understanding Ergonomics

Knowing your body and what ergonomic features you require to work at your highest level of productivity should play a large role in the way your space is designed, along with what brand of office furniture you choose. Seeing as ergonomics is defined as the study of peoples efficiency in the working environment, taking the time to review some of the top ergonomic furniture brands and their benefits can save you money. Often it's thought that just using an expensive chair will get the job done. This couldn't be further from the truth. Accessories like ergonomic monitor arms, articulating keyboard trays, and height adjustable workstations are just as important. Having the nicest furniture and seating in the world isn't worth much if you are not using it properly.

Tip 5: Manufacturer Recommendations

When shopping for high end home and business furniture, it's nice to know some of the industry leading manufacturers. For that reason, tip 4 will take care of this crucial need! Our favorite brands are: Mayline Furniture, Global Total Office, Cherryman Industries, and DMI. These manufacturers offer extremely well made products that won't let you down. All of these companies provide a variety of different matching furniture collections to meet any style and budget. Regardless of the space your decorating, we highly recommend utilizing one of these well respected brands.

Tip 6: Shop Online and Save

If you take our advice and visit a showroom you are almost certainly guaranteed to fall in love with a particular line of office furniture. Don't get hasty! The value of comparison shopping cannot be underestimated. No matter what, do not let yourself make an impulse purchase! Take literature and knowledge you are now armed with back home start shopping online. You'll be glad you did! Using an online office furniture provider can save you hundreds and even thousands compared to local furniture providers. For one, if you buy from an online furniture dealer that is out of state you can avoid the sales tax. You can typically find a dealer that won't charge for delivery like local companies, and who will also be able to provide individual coupons and bulk discounts for your purchase. Additionally, you will be able to shop companies that specialize in your area of need. For example, if you are looking for new conference room furniture, it's a nice to be able to rely on a dealer that has expertise in this unique furniture realm.

Tip 7: Review Your Dealer

So you've visited a showroom, found a line, shopped around, and are ready to make your purchase. Wait! Take a few minutes and search for company reviews on the dealer you've decided to go with. You can never be too safe when shopping online, and just because one company offers the lowest price, does not mean they offer good service. Especially when price differences are minimal, choosing a company with quality reviews will ensure a pleasant shopping and shipping experience when handling the purchasing and logistics of  your new office furniture.

Tip 8: Prepare You Space

Once you've purchased your new office furniture it's time to prepare your space. Don't get caught with the delivery truck out front and an office full of old furniture! Schedule a 24 hour call ahead with your dealers and prepare your office accordingly. Make sure to save your important files and documents and have them ready to be indexed properly in your new furniture. Identify a clear path to your office to eliminate confusion during installation and product movement.

Tip 9: Recapturing Funds from Used Furniture

Once your new furniture is installed and looking beautiful, don't forget that your old furniture DOES still have some value. Finding a used furniture dealer in your area will definitely help you to recapture some of your expenses. If you have the time, listing your old furniture on a site like Craigslist will definitely yield higher rewards. Whatever you do, avoid letting your old products sit in your warehouse or garage for years. The value will not increase. Get the biggest bang for your buck by taking quality pictures as soon as possible. Sell the old products, and treat the coworker that helped with the furniture install to lunch. He or she deserves it ;0)

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CarFest North - a motoring show organised by Chris Evans - set for Cholmondeley this weekend

AN EVENT organised by a Radio Two DJ which blends his two passions - music and motoring - is being held in Cheshire this weekend.

CarFest North, one of two shows organised by DJ and Ferrari fanatic Chris Evans, will be held at Cholmondeley Castle, a venue already well known to north west petrolheads due to its annual Pageant of Power motorsport event.

The DJ and petrolhead said: "CarFest is my dream of the perfect family festival starring three of my greatest passions – cars, live music and scrumptious food.

"CarFest South which took place a week and a bit ago was just utterly awesome and, from the moment it opened, took on a whole brand new personality of its own. And the best news is, we now get to do it all over again at Cholmondeley Castle."

The event, which is being held to help raise funds for BBC Children In Need, will not only feature exotic cars and motorsport machines, but performances from bands too, with Texas headlining on Saturday, September 8 and Razorlight playing the main performance the following day.

The show follows a similar event held last month, CarFest South, which drew in thousands of spectators when it was held at Laverstoke Park Farm in Hampshire. Although the main tickets have already sold out for CarFest North, a limited number are still available via the event's website at www.carfest.org.

For full coverage of the show check out Life On Cars this weekend.

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Labor Day Executive Desks Sales Event!

In honor of the Holiday we decided to share some of the best executive desk deals we could find online! Most of these prices will be good through Friday, September 7th. So if you are out enjoying your day of with family and friends, no need to worry!

Our first desk is the Cherryman VL-666R verde executive desk configuration. This line of upscale office furniture is sure to impress! Verde offers a level of class, and modern sophistication simply unmatched by other furniture. The VL-666R workstation is on sale now at $1168.99 and includes free shipping!

Our second executive desk configuration on sale is this laminate Zira workstation by Global Total Office. The Zira 1 configuration is a unique U shaped workstation designed with both home and upscale business use in mind. The Global Zira furniture line is available in 16 laminate finishes to meet your individual taste and with a choice of 9 unique drawer pulls to enhance the look! With a price of only $1131.99 this configuration is a real winner!

Third on our list of hot executive desks on sale is the Mayline BT7 Brighton Executive Furniture Set. Talk about value! For only $1489.99 this contemporary set of home and business furniture can be yours. The BT7 configuration is available in two attractive finishes and includes everything you need to create a high end work environment on a budget.

Next up is the 72" Sorrento Table Desk by Mayline. The STD72 model desk is ideal for home office applications and features a traditional style that defines class. The unique finish combinations of this high end home and business office furniture series truly stands out. With a price of only $772.99, you will be hard pressed to find a better wood veneer executive furniture solution on the market.

In addition to these high quality executive desks on sale. Office Furniture Deals is offering several coupons to help you save even more! Use coupon code FP3400 to save $25 off and free shipping on any purchase of $499 or more and coupon code FP3900 to save $50 off and free shipping on any purchase of $999 or more! Still need more? Call 800-456-6746 for exclusive bulk pricing on all items.

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Can the Peugeot 208 GTi really be as good as the 205 GTi?

AN Eighties hot hatch icon is back!

Well, sort of, if Peugeot's claims about the new 208 GTi are anything to go by. I was going to spare them the trouble of having their latest souped-up supermini compared with what enthusiasts rank as one of the greatest drivers' cars of all time, but the French firm have compared the new arrival to its iconic ancestor by saying it "regenerates the values of the iconic 205 GTi".

Question is: will it?

Until someone's driven it hard on a bumpy, windy British B-road the jury's out but the signs are good - not only does its 1.6 litre petrol engine deliver a 200bhp punch, but it comes with more rigidity and sportier suspension than the hatchback it's based on, which means on paper at least it's making all the right noises to hot hatch fans (i.e people like me). It's also, at less than 1,200kg, lighter than the car it replaces and equipped

More encouraging still however is the precedent set by models which don't come with those three little letters on the bootlid - if efforts like the 508 are anything to go by, Peugeot is back on form when it comes to making motors that steer and handle properly. In particularly, the agonisingly pretty RCZ coupe I drove two years ago is a cracker to drive - perhaps not as polished as, say, a VW Scirocco, but it's still a car in which you look forward to a tight corner.

Will the GTi stack up to the almost impossibly tall order as being as good as the 205 GTi? Fingers crossed I'll get a go, because I'd love to let you know...

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