Hotel chair too low to type? Here's the solution!

In a hotel in Wales, my bedroom chair was too low for me to type on my laptop at the desk.

I asked the two girls who were cleaning the room if they had any higher chairs. They said, "all the chairs are the same, same neight."

I said, "Do you have a cushion? Oh - there's one on the bed!"

"Yes," they said. "Or use the pillows."

The two cushions from the twin beds were just right. I sat on one cushion. I used the other as a backrest. It moved me forward so I was not slumping in the seat. Perfect.

A good tip to remember in any hotel when the chairs or armchairs are two deep, back to front, or the seats are too low. Problem solved.

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Colourful seating. Contrasting colors

I saw these lovely seat colours in an office which I visited in Singapore to give an English language evaluation for speeches. What delightful uplifting colors.

The colours are purple, yellow and royal blue. Not a colour combination I would have thought of. 

The colours divide up the seating so you can select a space and not overlap into anybody else's space.  

Could that yellow, pale colour, ever get stained or dirty or faded? I bet it's treated with stain repellent. 

If anything goes wrong, maybe the cushions are reversible. Maybe you can order spares, just of the odd cushions, not the entire sequence of seats. Alternatively, keep spare cushions in their wrapper in case the company changes the colours or lines or goes out of business. 

However, fashions change. A new decorating department may wish to make improvements. The office will probably change the seating style and redecorate before the suppliers go out of business. For now, it looks lovely. 

The backs give support, but are low enough to allow a picture window view.

The port, I was told, will eventually be moved. Then what? Maybe a marina or something pretty. Singapore does not allow derelict sites spoiling the garden city.

Even on business, without visiting a single tourist site, you get an impression of the landscape and modern development and the philosophy of the country of Singapore.

Useful Websites

singaporeair.com

visitsingapore.com

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Angela Lansbury, travel writer and photographer, author and speaker.

Valentine's Day In Morrison's Supermarket: a mug

Problem
What can you buy your sweetheart for Valentine's Day?

Answer
Heart Design Napkins
I walk around Morrison's supermarket and spy some table napkins with assorted coloured small hearts on them. Handy for a party, or a club meeting with a seasonal theme.

Love Signs
I see a sign about love to display on a shelf. Hm. I like practical things.



Valentine's Cards
Is that all? No. Two aisles further on I spy Valentine's day cards and a huge sign saying Valentine's.

Heart Cushions
Beside the cards are cushions with hearts on them, for the home. Practical and cosy.

Mugs With Hearts
Alongside are assorted mugs. Would I be a mug to buy another mug? Again, for the home.

Travel Mugs
For the traveller there are travel mugs decorated with hearts. So you can't forget your loved one when you are away. So you never feel lonely.

If you are away you can send home flowers. You could also order cupcakes. Plan now because they say allow six days. Morrisons food to order catalogue shows Personalised cupcakes, 3 x vanilla, blue, chocolate strawberry, choose four toppings several options, which include pink and dark pink hearts. pack of 12. Order number 4668243

Useful Websites
visitbritain.com
morrisons.com/foodtoorder

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