{Ideal Home Show Scotland}

Last weekend R & I headed to the SECC for Ideal Home Show Scotland. We didn't have much free time unfortunately so it was a flying visit, but we did get a chance to wander all the aisles and soak up the atmosphere.

It's been a few years since I've been to the Ideal Home Show and this year there seemed to be more women & shopping exhibitors than I remember. I didn't go to the home show to buy hand cream or sleep-in rollers. Anyway, maybe that's just me.  

One of the highlights for me were the houses. Can you believe that there were three houses built inside the SECC!

One of the show homes

View from the top of the show home

I've been lusting after a new bedside lamp, and I spotted these beauties at the Ideal Home Show Scotland, both from Rejects Department Store in Fife (123 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy)...

Stag lamp stand

Branch lamp stand

I didn't buy either of them (too many other things to budget for this month and next, like a car service, boo!!), but the Home Show certainly gave me plenty of ideas and inspiration.

This hot tub is also on my wish list!! It was absolutely huge!!!!

John Amabile - unfortunately we didn't have time to listen to many of the demonstrations and talks, but the line up was really impressive.

All the food looked amazing too. I especially liked this stand...

The  Naked Sausage... I wish I had tried one of their designer sausages!! ;-) 

Did you make it along for the show, did you buy anything?? Do share your purchases with me!

{Ideal Home Show Ticket Giveaway}

I am very excited to be going to the Ideal Home Show at Glasgow's SECC on 23rd - 26th May. It looks set to be a great day out.

The team of celebrity experts on hand are TV Interiors guru John Amabile, architect and presenter George Clarke, award-winning gardens expert Diarmuid Gavin, foodie favourite Gregg Wallace, Gadget-guru Suzi Perry and joining the team this year as our Ideal Woman Ambassador is popular television presenter Carol Smillie.

Ideal Interiors Ambassador John Amabile not only runs a successful interior design company but is also part of the 60-minute makeover television series, which he filmed last year with Peter Andre. John will be on hand with top tips on how best to keep your home up-to-date with the latest trends and he will be creating a stunning room set at the show for visitors to explore. 

Following on from his hugely successful TV shows, Restoration Man and George Clarke’s Amazing  Spaces, architect George will be offering advice on how to make the most of your home. (I am very excited about seeing George!)

For the greener fingered visitor, learn how to prepare your outdoor space for summer with help from Diarmuid, the foremost expert in the UK for gardens and garden design. (And I definitely need some tips from Diarmuid for my garden!!)

Popular television presenter Gregg Wallace will be bringing back his exclusive show restaurant giving visitors the chance to taste the best of local produce with a selection of delicious dishes.

Meanwhile Carol Smillie will be adding glamour and making sure everyone is looking fabulous with her top fashion and beauty tips.

Technology and Gadgets Ambassador, Suzi Perry and her team will be previewing and showcasing the latest gadgets and gizmos to ensure your home is at the forefront of innovation.

This will be the fourth Ideal Home Show Scotland under the ownership of Media 10. 

Lee Newton, Media 10’s Managing Director said, “The show in Scotland has grown from strength to strength since its launch in 2011. It’s a much loved, renowned and well supported event and an integral part of our Ideal Home Show brand. It’s an exciting year for Scotland with so much going on in the country and we’re expecting this show to be our biggest yet.”

***GIVEAWAY***

I have 4 pairs of tickets to giveaway to my readers.

Just tell me, which celebrity expert would you love to meet?

Please follow the Rafflecopter instructions below. 

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The giveaway will end on Tuesday 20th May at midnight allowing me time to get the tickets posted out to the lucky winners. UK residents only please, and there is no alternative prize. 

Thanks, and good luck! If you don't win the tickets btw, then book your tickets online using the details below to receive a free guide and magazine worth over £6...

Tickets only £10*
+ FREE GUIDE & MAGAZINE

Book your tickets now and take advantage of our great £10* ticket offer and you will save £5 off the door rate and beat the queues! Plus you’ll receive a FREE Show guide + FREE Ideal Home Magazine* (worth over £6) to be collected at the show upon arrival. To book visit www.idealhomeshowscotland.co.uk or call 0844 854 2014 and quote IHSS10. Don’t forget there’s no booking fee and Kids 15 and under go FREE. 

*Book before 22 May 2014. Advance booking offer. Concessions not included. No booking fee. Children aged 15 and under go FREE when accompanied by a paying adult (Maximum 2). No group tickets available on this offer. Strictly limited to 1 guide, 1 magazine per household, while stocks last. Valid, personalized show guide and magazine vouchers can only be exchanged at the show on date of visit where they will be scanned and verified. Vouchers are non-transferable, non-assignable and there are no cash alternatives. Calls cost 6p per minute plus your phone company’s access charge.