Friday, September 23, 2011

♕ Some lovely shots of London

I often think how much I love London so I thought I'd share some reasons why... 



















kate@pixelpostcards.co.uk

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Why its essential to have VIDEO on your website...

Video accounts for 51% of all web traffic today, which is why more and more companies are incorporating video content in to their website. It adds energy and a uniquely personal touch. 

Streaming video increases the time customers will spend browsing your site by 344%, compared to a static site.

Video is the most immersive medium the web has to offer. For the leisure industry, where customer can't always experience your product before they choose to purchase, its extremely powerful.

It will help promote and market your business with both style and impact. It can also take your advertising and marketing message way beyond your own site by seeding on various social media sites. This enables you to drive more traffic back to your website.

Photos are great, but nothing beats watching a good quality video.

Pixel Postcards
'Video production & marketing for the leisure industry' 


Sunday, September 4, 2011

☏ Freelance creative work spaces


The Mill Co Project 
http://www.themillcoproject.co.uk/
Affordable work spaces for the freelance community in the East End. 








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Thursday, September 1, 2011

♨ Good coffee


Rose Bakery
Dover Street Market, 17-18 Dover St, W1
www.doverstreetmarket.com
The London arm of a British cafĂ© that has wowed Paris for the past 9 years. Daily queues for their beautiful food and best carrot cake I've ever eaten! 












Bar Italia 
22 Frith St, W1
http://www.baritaliasoho.co.uk
The perfect late night espresso joint. 




















The Hackney Pearl
11 Prince Edward Rd, E9
http://thehackneypearl.com
All kinds of great food on offer plus fab coffee of course. 














Farm 
91 Cowcross St, EC1
http://www.farmcollective.com
A recent discovery, lovely coffee and a great place to drink it. Right in the bustle of Farringdon.












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Thursday, August 25, 2011

☂ Bank Holiday treats


The Alternative Village Fete
The quintessential fete with an unconventional twist at the National Theatre 
http://www.homeliveart.com/current-projects/145-avf












Spa Breaks 
Great Spa deals for a lovely bank holiday pampering 
http://www.spabreaks.com














Skylon Grill 
£15 for 2 courses at Skylon which overlooks the South Bank
http://www.skylon-restaurant.co.uk















The Press Photographers Year
The only competition that showcases the outstanding photography commissioned and used in the UK media.
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/66470/exhibitions/the-press-photographers-year-2011.html














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Friday, August 19, 2011

As it's my BIRTHDAY tomorrow...

Here are my favourite cake shops : ) 


Maison Bertaux, 28 Greek St 
http://www.maisonbertaux.com/
The perfect place for tea and cake after a little shopping in Soho.


















Patisserie Valerie, 37 Brushfield St 
http://www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk/
There are quite a few of these dotted around town but my favourite's in Spitalfields.












Primrose Bakery, 69 Gloucester Ave
http://www.primrosebakery.org.uk/
Lovely little place in Primrose Hill, near the park.



















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