Severine’s corner
Severine’s corner is different. These companies aren't necessarily award winning but they offer a very good service. They are websites and companies that Severine, a most discerning consumer, happens to like. Why not see if you agree with her choices?
Create A Cabin
CREATE A CABIN has developed an innovative process that effectively builds "a barn within a barn". Their modular DIY cabins are highly insulated and can be used as offices, artisan food prep rooms, storage, classrooms and more. They are food safe and flexible, and particularly useful for farmers looking to diversify and make use of empty buildings.
Create.
Create, based in Brighton, offers a set of tools which have been used by thousands of people to develop their online presence. Create's ambition is to enable anyone, regardless of their technical skills, to quickly and easily build their website
- We have received very good reviews from people who have built their websites using Create's services - click here
- Create was Highly Commended for Medium Business at the Business Matters Awards 2013 held in West Sussex.
Busy Bee Candles
Busy Bee Candles, are a maker of quality candles, always using the best waxes, scents (about 50 different fragrances) and wicks. Candles are manufactured in small quantities and the recipes for each candle are held as a closely guarded secret.
C.Heyraud
Website showcasing the work of artist and sculptor Caroline Heyraud. Her work has been strongly influenced by the natural world and includes bronze and clay sculptures as well as ceramic work. Viewings arranged by appointment.
- Caroline has received the Chelsea Art Society Award 2012 for sculpture by a Non-Member for her piece called The Wild Boar.
- Caroline Heyraud's work has been shown in several good quality exhibitions around London including the Chelsea Art Society, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Hortensia Gallery and on Saatchi Online Website.
LOVEFiLM
LOVEFiLM has become a leading European film subscription service, combining the benefits of DVD rental by post and, more recently, watching movies online via the LOVEFiLM Player. Customers can choose from a selection of over 67,000 titles
- 1st Place - Entertainment, Travel & Leisure sector - The Top 50 Call Centres for Customer Service 2010 and Finalist - Retail Week Awards 2009
- Company of the Year - Growing Business Awards 2009 and ranked in 9th place in The Sunday Times Tech Track 100 2009 - Top 100 fastest growing private technology companies
- Lovefilm won the Best e-Commerce Marketing Campaign at the e-Commerce Awards for Excellence 2012
- WOW! That’s What I Call Service 2010 - Award Winners 2010
- Outstanding Connected TV Service - Connected TV Awards 2011
- Highly commended - Most Innovative New Technology - Econsultancy Innovation Awards 2011
- Exit Management Team of the Year - BVCA Portfolio Company Award 2011
the great date guide.com
The Great Date Guide is a good website for instigators of a date who want to find exactly the right place to go to in London, to match the circumstances of the date.
Blipfoto
Blipfoto is a website where members tell their story through photos, one day at a time. The daily photo journals are hugely varied in content and give a good appreciation of the variety of experiences through one's life
- Best Scottish Website - List Magazine 2011
- Web Award - BAFTA Scotland Awards in 2009 - The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is the leading UK charity supporting developing and promoting the art forms of the moving image
Enhance Me
The service provided by Enhance Me gives you many possibilities to enhance pictures and create an original and wonderfully unique gift for friends or family. Options include custom enchanted photo portraits of your children, photo invitations, fairy
- Enhance Me received the 'Special Achievement' award at the Mumsclub Business Awards in March 2011.
- Nominated on shortlist - Mumpreneur Award 2010 – Best Online Business
- Good reviews of the website collected via the verygoodservice.com Facebook page
- Enhance Me was included in the short list of The mumandworking 2010 awards.
- Great customer reviews about Enhance Me service can be found on their customer testimonials page, including a 4.9 out of 5 rating on FreeIndex website as at December 2012 >>
Gozosunshine.com
Razzett Xemxi is a recently restored farmhouse situated on the Island of Gozo near Malta. The house can sleep up to ten people, enjoys breathtaking views and offer all amenities that you can expect for a great holiday under the sun
- No awards. We just like them.
More Than Words
More Than Words offers bespoke & limited typographic artwork turning memories into an original & unique work of art using your words & custom colours.
- Silver Website Award - Mumpreneur UK 2010
- Click here for great customer reviews and client feedback
- Finalist in the Mumpreneur Awards 2010 for the category Most Unique Product
- Best creative idea - 2011 UK.COM Awards
- As at June 2013, More than Words had received 100% positive customer reviews for the quality of their service via the feefo platform.
Fee Revee
Non profit organisation located near Paris, France, specialised in au pair placement. Through its partnership with other agencies, Fee Revee offers to French students Au pair placements in England, Scotland, Ireland and other European countries
- No awards. We just like them.
Sophie's Steakhouse and Bar
Sophie's Steakhouse and Bar operates two restaurants in London (Chelsea and Covent Garden) which serve great British steaks, big salads, fresh fish, rotisserie chicken and homemade puddings. The restaurants offer a brasserie style service.
Tabio UK
Online Socks and Tights Speciality Store aiming to be finest socks company in the world - Since 2011 have started production of their own organic cotton
- No awards. We just like them.
Eight over Eight
Relaxed and chic restaurant offering food from South East Asia in a minimalist yet comfortable setting.
- No awards. We just like them.
Bleu Mandarine
Large range of gifts including photos albums, bags, recipe books, filing boxes and stationary. A good website if you want to offer something more personal
- No awards. We just like them.
Young and Poor London
The website youngandpoor.co.uk aims to inform its audience of cheap things to do in London, such as cheap/free events, gigs, good food & drink giveaways, or sales