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	<description>News, Special offers, advice and chat about Furniture, Lighting, Mirrors and Home Accessories</description>
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		<title>VELVET UP FOR TWO MORE BAHBA AWARDS!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[5/9/08:
For the second year running we have reached the Brighton and Hove Business awards!
And this year we are up for not one, but two awards!
Once again, we are in the final three for the Best Independent Retailer category.
And this year sees the introduction of a new award for Business Growth - in which we have [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/09/05/velvet-up-for-two-more-bahba-awards/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 23 - Stunning Dining Room Sets and Letting your Room do the Talking</title>
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		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/09/03/design-clinic-23-stunning-dining-room-sets-and-letting-your-room-do-the-talking/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 22 - Ultra Modern Statement Pieces and Understanding Georgian Style</title>
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		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/09/03/design-clinic-22-ultra-modern-statement-pieces-and-understanding-georgian-style/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 21 - Looking for Unique Towel Rails and Sourcing Antique Style Mirrors</title>
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		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/09/03/design-clinic-21-looking-for-unique-towel-rails-and-sourcing-antique-style-mirrors/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 20 - Scandinavian Antique Style and Investing in Practical yet Stylish Sofas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/dcthumb (10).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/09/03/design-clinic-20/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 19 - Mix and Match Furniture and Stylish Kids Rooms</title>
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		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/09/03/design-clinic-19-mix-and-match-furniture-and-stylish-kids-rooms/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 18 - Introducing Metallics and Colourful Lighting for Young and Old</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/dcthumb (7).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/09/03/design-clinic-18-introducing-metallics-and-colourful-lighting-for-young-and-old/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 17 - Adding some Hotel Chic and Modern Statement Pieces</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/dcthumb (5).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/09/03/design-clinic-17-adding-some-hotel-chic-and-modern-statement-pieces/</link>
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		<title>VELVET ENJOY LADIES DAY AT THE RACES!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 7th July, Velvet&#8217;s Area Manager Karen Giles and PR Co-ordinator Menna Pritchard enjoyed an afternoon at the Races.
They were kindly invited by Brighton&#8217;s best free weekly magazine - Latest Homes, in which Velvet has a design advice column (available on this website)
Once again, they were lucky enough to escape the all the rain and enjoyed blue skies, wonderful sunshine [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/11/velvet-enjoy-ladies-day-at-the-races/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 16 - Gallic Style on a Budget and Outrageous Furniture</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (32).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-16-gallic-style-on-a-budget-and-outrageous-furniture/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 15 - Maximising High Ceilings and Timeless Sofa Designs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (30).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-15-maximising-high-ceilings-and-timeless-sofa-designs/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 14 - Mixing Neutrals with Brights and Country Style Kitchens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (29).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-14-mixing-neutrals-with-brights-and-country-style-kitchens/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 13 - Brightening Up Dark Spaces and Working With Black Furnishings</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (27).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-13-brightening-up-dark-spaces-and-working-with-black-furnishings/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 12 - Adding Pattern in Your Home and Filling Big Bathrooms</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (25).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-12-adding-pattern-in-your-home-and-filling-big-bathrooms/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 11 - Antiques in Modern Homes and Statement Patterns</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (23).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-11-antiques-in-modern-homes-and-statement-florals/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 10 - Formal Looks in the Lounge and Giving Rooms Atmosphere</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (20).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-10-formal-looks-in-the-lounge-and-giving-room-atmosphere/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 9 - Finding the Right Lamp Shade and Buying Extra Furniture</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (19).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-9-finding-the-right-lamp-shade-and-buying-extra-furniture/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 8 - Nautical Lighting for Bathrooms and Victorian Style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (16).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-8-nautical-lighting-for-bathrooms-and-victorian-style/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 7 - Great Garden Furniture and Mix Match Sofas and Chairs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (14).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-7-great-garden-furniture-and-mix-match-sofas-and-chairs/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 6 - Space Saving Ideas and Grand French Style</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (13).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-6-space-saving-ideas-and-grand-french-style/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 5 - Furnishing Old With New and Finding Conservatory Furniture</title>
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		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-5-furnishing-old-with-new-and-finding-conservatory-furniture/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 4 - Introducing Bold Patterns and Updating Your Kitchen</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (8).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/design-clinic-4-introducing-bold-patterns-and-updating-your-kitchen/</link>
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		<title>July 2008: LAUNCH PARTY COVERAGE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/etc cover.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/08/july-2008-launch-party-coverage-2/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 3 - Updating Girls Rooms and Budget Facelifts</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (6).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/06/design-clinic-3-girls-rooms-and-budget-buys/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 2 - Bold Statements and Reaching a Compromise</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (4).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/06/design-clinic-2-bold-statements-and-reaching-a-compromise/</link>
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		<title>Design Clinic 1 - Update Furniture and Make Rooms Look Bigger with Mirrored Furniture</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/DesignClinic (3).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/06/design/</link>
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		<title>Christmas 2008: ITS BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Xmas.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/05/christmas-2008-its-beginning-to-look-a-lot-like-christmas/</link>
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		<title>July 2008: LAUNCH PARTY COVERAGE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Absolute Cover.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/04/july-2008-launch-party-coverage/</link>
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		<title>July 2008: RED Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Red Magazine.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/01/july-2008-red-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>July 2008: DAILY MAIL Newpaper Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Logo Daily Mail.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/08/01/july-2008-daily-mail-newpaper-feature/</link>
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		<title>VELVET TEAM SUMMER BBQ!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday 20th July we enjoyed our second annual team BBQ on the beach! It was a huge success and, like our Christmas Parties,  will definately be a long running fixture in the Velvet Calender.
The Velvet team as well as being colleagues are also great friends which means not only do we enjoy regular social outtings together [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/21/velvet-team-summer-bbq/</link>
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		<title>August 2008: PERIOD LIVING Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/PERIOD LIVING aug.JPG"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/21/august-2008-period-living-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>August 2008: SHE Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/SHE aug.JPG"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/21/august-2008-she-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>July 2008: VELVET REACH BSBC AWARD FINALS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Velvet Stores.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/17/july-2008-velvet-reach-bsbc-award-finals/</link>
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		<title>July 2008: VELVET CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF THEIR FOURTH STORE</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Launch Party Small (18).JPG"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/17/velvet-celebrate-the-launch-of-their-fourth-store/</link>
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		<title>RADIO FOUR The World Tonight Business Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/radio4_logo[1].jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/17/radio-four-the-world-tonight-business-feature/</link>
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		<title>ITV MERIDIAN My Street Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Logo - ITV Meridian.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/17/itv-meridian-my-street-feature/</link>
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		<title>ARGUS Newspaper Business Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Logo Argus.gif"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/17/argus-newspaper-business-feature/</link>
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		<title>VELVETS NEW STORE LAUNCH PARTY!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Thursday 3rd July, to celebrate the opening of our fourth store, we hosted a fabulous Launch Party at our flagship lifestyle and interiors showroom located at 66-68 Church Road.  Champagne was served all night by our beautiful Velvet Team and guests indulged in a selection of bagels and specially themed purple and gold fairy cakes kindly provided by local [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/17/velvets-new-store-launch-party/</link>
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		<title>Christmas 2008: VELVET HELPS YOU MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME THIS CHRISTMAS</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Press Release - Christmas.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/15/christmas-2008-make-your-house-a-home-this-christmas-with-velvet/</link>
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		<title>Autumn 2008: COSY UP WITH VELVET THIS AUTUMN</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Press Release - Autumn Winter 08 pg2.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/15/autumn-2008-cosy-up-with-velvet-this-autumn/</link>
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		<title>Summer 2008: VELVETS HOTTEST LOOKS FOR SUMMER</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Press Release - Summer.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/15/summer-2008-velvets-hottest-looks-for-summer/</link>
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		<title>July 2008: LATEST HOMES COVER</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/LATEST HOMES COVER (2).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/15/july-2008-latest-homes-cover/</link>
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		<title>July 2008: LATEST SEVEN Launch Party Coverage</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/LATEST SEVEN.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/15/july-2008-latest-seven-launch-party-coverage/</link>
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		<title>JULY 2008: IDEAL HOME Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Ideal Home July.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/14/july-2008-ideal-home-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>July 2008: PERIOD LIVING Magazine Features</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Period Living.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/14/july-2008-period-living-magazine-features/</link>
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		<title>May 2008: VELVET WIN INDEPENDENT GIFT RETAILER OF THE YEAR!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Press Release - Velvet Win Top Retail Award.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/may-2008-velvet-win-independent-gift-retailer-of-the-year/</link>
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		<title>May 2008: VELVET ARE OPENING THEIR FOURTH STORE!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (17).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/may-2008-velvet-are-opening-their-fourth-store/</link>
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		<title>May 2008: DAILY MAIL Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Logo Daily Mail.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/may-2008-daily-mail-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>May 2008: WOMANS WEEKLY Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (21).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/may-2008-womans-weekly-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>May 2008: SUSSEX LIFE Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (27).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/may-2008-sussex-life-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>May 2008: PRIMA Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (23).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/may-2008-prima-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>April 2008: GUARDIAN WEEKEND Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (22).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/april-2008-guardian-weekend-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>April 2008: SPIRIT AND DESTINY Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (24).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/april-2008-spirit-and-destiny-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>April 2008: SUSSEX LIFE Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (26).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/april-2008-sussex-life-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>April 2008: ETC Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (25).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/april-2008-etc-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>March 2008: MARIE CLAIRE Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (18).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/march-2008-marie-claire-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>March 2008: FABULOUS - News of the World Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (7).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/march-2008-fabulous-news-of-the-world-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>March 2008: VELVET UP FOR THREE MORE AWARDS!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (10).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/march-2008-velvet-up-for-two-more-awards/</link>
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		<title>March 2008: IDEAL HOME Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Ideal Home Decor.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/march-2008-ideal-home-magazine-feature-2/</link>
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		<title>March 2008: IDEAL HOME Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Ideal Home April.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/march-2008-ideal-home-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>March 2008: ARGUS Newspaper Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Logo Argus.gif"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/march-2008-argus-newspaper-feature/</link>
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		<title>February 2008: LATEST HOMES Magazine Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Logo Latest Homes.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/february-2008-latest-homes-magazine-feature/</link>
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		<title>February 2008: KYLIE MINOGUE joins Velvet in bed</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Press Release - Kylie Bed Launch.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/february-2008-kylie-minogue-joins-velvet-in-bed/</link>
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		<title>January 2008: HOMES AND GARDENS Website</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Logo Homes and Gardens.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/january-2008-homes-and-gardens-website/</link>
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		<title>November 2007: BRIGHTON VISITOR Editorial</title>
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		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/november-2007-brighton-visitor-editorial/</link>
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		<title>October 2007: LATEST HOMES Magazine Editorial</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Latest Homes Cover.jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/07/02/october-2007-latest-homes-magazine-editorial/</link>
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		<title>VELVET FURNITURE SHOWROOM IS NOW OPEN!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are so excited to annouce that the brand new Velvet Furniture Showroom is now open!
Come and visit us for lots of inspiration for your home&#8230; Buy beautiful felt cushions and damask light shades, come and try out our comfy sofas, decide which of our 30+ chandeliers is your favourite and picture all your clothes in our huge [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/06/23/velvet-furniture-showroom-is-now-open/</link>
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		<title>The new store starts taking shape&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Take a look at our new store slowly taking shape&#8230;
We have been fortunate enough to make some great discoveries as the rennovation has been underway, including beautiful sash windows at the back of the store, amazing high ceilings and wonderful panelling around the pillars - all these perfectly complement the Velvet  look!
You will find our wonderful [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/06/23/the-new-store-starts-taking-shape/</link>
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		<title>September 2007: VELVET WINS BEST INDEPENDENT RETAILER 2007</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="_images/Blog thumbnail (32).jpg"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/06/17/september-2007-velvet-wins-best-independent-retailer-2007/</link>
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		<title>Renovation Begins on new Velvet Furniture Store!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/photo330.thumbnail.jpg" alt="" height="134"/>]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/05/26/renovation-begins-on-new-velvet-furniture-store/</link>
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		<title>Velvet Wins Prestigious Gift Retail Award!</title>
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We are very excited to tell you that on May 22nd at the glamorous ‘Greats’ Gift Retailer Awards 2008 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London, Velvet won the Best Gift Retailer South and South East for its three Lifestyle stores in Brighton and Hove!!
We also reached the final for Best Retail Display and Retail Employee of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/05/26/velvet-wins-prestigious-gift-retail-award/</link>
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		<title>The Five Hottest Looks for Summer!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All available at Velvet!

 Nautical

From its Brighton base, Velvet is perfectly placed to help you bring a touch of seaside style into your home. With wooden fish and boat coat hooks starting from just £3 you won’t even need to break into the holiday fund. The range also includes striped light-house light pulls (£4.50) and driftwood [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/05/05/the-five-hottest-looks-for-summer/</link>
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		<title>Kylie Minogue Launch Party</title>
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A very glamorous affair &#8230; walking into the foyer of Ladbrooke Hall to a buzz of excited press and an anticipated design team. Champagne to get into the spirit of the evening (well it would be rude not to!), big screens of Kylie draped in sumptous bedding, and on the Versailles bed Velvet supplied.
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Then we [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/02/06/kylie-minogue-launch-party/</link>
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		<title>Velvet Valentines Bedroom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This Valentines Day, why not visit Velvet for some inspiration in the bedroom&#8230; We stock a whole variety of bedroom furniture and accessories, and a member of the team will be on hand to help you.
Two of our favourites at the moment are the Versaille and Moulin Noir range - Our elegant handcrafted gold and black king size beds will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/02/05/velvet-valentines-bedroom/</link>
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		<title>Valentines at Velvet</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Don&#8217;t wait for someone else to spoil you&#8230; come and treat yourself at Velvet this Valentines Day! 
Just print out this coupon and present to a member of the team when making your purchase.

With Love,
The Velvet Team


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		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/02/05/valentines-discount-coupon/</link>
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		<title>Happy New Year!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi all,
January is a great time for peace and quiet after all the decorations and festivities are over!
It&#8217;s the perfect oppotunity to reflect on the year gone by and make plans for the year ahead.
Here at Velvet we are having a huge clean and sort out, no corner is going untouched! All the floors and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2008/01/08/happy-new-year/</link>
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		<title>Christmas Trends 2007</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of you may have already decorated your home and tree but for those of you who haven&#8217;t, here are the key trends for Christmas 2007&#8230;
 Firstly, anything goes! Decorating now is all about personal taste, so whether you still love your tree to be traditional or prefer something bright and kitsch, you are sure to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2007/12/11/christmas-trends-2007/</link>
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		<title>Velvet Blog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello and Welcome to the Velvet Blog,
This is an area where we can keep you regularly updated with any news and special offers, a place where we can give you advice and tips, or just have a general &#8216;chit chat&#8217; about life at Velvet! All the team here will be able to contribute to the page [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.velvetstore.co.uk/blog/index.php/2007/12/07/hello-world/</link>
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