House plants have seen a massive surge in popularity during lockdown. As more people are now working from home during the Coronavirus pandemic and/or spending more time indoors with the cold weather, it would seem we are bringing the natural world indoors! Searches for ‘indoor plants’ have spiked since the start of Covid-19 Searches for…Read More
Imposter Syndrome: how you see yourself
This week Bijou Concierge investigates everything you need to know about Imposter Syndrome! What is Imposter Syndrome? First described in a 1978 study, psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes said that people who struggle with Imposter Syndrome “maintain a strong belief that they are not intelligent; in fact they are convinced that they have…Read More
Insect based dog food: everything you need to know Insects as the potential future of food Apparently, we’ll all be eating bugs soon and insect based dog food is also growing in popularity! Insects are a sustainable protein source and the protein quality of insects has great potential as ingredients in dog and cat foods.…Read More
This week Bijou Concierge investigates the rise of the pampered pooch in the UK. From posh handmade treats and luxury dog hotels to the demand for designer dogs, have we gone barking mad?! The pet industry is booming! Whilst spending in many areas has declined in recent years, the amount we are spending on our pets has…Read More
The Rising Popularity Of Comic Cons Comic Cons have come from humble beginnings. San Diego Comic Con International, the most-attended comic convention in the world, started in 1970 when a small group of fans put together the first “mini con,” a one-day convention held at the U.S. Grant Hotel in downtown San Diego. The convention saw about 100…Read More
The interest in superheroes and comic books is phenomenal. And in this post, Bijou Concierge investigates why we love comic superheroes so much. Meet The Superheroes! Superheroes first caught our attention in the 1930s when characters such as The Phantom, Superman and Batman appeared in American comic books, and we’ve been fascinated ever since. Since then…Read More
In this blog post, Bijou Concierge investigates the art of mindfulness. In a world full of distractions competing for our attention and the feeling of constantly running out of time, it is crucial to take the time to de-stress and bring more positive thoughts into our lives. This is exactly what mindfulness can help us…Read More
Burning Man is a week-long, otherworldly celebration of art, music and self-expression. It kicks off its 32nd year on 26th August 2018 and runs until 3rd September. Everything You Need To Know About Burning Man Burning Man festival started out as just a group of hippies getting together at a dog beach in San Francisco in 1986, but…Read More
So what exactly is blockchain? In essence, blockchain is the underlying technology behind most, but not all, cryptocurrencies. Even if you’re not familiar with blockchain, you will probably have heard of Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system, also known as “cryptocurrency”, which basically allows people to make instant, anonymous transactions online. Bitcoin records…Read More
Interest in Bitcoin is now greater than ever, with its sudden crash several months ago from $20,000 to under $7,000 – at one point dropping more than 50 percent in little over a month – renewing a surge of trading, speculation and worry. Bijou Concierge decided to investigate…. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is a digital currency created in 2009. It follows…Read More