The first time I ventured into Ecobuild I was absolutely blown away by everything on offer and it struck me that this was the way, we as human beings, need to live in the future, if we're to make the most of the Earth's valuable resources.

I often say when visiting shows related to the KBB sector, that "I could happily move in", and although I can remember being frustrated at Ecobuild's confusing layout (which has since changed for the better) this was one show that I wanted to thoroughly explore as it offered a real voyage of discovery. I would have needed a good couple of weeks to see all I wanted to.

The show starts on Tuesday and it's running alongside K & B Design, so there will be even more to get excited about. How on earth am I going to cover it all in the three days available?

Although the weather isn't grand at the moment, there's a sprinkling of blossom on some trees, meaning that Spring is just around the corner. With the Spring comes the feel-good factor and our desire to improve our home environments.

I hope the sun shines next week and gives everyone a lift, as this will encourage buyers to do more than wander around looking for ideas and take advantage of the many networking opportunities this type of event offers, and instead do their best to fill your order books. If you're exhibiting, best of luck!