How important is the appropriate use of colour when planning an event? Will the use of colour contribute to a successful occasion? Does colour affect mood or evoke an emotional response? These are important questions to think about when choosing not only décor, but also flowers, lighting and accessories for a perfect occasion. Traditionally a [...]
Did you know that the average cost of a children’s party is around the £300 mark? It seems there is a real pressure amongst mums in particular to throw an elaborate event for their precious little one. But kids of three years old and upwards are not bothered by fancy food or posh venues, they [...]
Finally summer has arrived and as always, us Brits want to get outside and fire up the barbecue. You would think that throwing a few sausages and burgers on a fire was a simple thing to do, but you’d be amazed at easy it is to mess it up. With this in mind, we’ve come [...]
If you’ve made the momentous decision to get hitched – congratulations! Now all you have to do is plan the wedding, but where do you start? Do you think about the food, the venue, the amount of guests? Or is the budget the over-riding factor? All these aspects are important, but we have found that [...]
Setting up a party sounds like everyone’s worse nightmare. I mean, where do you even start? If you are having a party in the near future, it’s likely that you might have already started running through what sort of things you are going to need. The main thing to remember about any party is that [...]
What do you think the main aim of a party should be? Although the reasons for holding a party may differ, the aim should always be getting people together and providing them with a fun time. So whether the party is for a birthday, an anniversary, an engagement or some other purpose, involving all of [...]
Valentine’s day is fast approaching and nothing screams romance more than an intimate candlelit dinner for you and your valentine. I am going to show you how you can recreate the perfect setting in the privacy of your own home for less than the cost of dinning out!
You can’t set a table without linen, we have a wide range of linen in many different sizes and colours, I personally would go for a white linen with a red runner and napkins just so it’s not too bright. [...]
Christmas day celebrations generally involve our four favorite F’s in the world: family, friends, fun and mountains of food – what more could you want in a day of festivities? However, being the host on the big day can be just as daunting as it is exciting; big families to accommodate, lots of cooking and [...]
What happens at the office party stays at the office party! You’ve heard it again… the ‘C’ word. Whether on the radio, in the supermarkets or in the office; Christmas is coming! You’d be forgiven to think, ‘it’s too early to think about that, it’s November’, but in reality, even the most organised of managers [...]
Whether you’re a big kid or not, you’re probably past trick or treating this Halloween, so why don’t you throw a party instead? Halloween is the perfect excuse for getting all your friends together, playing games, watching scary films and celebrating the dead. And who can say no to a bit of punch? We think [...]
