Festive
How to create a Great Gatsby-style party table on a budget
If you want to dress your dining table for a special event, here are some thrifty tips & easy DIYs you can use to create beautiful party place settings and festive tablescapes…
If you want to dress your dining table for a special event, here are some thrifty tips & easy DIYs you can use to create beautiful party place settings and festive tablescapes…
With the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations only a month away, many of us are making plans to celebrate with our friends, family and neighbours over the the bank holiday weekend. Here are some ideas for organising a decadant garden party on a budget…
Whatever the celebration, a party hat is the ultimate accessory to get the party started! I’ve made a template that you can download and use to DIY your own party hats in any colour and finish to suit your theme. Here’s how…
Late summer/early autumn is a lovely time of year – the weather is still warm (but not too hot) and there’s plenty of plants still blooming in the garden. This combination makes it an ideal time for outdoor entertaining so here are some tips to make sure your gathering is cosy and fun…
Like many special events, such as birthdays, anniversaries and hen parties, baby showers are another occasion where we have to think outside the box if we want to celebrate. Here are a few ideas to plan your at-home baby shower…
Some weddings are still taking place this year, albeit with only a handful of guests – so that means many brides will still be celebrating their ‘last night of freedom’. So how can you plan a hen party at a distance? Here are some ideas…
Over the years I’ve lived in some rather small homes and it’s been difficult to decorate for Christmas in such a compact space. However, that’s never stopped me from filling my home with festive decor each December and, in fact, I’ve quite enjoyed the challenge of making my own DIY space-saving Christmas trees. Here are three ways to upcycle pallets, pipes and paint to create your own unique festive decor that doesn’t take up too much space…
If you’re getting married next year – congratulations! I’m sure you already have the ceremony arranged and the venue booked, and maybe you’ve even picked out a wedding dress. But have you started on your decorations yet? If not, here are three decor pieces that you certainly don’t need to buy because, you can make them yourself…
I don’t know why hostess trolleys ever went out of fashion. They’re so handy for gathering everything you need together, and wheeling it right where you need it to be. So, when I spotted this old wooden trolley in a skip, I was keen to rescue it. Here’s how to upcycle a retro trolley into a vintage style bar cart for bank holiday parties…
If you’re planning a party for adults (or for teens too, I guess!) why not make it a Bob Ross themed event? Think curly hair, canvases and happy little trees and you’ve got the beginnings of an epic painting party that’ll stretch your creative skills and have you giggling for hours. Here’s how to do it on a budget…
Here are 3 easy projects you can DIY for Mother’s Day using upcycled items you may already have at home, including a tote bag, slogan tee and pamper hamper…
When it’s time for a little one to celebrate their birthday, parents often worry about hosting a party. After all, they want to ensure their kid has an amazing birthday, but they don’t want to blow their household budget on one event. To help you on your journey to party success, here are 7 essentials that all parents need for a child’s party…
If you’re planning a party this autumn, constructing a platter is a great way to cater for your guests. There’s no need for you to be running back and forth from the kitchen and dishing up plates of food when you can lay out an enticing selection of snacks so that visitors can help themselves.
If you’re looking for a meaningful present for a special occasion – or just a treat for yourself – you can’t go far wrong with
Is there anything more magical than a winter wedding? Especially if it happens to snow on the big day too – ahh, so dreamy! Even
Yesterday I had one of the most festive days of my life. So much so, that I wanted to come home and tell you all
This year, I’m planning to treat my family and friends to some meaningful gifts. Sure, I could head out onto the high street and get
Some people are just naturally good with gift buying, whereas others are just not that gifted (excuse the pun!) It’s always a tricky time when
When the sun is shining and the barbeque is sizzling, what better way is there to round off a tasty al fresco meal than with
Ask yourself the all-important question… what’s my favourite cocktail? Frivolous it may seem, but given that first impressions count and ‘what are you drinking?’ is often
Outdoor summer parties are often easier to host than indoor parties, and the casual atmosphere of entertaining al fresco means you can get away with
This has to be the quickest DIY project I’ve ever done. I don’t even have a step-by-step guide to share with you. But I do have
We all love to party and have fun with our friends and family, but sometimes events can be bit of a chore. We eat the same
With Valentine’s Day coming up next week on the 14th February, I thought I would share some ideas with you for an inexpensive night in with
A slightly different take on the classic festive gingerbread man, this cookie dough contains cocoa powder so it produces a dark, crisp biscuit. When cut
I’m not even going to say the ‘C’ word yet but I know that many of you are already planning – and buying – your
Need some low cost decorations for your Halloween party? Look no further! You can make this flying bats garland in a matter of minutes and
When your pal is expecting her baby it’s a joyous occasion that you may wish to celebrate. Gathering all her friends around for a lovely
Blazing red sunsets, rainbow skies, dark silhouettes and pastel hues. All of these beautiful elements combine to make one of the most stunning features of the
Whether you’re planning a wedding or like the idea of having a fancy birthday party, I think that a vintage theme is perfect for summer
If you have to go camping, it might as well be in one of these. I hereby admit that I am a bell tent fan.
What better way to start your weekend than with a HUGE breakfast freakshake? It’ll certainly give you that FriYAY feeling! With rich homemade caramel sauce,
After waiting all year for the summer holidays to arrive, it’s unfortunate when the weather forecast looks gloomy. Even though we’ve been having lovely sunny
If you’re planning a summer party but want to stick to a budget, how can you get a pulled-together chic look for only a few
If you love entertaining and organising parties, but haven’t currently got the budget to spend on a fancy dinner party or big blow out with
Red carpets, high glamour, cocktails and luxury food. And that was just at my house! Last night was the BAFTA ceremony in London and the excitement
ESo we’re already in the middle of a lovely 4-day break over Easter and I thought I’d better share a quick round up of all
Organising a party that has an underlying theme can be a pretty difficult thing to do at the best of times, but if you are
It’s all about love this Valentine’s weekend and I wanted to do something special for my husband. We’re being especially frugal this year (saving for
What better time to celebrate your best friends than on Galentine’s Day? Yes, that’s right, I said GALentine’s Day. If you’ve not heard of it
If you don’t already know it, skating rocks! I’m sure that many of you have been roller skating as a teen, shuffled around an ice
Halloween has turned into one of the biggest nights of the year in many people’s social calendars. Bars and restaurants run Halloween-themed events and parties
It is becoming increasingly popular at parties and events to have a photo booth, where guests can have their picture taken. These photo booths are
We all love the chance to get together with our friends, even though it can be difficult when we all lead busy lives to find
If you’ve ever browsed my blog you’ll know how much I love a nice cup of tea and I think it’s important to stop work
Earlier this week I wrote about my plans for Valentine’s Day and shared an idea for a thrifty DIY date night at the movies – if
Did you successfully host a New Year’s Eve bash or did you feel that it was too chaotically thrown together at the last minute? With all
Find all the Christmas drinks recipes in one place! It’s not just boozy beverages that I’ve been concocting, but lovely hot drinks too so check these out to keep you warm this winter:
At this time of year I really enjoy having nights in with my friends, watching cheesy Saturday-night TV and enjoying a good home-cooked meal. We
In my opinion it’s never too early to be talking about Christmas, bonfire night or Halloween, so when my brother asked me if I could
There’s nothing better when the sun is shining and you’re sat outside enjoying an alfresco dinner than sipping on a cocktail with your friends
I don’t know why I’ve never made quiche before. My whole life I’ve been too scared to make quiche from scratch – maybe it’s the
A couple of weeks ago I started planning my birthday party. I usually completely overlook my birthday because I get too excited about Christmas. But
I’m planning a red and pink theme for my birthday celebration and have shared my ideas on the blog via this moodboard. One of the
Last week I shared my inspiration for creating a pink and red themed birthday party. I usually forget all about my birthday in the excitement
My birthday is coming up soon, and what with the Christmas celebrations, I often overlook it myself! I get too excited about the festive season
When the leaves begin changing and the pumpkins start arriving in the stores it can only mean one thing: it’s time to start decorating your home for Autumn – or at least that’s the case according to Pinterest ha! It’s certainly a new trend here in the UK to start decorating your home for Autumn in much the same way you’d decorate for Christmas.
A couple of Fridays ago I shared my first attempt at making cake-pops with you and I hope you’ve since had a go at making
This week I decided to try out a new piece of silicone bakeware that I got from Dunelm Mill – a cake-pop tray. I’ve seen
This weekend I’ve been enjoying watching all the bands and soaking up the atmosphere of Glastonbury. But I’m not forking out for a ticket, I’m not
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