Whether you’re heading to a wedding, looking for the ideal birthday gift or simply want to show a friend how much you care, a gift hamper is always a winner. It’s a thrifty way to treat that special someone AND it can be customised to suit their interests. Here’s how to make one yourself…
Here’s a simple idea for creating a Valentine’s Day prezzie or a birthday gift for someone special – or even upcycle your old case with a new design. You can add any phrase you like to customise your phonecase or device case – here’s how…
If you want to make a homemade Christmas gift or birthday present for your friends and family, you can easily sew this felt case for their devices or to use as a make-up pouch or pencil case. Here’s a step-by-step video to show you how…
Your wedding day is extra-important for one special reason – it’s YOUR wedding day. And shouldn’t your ceremony and reception reflect your personality as a couple? If you want to express yourself, be surrounded by your favourite things and feel super-comfortable on your big day, it’s time to personalise your event. Here’s how…
Can you guess what I did at the weekend? Yes, I hired a beach hut! But this wasn’t my first time – oh no, we’ve been hiring beach huts as a family for years. Since my childhood, in fact. But why should you hire one if you’re heading to the beach for just one day? Read on to find out….
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…
Whether it’s a post-exams treat, a birthday present or a celebratory GCSE-passing gift, you’ll probably need to think outside the box the next time you’re buying a gift for a teen. The usual toys and games just aren’t going to cut it anymore, are they? Here are some ideas that you might not have already thought of:
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.
Of course, you want to throw your children an amazing party, but do you really need to spend an arm and a leg to make great memories? There are so many ways to save money without sacrificing fun at your child’s party. Here are a few things to consider when you’re planning for the big event.
Can anything beat chocolate cake for dessert when you’re planning a celebration? Gooey, rich and sooo moist, this extreme chocolate cake recipe makes a fantastic birthday cake. The silky chocolate icing and the chocolate flakes on the top give it an irresistible appearance. Simply pop a few candles on the top and you’re ready to celebrate that special occasion. Here’s how to bake it…
If you want to decorate your venue for a party but are trying to stick to a budget, here are some fantastic ideas for decorations that you can make yourself.
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
Hosting a big outdoor party is what summer is all about for many people and I can’t wait to get into the garden this year.
Whether your relationship is new and still blossoming or you have been with each other for years, gift giving within a relationship can be a
Great news – my project on prettifying glassware for New Year’s Eve was published in Reloved magazine this month! Check out Issue 50 for the
Gingerbread. It’s the taste of Christmas. If it’s not in a latte, it’s in your biscuit tin. That sweet, spiced, scent-of-the-season is everywhere at this
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 you’re planning a party, spreading the word without spending a fortune on pricey invitations is important. Whether it’s a birthday party for a child
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
I’ve made my first ever neon sign. It’s going to take pride of place in my office in a few months time but I couldn’t
What do you get for your niece and nephew when you’re the coolest aunt in the world? Why, handmade teddy bears, of course! It’s a
Over the past month I’ve been busier than an elf in Santas workshop – yes, I’ve been DIYing lots of festive projects ready to share
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
Wedding food can take up a hefty chunk of any wedding budget, so it’s important to consider plenty of different options when you decide how to cater for your guests.
This week’s Pieday Friday recipe was created quite by accident last weekend. I had an afternoon to myself and was feeling a little ‘meh’. Not down-in-the-dumps but
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
I’m excited to share a fun project I’ve been playing around with this week. Yes, I’ve been designing my own clothing. I’ve been spending time
Today’s recipe is a great one for adding a little bit of excitement to your party. If you’re planning a wedding, hen party, birthday or
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
No, it’s not too late to show someone you care about them this Valentine’s Day. You’ve still got time to post a card to that
If you want to show someone special that you care about them this Valentine’s Day but know that you won’t be able to make it
Whether you’re loved up or single, why don’t you treat yourself to a lovely lie-in this Valentine’s Day? Seeing as V-day falls on a Sunday
What do you give to your special someone for Valentine’s Day when you’re both trying to save money and clear the clutter? Something very thrifty
Weddings and parties are wonderful occasions. If you talk to practically anyone about their favourite experiences the chances are, somebody’s wedding day or anniversary party
Today is Cassiefairy.com’s 4th birthday! I can’t believe I’ve had four whole years of happy blogging already and this little blog kick-started a whole new
This week I’ve been baking delicious cakes for a Valentine’s Day treat – a DIY afternoon tea. If you missed my blog post about how
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
It’s a recipe that I was only introduced to last month by one of my besties and I’ve already made this three times since then!
Creamy sweetness and rich coffee bookended by crunchy caramel flavours. Yes, I think that perfectly describes my cheesecake recipe and I know you want to try
Have you been watching the World Cup this week? Wasn’t it a shocker when defending champions Spain were knocked out after only two matches? I’ve
I love giving gifts – even more than I like receiving them, believe it or not! – and part of the enjoyment is finding the
This week I’m sharing the easiest ever birthday cake recipe along with a fabulous cookbook & mugs giveaway. Okay, you can probably already see that
This is a thrice-yearly problem for me. I have a husband who doesn’t want anything. For birthdays he insists he’d rather no-one celebrated it, at
I did it! I’m not talking about making a cake (although for me that is a massive achievement in itself) but I’m talking about making
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
This week is Cassiefairy’s birthday and to celebrate I’ve baked a cake for a little birthday celebration I’m having in my little vintage caravan. I
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
Earlier in the week I shared my ideas for a birthday party via this moodboard, and as you can see I’m planning a red and
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
Another feature of our anniversary party was the photo wall. We had a doorway that we needed to cover to stop guests going into the
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
So you may remember that I had the dull and tired hall venue above to dress up ready for our 10th wedding anniversary party and
The summer holidays are drawing to a close, but that means there are lots of pretty fed up children around! Here’s an idea for a fun activity that
This week I wanted to share with you the photos of our fantastic anniversary party cakes so that you can get inspiration for your own
Well, it’s not that much of a tutorial – it’s a fairly simple process to create a cute tea-light holder without breaking the bank. I
It was hubby’s birthday a few of weekends ago (you may have read my blog post about this awesome Lego present I got for him!)
It was hubby’s birthday last weekend and, as we are both still big kids, I wanted to get him something fun to play with, so
This week I’ve baked some cute cupcakes and now I’m blogging the photos so you can have a go yourself at baking these afternoon-tea treats
We had a lovely day on mum’s 65th birthday yesterday – I went over to visit her at home and took her a few prezzies
Today is the 1st wedding anniversary of my brother Andy and sister-in-law Cassie and I’d like to congratulate them both – Happy 1st Anniversary!! I spent
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