Thrifty venue decor & wedding planning hacks
Easy DIY party decor projects
Party ideas & yummy cakes
Theme ideas & DIY decoration projects
Fun day trips on a budget
Fun with your friends – decor, drinks & games
Romantic date night ideas & homemade gifts
Money-saving tips for stay-at-home parties
Low-cost present ideas handmade with love
Spring projects & Easter bakes
Festive fun for Xmas + New Years
Spooky decorations & ghostly gatherings
Need inspiration for a fun yet thrifty party? Want to add a crafty DIY touch to your special event? Are you planning your wedding day but don’t want to blow the budget? Have a look though these categories above or blog posts below to find frugal inspiration for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, hen nights, parties, festive celebrations and all kinds of special occasions!
As we can't visit our mums on Mother's Day this year, I've had a think about some alternative ways to celebrate on Sunday 14th March. I've come up with some lovely letterbox gifts so that your mum can still open ...
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It's less than a month until Mother's Day in the UK, which is on Sunday 14th March. If you're thinking of buying something unique or personalised from an independent maker, that gives you four weeks to choose a gift, request ...
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Whether you're celebrating together or apart, Valentine's Day will certainly be different this year. That said, there's no reason why you can't go on a virtual date with your loved one or treat your partner to a romantic gift through ...
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If you're anything like us, you'll have one or two (or three, or four!) empty sweet tubs after Christmas. But don't bin them - upcycle them! I'm not talking about DIYing them into something lovely, I simply mean use them ...
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If you've already worked your way through all the festive movies on Netflix and have indulged in one-too-many
Home Alones, it's time to move on to the Christmas episodes of TV shows instead. Plus, it's so much easier to find ...
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Welcome to my festive pallet project! I've DIYed a friendly freestanding snowman to adorn your lawn and the best part is that he doubles-up as a family game. You can score points for throwing snowballs (or sparkly pom-poms!) through his ...
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My December is usually full of festive events, pantos and Christmas light switch-ons but this year all the usual activities have been cancelled, leaving my calendar rather blank. So I've decided to make the month as festive as possible by ...
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Christmas can be busy and stressful at the best of times so I've come up with some ways in which we can all use modern technology to make our December easier than ever. From gift shopping to entertainment, there are ...
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For me, Christmas always evokes that feeling of nostalgia so I decided to upcycle the toys of my childhood toybox to decorate my Christmas tree. Red, white and silver are a classic colour combination, but you can pick jewel tones ...
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If you've decided to get a potted Christmas tree this year, you may want to jazz up the pot when you bring it indoors. Here are a couple of ideas to dress up the plant pot of your real spruce ...
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Yes! You CAN enjoy a fun and fulfilling Christmas without spending a fortune - you just need to get a bit creative with your time and money. And I'm here to help you do just that! Simply scroll through the ...
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If you fancy personalising your mobile phone by creating a case with a Christmasy vibe, look no further than this quick and easy star phone case project. I've shared a step-by-step DIY video to help you craft this cute festive-inspired ...
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It's a tradition that our family has always done, ever since I was little. Every Christmas eve, we were allowed to open one present from underneath the tree and it was always a new pair of pyjamas. Did you do ...
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Let's face it, as soon as December hits, it's going to be full-on Christmas mode. I think that will be the case even more so this year, as we all want something to look forward to. So here's a quick ...
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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 devices or to use as a make-up pouch or pencil case ...
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I have many creative folk in my life so when it comes to selective a Christmas gift for those talented makers, I've certainly done plenty of research over the years. Here are a few ideas for festive gifts that artists, ...
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I'm excited to tell you that this weekend is the Makers Market From Home Christmas Bonanza so I'll be doing all my Christmas shopping with indie businesses from the comfort of my own home. The market is held live online ...
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If you're at home this month, why not take this time to get organised and start your Christmas shopping? You don't need to rely on the big companies online, as you might still be able to shop with your local ...
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It's been a while since I shared any of my article writing updates with you so I thought I'd pop on a few photos so you can see what I've been up to, including Reclaim magazine (the Christmas issue!!) a ...
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If you don't have any sewing skills and the last time you stitched anything was during a textiles lesson at school, don't worry - it IS still possible to DIY your own handmade Christmas stockings. I've come up with three ...
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Beautifully layered neutrals, furniture with warmth and patina, and rooms dressed for the seasons. That’s what you’ll find inside Kim Jones’ family home and on her blog
Salvaged Living. Today, I'm sharing a tour of her beautifully styled home and ...
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Today I woke up and felt like autumn was in full swing. There was a nip in the air, the leaves in the garden are turning brown and we put the heating on for the first time. Many of us ...
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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. Even though we might not be able to meet up in ...
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It's only 99 sleeps until Christmas! And you
know how fast those days go. So I thought I would share a quick blog post about saving money for Christmas 2020, and how you can make some extra cash to add ...
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In spite of the pandemic impacting on everyone's plans this year, some weddings are still taking place, albeit with only a handful of guests - so that means many brides will still be celebrating their 'last night of freedom'! So ...
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My favourite kind of gifts are those that have meaning behind them. A bit of love and thought put into them. And at the moment it's particularly important to think through the gifts you're planning to buy as you don't ...
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In our family Easter is usually a time when we all head to grannie's house and give each other Easter eggs, mini eggs and share a roast dinner. However, that won't be happening this year, and I'm sure it's going ...
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With Mother's Day fast approaching and it being
#MarchMeetTheMaker month on Instagram, I figured that there's no better time for me to put together a blog post featuring some of my favourite local makers and Etsy shops ...
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If you've got your mum coming to stay for Mother's Day this year, why not give her the hotel experience with a mini makeover for your guest room? Plus, I've shared a DIY project to turn an old photo frame ...
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