Moving house is an exciting adventure that doesn’t come without a bit of stress and anxiety. But once the last box has been emptied and the bottle of celebratory champers has been opened, that feeling of falling onto the couch (or temporary stand-in deckchair) is a joyous moment. Some people move out for the first […]
The back to school list Every parent receives that list. You know the one we mean. The list that dictates exactly what your child will need at the beginning of the new school year. What does the list contain? Your basics really; school uniform, school shoes, PE kit, book bag…the staples. But what about the […]
Our personalised photo cushions received primetime coverage on BBC Sport’s Athletics: World Championship programme shown on BBC Two on Saturday 5th August. The channel was airing the IAAF World Championships – the biggest global sporting event of the year. About 2000 athletes participate in the event during 10 magical days in August, and this year […]
As we saw with the Hairy Leggings & Swimsuit uproar, there are some dark corners of the fashion world that are far from pretty. And unfortunately, it’s only going to get uglier. Sorry. I recently came across some very disturbing beachwear emblazoned with Donald’s Trump’s face, complete with open mouth and 3 sets of double chins resembling a wrinkly […]
With all of the toys, smart phones, tablets and other expensive play things available for kids these days, it can be a real breath of fresh air to enjoy the simpler things. Make your kid’s childhood extra special by learning how to make a storybook for children. A classic board book is a wonderful way […]
As it’s wedding season, I thought I’d spread some love in the way of an etiquette lesson. I know, super romantic. But when it comes to wedding etiquette UK folk can be a little bemused as to the dos and don’ts of gift giving (and receiving). Honeymoon funds can cause tension, and buying something like a toaster […]
At an event in North Wales last Friday, 14 July 2017, our fabrics received royal attention when His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales unveiled a commemorative stone covered with custom printed Duchess Satin. A business customer of ours, Moneypenny, was launching its new head office and invited His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales […]
Leaving school is an emotional time. It signifies the end of an era but also the start of a new one. Whether it’s moving onto secondary school, leaving for university or going out into the big wide world of work, the journey ahead is uncertain. But what is certain is that the teachers who have nurtured, educated – and […]
What do your clothes say about you? Statement clothing is something that has been around…well…since fashion began really. Your clothes can either be just that – something functional to cover you up, or, they can say something about you. If you have been on the internet over the last couple of weeks, you might have […]
We can now reveal the 6 winners of the Father’s Day design contest we ran in collaboration with Dreams Come True and Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. All of the designs were amazing, and we want to thank everybody for participating, voting and sharing the contest far and wide. There were a whole host of […]