Fairtrade Fortnight (25th February- 10th March) is all about raising awareness of the plight of farmers and workers in the developing world and how you can help them negotiate better prices, decent working conditions and fair terms of trade by choosing to buy Fairtrade certified products.
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Fairtrade Fortnight 2013
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Spring Bulbs for Mother’s Day
The great thing about Mother’s Day is that you aren’t just limited to buying a bunch of flowers – there are so many other floral gift options out there.
In fact when it comes to choosing something for mum (or mum-in-law or grandma) as long as it’s pretty and in flower they’ll be happy. This could be anything from an expensive designer arrangement to a simple, gift-wrapped plant.
Mother’s Day is the perfect time to take advantage of all the spring bulbs. Not only do they make great gifts but they keep growing after the day has been and gone; plus, they can be planted in the garden and will flower next year too!
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Best Mother’s Day Flowers
Mother’s Day is a time for showing your appreciation and gratitude to someone special in your life. Whether it is your mum, grandmother, sister, friend or neighbour, March 10th is a day to let them know how grateful you are for everything they do.
A beautiful bouquet or arrangement of their favourite flowers is a personal and thoughtful way to express your feeling so we’ve gathered a list of our top Mothers Day flowers to give you some inspiration for your gift. Read more >>
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Wedding Anniversary Flowers
Are you finding it difficult to come up with something romantic for your aluminium or steel wedding anniversary? Why not say it with flowers instead with our handy floral anniversary list?
The origins of the tradition of giving gifts on a wedding anniversary is widely debated, with some believing it was started by the Romans, while others attribute the custom to the Victorians. What we do know is that in 1937, a jeweller’s association saw an opportunity for increasing sales by promoting each and every wedding anniversary. They came up a modern list of annual gifts for 75 years’ worth of marriage and picked out practical, easy-to-find gifts for each milestone. Read more >>
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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
With our best intentions at heart, we always say we are going to plan our Valentine’s Day gifts in advance and save ourselves that last minute panic. But somehow, every year, there are many of us who end up with some frantic shopping to do and few options to choose from.
To save you the stress of finding that perfect romantic gift in a hurry, we have put together a list of the top last minute Valentine’s Day gifts available, to make sure you don’t end up with a very disappointed loved one when February 14th comes around. Read more >>
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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about treating the fairer sex to a special gift – it is also about showing the man in your life how amazing he is and just how much you care. Here you will find our top Valentine’s Day gifts for him that are sure to put a big smile on his face this February 14th. Read more >>
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How to Care for Cut Roses
Valentine’s Day is a time for romantic gestures and thoughtful surprises, and there are many people out there who consider a bouquet of fresh red roses to be the ultimate symbol of love and affection. If you are one of the lucky ones this year and have been gifted with a beautiful bouquet of these stunning flowers, you will want to make sure they last as long as possible.
In order to help you keep your flowers looking their best, here is a simple guide to keeping your roses looking beautiful. Follow these helpful hints and tips and you can enjoy your wonderful Valentine’s Day roses for longer. Read more >>
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Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love and romance and is the perfect time to treat the special lady in your life to a gift that shows her how much you truly care. From beautiful bouquets of flowers to amazing gift experiences that you can share, here are our top Valentine’s Day gifts for her. Read more >>
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Your Wedding Budget – How to Save Some of Those Pennies!
Before you figure out how you can save on your wedding budget you must set the amount the budget will be. Take an afternoon to sit down with your partner and map out firstly how much overall you can, and are willing to spend on the wedding.
You should then break this down to include how much will be spent on each detail such as the venue, dress, wedding flowers etc. Make sure you have everything written down, as much as you may think differently, you will not remember all the figures! Also, don’t forget to add a little extra for those ‘unforeseen’ costs.
Some tips to consider when trying to save on your wedding budget. Read more >>
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Top 10 Valentine’s Day Gifts
The most romantic day of the year is fast approaching and with it comes the quest to find that perfect gift for your special someone. Whether you are looking for something sweet and romantic, original and trendy or distinctively unique – here’s our guide the top 10 Valentine’s Day gifts for 2013. Read more >>
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