Brown Paper ….It’s not just for Christmas!

As a gift wrapper I'm lucky enough to be surrounded by pretty materials with everything I could possibly need at my fingertips to be creative or achieve a particular look I need when wrapping for a client, family or friend. But yet there's one material I...

How to make a Pretty Spring/Summer Table Decoration

With the Spring sunshine finally here and alfresco dining in full swing, here’s a quick and easy idea to brighten up any table using some bits and bobs in the house, a dash of creativity and some More Pretty Things know how. For this make you'll...

And they lived happily ever after!

Do you always take a nicely wrapped gift to a wedding even if you’re giving them money or vouchers too? Being a bit of a traditionalist I must admit 'I do'. No matter how small, its all about the thought and celebrating the ‘gift’ of marriage....

Anniversary Years – A Gift Guide

Have you ever wondered who invented the Anniversary Gift List?  It's a tradition that seems to have been around for centuries but with very little known about its origin. The cynical might wonder if over the years it's been developed to become something that benefits...

If cake be the food of love…

If you're wanting a truly bespoke gift for someone then how about creating a hamper for them?  A wicker basket, a bottle of port and some smelly cheese may be lovely for some but thinking outside the box  (or wicker basket) can mean you end up...

Spring Gift Wrapping Inspiration

Looking for some inspiration for a spot of gift wrapping this Spring? Green is a great place to start! We know spring is upon us when the green shoots of bulbs appear through the ground and the green leaves start to grow on the trees so...