02/12/2023
How to Guide – Eco Friendly Christmas Gift Wrapping Materials
Christmas is a wonderful time of year but it can also be a wasteful one too, so if you're after some Eco Friendly alternatives here's our quick guide!...
06/07/2023
Creative and simple ways to use your home grown lavender this Summer!
It's widely known for being a natural antiseptic, it has insect repelling properties, you can cook with it, bathe in it and it is even said that traces of it were found in the tomb of Tutankhamun! Yes, Lavender has long been a favourite with...
08/03/2023
Spring Gift Wrapping that’s not just Pretty, it’s Sustainable too!
Long gone are the days where brown paper is seen as the most eco-friendly wrap on the market. For sure, if you're looking to be more green when it comes to wrapping there are so many more papers or materials that are greener and better...
12/12/2022
Christmas Gift Wrapping in a hurry!
Time running out and feeling overwhelmed with the amount of festive wrapping you have to do? No worries, here's our no nonsense guide to getting it done no matter how many presents you need to wrap! 1) First make sure you've everything to hand, scissors,...
21/10/2022
Gift Wrapping Inspiration and Ideas – How to bring a bit of Autumn in!
The magic of Autumn is here and with it comes earthy colours, rich textures and pretty nature inspired patterns to create the cosiest of vibes. October may see temperatures dropping cooler but it most certainly makes up for it with one of the warmest colour palettes...
17/12/2021
Green Gift Wrapping Tips – Reduce your carbon footprint at Christmas and beyond!
Are you dreaming of a Green Christmas? Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without the excitement of unwrapping gifts. But how can you achieve the balance of making your gift giving special, whilst reducing your carbon footprint? Here's some of our top tips on how to be more...
09/07/2020
When life Gives you Lemons (and Lemon Gift Wrap!)
It's been a difficult few months and life really has given us our fair share of lemons hasn't it? Thankfully we're a really resourceful and creative nation with our glasses half full and so throw us a lemon and we're likely to pop on...
06/06/2020
Pretty Paper Boats
Yearning to set sail into the sunset? (Or just after keeping the kids busy while you drift off on the sofa for a bit!) Paper boats are a fun and easy to make, traditional oragami craft. And the best bit, you only need a bit of...
14/05/2020
Gift Wrapping Art – Collage
Unleash the inner artist with some creative Gift Wrapping Collage in this months More Pretty Things Blog ...
30/05/2019
Gift Wrapping Idea – Magazine Pamper Roll
Need some Birthday, Fathers Day or 'just because' gift inspiration? Our magazine pamper roll is sure to put a smile on their face and is easy to make too!...