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Paper Lanterns make a fun, inexpensive children’s party activity

Paper Lanterns make a fun, inexpensive children’s party activity

02/07/2015
Planning a children’s party can be so much fun, but coming up with different ideas year in year out can also be a challenge. It isn’t always easy to predict the temperamental British weather, even in the summer. So having an activity which can be set up either inside or outdoors is the perfect choice.After a letting off steam with some traditional party games, why not use our paper lanterns for an activity. Each child can take home their completed masterpiece after the party to hang up in their bedroom.What you need to decorate your paper lanternsHere are some ideas for inexpensive craft mater...
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Decorating your party venue on a budget

Decorating your party venue on a budget

28/05/2015
If you are a parent of school age children the summer term is jam packed full with events – summer fetes, sports days, proms, concerts and fundraisers. With longer days and warmer weather this is a time to celebrate.For hard-pressed PTAs there is always the question of how much to spend on decorating the school hall. These vast, functional spaces are not easy to decorate with limited funds.So our paper lanterns are a cost effective solution as – if handled carefully - can be used again and again. Alternatively they can be raffled off at the end of the event and, with any luck, you will get you...
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Spring and summer parties - Chelsea flower show, Hampton Court, Ascot, Henley

Spring and summer parties - Chelsea flower show, Hampton Court, Ascot, Henley

27/04/2015
Great British Summer CelebrationsWith the children returning to school after the Easter holidays and the weather warming up a touch, we are now looking forward to the busy summer season with lots of weddings, birthdays and anniversaries as well as the annual, early summer events Britain does so well.The first of these’ institutions’ is the Chelsea Flower Show, world renowned celebration of all things horticultural, visited by royalty, celebrities and gardening fans alike. This is closely followed by shows at Hampton Court and later in the summer at Tatton Park. Our paper lanterns combine very ...
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Wedding Day Decorations

Wedding Day Decorations

10/03/2015
Themes and Colour schemes for the special dayPlanning for the ‘Big Day’ is all part of preparing for the perfect wedding. Once you have chosen the venue there will not only be the food, drinks, music and flowers to choose but also how you wish to decorate the reception room or marquee. With so many decisions to make for one day, the simplest approach is to select a theme or colour scheme. If you are using a wedding planner or event organiser then they will help you by showing you a portfolio of photographs to help you through the decision making process. On the other hand, if you are decoratin...
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Deck the halls with paper lanterns….Fa la la la!

Deck the halls with paper lanterns….Fa la la la!

24/11/2014
Well the title of our latest blog post is not quite the traditional ‘boughs of holly’ but we are starting to get all our Christmas orders packaged up to send out to customers who are going to town and decorating their venues with paper lanterns of all sizes and in Christmassy colours.With the success of the John Lewis advert, ‘Monty’s Christmas’, all about a little penguin, there is a trend towards a combination of silver, white and red with a touch of deep green which looks lovely for a traditional theme. For an extra cool, icy look add our shimmering, Arctic Blue lanterns.If you need to fill...
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Diwali – the Festival of Light

Diwali – the Festival of Light

24/11/2014
Diwali is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated every year in October or November, depending on the cycle of the moon. This year Diwali will be celebrated on 23rd October. The Festival of Light celebrates the idea that light conquers darkness; that good defeats evil, knowledge surmounts ignorance, and hope overcomes despair.The word Diwali means 'rows of lighted lamps'. Traditionally, Hindus gather with friends and family for prayers followed by a spectacular fireworks display, a feast and the giving of presents.Before Diwali everyone cleans and decorates their home, dresses in their finest out...
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