“Roses are red, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you.” The classic Valentine’s day poem, which dates back to Spenser’s The Fairie Queen of 1590, was used…

With its festive patterns and strong, bright colours, tartan’s a popular choice for traditional Christmas decorations. Whether you’re going all out tartan-tastic, or just adding a hint, check out these…

“The holly and the ivy/When they are both full grown/Of all the trees that are in the wood/The holly wears the crown.” Holly and ivy have been potent symbols of…

Create your own winter wonderland this Christmas with our pick of white, silver and glass festive decorations for your home. Enhance the effect with white candles to reflect spangles of…

If you’re thinking up ideas for entertainment during the Easter holidays, how about a good old fashioned Easter Egg hunt? It’s great for promoting fresh air, exercise and teamwork, and…

  Are you planning on decorating your home for Easter? There are lots of inspiring ideas in the shops for decorations, from Easter trees and mini hanging eggs, to Easter…

Mothering Sunday in the UK is the fourth Sunday of Lent, so the date changes from year to year as it follows the Church calendar. In 2014, Mothering Sunday (now…