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Make Time for a Picnic!
Have we lost the art of the Great British picnic? I'm guilty of planning the perfect posh picnic, in my mind at least, with traditional willow basket, filled with delicious cheese, crackers and wine, homemade pickle, crisps and beautifully prepared salad and of course the all important Scotch Egg! Yet find myself grabbing pre-packaged sandwiches, from the nearest convenience store, together with unhealthy snacks that will just do!
Happiness is Tea and Cake
We’re delighted to announce here on our Smart Gifts blog the release of our brand new Happiness is Tea and Cake gift! We all know here in the UK that afternoon tea is a basic human right, and can cure any common cold or provide the perfect daily treat. A nice cuppa tea shared between friends, family and colleagues is something the majority of us do without a second thought, and our brand new gift set pays homage to this British delightful tradition!
Inspiration for Planning Your Ruby Anniversary Celebration
You've reached two decades together with your beloved partner, congratulations on this wonderful journey you have experienced together! We want to help you celebrate your 40th wedding anniversary in the best way you can, so here are some excellent ideas on how to create the perfect day for you and your partner.
In the Spotlight: Muffins and Cookies to Share Gift Basket
When working in a large office environment, it is important to keep up the morale of the team throughout the year. If targets have been reached and tasks are being successfully completed, praise is necessary in ensuring effort is maintained in each staff member. A perfect way to encourage high team spirits is the sharing of food, as it brings colleagues together for an afternoon break over everybody’s favourite past time - eating. And who could possibly turn down a sweet treat?
Inspiration for Celebrating Your 30th Wedding Anniversary
Three decades together with your partner is something truly special to celebrate with friends and family, but what is the perfect gift to commemorate this occasion? The matrimonial tradition of thirty years together is to invest in pearls, which is an incredibly special and luxurious gem. Coming in a range of different types, sizes and expense, theres a large amount of research that can be put into searching for the right pearl gift. In order to make your preparation easier for this anniversary, we've taken the ease off you by providing some key information about buying the perfect pearl-themed present!
What it Means to Celebrate a 20th Wedding Anniversary
Congratulations on reaching the incredible milestone of twenty years together in marriage - it's a very special occasion that needs no justification in celebrating wildly! For a matrimonial anniversary as important as your twentieth, it can be difficult in deciding exactly what to buy or plan in order to surprise your partner. Do you whisk them away on a weekend break to their dream destination or do you opt for throwing a surprise party with all your beloved family and friends to celebrate? It's a decision only you can make, but we'd like to help get the ball rolling when it comes to planning this fantastic occasion!
What can I send a dear friend living in Manchester to cheer her up?
Enquiry of the week is from Alana who phoned us for suggestions to have something delivered to her friend, stuck in her University apartment suffering from the flu. Alana just wanted something to make her friend smile and had no idea what was available in the UK and wanted some interesting ideas. More importantly, she just wanted to order and pay over the internet with next day delivery.
Celebrating Your Crystal Anniversary?
You’ve reached the celebratory fifteen years of marriage mark with your partner, which is a wonderful achievement! But selecting a gift which reflects both the importance and meaning of your anniversary can be a daunting prospect… How will you represent the dedication and care you have for your partner, without choosing something misguided or old-fashioned? You want to incorporate the length of your martial partnership, whilst keeping ideas fresh and current… but how?