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Embracing the End of Summer with Homemade Fig Jam

Embracing the End of Summer with Homemade Fig Jam

It's always a little bittersweet when summer draws to a close. The days get shorter, and the warmth slowly fades, but there's a silver lining: pick...

Surviving The Kids Summer Holidays

Surviving and Thriving During Your Kids’ Summer Holidays: A Parent’s Guide Summer holidays can be both a blessing and a challenge f...

Olympic Games Paris 2024

We love any excuse to get outside during the summer, whether it's a festival, a sporting event, a family BBQ or picnic by the river. This year we ...

Spring was a washout.... but grab a picnic because here comes summer

Today, meteorologically speaking, is the first day of Summer, but last night we were seriously considering putting on the heating. So far, weather...

Personalised wicker Picnic basket for weddings, Anniversary and birthdays

5 Reasons Why a Wicker Picnic Basket Makes an Ideal Wedding Gift

Timeless Charm: Wicker picnic baskets exudes classic elegance, making them a timeless gift choice that will never go out of style. Versatility: ...

Pack Up A Picnic This Autumn

Picnicking in autumn is a delightful experience. The crisp air, the vibrant foliage, and the earthy scents create the perfect backdrop for outdoor...

Unwrap The Outdoors

When it comes to gift-giving, finding something thoughtful and unique can sometimes be a challenge. However, there's one gift idea that never fail...

May, the month of blooming flowers and sunny days.

This year, May is even more special, as it graced us with an extra bank holiday to relish the highly anticipated Coronation, adding an extra touch ...

Meteorological Spring has Sprung

It's time to ditch those heavy winter coats and dig out the sunglasses and stocking up on rosé for your picnics (ok well not quite yet, but hope...

Don't be blue this Autumn

The clocks have gone back, the evenings are getting darker, the days shorter, the rain doesn’t seem to stop, and the chilly mornings can make it a ...

Goodbye summer, hello autumn...

As Winnie The Pooh said in Pooh’s Grand Adventure, “it’s the first day of Autumn! A time of hot chocolatey mornings and toasty marshmallow evenings...

Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II

The whole country, indeed much of the world, was left reeling last week by the loss of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. In spite of her advanced ye...

Our top five tips for picnic styling

Brighter days are coming. Dust off your sunglasses. Grab your sun hats, your towels and your summer apparel. Crack the champagne, fill your glass, ...