Alice in Wonderland Afternoon Tea
Ideas for themed Afternoon Tea If you are looking for ideas for themed afternoon tea then Alice in Wonderland Afternoon Tea is a really great option. This classic British story pairs perfectly with the classic British tradition of Afternoon Tea. Layers of an Afternoon Tea An Afternoon Tea consists of multiple layers and elements including scones and cream, sandwiches and savouries as well as cakes and sweet treats. Find out more on how to structure an Afternoon Tea here. Alice in Wonderland Afternoon Tea-Menu Ideas Lots of afternoon tea ideas suit names based on Alice in Wonderland. Whether it’s because they are mentioned in the stories (mock turtle soup…
How to throw the Perfect Afternoon Tea
Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Afternoon Tea An Afternoon Tea, not to be confused with a High Tea, is an elegant snack taken in the afternoon. Originally consisting of something savoury like sandwiches and something sweet like a cake. In modern times it has become a full-blown meal. The month of May brings with it spring and two bank holidays. A bank holiday weekend in the UK gives us plenty of time to celebrate the classic British way with Afternoon Tea! If you are wondering how to create this layered meal at home in a decadent style then look no further! We have compiled a list of all…
How to find wedding suppliers
5 Best ways to find wedding vendors How to find wedding suppliers? Sometimes the world of weddings can be a little confusing. But with these top 5 ways you’ll be sifting out the best options for your wedding in no time! How to find wedding suppliers When you are looking for suppliers be sure to write a list of everything you’ll need before you start. Cover your needs in your budget and vendor search before you stretch to the fun stuff. Look for each type of supplier one at a time and make a note about how you have contacted them. You will want to contact a few of…
Party Planning Basics
These party planning basics are the first step to any successful event, party or wedding. Party Planning Basics When beginning to plan a party or event there are a few key things you want to think about. These are the basics that form the Party Planning Checklist. By working through each point and brainstorming ideas you will easily be able to plan wonderful events and cover all the bases. Party Planning Basics Checklist Looking deeper at the Party Planning Basics 1. What is being celebrated? What’s the occasion? What are you celebrating and why? Is it a birthday, anniversary or just because? Who for? Who’s occasion is it? Remember…
How to make fabric cat toys
How to make fabric cat toys with leftover scrap material and filling. These makes are ‘purr-fect’ if you are a busy crafter as you will probably have these sorts of the things lying around! These make great gifts for friends with fur babies or furry friends. Colours and finishes of the toys can be customised, as long as they pet safe, to the aesthetic of the human owner. What you need to make fabric cat toys What you need to make fabric cat toys varies from project to project but if you have these key items you’ll be creating in no time How to make fabric cat toys-No Sew…
Christmas Cocktail Ideas
Cheers to these Christmas Cocktail Ideas! Have some creative fun whilst celebrating this year with some of these Christmas cocktail ideas. If Christmas and the holiday season isn’t the time to try some cocktails I don’t know when is! Simple Christmas cocktail ideas Christmas Cocktail Ideas Chocolate Box Martinis These simple but delicious cocktails allow for lots of variation and experimentation. We originally tried these combinations on an ill-fated meal at Brewers Fayre on Boxing Day 2023. They were the highlight of a truly rubbish experience. These Christmas Cocktails are each of variation inspired by the flavours of a chocolate box. Each cocktail contains cream and milk and then…
Christmas Craft Ideas
Craft ideas to get you in the festive spirit Christmas Craft Ideas are a great way to get in the mood for Christmas. When do you get in the mood for Christmas? At home we definitely aim for the 1st of December with decorations and Christmas cheer but it just seems to get earlier and earlier each year! This year is a little different for us as we are stuck in a caravan post flood from Storm Babet. But when times are tough the Christmas sparkle is even more important! Tis the season If you are a crafter-for yourself, sale or gifts-you often find yourself crafting away in a…
Felt Christmas Decorations
A Christmas DIY Felt Christmas decorations are a great creative make this holiday season. If you are looking for a crafty way to make Christmas decorations which are cuddly cute and totally unique this may be the post for you. If not we also have a whole host of other Christmas craft ideas. How to use felt to create Christmas decorations Felt decorations are a simple and effective way to create a Christmas feel. You could make a whole collection of decorations to a theme, a trend or even just a selection of Christmas icons. What do you need to create felt Christmas decorations? First up you need sheets…
How to create a DIY countdown calendar for Christmas
12 days of Christmas Advent Calendar A Christmas DIY Countdown Calendar is a great way to spread the celebration and festive cheer for longer! Christmas Countdown Calendar I created this particular calendar to countdown the 12 days of Christmas. The 12 days of Christmas officially go from Christmas Day to Epiphany Eve, which is the 5th of January, ending in a large feast day of Epiphany on the 6th (which is the day the Christmas decorations must all come down too)! However you could use the same ideas for any countdown period you wanted to celebrate. Why create a calendar? I wanted to keep the festive excitement going during…
Aquafaba Ideas
How to use the water from chickpeas Aquafaba, or the water left behind from either a can of or the cooking of chickpeas, can be used in cooking in multiple ways! Here are some of our favourites! 3 Aquafaba ideas A clotted cream replacer Perfect for a vegan cream Aquafaba can be whipped with a small amount of icing sugar (you don’t want a sweet taste just enough to cancel out the beany taste) to a thick consistency which is perfect for topping scones and jam instead of classic clotted cream. This light alternative takes around 10 mins whisking and increases in volume a lot…it’s also delicious! Perfect for…
