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Mother’s Day grants each of us the opportunity to honour and celebrate the maternal figure in our lives and the sacrifices they have made for us. But when did it start? The occasion as we know it originated in the early 20th century in America. A woman Anna Jarvis held a memorial in honour of …
Wednesday the 8th of March marks this years International Women’s Day – a celebration of the achievements of women, whether that’s social, economic, cultural or political. It just so happens that ART WOW is one of those achievements! As you may know ART WOW was created by sisters Liz and Laura, but did you know …
It is believed that the first Valentine’s Day was celebrated by the Romans over 1000 years ago, making the holiday almost as old as Christmas! Despite this, the first Valentine’s cards were not sent until the 18th century- it is thought that the first pre-printed card, dated 1797, is held at York Castle Museum. These …
Finding that perfect gift for your mum’s birthday can be a real struggle, especially when it comes to finding a gift that is original and unique. And if your mum is anything like mine then she already has everything she needs! However, with our large range of designs and products available, there is no longer …
Finding a gift for your dad can be a very stressful experience that normally involves hunting around for a nice shirt or jumper, the new ‘must-have’ cooking accessory, or a book they will probably never read. Dads are notoriously hard to buy for! This tends to be because either they don’t need anything or ask …
Taking the ‘perfect’ photo for your holiday cards, can naturally come with a lot of pressure. You of course want it to look good, professional and you want the loved ones you’re sending it to, to think the same! Fear no more! This blog will ease your mind and turn this photo taking experience into …
For some of us taking photographs comes easily, for others, not so much! So, when you get that perfect set of photographs for something as important as your Christmas cards, you of course feel some relief (especially if you have followed our blog post on how to take the perfect photo for your holiday cards!). …
Traditionally a religious holiday, Easter is one of the few events that most people celebrate every year. Just like Christmas, it is an event in which families tend to get together to celebrate, with events such as easter egg hunts and easter parades being found in every village in England. The holiday commemorates the resurrection …