Bond is Back With 007 Party Ideas The new James Bond film, Spectre, has its world premiere in London on Monday October 26. So, if you’re looking for a popular party theme, that is both timeless and topical, for the next couple of months you can’t beat a 007 night. The locations. The brooding, sexy Mr Bond. The villains. The …
7 tips for planning a cracker of a work’s Christmas do
I know, we’ve barely said goodbye to summer and here I am talking about Christmas already. It may seem a little premature, but if you take some time to plan ahead, as December draws near and other people are running around like headless turkey’s, you’ll be able to sit back and relax, knowing you’ve got it all in hand. 1. …
Festival Party Tips
If you are looking for festival party tips – then Glastonbury Festival should need no introduction. Even if you have never been, you will have seen the images, listened to the music, and heard the tales that have now made the five day event a modern-day legend. There is no doubt, that this event holds a unique charm that keeps …
10 ideas for a stylish picnic party
There was a time when you wouldn’t dream of putting the word stylish before picnic party. The two just didn’t fit together. Now, while the casual element is still key, all kinds of events – from weddings to corporate networking meetings – are taking on a picnic theme. Here are some ideas to get you started: 1. Set the scene …
Perfect Bank Holiday BBQ Tips
Perfect Bank Holiday BBQ Tips For Brits, bank holiday weekends always comes with mixed emotions. We realise we are coming to the end of another holiday week, yet are keen to embrace every last second of outdoor enjoyment. If the sun is shining, a barbecue comes top of the list for outdoor entertaining. With National BBQ Week approaching (28 May-3 June), now …
5 ideas for summer children’s party entertainment that won’t break the bank
5 Ideas for Summer Children’s Party Entertainment Memories of parties as a kid are all about eating jelly and ice-cream, playing pass the parcel and blowing the candles out on your cake. But, as any parent will tell you, the stakes for children’s parties are getting higher every year. We’ve known parents to fly in their child’s favourite pop star …
7 strawberry summer drinks
7 strawberry summer drinks When I first started out in events management 30 years ago, British strawberries were a once a year treat, enjoyed for a very short season of only six weeks. Now, thanks to climate-controlled greenhouses, strawberries are available between March and December with a boom in the summer months. Consequently, strawberry production in the UK has grown …
7 creative ideas for using flowers at your event
Gone are the days when a simple table vase was the only option to bring a touch of nature to your event. Today fresh flowers not only brighten a room, they can transform it. Here are some of my favourite ideas from recent TLC events. Create a dramatic entrance. Your guests are on a journey from the moment they arrive …
Seasonal Blooms: 7 Summer Wedding Flowers
If you are planning a summer wedding you really do have the pick of the bunch when it comes to seasonal flowers. Buying flowers in season means that not only do you help the environment by cutting down on air miles, but you also look after your pocket as well as your stress levels. There is nothing worse than planning …