Gift Ideas News & Updates
- 22nd December 2015
Once Christmas and New Year are past and Spring is on the horizon thoughts, for many, turn to giving their home a fresh look. For some the idea of DIY is anathema, but for many it is the remedy for tired rooms, jaded property and the opportunity to be creative in rebuilding, adding on, or repairing damage sustained during the Winter months. For those for whom property as their business this applies no less as business assets need to be kept habitable, safe and legal.
- 24th November 2015
The festive season is upon us, so why not support a local school or charity and pop along to one of the many Advent and Christmas fairs, in and around Watford!
- 30th September 2015
Looking for something a bit special for a celebration? Penco in Hitchin now offer helium filled foil balloons with personalised image and message whilst you wait.
- 9th December 2014
With only a couple of weeks to go until the big day (yes, two weeks!), you may already be running out of ideas for something different to give this Christmas. Our Garden Gift Days are the perfect answer if you know someone who needs help with their garden and doesn't have the time to do it!..
- 1st December 2014
All the presents have been bought and you have it all set out in front of you: paper, scissors, tape, ribbons… and then you begin: before you know it, you are in a mess of sticky tape and odd bits of paper that are not good for anything, but hey, it was so expensive you must use it and not simply throw it out. So here are a few rules on present wrapping.
- 1st December 2014
A new shop offers ethically-sourced, sustainable products that are beautiful to see, smell and give as gifts.
- 5th August 2014
Last time Jo had a great range of Big Cat photographs which were very popular, this month she is showing photos from her two recent trips to New York and a selection of flower photos taken over the last 12 months.
- 1st August 2014
Lance James the Jewellers of Hertford celebrated Independent Retailers month in style with a Vegas inspired event which generated £1000 for charity.
Ok, so you could go for the time-honoured tradition of a homecooked lunch or meal out, but if your mum's a little different to the norm, Watford has some alternatives to the usual Mother's Day treat!
- 3rd February 2014
Le Chocolat Boutique is newly-opened in Hawkins and it offers handmade delights from Hitchin and from around the world.