This week the nation will officially be celebrating, not just because we have an extra bank holiday, but because it is being used to mark 70 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign. It’s a milestone that will see her become the longest serving monarch in history. And with four days off in a row and fine weather predicted, it can …
Of all the awareness days in the year, #WorldCocktailDay must be one of our favourites! Sipping a Pina Colada by the pool. Enjoying a freshly made Manhattan at the bar a la Sex in the City. Or warming your festive spirits with a spiced blend by the Christmas tree. Cocktails are the perfect accompaniment to any celebration and here, we …
If you’re searching for a wedding or event venue with historic appeal, period features and character in abundance, then you shouldn’t have to look far in the UK. Spanning stately homes, medieval castles, Tudor manors, Edwardian villas, ancient landmarks and even those a little more left field like notable music venues from bygone eras. For heritage venues we are spoilt …
National Cognac Day on 4th June encourages people to have a laid-back day and enjoy one of the finest spirits available – cognac! While gin and whiskey have had their moments recently, cognac has always endured, and more recently it has thrown off it’s ‘smoking room’ image and stepped into the spotlight. TLC’s top cognac cocktails guide is your expert …
Music is at the heart of any event. Setting the tone and establishing atmosphere. And if the tone you’re reaching for is smooth, sophistication then you can’t beat jazz as your soundtrack of choice. There’s nothing our CEO Liz Taylor loves more than some smooth jazz playing softly in the background as guests arrive, followed by some big band classics …
Among the many awareness days, National Bosses Day has to be the one that, well, bosses it! A homage to all the employers, managers, entrepreneurs and head honchos that simply do a fabulous job. And keep us in our challenging jobs. National Bosses Day was established to demonstrate appreciation and recognition for all those great bosses out there and the …
Make an Occasion of Your Smaller Wedding If there’s one thing we’re constantly asked at the moment, it’s ‘can I still get married?’ Can we still make an occasion of your smaller wedding day? Our clients are torn between putting off their wedding plans or going ahead with a day that doesn’t match up to their original vision of a …
How to Create a Brave Ground Colour Palette Dulux’s colour of the year for 2021 has been revealed: Brave Ground . A warm and grounding neutral shade. It’s been gaining lots of attention on social media! We shared our Brave Ground colour palette wedding ideas with a leading wedding magazine this month. Here’s taste of what to expect. Liz’s thoughts ….. …
If you’re looking for cocktail ideas to get your party started, gin-based drinks are more popular than ever, with sales of the spirit topping £1 billion in the UK for the first time. Which is why our gin cocktail ideas are such a winner. Gin’s popularity has been boosted by the growth of artisan distilleries (40 opened between January and November …