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The Rugby World Cup Collection from Paper Lanterns UK

The Rugby World Cup Collection from Paper Lanterns UK

29/09/2015
As the rugby world descends on the UK for the 2015 World Cup, speculation is growing as to whether England can once again reach the final as they did four years ago in the Stade de France in Paris, when they lost against the South Africans in a try-less final, 15 – 6.The Rugby World Cup, played for the famous Webb Ellis trophy, kicked off at 8.00pm on September 18th at Twickenham with England playing Fiji. Twickenham, the home of English rugby, just a few miles from London’s West End, is the largest dedicated rugby ground in the world and one of 13 famous sporting venues across England and Wal...
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Eye-catching Window Displays with Versatile Paper Lanterns

Eye-catching Window Displays with Versatile Paper Lanterns

03/08/2015
We are always looking for innovative situations where our paper lanterns can be used to best effect and the latest suggestions is for livening up a window display. The idea can be used in all manner of shops from women’s fashion through to a gift shop or delicatessen. They work particularly well in restaurants and cafes.Easily suspended from a tensioned wire or batten in the window recess, the choice of colours is very much your own. A monochrome theme to match the products on display gives a sophisticated look where the decoration enhances rather than overwhelms the merchandise. For a toy sho...
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Paper Lanterns make a fun, inexpensive children’s party activity

Paper Lanterns make a fun, inexpensive children’s party activity

02/07/2015
Planning a children’s party can be so much fun, but coming up with different ideas year in year out can also be a challenge. It isn’t always easy to predict the temperamental British weather, even in the summer. So having an activity which can be set up either inside or outdoors is the perfect choice.After a letting off steam with some traditional party games, why not use our paper lanterns for an activity. Each child can take home their completed masterpiece after the party to hang up in their bedroom.What you need to decorate your paper lanternsHere are some ideas for inexpensive craft mater...
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Decorating your party venue on a budget

Decorating your party venue on a budget

28/05/2015
If you are a parent of school age children the summer term is jam packed full with events – summer fetes, sports days, proms, concerts and fundraisers. With longer days and warmer weather this is a time to celebrate.For hard-pressed PTAs there is always the question of how much to spend on decorating the school hall. These vast, functional spaces are not easy to decorate with limited funds.So our paper lanterns are a cost effective solution as – if handled carefully - can be used again and again. Alternatively they can be raffled off at the end of the event and, with any luck, you will get you...
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Spring and summer parties - Chelsea flower show, Hampton Court, Ascot, Henley

Spring and summer parties - Chelsea flower show, Hampton Court, Ascot, Henley

27/04/2015
Great British Summer CelebrationsWith the children returning to school after the Easter holidays and the weather warming up a touch, we are now looking forward to the busy summer season with lots of weddings, birthdays and anniversaries as well as the annual, early summer events Britain does so well.The first of these’ institutions’ is the Chelsea Flower Show, world renowned celebration of all things horticultural, visited by royalty, celebrities and gardening fans alike. This is closely followed by shows at Hampton Court and later in the summer at Tatton Park. Our paper lanterns combine very ...
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Wedding Day Decorations

Wedding Day Decorations

10/03/2015
Themes and Colour schemes for the special dayPlanning for the ‘Big Day’ is all part of preparing for the perfect wedding. Once you have chosen the venue there will not only be the food, drinks, music and flowers to choose but also how you wish to decorate the reception room or marquee. With so many decisions to make for one day, the simplest approach is to select a theme or colour scheme. If you are using a wedding planner or event organiser then they will help you by showing you a portfolio of photographs to help you through the decision making process. On the other hand, if you are decoratin...
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