Gifts or Presents news articles

Study shows Londoners are most romantic in the UK on Valentine's day

Men in London spend 15% more on flowers than those in the rest of the UK According to SerenataFlowers.com, the UK’s largest independent online flower delivery service, more Valentine’s bouquets were sent within London on 14 February 2011 than in any other UK city. Londoner gents also spent 15% more on flowers than those in the rest of the UK. Glasgow residents were the second biggest sender of bouquets and, despite the economic climate, Glaswegian men are spending more each year on Valentine’s Day – an average 15% more in 2011 than they did in 2010. The traditional red roses remain... [more]

The UK Gift Card & Voucher Association offers alternative ideas to treat your mum this Mother’s Day

As demands of the modern day can make it increasingly difficult to dedicate time to the family, we need to make that extra effort to show our appreciation on important dates such as Mother’s Day. ‘Children’, both young and old, should be thinking of ways to thank their mums for those long years of suffering, even if they are not able to spend the day with them. To help with this, the UK Gift Card & Voucher Association (UK GCVA) has surveyed 100 modern day mums and found out what they would really appreciate this Mother’s Day. The top results included: 1. A day out with all the family; 2. ... [more]

Roman at home launched a new range of clocks

Luxury online homewares retailer, Roman at Home (www.romanathome.com) have launched a new range of clocks to further expand their collection of finishing touches for the home. The range includes 4 different design options, including a Large Waterloo Station Clock which, with its 60cm diameter, makes a fantastic focal point for your sitting room or kitchen. It features a traditional design with Roman numerals and sepia colouring for a vintage inspired look. Alongside the dramatic Waterloo Station Clock, Roman at Home have added some more traditional sized clocks which include a fun cow de... [more]

Mother's Day : spoil your mum with a 'green' gift from Rainforest Alliance

The Rainforest Alliance proposes a green gift guide that should help you spoil your mum without spoiling the environment. By giving a gift with the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal and the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) seal you will be helping to protect the environment and wildlife, and promote sustainable livelihoods of farmers, farm workers and their families around the world. Make your mum and Mother Nature happy all in one go… Breakfast in bed: Give your mum a lie-in and then take her breakfast in bed. Make sure that the coffee, tea and juice has come from a Rainforest Alli... [more]

New gadget that texts you if mum is sick, or your house is broken into - is a finalist at Ideal Home Show inventor competition

A new gadget on the market that texts you when an elderly or vulnerable relative might need help in their home is being used by holidaymakers and travellers as a home security device. The device, SeNCit, consists of a monitor that you pop on the wall in the home of the relative you are worried about, and, if the device does not detect movement within a certain period of time, it will send you a text to say ‘No movement detected at Mum's this morning'. However, you can also program the device to text you if the front door opens when it shouldn't (which can happen when those with d... [more]