Year: 2015

The Great Mince Pie Debate

The Great Mince Pie Debate

One of the truly tried and tested Christmas staples has to be the humble mince pie. Sweet pastry deep-filled with dried fruit, spiced mincemeat and topped with a dusting of sugar; is what the mince…

Festive Bake Off

Festive Bake Off

After the most recent series of The Great British Bake Off, and the impending festivities that surround the Christmas and New Year period, we think we might have caught baking fever

Have a Stress-free Party Season

Have a Stress-free Party Season

If you love hosting a dinner party, consider yourself the hostess with the mostest or are the Queen of the Buffet; then brace yourself – the Christmas Party Season is almost upon us and it’s…

Have a Stress-free Party Season

Have a Stress-free Party Season

If you love hosting a dinner party, consider yourself the hostess with the mostest or are the Queen of the Buffet; then brace yourself – the Christmas Party Season is almost upon us and it’s…

How Hot Chocolate Can Change The World

How Hot Chocolate Can Change The World

Have you ever wanted to change the world? Did you ever ask Santa to help you make a difference? Did you dream that with the right gift from St. Nick, your whole life would be…

Little Cherry Loves… Festive Foodies

Little Cherry Loves… Festive Foodies

For those of you who like to be particularly organised for big events like Christmas and birthdays, we salute you. There’s nothing better than making your checklists ahead of time, working your way through them,…

A Little Cherry Christmas: That’s A Wrap!

A Little Cherry Christmas: That’s A Wrap!

So, you’re all ready for the festive season to kick off. You know exactly where the decorations are, you’ve been squirrelling away gifts since the summer, and your cupboards are stocked for the family visits.…

Get Creative with Party Bags

Get Creative with Party Bags

If you have children, you will have either been to or hosted a kids’ birthday party at some stage and trust us when we say there are still loads more to come!

First Comes Love

First Comes Love, Second Comes Marriage…

It’s a fact that August and July are the busiest months for having babies. It makes sense, with the end of wedding seasons, there are honeymoons aplenty and then Christmas and New Year, which can…

Eat

Eat, Live, Sleep Green: The Eco Picnic

What could be better in the unseasonably warm climes we are currently experiencing this autumn than an Indian summer picnic? We’d hazard a guess at not much, to be honest.

It’s a Pirate Life for Me!

It’s a Pirate Life for Me!

Children’s birthday parties can be magical experiences for all involved, but that’s not to say they don’t come with a little bit of stress, too. Here at Little Cherry, we want to help relieve some…

Bake It Off

Bake It Off

Great British Bake Off has been and gone, autumn is closing in on us, and there are all sorts of lovely, fresh, autumnal fruits in the supermarkets. It can only mean one thing: it’s time…

Waste Not

Waste Not, Want Not This October

So often, we take the resources at our disposal for granted. Water, energy, fuel and food; it’s all available at the click of a button or flip of a switch, and it is all taken…

Come Dine with Little Cherry

Come Dine with Little Cherry

Food makes the world go round, don’t you think? What would we do without food? We all love food. And the way we present the food makes such a big difference to the way we…

(Don’t) Go Bump In The Night

(Don’t) Go Bump In The Night

Halloween will soon be upon us, and people everywhere will be turning their hallways and gardens into spooky spaces, ready for Trick-or-Treaters to come and call.

Little Cherry Loves: All Things October

Little Cherry Loves: All Things October

So, we’ve already started sharing how much we love autumn. From seasonally-inspired weddings to bonfire celebrations and pumpkin flavoured parties; there’s so much to enjoy at this time of year.

Bamboozlement

Bamboozlement

Summer here in the UK is often full of surprises, such as wintry rain showers, in between what we like to call ‘heat waves’.

Little Cherry Loves: Ladies Who Brunch

Little Cherry Loves: Ladies Who Brunch

Thank goodness it’s Friday! Let the weekend begin! Aren’t weekends the best thing ever? A whole, blissful 48-hour period of doing whatever it is you want. And lie-ins, oh, those lie-ins!

A Very Autumnal Affair

A Very Autumnal Affair

Spring and summer are often hailed the “ideal” seasons for weddings, but that needn’t be the case.

Get Green This September

Get Green This September

Well, hello there planet-loving party people. If you’re here, we know you like to celebrate in (ethical) style.

Do Yourself a Favour!

Do Yourself a Favour!

With summer being one of the most popular seasons for tying the knot, it’s so easy to get carried away, overspend and get ‘wedding happy’ with the credit card.

One-Bowl Meals: What's Not to Love?

One-Bowl Meals: What’s Not to Love?

Part of the reason our disposable party plates are so popular, other than them being environmentally friendly, ethically sourced, high-quality AND great-looking, is the convenience they offer.

Little Cherry Loves...Lemonade Day!

Little Cherry Loves…Lemonade Day!

There’s something special about lemonade. Served ice cold in a tall glass, with a straw and slice to boot, you can’t help but feel a little better, a little fresher and a little bit more…

How Eco-Friendly is a Balloon Release?

How Eco-Friendly is a Balloon Release?

Little Cherry loves a good party, and whilst we understand the allure of revelry, we also firmly believe in taking responsibility. This is especially the case when what we do in the name of fun…

Put the Lime in the Coconut

Put the Lime in the Coconut

Cocktails. The most beautiful blend of fresh and sweet flavours, with a sour kick or two to really get your taste buds going. There’s nothing more sophisticated than a cocktail party that harks back to…