Posts by Illumination Street Staff
5 Games to Play at Christmas
These five games are some family favourites, and the best thing about them is, you don’t need to have purchased them. The only thing you’ll need with these games is a pen and paper, a timer and your family!! Charades This is a classic family game which I’m sure all of you know. Pick a…
Read MoreILLUMINATION STREET PUBLIC VOTE WINNERS
The Public has spoken so here and we have been overwhelmed with the amount of votes we’ve had for this year’s Best Front Door and Best Children’s Display category. So let’s see who won the hearts of the public this year… Best Front Door In first place and winner of £100 worth of British Garden…
Read MoreILLUMINATION STREET WINNERS 2020
In its second year, we have seen entries to Illumination Street skyrocket. As the British public took to their streets once again to deck their neighbourhoods with twinkling fairy lights and stunning spectacles, it was great to see so many festively festooned homes. Sponsored by British Garden Centres group, Illumination Street has over £5,000 worth…
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Read MoreDressing your table for Christmas Dinner
Ah the Christmas Dinner. Possibly one of the things we most look forward to at Christmas time. 3 types of stuffing, extra gravy and of course pigs in blankets. So why not make your table look as good as your festive feast and spruce things up this year. We’re here with some helpful tips on how…
Read MoreHow to decorate small spaces at Christmas
December has arrived, and with it comes the festivities and plenty of planning and preparation to make Christmas a fun and enjoyable time. With many people living in flats, apartments, bedsits, or small homes, you may want to decorate for Christmas without compromising on space. So, use these hints and tips to help you decorate…
Read More3 Delicious Baking Recipes for Christmas
There’s no better smell at Christmas than the smell of baking radiating from your Kitchen. We’ve got some family favourite recipes for you and your loved ones to get cooking this Christmas. Gingerbread Men The gingerbread man is a staple during the festive season. They are sweet, fun and most importantly… delicious. Follow the recipe…
Read MoreHave yourself an Eco Friendly Christmas
There are many Christmas traditions that we’ve done them for years, our parents did them and so did their parents. Giving presents, lights on the tree things like that. With the knowledge we have now, many of us are slightly more conscious about our carbon footprint and use of plastics etc. If you’re looking for…
Read MoreAlternative Christmas tree toppers
Find out about alternative Christmas tree toppers to add something different to your festive display. When decorating your tree there are some traditions that seem to stick throughout the years. Things such as lights, tinsel and especially what goes on top of your tree. Some people have family heirlooms that have been passed down through…
Read MorePlant up Festive Containers
Get into the Christmas spirit by planting up festive containers filled with flowers and foliage that will bring you some winter cheer. For some, the winter months mean prepping the garden for the winter frosts and potentially ‘closing shop’ for the cold season. As the nights grow darker and the mornings colder, it doesn’t mean…
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