Our First Ambassador Event – with Cake Boy
We recently announced that we’d started working with 5 blogger ambassadors, including Kip and Louise (more about them here.) For the occasion of our very first bloggers’ event, the pair help us bring together 9 other bloggers from all corners of the blogosphere, resulting in an eclectic mix of writers on fashion, crafts, technology, family, cuisine and more besides. We could think of no better host for this special event than Eric Lanlard (aka Cake Boy), one of our favourite partners. Cue a full day of cake-based revelry beginning with a Q&A session, then a cupcake decorating class and ending with a luxury afternoon tea. Afternoon tea is a subject close to our…
10 Things That Turn 10 This Year
If you are anything like us, we still feel as though we are 18 and like everything happened just yesterday. When we learned that Maroon 5’s Songs About Jane album came out 15 years ago, we were shocked by how far away our childhood had become. So, we’ve compiled a list of 10 things that turn 10 this year and let’s just say, we think you should prepare to be shocked!
7 Reasons to Visit Manchester
Home to world-famous football teams, iconic bands, Coronation Street and chips and gravy, Manchester is Northern England’s diverse, energetic and creative hub. For anyone planning to visit for a weekend or perhaps thinking of moving north, read on for 7 reasons why you should definitely consider Manchester. We also have a few exclusive top tips from some Manchester based bloggers who love their city! Got the travel bug? Take a look at our guide to Amsterdam for some interesting tips for the Dutch city.
The Bucket List – The Three Horseshoes Hotel and Spa
As part of our plan to help others #LiveALittle in 2017, we promised we’d celebrate #BucketListThursdays by providing one person (or couple) a month with an experience to tick off their list! And we’ve done just that. The Three Horseshoes Country Inn and Spa is located on Blackshaw Moor, near Leek, in Staffordshire. Offering panoramic views of rolling green countryside and the peaks of the nearby National Park, it’s a paradise for photographers, ramblers, honeymooners and more. In fact, its location is so perfect, there’s been an inn at the same site since the early 1800s. Fast-forward to 2017, and the Country Inn and Spa is a tastefully decorated hotel with…
Meet Red Letter Days’ Blogger Ambassadors
We’ve been keeping a secret for a while now, so it’s very exciting to finally be able to reveal it. Red Letter Days is now working with 5 Blogger Ambassadors. They’ll be going on some of our experiences – from the gastronomic to the adrenaline-spiking to the relaxing – and helping us to put the word out about them. We spent a long time immersing ourselves in all kinds of blogs, before making our selection. Each of the final 5 has its own distinctive style, gives passionate and honest opinions and makes for an engaging read. We are pleased to introduce you to: Maaike van Kuijk travellousworld.com Maaike’s wide scope of interests span…
Valentine’s Day Ideas: Love’s Grandest Gestures Infographic
Coming up with original Valentine’s Day ideas can be tricky. You’ve got to impress their socks off, demonstrate your love and show how well you know them – a card just won’t do and there are definitely some things to avoid! If you are looking for a different way to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, why not take inspiration from history? Our infographic features some of the grandest love gestures ever made.
