Not since the swinging ’60′s or the hedonistic ’90′s Britpop years has the Union Jack been so widely used. Since its rooftop reappearance on achingly cool Mini Coopers, the Union Jack has conquered fashion and our interiors in one fell swoop. You’ll now find it everywhere – from home shows …

We’ve got a lot to thank the humble ice cream for. Here are just a few of them:

It’s numbed millions of broken hearts (think Bridget Jones)
It reminds us of summer, beaches, BBQs and all round good times
It makes fruit salads naughty…
Kids parties aren’t kids parties without jelly and ice cream
It …

If you’re anything like me, you love the romantic idea of making your own jam, brewing your own beer and baking your own bread a la the Good Life (like two of my very perfect friends – not jealous at all). But, you’ve probably also got a sneaking suspicion that …

If your wardrobe receives more attention than the rest of your home put together, it may be time for a revamp. To give you a helping hand, here are 3 of the hottest trends from our summer sale.
Add zing with Bright Accessories, calm with Global Glamour and Parisian chic with …

It looks like rain… but luckily we’ve thought of lots of fun stuff to keep you busy this weekend.

Make a big jug of Sangria and have a carpet picnic.
Go see Eclipse if you haven’t already. Then vamp trend is …

It’s our favourite day of the month – yep that’s right, payday is here and what better time to unleash the inner shop-a-holic…
The OMG shoe
Barely a day’s gone by that we haven’t fawned over these little beauties from Kurt Geiger. A righteous homage to Miu Miu, they’re sooo pretty, sooo …

This week in the office, we’ve been extolling the virtues of rustic summer picnics – fresh air, fresher food and good company – you get the quaint English picture.
Our whimsical debate around the tastiest summer salads and picnic snacks has seen us ignoring the grey clouds out the window and …

Pictured: Bandeau dress, WAS: £115.00 NOW: £92.00, Coast
The 2 day event at House of Fraser is in full swing, but you’re going to have to hurry if you want to pick up your dream pieces at dreamworthy prices because the 2 Day Brand Event finishes online at midnight tonight!
If you’re …

Pictured above: Clarins Big Brand Event set, Worth: £57.00 WAS: £20.00 NOW: £18.00, Clarins. Set includes Gentle Foaming Cleanser 75ml, Multi Active Early wrinkle correction cream 30ml, Renew Plus body serum 100ml and Relax bath 100ml all presented in a luxury dusky pink bag.
House of Fraser’s 2 Day Brand Event …

Get your credit cards ready because the shopping extravaganza of the year is here… House of Fraser’s Two Day Brand Event has arrived and we are ridiculously excited. You will find amazing discounts off some of your favourite brands.
Offers will be live online at www.houseoffraser.co.uk from 6pm tonight, stores will …