Arts & Design
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Christmas Trees
The Christmas tree became popular in England in 1841 when Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert, brought a Christmas tree over from Germany and put it in Windsor Castle. The Royal couple were illustrated in…
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Autumn in full bloom
It is now that time of the year where life is becoming complacent and things are all slotting into place. Autumn is in full bloom and the darker, cosy nights are in full…
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Decoupage
The word decoupage comes from Middle French decouper, meaning to cut out or cut from something. The origin of decoupage is thought to be tomb art. Nomadic tribes used cut-out felts to decorate the…