Paper as we know it was invented in China about 2000 years ago although the Egyptians had been using papyrus (from which the word paper is derived) 5000 years ago to write on. The art of paper flower making is thought to have started in China soon after it was invented, where they made them to float […]
Delicate shades of pink and white blossoms signal Spring. Apple, cherry, orange and almond blossom all have distinct colours and blooms. In Japan, ‘Hanami’ is the tradition of enjoying the beauty of flowers and in Spring this means Cherry Blossom (Sakura) which bloom all over Japan from March to May. Hanami is a very old […]
I can’t believe that Easter is almost here, time has flown this year (and Easter is actually very early). I have been looking at Pinterest and there are some amazing egg decorating ideas which I hope to try next weekend. Above are these beautiful DIY marbled eggs from Alice & Lois. This ‘egg angel’ from Flax […]
Mother’s Day in the UK is early this year on 6th March due to the fact that Easter is early, which in turn is down to the moon which is full this year soon after the Spring equinox of 21st March. It all seems quite complicated! In the UK the celebration’s proper name is Mothering Sunday. […]
Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun, more last than star. E.E. Cummings
Valentines day is just 2 weeks away and at Paper Tree we have some lovely new romantic Valentine gifts to say ‘I Love You’. These beautifully hand crafted paper roses send a clear message, printed with the words ‘I Love You’. The roses make a perfect gift as a single stem or as a bouquet and come with a […]
Happy New Year! After a welcome Christmas break, Paper Tree is back at work and making plans for the year ahead. It has been such a warm winter and I am wishing for some colder weather and less rain, some snow would be welcome too. I was lucky to spend Christmas in beautiful Switzerland where, […]
Paper Tree will be closed from 19th December until 4th January. If you’d like to place an order during this time it will be sent week commencing 4th January. Wishing you a very happy Christmas & a peaceful 2016. x
Brown paper packages tied up with string… these are a few of my favourite things… Brown paper is so versatile for anyone who loves creative gift wrapping. Below are some of my favourite ideas. Bakers twine looks fantastic combined with brown paper. Bakers twine is available in many different colours and red, green, black, gold or silver […]
With 4 weeks to go until Christmas it’s time to get organised with gifts, decorations & wrap to avoid a last minute rush. There might be some of that anyway, but it is always nice to start the Christmas break reasonably calm! This weekend is supposedly the busiest of the year for retailers with Black […]