When the sun comes a-calling, we Brits love nothing better than a good old fashioned garden party. So why not string up some bunting and dig out your granny’s floral crockery to make it a truly vintage affair?

Sunny days are here again, and what better way to celebrate than with a vintage garden party? If you’d love to throw a gorgeous garden party but don’t know where to start, we (and some very clever bloggers) will show you how to decorate, what to eat and even which games to play.

‘Back to school’ is everywhere, and whether those words fill you with disappointment or relief, it always pays to be prepared. That’s why we’re here with our bumper guide to make the new term as easy as ABC!

With summer in full swing we asked you to Tweet your favourite things about the season. One lucky entrant was rewarded with a £100 dotcomgiftshop voucher and all your answers left us feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Check out our favourites and follow us on Twitter for your chance to win in the future!

COMPETITION CLOSED - Win a £100 DotComGiftShop voucher to spend in our summer sale - perfect for getting your home and garden ready for the summer!

With summer fast approaching it’s time for packed lunches on the playgrounds, and here at dotcomgiftshop we’ve been on the lookout for some simple, healthy and tasty lunch ideas which offer something a little different from the sandwiches and biscuits that grace the usual British lunchbox.

Vintage chic is the ultimate look for a bedroom look. Harking back to the high style and quality of a bygone era, it evokes gentler times and marries comfort with effortless style. The good news is, with a few tweaks and accessories, a vintage boudoir will soon be yours!

The sun is out and picnic season is upon us! Of course, you'll need some shiny new picnicware, but what should you pack to eat? Homemade pork pies, of course! Here's a simple recipe for truly scrummy picnic-sized pies.