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What is the history behind Mother's Day?

Mother’s day (or Mothering Sunday) is a huge commercial day in the calendar across the world- a day to honour Mother figures by presenting them with flowers and gifts, and just generally treat them...

Freshen up your home for Spring 2017

Spring is just around the corner, and for some of us, its an excuse to freshen up our homes for the new season. Now, not everyone has the time or money to completely redecorate our homes but just b...

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

There’s only one week left until Valentine’s day and most people are on the hunt for the perfect present. Whether its for a secret crush or a your soulmate, sometimes it can seem impossible to find...

The Six Nations are here!

Its that time of year again! The hype has slowly been building and now the Six Nations are upon us. Here is everything you need to know about this year’s fixtures… Round 1 04.02.2017 1...

What is St Dwynwen's Day All About?

Dydd Santes Dwynwen hapus! Happy St Dwynwen’s day! St Dwynwen’s Day has finally come around and it has been growing in popularity year by year. St Dwynwen is our Welsh patron of true lovers is ...

Slate House Six Nations Quiz!

Slate House's Big Christmas Quiz!

5 Ways to Make Your Home Feel More Cosy This Autumn

Next week, the clocks will go back an hour, signifying the start of daylight saving time in the UK. What it also signifies, of course is the beginning of hibernation season for us humans! Whilst we...

Welsh Film Quiz

10 of the Best Welsh Food & Drink Producers

At Slate House, we don’t mind admitting that we enjoy indulging in a bit of a feast every now and then! We are self confessed foodies with soft-spots for goods that have been made in this little co...