Inspiration and gift guides

Celebrate grandparents’ special relationship with their precious grandchildren. We’ve explored a few of our favourite and most popular gifts for grandparents.

Becoming a mum is a life-changing experience that can often feel like a rollercoaster with many ups and downs. But there are some things that she will definitely appreciate as she navigates life as a new mum. 

It’s fascinating to see how baby names are influenced by societal changes, trends and popular culture each year. Explore with us the predictions for 2023.

We know it might seem a little early to talk about Christmas, however, we promise we’re doing it for an excellent reason! 

At Hand on Heart, we are well aware that we start our Christmas preparations early but we couldn’t get through October without mentioning Halloween! With the weather getting colder and the nights drawing in, what better time to enjoy creating some spooky crafts with the kids?

As we’re celebrating our 13^th birthday this summer, we thought we’d take the opportunity to celebrate our four-legged friends too – with our top thirteen picks of our favourite pawprint pieces.

What to buy for the Dad who has everything? A unique gift created by the kids will show him just how much he means to the whole family. Even better, you can get the children involved too, making it a...

There’s no denying our love for Easter eggs. Cracking open the giant chocolate egg and nibbling the cracked segments before moving on to the other mouth-watering treats inside the box is a thrill at Easter time. However, if your house...

We completely understand how difficult it can be to choose the perfect Mother’s Day gift. You want to choose the ideal piece for that special mother figure in your life, whether that be your Mum, Grandma, Mother-in-Law, Aunty or even...

These Are Expected to be The Most Popular Baby Names in 2022! It’s always exciting to hear the most popular baby names every year. It’s quite a fascinating subject, and we understand that all new parents must feel the pressure...

Researching your family tree is a hobby that’s grown enormously in popularity over recent years. Programmes such as the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are might partly be to thank for an increased interest in genealogy. But there’s no...

Every Santa Paws needs the ultimate accessory this December – a fabulous and festive Christmas jumper!  If your pet is happy wearing a jumper, then there are some fantastic ones to choose from this year. They’ll keep them warm and...

We’ve created the perfect Christmas gift guide for all your family and friends, with presents we think they’ll love. Our guide features presents for her, for him, grandparents, pet lovers, mums-to-be and even a stunning gift under £70. We’ve carefully...

Have you put your Christmas decorations up? Finished your present shopping? The festive season is just around the corner, and it’s feeling very Christmassy at the Hand on Heart studio.  Our exceptionally talented elves have been busy creating your beautiful...

Christmas is a magical time for children, and there are some brilliant ways you can involve them in gift-giving. We all know how difficult it can be to take children shopping at the best of times, never mind when it’s...

‘On the Fur-st day of Christmas, my human gave to me…’ – Our Favourite Gift Ideas for Dogs!  Have yourself a furry little Christmas and guarantee a wagging tail this December with our festive gift guide for four-legged friends.   To...

Finding the perfect gift for new parents can be a challenge. The list of things to buy often feels endless, and of course, there's always the risk of buying something they already have. So, how about buying the expectant parents...

'Push Presents' can be a little divisive, but there's no doubt that they've soared in popularity over recent years. Considered a modern way of saying 'congratulations,' push presents are a gift given to a woman after she's given birth (usually...

Christmas is 'The Most Wonderful Time of The Year' and we love Christmas here at Hand on Heart, but we understand that it can be a stressful period too.   So much goes into Christmas – there's present buying, the logistics...

The festive countdown can naturally feel a little frantic. December always seems to rush by in a tinsel-sprinkled blur of house decorating, present shopping (and wrapping!), mince pie baking, and planning for Christmas dinner. Of course, it's much more enjoyable...

Like many workplaces, Hand on Heart has a wide variety of zodiac signs amongst its staff, but the most popular is Cancer. Four of our team share the birthday month of July within the Cancer dates; Lucy, Jane, Sophie and...