Exciting news! Our two tone pure silk scarves are now available to buy online! Apology needed! First and foremost, I apologize right now. I know the images are not the best but I couldn’t wait to share these beauties with you. Over the previous months, they have been selling so quickly that there hasn’t been […]
Nautical and Nice – The Anchor Link
The sun shone on the marina. Boats bobbed playfully on the glistening water. But I wasn’t looking at them. No. I was too busy looking down. I was mesmerised by the huge chain that was lying on the ground. An old anchor chain strung along the pavement. No-one else was taking a blind bit of […]
SumUp Air Card Payment – Review
After changing to a new card payment system, Sophie from Seres Gifts gives her honest opinion on using SumUp Air to date. How did you hear about SumUp? To find an alternative payment solution for Seres Gifts, it was important for me to get guidance from others who fully understood the challenges that working at […]
Card Payment Systems – Can you afford to be without one?
Do you take cards? If I had a pound for every time I’d been asked that question, I could retire now! If you are a stallholder and you answer “no”, then you need to seriously reconsider your payment options. Whereas it used to be standard practice to accept cash or cheques at gift fairs, customers […]
Sparkle like Markle with our Blue Topaz Ring
The nation – indeed, the world – was spellbound by the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on 21st May 2018. All eyes were on the bride; her dress, her shoes, her tiara, her diamonds! What a feast for the senses. And just when you thought the show was over, there was the evening […]
Can I wash my silk scarf?
One of the questions I am asked most is “can I wash my silk scarf?” Well, I’m delighted to say that with a bit of tender loving care, your silk scarf can be washed by hand without being damaged if you follow a few simple rules: Use the right detergent First of all, use a […]
Starfish Fun Facts!
One of our most popular styles is the starfish. We just love it. But did you know how amazing starfish actually are? Here are our top fun facts about starfish! How many arms does a starfish have? Five, right? Well, sometimes. In fact, there are around 1,600 different types of starfish and although many have […]
“Shop to Give” with the Charity Fairs Association
Seres is proud to be a member of the Charity Fairs Association, but what is it and why should you care? What is The Charity Fairs Association The Charity Fairs Association is a collaboration between local and national charities and independent retailers. Together they provide a nationwide network of quality gift fairs which raises awareness […]
Five Fun Father’s Day Facts
The third Sunday in June is the official date for celebrating Father’s Day. We’ve gathered together our five favourite fun facts ahead of this year’s celebrations on 18th June. Thank you America! Yes, Father’s Day is an American creation! It is widely believed that in 1909 Sonora Smart Dodd was listening to a Mothering Sunday […]
The Hidden Language of Flowers
With the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle just having taken place, and the Chelsea Flower Show currently in full swing, flowers are everywhere at the moment. But did you know that many blooms have a hidden meaning? Here are some of our favourites ones. Roses Red Roses are well acquainted with love, but […]
Essex Young Farmers’ Show 2018
This year, the Essex Young Farmers’ Show takes place on Sunday, 20th May. Located in Roxwell, near Chelmsford, this fabulous one day show is popular with all the family. What’s at the Show There really is something for everyone at this family-friendly event. Shows take place in rings dedicated to livestock, equestrian activities, game fair, […]
Slider Bracelets – The Perfect Gift
We love our slider bracelets at Seres Gifts! But why do we think they’re the perfect gift? One size fits all! The fact that they are adjustable means that they fit most wrist sizes. So many bangles have to be put on over the hand. With a fixed sized bangle this can cause an issue […]
