Spring is on its way, and the cold winter days will soon be behind us. With this in mind, what better way to start the new season than with a day out at a Spring Fair.

The Country Living Magazine Spring Fair is the perfect place to stock up on new and inspiring ideas for your home and garden. Once again, The Business Design Centre in London's Islington, will be host to independent designers, small producers and craftspeople from across the British Isles, including yours truly.

Treat yourself to a whole new look from the unique jewellery and fashion collections, sample delicious regional fare in the Food Hall and discover furniture, fabrics and accessories to add country style to your home.

This year we have many new and improved features, allowing you to see your favourite parts of the magazine come to life. So whether you are looking for items for your home and garden, or looking to pick up a new crafting skill, there is something for all tastes at the Country Living Magazine Spring Fair.

From 15 March - 1 April 2013, the award-winning Ideal Home Show will return to Earls Court, London for its 105th Year! and The Happy Cupcake Company will once again be there. 

Whether you are looking for a new kitchen or bathroom, furniture for the home or garden, gadgets, food, fashion or just want to add those finishing touches that make a house a home, this amazing event has everything you need! Explore show homes, inspirational room sets (including a complete makeover of Del Boy's flat) and get all the advice you need from experts and a host of celebrities.

With eight dedicated show sections catering to every requirement and taste, the Ideal Home Show  is the only place to visit when making your home ideal.

The first live experiential event dedicated to cakes, breads and the art of baking is coming to Manchester!

The perfect mix: Offering everything from live demos by celebrity speakers to classes with the experts, as well as delicious produce and baking supplies, plus live competitions and so much more...

Following its SELL OUT launch show at Earls Court, London in 2012, the Cake & Bake Show Manchester promises to attract thousands of baking and cake decorating fans from around the country for three days filled with celebrity demos, live competitions, tasty treats and all the latest supplies and equipment. ...the Happy Cupcake Company can't wait to get there and be a part of it - See you there