International Women’s Day is a day of campaigning and celebration that began in the early 1900s. Back in 1908, some 15,000 women took to the streets of New York, protesting over working hours, pay and the right to vote. In 1910, German Marxist and activist Clara Zetkin proposed that a day should be set aside every year to campaign for issues relating to women’s rights. Her proposal was met with unanimous approval, and so International Women’s Day was born!

Over the past 100 years or so, International Women’s Day has become a day celebration and recognition across both the Western and the developing world. Huge events take place all over the world on March 8th to mark women’s achievements and raise awareness of the inequalities some women still face around the world.

The day is now an official holiday in 27 different countries around the world; although in China, Madagascar and Nepal, the holiday is just for the ladies. Why not join in yourself? Take a day to celebrate with your female friends. Or, if you’re a man, do something thoughtful for the special woman in your life.

In order to join in with the celebrations, Metal Design Furniture is offering 10% off our elegant range of plant stands from March 8th till 30 March only, so get in there quick to get your discount: use code 080313 and spoil someone in your life with a beautiful plant stand!

The full prices for these pieces start at £39 and go up to £67, so are already an affordable way to make your home more beautiful, even before you include the discount. Perfect for inside or out on the balcony, these items will display your treasured plants to their very best advantage. Have a look here for our full range. And happy International Women’s Day to all our customers!

Avi Reisman