The Gift Exchange

My husband and I were discussing a complete renovation of our master bedroom the other day, and it became apparent that we both wanted very different things in the room. I wanted the room to beckon me like an oasis and wrap me in luxurious comfort with soft warm hues, scents and textures. He wanted [...]

As our society becomes more environmentally aware a new trend in weddings is sustainable nuptials. How may you wonder does one have a green wedding? Well it goes back to basics; recycle, reduce, and reuse. Here are some tips to have a beautiful day while still being conscious of the environmental footprint you’re leaving. Make sure [...]

As the wedding season draws near there are quite a few brides and maybe even a few grooms out there selecting which flowers to have in their wedding. From bouquets to the boutonnières, flowers are a great way to tie together a theme and the feel of a wedding. We’ve all heard of people choosing [...]

My husband and I got married about a year and half ago and we have finally just received the last of our very expensive pictures. They are absolutely gorgeous and have captured our day perfectly. Unfortunately, we don’t have any frames to put them in! I have attempted to search for some nice frames and [...]

The first and most important thing about asking someone to marry you is to keep in mind whom you’re asking! If your sweetie isn’t into public displays of affection (PDA’s), then she probably isn’t interested in a mariachi band strumming while the whole restaurant claps along as you get down on one knee to ask [...]

We’ve all seen it on TV if not in real life, men and women about to say their “I do’s” when the bride suddenly looks like Casper and does a belly flop into an arrangement of  delicately sprinkled rose blossoms. Once the petals settle and she comes around she goes from 0-Bridezilla in 60 seconds. [...]

We’ve all been to weddings where there is a pile of birdseed and a votive candle wrapped in cellophane waiting for us as a favor. It is really no way to thank a guest for the $250.00 mixer they just bought! So what would be an appropriate gift? There are many options but the main [...]

On the morning of a bride’s wedding she wakes early with great anticipation much like a child on Christmas morning and begins going over her to do list. Typically by the day of the wedding: the venue has been decorated, the favors have been prepared, and the last boutonniere has been accounted for. With all [...]

If you want to truly thank your best man don’t give him a sachet of potpourri and an aromatherapy candle and expect a joyful response. Instead give him something he can use for years to come that is stylish and still “manly.” Some of these options could include a money clip, poker set, or a [...]

Traditionally in most western cultures gifts made out of specific materials are given to couples depending on how many years they have been married. In the first it is paper, the eighth year is bronze, 25th silver, and in the 50th gold. I think the As Good as Gold gourmet food basket is a great [...]