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14 Nov 2010 A December Wedding

Are you planning on a wedding around Christmas? Then you will have two reasons to celebrate on your wedding day! When planning a holiday wedding, you want to incorporate a holiday theme into your wedding without making it be a major focus of the attention.

For winter weddings happening in December, you can pick unique wedding colors like burgundy or olive green which are a little different from the usual Christmas red and green. When picking wedding favors for a holiday wedding, this is where you can get into the holiday spirit and add a little fun!

The sheer beauty of winter weddings and the elegance of wedding favors that utilize themes of snow, ice and other aspects of a frosty winter are incredibly unique. Give your guests a personalized package of hot cocoa mix. Like cocoa, coffee and tea also are terrific winter wedding favors. You can give personalized coffee mugs, tea bags or a variety of other coffee and tea related favors.

There are options galore when it comes to choosing winter wedding favors. Snowfall glass photo coasters, silver kissing bells, snowflake candles and more-the choices are seemingly endless. These thoughtful and affordable holiday favors are sure to be a hit and will touch each guest’s heart this holiday season.

06 Nov 2010 A Snowflake Themed Wedding

Snowflakes are a beauty and a joy forever. So why not make it the central theme for your winter wedding? They were innocent, complex, sharp and rational. Snowflakes are the flip side of a steaming cup of hot chocolate after a hard day at play. In one word, they are the essence of any gorgeous winter wedding.

Snowflake wedding favors are thus elegant, classy and beautiful. Your guests will certainly appreciate any of the beautiful snowflake wedding favors you set at their places as a token of your gratitude. These favors also make great additions to your table settings for holiday parties and get togethers. Snowflake favor boxes with chocolate or soap, snowflake design place card holders, “Please Be Seeded” Snowflake plantable Seed Place Card Favors, snowflake bottle stopper in shimmering gift box are some examples of the wonderful selection of winter favors that are sure to match your party theme.

A snowflake theme can mean snowy white elegance or a festive wintertime romp. Spend some time on creating wonderfully creative snowflake centerpieces and memorable favors for all to enjoy. By taking time to plan and shop for snowflake-theme related items, you can put together an amazing combination of snow-season elements for your special day!

22 Oct 2010 Choosing Your Wedding Colors

Wedding colors are an integral part of any wedding decoration and thus need to be chosen with care. But how do you go about choosing the color for your big day. Deciding on the wedding color is indeed the starting point for couples. Ideally the chosen color should complement the setting as well as coincide with the season. Also the color/s that you choose should bring out your personality and the mood you want to create. Vibrant colors add drama, while soft colors evoke a more romantic atmosphere.

If you have a favorite shade, but don’t know what else will go with it, try consulting a simple color wheel. Popular wedding color themes generally reflect current fashion trends but you should choose something that will make your special day as unique as your love for each other.

Once you zero in on the colors to be used, you can easily choose the decorations, centerpieces and wedding favors. Everything from the table décor, the bridal gown, bridesmaid dresses to unique favors for your guest would have a unified appeal when you decide on a specific wedding color.

12 Oct 2010 Butterfly Theme

For a spring summer wedding, a butterfly theme is just great. For a light and colorful look, you can choose pastel or bright colors for the bridesmaid dresses and have all kinds of butterflies for your décor. Bridal gowns with accent colors are becoming very popular. Tiaras with rhinestone butterflies are a beautiful touch to a bridal hairstyle. Everything about the wedding should be in tune with the butterfly theme.

The ceremony decorations and accessories as well as invitations should also reflect the central theme. For instance fabric butterflies can be wired into virtually any floral arrangement like bridesmaid bouquets and pew decorations. A popular trend of releasing butterflies at weddings may also sound like a good idea. Whether they are real butterflies or fake ones, they would just give a great overall effect.

Butterfly centerpieces are also popular in wedding ceremonies. A butterfly represents a free spirit and exhibits awesome beauty as it flies. The butterfly wedding centerpiece is a charming and sweat way to get and elegant butterfly look at your wedding. They are elegant and can look great with charming butterflies. With butterfly weddings you can have them all over the place for decorations. To complete the entire look you can have butterfly favors that relate to your butterfly wedding. Finally enjoy your butterfly wedding and make the reception a memorable one.


06 Oct 2010 Spice up Your Wardrobe with Fashion Essentials
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Do you have trouble pulling together outfits because the colors and prints do not go with each other? If you feel that you are wearing the same clothes everyday, you need to get pro-active about getting yourself a few pieces of outerwear that can bring out your personal style and still add a dash of color and style to your wardrobe.

Skirts and pants are a must have if you like wearing them both. If you have the option of wearing a skirt or a dress when you always wear jeans, then contemplate the benefits of a more diverse wardrobe. Get some work shirts and formal trousers for your days of work. You should also have some weekend dresses and a pair of all-season weekend pants.

The tops that you keep in your wardrobe should be right for your work and lifestyle. If you wear solid color pants and skirts, add some interest with a few print tops. Some black and white T-shirts, fitted pullovers for work, a couple of tank tops along with a turtleneck and a few cardigans for evening or the office should actually be enough for you to have a wardrobe that you can use for work as well as weekend wear.

Variety is instrumental in creating a fashion wardrobe that works great when pulling together outfits for work, casual, and evening situations.


11 Sep 2010 Wine Themed Favors

Wine themed favors are always cherished and remembered by everybody. If you are a wine person, you can choose to make your event special with a theme that will reflect this side of you. It is a great idea to focus on the fine things in life and creating at atmosphere that has a great deal of elegance and class.

You can build on the mood with including wine bottles holding candles with wax dripping down the sides for a rustic old feel, grape leaves and vines woven around the flickering lights. Wine charm gifts also help in adding to the romantic setting of your event. They are wildly popular and add a special charm to any occasion. There is a wealth of wine-inspired items to choose from and you can even get them personalized.

It is not always about bottle stoppers that make nice wine favors. There are a lot of other items to choose from. Give your guests something to help them celebrate long after your event is through with these Vineyard Collection Wine Tool Favors. Each tool includes a collapsible cork screw and a knife – everything your guests will need to pop that bottle of wine.

The Petite Merlot Wine Glass Gel Candle with Heart Charm and has a harvest grape scent, features lovely translucent gel, and is adorned with a heart charm and elegant satin ribbon. It is the ideal choice of favor for your wine themed party.

The Romantic Wine Glass Charm Sets are lovely and the best way to charm your guests. Love is in the air and your guests are sure to remember your event every time they use these charming favors. Each oval metal charm measures 1″ x ½” and is inscribed with one of four fitting words including love, forever, dream and romance and a modern heart and ribbon design.

09 Sep 2010 Calla Lily Wedding Favors

A wedding is hardly complete without calla lily themed favors. The Calla lily has long been associated with weddings and when arranged on their own or in a cluster, they create striking, dramatic effects. You will find the calla lily adorning such items as pens sets, candles, soaps, chocolate wrappers, as well as being used as a motif for wedding invitations, stationery, wedding cakes & decorations.

The calla lily themed items make great wedding favors. These flowers have become synonymous with love & romance, symbolizing purity & joy. The Calla Lily Theme Scented Wedding Cake Candle favors will surely be loved by our guests. Inspired by the beautiful and elegant calla lily flower each three tiered scented wedding cake candle is tastefully decorated with a cascading bouquet of sculpted hand painted calla lilies.

The stylish Heart Shaped Calla Lily Candle Holder with tea light candles also make nice favors. This unique design of a calla lily with a heart shaped stem is sure to be a hit with your guests. Comes in an elegant black gift box wrapped with an organza ribbon.

Another elegant wedding favor is the Elegant Calla Lily Ice Cream Scoop. Everyone loves an ice cream treat, so why not treat your guests to these useful ice cream scoop favors. Each favor has a poly resin calla lily design handle attached to a chrome ice cream scooper. They are the perfect compliment to your elegant affair.

07 Sep 2010 Classic Crystal Wedding Favors

There are different types of wedding favors amongst which some are called classics due to their universal appeal and timeless beauty. Amongst the top choices in classic wedding favors, candles and crystal favors are the best. Weddings can be as traditional and classic as you want them to be.

Crystal decorations are the ultimate wedding favor as they could be prominently displayed and give the impression that jewels or stones had been given. They are the perfect addition to glamorous tables and luxurious settings! Crystal wedding favors are widely available and range from large paperweights to bottle stoppers and decorative ornaments. There are many styles and designs to choose from and you can take your pick depending on the style and theme of your wedding.

For a celebration in full bloom – choose the Choice Crystal Flower Pot wedding favors. Radiant keepsakes that can also be used as decorative place card holders on your special day, these favors are sure to please.

The Choice Crystal Perfume Bottle is a beautiful and useful wedding favor and features a shimmering multifaceted crystal perfume bottle base with a silver accented crystal heart perched on its top.

Remind your guests that the world is their oyster with Choice Crystal oyster shell and pearl favors. Each of these favors features a radiant half opened crystal oyster shell with a pearl resting inside. Surrounded by satin inside a Choice Crystal signature silver heart design box, tied with an organza and satin bow with a crystal heart on top and an attached matching heart shaped tag, these favors make for a stunning presentation.

22 Aug 2010 Organic Clothing-A Must Have
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The fashion world is also going green with most of the reputed designer brands manufacturing organic clothing for men, women and children. Renowned fashion designers are creating exclusive, fairly traded and organic cotton t-shirts in support of “Save the Environment” cause. So maybe it’s time to wear your ethics on your eco t-shirt.
T-shirts made from organic cotton are made of cotton that grows naturally. These are extremely comfortable and at the same time help you to contribute to the wellness of the environment. There are a variety of styles and fashionable cuts available in this range of organic wear.
Check out the Alternative AA6060 Women’s Organic A-Line V-Neck made from 100% organic Pima cotton. The 1×1 perfect fit set-in ribbed collar, lap-over, blindstitched sleeves and bottom hem, low impact dyed and garment washed features give it a classic and stylish look.

The District Threads DT104ORG 100% Organic Cotton Perfect Weight Tee is the perfect blend of comfort and environmental awareness. Made from 100% certified organic cotton, this extraordinary tee feels so good against your skin… and makes you feel good about choosing an earth-friendly alternative.

For the young adults the Bella 221 toddler organic short sleeve tee is just perfect. Natural color and lightweight jersey made with super soft 100% organic cotton is comfortable and fashionable.

20 Aug 2010 Practical Bridal Shower Favors for Casual Weddings

A wedding is no doubt the most memorable event in one’s life and the most treasured as well. But the unforgettable ceremony is never complete without the supporting players. You should actually show your gratitude to the members of the bridal party for their time, friendship, advice and help. And of course there is no better way to express your appreciation than practical yet heartfelt bridal shower favors.

These party favors are nothing but tokens of your sincerest gratitude. If you spend a little time in choosing gifts that are practical, thoughtful and within your budget, then you can really light up your guests’ faces with a smile. They would fondly remember your special day forever.

Favors such as the Pink Polka Flip Flop” Five Piece Pedicure Set with Matching “Thank you” Tag are cute and extremely useful. The unique flip flop doubles as a PEDICURE SET with a cheerful pink and black polka dot design. This charming keepsake is ultra-chic with a modern flair. Pull the zipper to reveal the essentials: nail file, scissors, clippers, and cuticle instrument.

Another fantastic gift for your bridesmaids is the Love is Brewing” Teapot Timer in Classic Retro Gift Box. Kate Aspen’s nostalgic, silver-tone teapot kitchen timer is as quaint, cute and endearing as its gift box, a presentation that will “tea-light” your guests! The “Love is Brewing” teapot timer measures 3″ high x 3″ in diameter and has a black handle and lid, a tiny, black pour spout, and the black-and-white timer numbers appear in a small window on the side of the teapot, with the winder on the bottom. And where else would you find a classic teapot but in a retro kitchen?

Another classic yet very functional bridal party gift is the Meant to Bee” Ceramic Honey Pot with Wooden Dipper. It is deliciously sweet inside and out, so it’s a splendid complement to your affair! Little yellow-and-black bees zoom around this wedding-white, beehive-shaped honey pot – a favor dripping with charm and practicality. There’s a notch in the lid where a white, fingertip-size, ceramic heart attached to a wooden dipper provides easy access to the golden treasure your guests will pour within.

No matter what you choose, always try to infuse your gifts with your own style and personality to leave your best friends and family with useful items that will make them fondly remember your special event.