December 17, 2018
Many of us are now sending family photo cards for the holidays—and I’ll bet you’ve saved your family’s photo cards from previous years. Consider placing them in identical frames and hanging them in chronological order on a focal wall. The look is charming, and so are the memories.
For the new mom and dad, buy plain cute bibs or soft, cozy receiving blankets—simple ones—and have them embroidered. Make them personal. Use the baby’s initials or name, or personalize with a theme or symbol that is important to the family. You can portray a future artist, teacher, or doctor; use a saying that means…
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Pink is hot! Use it for a sweet-sixteen birthday, a baby shower, a sixty-fifth birthday, or just about any celebration. Consider using some or all of these: pink candies (M&Ms, pink-wrapped Hershey’s Kisses, pink candy necklaces) pink flowers & pink linens pink favors (pink bead necklaces, pink enamel frames, sun hats in pink, pink baby…
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Need ideas on what to do with older or inherited jewelry? Whether they are valuable pieces or costume jewelry that means something to you, consider creating new pieces from the old if you don’t wear them or they’re just not your style. My mom left me a pretty ruby and diamond bracelet she received as…
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