To create a photo gallery wall, use the bridal portrait as the centerpiece, hang or paint the initial of your last name, add a shadowbox with photos and mementos from your honeymoon; maybe even include framed pictures from your parent’s wedding day. Years later, add photos of your children or pets to complete the wall. You can rotate the artwork too, so you always have something new to share with your visitors.

This type of personal artwork lends a warmth to your home that store bought artwork does not and over the years becomes a symbol of your lives together.

Image Courtesy of Modnest

First, go through your stuff and whatever you haven’t used, worn, or are not crazy about, get rid of. Stock up on packing supplies well in advance so you’re not scrambling for empty boxes and tape when you’re ready to pack. Go room by room, and when you have time, pack things that you won’t use before you move first, label the box’s contents and in what room the box belongs. If you pack a little at a time, you won’t feel as overwhelmed as if you pack everything at once. Be sure to wrap breakables in paper or bubble wrap and don’t make your boxes too heavy or they’ll be difficult to carry up steps, etc.

This is just a short list of moving tips. Check out Mayflower’s website for a moving checklist and lots of great packing and wrapping tips.

Image from The Frisky

Song Art was born out my desire to combine my passions for Music, Text, and Paint. I receive inspiration listening to the ‘favorite song’ I have been commissioned to produce while painting, which allows me to have direct connection to the emotion of the music & lyrics during the creative process. My vision for this series is to brighten the world thru positive emotions, i.e., love, connection, and nostalgia, for my client’s homes or offices with an heirloom quality painting for years to come.
Let Michele turn meaningful music into heirloom contemporary painting to cherish for lifetime! Michele’s Paintings have been featured in Fine Art Galleries in Las Vegas, Palm Desert, Beverly Hills, Laguna Beach, and Santa Monica.

Consider Song Art for the following:

SENTIMENTAL PERSONALIZED GIFT: Wedding Day (first dance | special song), bride to groom, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or create meaningful sentimental home decor.

WEDDINGS: Display your ‘First Dance or Love Song Original Painting” at your wedding! Common larger display requests = 16 x 20, 20 x 20, 24 x 36, 30 x 30, 36 x 36, 30 x 40, or 36 x 48 on 1.5″ Gallery Canvas. Many wedding clients display “Special Song” Unique Personalized Painting near guest book, cake, reception entry area, or wedding hall.

GALLERY WALLS IN HOME/OFFICE: Contemporary Art Gallery Formations are popular ways of displaying several favorite songs in formation rows. Make unique interior design artistic statements based on your favorite music & colors! Michele has worked with dozens of interior designers to achieve amazing creative design results with “Song Art” Originals.

SHIPPING: All framed paintings are shipped & protected with plexiglass. Gallery wrap canvas paintings are protected with UV archival coating and therefore may be placed in direct sunlight.  

Visit Art Destiny to learn more.

The survey found that generational differences play a part in gift giving with older guests feeling it is necessary to give a gift to the new couple.  Additionally, the survey found that cost is not a factor in accepting wedding invitations.  Other report findings are that people enjoy watching the wedding ceremony but many dislike group dances like the bunny hop, they’re not fond of the receiving line, and guests prefer a menu of chicken and wine over caviar and champagne.

To see more of the survey results like average price point for a wedding gift and to read the full story, log onto www.brides.com/weddingguests.

Image Credits:  Mini Laterns, Laterns with Hangers, Wedding Luminaries.

Table Arrangement from Martha Stewart Weddings

Incorporate other small details like votive candles, place cards holders, favor boxes or decorative glassware to add your own unique spin. Check out these fabulous finds to help you get started in achieving this look.

(From Left to Right Botanical Garden Votives, Ivory/Gold Favor Cones, Square Vases from TheWeddingOutlet.com)

The Country Living Collection will offer four distinct looks: Modern Countryside, Blue & White, Red & White and Faded Antique. Each will span traditional, classic and modern country sensibilities. Products will be priced from $3.99 for candles to $349 for dining furniture.
The new collection aims to bring comfort, quality, and beauty to your home, garden, and entertaining.

 
Blue & White                                   Red & White

 
Faded Antique                              Modern Countryside

To get an idea of what “Country Living” style is, pick up a copy of Country Living Magazine, or visit their website at www.countryliving.com.