Candles, Flowers and All Things Nice

  That wedding in April Choosing your bridesmaids can be a real challenge for the bride.  Some people love the idea of being your bridesmaid.  For others, though they will not want to let you down, it will be an ordeal.  We can get very caught up in not wanting to offend friends and family.  What really matters at the end of the day, is not who other people think you should invite, nor that Aunt Jane might be affronted,  if you don’t choose her youngest daughter.  Although, you should, of course, always listen to your mother, you need to think about the people who mean most to you in your life.  Then have a quiet word with them.  Tell them about your plans for the wedding.  Be sensitive to how they are feeling about the opportunity.  If it is clear they would prefer not to take on the role, then do the gentle and kind thing and let them off the hook.  But make clear that you are not offended and that you still want them to come and take part in your wedding – include them in some

   All brides want that perfect, well-planned wedding, like we see on all the wedding shows with professional wedding planners choreographing every moment of their special day...but let's be real. In these hard economic times, more and more brides can't afford the expensive cost of a wedding planner.  This sole book will act as their personalized inexpensive wedding planner, saving Busy Brides hundreds to thousands of dollars. This book is an essential must have for all Busy Brides planning their own wedding.    I "The Busy Brides Bible for planning a fabulous wedding, without the expensive cost of a wedding planner" will help Busy Brides just like a wedding planner, from selecting their wedding rings to planning every detail of the most fabulous day of there lives...their wedding day.  Complete with the trendiest examples of wedding themes, ceremony and reception sites, wedding color palettes, reception menus, ceremony and reception music, transportation options, s

   Are you getting married soon?  Isn't it difficult right now.  No one has any money.  But no one wants to miss out on the wedding of their dreams.  Here are some tips; DIY Flowers – save by using artificial blooms and borrowed vases for centerpieces Photography  – save by booking the wedding on a Friday or Sunday Transportation  - replace a limo with a cool car driven by a friend or family member Reception  – save by booking the wedding on a Friday or Sunday, reducing the number of guests to your nearest and dearest, and choosing a buffet instead of plated dinner Entertainment  – save by sacrificing hired entertainment for a talented family member as your DJ Honeymoon  – save on the journey, stay nearer to home - you can travel together when things get better - your second honeymoon together is something to cherish for the future. But here is a book that can help you much better than I can! This is what people have said about it! 'Perfect if you're

I know of someone who used this over the cake display at her wedding. It was perfect. The built in lights made it soooo much easier than the arches where you have to string the lights yourself.  It is easy and very affordable.  You can decorate it the way you would like and it will be the set up of the night. Cast a dramatic, magical spell over weddings, receptions, showers, and other upscale events with this enchanting 8-foot-high wedding arch. The stunning unit features simple-to-use light clips and 200 white netting lights that shed a soft glow perfect for candlelit ceremonies, evening dances, or outdoor gatherings under the stars. Even more, its smooth, tubular construction and elegant silhouette unite to create a lovely foundation easily enhanced with tulle, ribbon, flowers, gossamer, ivy, and other special touches (accents not included). Loop it with deep red roses or pure-white lilies for a formal gathering; alternately, weave it with thick, unruly vines to serve as a spec

So far, fans have gotten small tastes of what Jackie Evancho can do, but with the release of Dream With Me her highly-anticipated, first full-length album, they will get their first full serving of her staggering talent. The SYCO/Columbia album reunites the 10-year old singing phenomenon with legendary producer David Foster. Jackie caught the attention of Foster two years ago when she won a regional competition that allowed her to sing as Foster accompanied her on piano. “He thought her voice was extraordinary,” Jackie’s father Michael says. So much so that the 16-time Grammy winner Foster helms Dream With Me and brought some remarkable company with him. The world’s most celebrated female singer Barbra Streisand duets with Jackie on one of Streisand’s signature songs, “West Side Story’s” “Somewhere,” while singing sensation and 2009 “Britain’s Got Talent” contestant Susan Boyle performs the tender “A Mother’s Prayer” with Jackie. Dream with Me features a repertoire of classi

Amazon.com has created a members-only store similar to HauteLook. The thing I love about membership-only shopping sites is that you get exclusive prices. On the sign-in page, what caught my eye was “ Up to 60% off coveted brands ” and “ Fast, Free Shipping ” with “ Free Return Shipping “… that was enough for me to sign in. Now there is even more with a  $10 sign up offerQ To sign up all you need to do is to click the banner below! Even though membership is always free, the upcoming days will feature designer brands such as L.A.M.B. shoes and handbags (so looking forward to it!) and Nicole Miller.   MYHABIT is Amazon’s new private fashion sale site offering up to 60% off hand-picked styles from designer & boutique brands, featuring apparel, shoes, jewelry and accessories for men, women and children. New sale events start every day and typically run for 72 hours; product inventory is limited and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Customers who sign up to the site to be

A lovely wedding song for you - don't forget to look at our lovely wedding set from Beverley Clark Please visit our UK and US Stores

Beverly Clark Wedding Romance Collection Wedding Kit with Guest Book, Pen, Ring Pillow, Flower Girl Basket and Garter Set, Ivory A romantic way to cover several wedding day basics at once, this kit from Beverly Clark’s Romance Collection makes a great gift for a bride to be. Created in ivory satin with pearl bead and silver-colored accents, the set includes a guest book with pen, a ring pillow, a flower girl basket, and a pair of matched garters. One garter is for wearing and keeping, while the other is simpler for tossing during the celebration. The guest book contains 32 pages for guests’ well wishes and signatures, as well as a decorative holder for the pen. All the pieces are lovely in use during the ceremony and reception, and they make pretty mementos to keep or share in the years after. Quote: When I received this product, I fell in love with it immediately. It seems to be well made and the ivory color was perfect. The crystal pins add a sweet touch. I would suggest this pr

In honour of Our Green Man Page Take time to enjoy the company of the Green Man as you venture on your way - take your rest in green places! Don't forget to visit our Candle Shop!

Something lovely to honour all green things  Artfully made from Japanese cast iron and hand painted in green The top part is styled after a traditional Japanese lantern, below which hangs the actual wind bell itself. The wind bell is in the style of a zen temple bell The cast iron of this wind bell produces a clear and pure sound Made in Japan The lantern part measures 11 x 10 cm For more information     Wind Bell - Japanese Lantern in Green Windchime Don't forget to visit our Candle Shop!

The Green Man  has many variations. Found in many cultures around the world, the Green Man is often related to natural vegetative deities springing up in different cultures throughout the ages. Primarily it is interpreted as a symbol of rebirth, or "renaissance," representing the cycle of growth each spring culminating in fulfillment in mid- Summer. Here is our Green Man T-lite Holder Height 8cm Diameter 12cm Each Greenman T-lite holder is made from resin and has been hand-painted in hues of green, with 2 Greenman faces looking out from the ball of leaves. Each T-lite holder is suitable for use with t-lite candles with a diameter no bigger than 3.5cm. The candle holder comes with safety instructions - please read before use. Each Greenman t-lite holder comes individually packed in a card box For more information follow this link Double Faced Green Man T-lite Holder Don't forget to visit our Candle Shop!

Please don't try this at home. For other beautiful candle idea, be sure to visit our Candle Shop See  Candle and Candles: Exclusive Wedding Gift;the Sacred Lotus - a hand made candle  http://t.co/QCzCqJZ

With a span of 11 cm, the candle weighs 265gm. It has 20 delicate petals, each joined together by hand. The candle burns for upto 4 hours. You can float this candle or just keep it to look at. According to Egyptian mythology , the Lotus is related to the sun, as it flowers in the day hours, and closes by night. It was thought that the flower gave birth to the sun. In Buddhism the Lotus flower is considered to be sacred. Being one of the eight fortunate signs of Buddhism, it signifies cosmic harmony. The Lotus is a sign of peace and a renewal of life, Grehom floral candles are special since every one of their candles has been made to the highest standards by hand. Each carefully crafted flower petal is shaped and joined by hand to create something as unique as the flowers they are inspired by. They make wonderful wedding table decorations or wedding favours. To find out more from the UK click this picture To find out more from the US, click this p

The Dolphins & the base are made from aluminium; the bowl is made from brass. It weighs 420 gms; base dia is 14 cms; height is 9 cms.  The brass bowl has a hammered effect all over. It comes with a tea light. It makes a lovely gift at any time of the year.  Grehom candle holders are special since  all theirr candle holders are made from recycled materials . their range includes recycled brass - mainly sourced from old pipes and taps, wrought iron, aluminium - which comes mainly from old aeroplanes and recycled glass candle holders in various styles. Types of candle holders sold by Grehom  include recycled brass and recycled glass candle holders in various styles. Their brass holders are coloured and finished to look black, silver, antique silver, brown and gold. For tea lights they have glass tea light holders, oil burners, metal tea light holders, glass tea light holders, porcelain tea light holders, wooden tea light holders and hurricane lamps. their range of taper can

My last post talked about lovely Dove Night Sky Lanterns for your wedding, so I decided to add little wedding music here as well.   My very best wishes to you and good luck with all your plans.   We will have more wedding candles and other things here in future - so please came back!

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   Fairy Candle ( black cohosh ,   black bugbane ,   black snakeroot ;   syn. Cimicifuga racemosa ) is a plant of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae). It is native to eastern North America   from the extreme south of   Ontario   to central   Georgia, and west to   Missouri   and Arkansas. Fairy Candle grows in a variety of woodland   habitats, and is often found in small woodland clearings. The   roots   and   rhizomes   have long been used medicinally by Native Americans. Extracts from these plant materials are thought to possess   analgesic,   sedative, and   anti-inflammatory   properties.  Today, Fairy Candle preparations (tinctures or tablets of dried materials) are used mainly to treat symptoms associated with  the M enopause. Related articles The Enchanted Nights of Midsummer (witchesofthecraft.wordpress.com) Herb of the Day for April 11th is Black Cohosh (witchesofthecraft.wordpress.com) Don't Forget to visit the Candle Shop

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Image by jasonstaten via Flickr The Candle By my bed, on a little round table, The Grandmother placed a candle. She gave me three kisses telling me they were three dreams And tucked me in just where I loved being tucked. Then she went out of the room and the door was shut. I lay still, waiting for my three dreams to talk; But they were silent. Suddenly I remembered giving her three kisses back. Perhaps, by mistake, I had given my three little dreams. I sat up in bed. The room grew big, oh, bigger far than a church. The wardrobe, quite by itself, as big as a house. And the jug on the washstand smiled at me: It was not a friendly smile. I looked at the basket-chair where my clothes lay folded: The chair gave a creak as though it were listening for something. Perhaps it was coming alive and going to dress in my clothes. But the awful thing was the window: I could not think what was outside. No tree to be seen, I was sure, No nice little plant or friendly pebbly pat

   Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.  Happiness never decreases by being shared.   How far that little candle throws its beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world. William Shakespeare Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle. Georg C. Lichtenberg A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle. James Keller I wanted to buy a candle holder, but the store didn't have one. So I got a cake. Mitch Hedberg You can have a candle holder and still eat your cake if you visit our Candle Shop   Interesting Links An Ancient Spell to Invoke The Protective Guardians of Your Home After Dark (witchesofthecraft.wordpress.com) "Let me do all the good I can, to all the people I can, as often as I can, for I shall not pass this way again. (lifeissublime.wordpress.com)

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