For Keepsakes!

I am not a keeper of things…especially things with no practical use.  However, the more weddings that I am involved with, the greater my desire for the couple to have a memorable keepsake (besides each other of course!) after the nuptials are over.

Brides are choosing such fun accessories and décor these days. Here are a few things that I have run across that can be amazing mementos of the special day.

This dupioni sash was used at a recent affair as a tie on a cocktail table.

When applied to an amazing pillow, it becomes a fabulous touch on the couples’ guest bed, and a lasting emblem of the details of the day.

This monogrammed bengaline runner perfectly topped off the sweetheart table at the reception.

Now the pair proudly displays this souvenir on their dining room table as a continual reminder of their fabulous time with family and friends.

A sweet father-of-the-bride made this arbor for his daughter's wedding ceremony.

The couple was then able to place it in the backyard of their new home.

What other ideas do you have to keep the precious wedding day symbols alive well after the "I do"?  I would love to hear from you.

-Lori Bova
Festivities

Cross my heart...

I heart crosses! 

I have never considered myself a collector of things, but I certainly have lots of crosses around.  I love what they represent in my Christian faith.  I love how they look in any setting.  They warm my soul. 

I like 'em rustic and tucked on a bookshelf.

I like 'em silver and hung in the hallway.  Notice the really cool large one made by an artist in New Mexico.  She hand sculpted hammered silver onto mesquite wood.  Very unique.

I like 'em intricate and centered over my bed.

But most of all...I like 'em handmade by me and the mister.  We have had so much fun creating a new line called Rugged Cross Designs.  We just set up our exclusive launch at the fabulous East Meets West getWAXED! location at the NWA Mall.  Better hurry!  Supplies are limited.  Hope to be shipping some to a store near you soon!

Each one is handmade and one-of-a kind with crystals and glass.  We hope that you find some hope in these Rugged Cross designs.

-L