Favors and Decor

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Valentines Day Gift Ideas

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I left this entry a little late this year, but I still love searching for beautiful alternatives to red roses and teddy bears. Here are some last minute gift ideas I just love: Kikki K You & Me Memory Book   Peter Alexander Mr & Ms Tux Pyjamas Velvet Heart Computer Mouse   Le Creuset

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When Is A Wedding Favour Not A Wedding Favour?

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Have you thought of not giving your guests a wedding favour on the day of the wedding? A shocking idea? Maybe! But what about thinking a little differently? But consider this! If you are going overseas for your honeymoon, what about bringing back a small easily packed gift from the country you are visiting and

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A Herbalicious Wedding

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Herbs add a wonderful fragrance to your wedding tables. They can be part of the main theme, set in large pots, or can be given to guests as wedding favours. As with flowers, since ancient times, there are particular meanings given to each herb. Basil – friendship, best wishes Mint –wisdom Rosemary – remembrance Sage

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Christmas Sugar Cookies

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Cookies from Brides Although more of an American tradition than an Australian one, the sugar cookie has a history of being perfected by German Protestant settlers in Pennsylvania, USA in the mid 1700’s. The sugar cookie is this state’s ‘official cookie’. This cookie can be baked so that is thin and crisp or thicker and

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Karma Currency

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I’ve talked a few times (find the previous posts here and here) about donating to charity instead of favours or asking guests to donate to charity instead of a material goods registry. I like the concept and I think it’s a great idea if you’re wanting to give something back and can easily bypass boxes

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