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Wedding Readings That Will Save Your Guests’ Eye Makeup And Make Your Readers Forget Their Fear
I have to confess that I get very emotional at weddings, especially if the bride or groom starts to cry. It’s a struggle not to start yourself when you hear their sobs. Many couples get so caught up in the details and stress of planning their wedding that they forget what an enormously life-changing event […]
5 Great Holiday Gifts For The Animal Lover or Pet On Your List
Finding a gift for a dog is admittedly not all that difficult - a squeaky toy, chewy bone or half a pound of ground beef will make most dogs delirious with happiness. Gifts for humans are a bit trickier. With so many things to choose from out there, how do you pick the perfect gift? […]
CPU, GPU, RAM, HDD - Computer Terms That Make Your Head Spin at 7200 RPM Explained in Plain English
When trying to decide which laptop to buy, some choices are easy: weight, size and color. But then come the tricky bits: processor, RAM, hard drive, graphics card… how do you know what to choose? Which features can you save on, and where should you splurge?
Processor
The Processor or CPU (Central Processing Unit) is the brain […]
Choosing a Color Scheme For Your Wedding Invitations - 6 Ways To Find The Perfect Palette
Most brides (couples) prefer to have a set color scheme for their entire wedding, with everything from napkins to bridesmaids’ dresses color coordinated. And the invitations are no exception. But how do you decide on a specific color, and which combinations work best? Below are a few ideas to get you started.
1. One way to […]
How To Use A Gocco Printer To Create Your Own Totally Unique Wedding Invitations - A 12-Step Guide
Originally sold as children’s toys in Japan, Gocco printers are fantastic little machines for doing screen printing at home. Unfortunately, the manufacturer recently decided to stop making them, citing decline in sales due to home use of computers and printers.
But you can still get your hands on one of these (and there are many […]
Luxury Yacht Charter In The UK - 4 “Decked Out” Vessels That Will Keep You Cruising In Style
I have to say that it’s not easy to find mega and super yachts to charter in the UK. That’s because there aren’t any. According to one mega yacht charter broker I spoke with, “the guests and owners prefer to be in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean”. There are many charter companies in the UK, […]
6 Ways To Make Your Wedding Invitations Stand Out
We all get a stack of wedding invitations each year, stick them on the fridge, and throw them away after the wedding. I always feel bad about it, since I know the couple (alright, the bride) spent quite a lot of time and effort on it. But every now and again, you get one that […]
8 Creative Ways To Add Pizzazz To Your Home Made Wedding Invitations
Making your own invitations is not only a fun way to cut back on at least one of the many expenses a wedding incurs; since you’re in charge of the design and production, you’re only limited by your own imagination. Here are a few suggestions for adding something a little extra to your invites.
1. Rubber […]
7 Great Paper Choices For Your Wedding Invitations
How do you choose a paper to print your invites on? With the overwhelming abundance of options available, it’s not easy. I’ve selected a few of my favorites, and added some tips on how they look and what kind of feel the lend to the invitations.
1. For a classic look, you can either pick a […]
Vacations In Winter Wonderland - My 4 Favorite Places In The French Alps
I am not a “mountain person”. I usually prefer beaches, but when I saw Annecy for the first time (thanks to a friend to wouldn’t take no for an answer) I was blown away by the breathtaking beauty of the area. The French department of Haute-Savoie, located in the Alps and bordered by Switzerland to […]
