Unique Ideas to Make Your DIY Save the Date Memorable

Wedding Invitations

Congratulations on your engagement! You are probably excited to plan a wedding that reflects your love story and personality. One of the first steps in wedding planning is sending out save the dates to notify your guests of the upcoming wedding date. While it’s easy to simply send an email or buy pre-made cards, making…

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50th Anniversary Gift Ideas That Won’t Break The Bank

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Anniversaries are a special time to celebrate milestones in a relationship. The golden wedding anniversary is a significant one as it marks half a century of love, commitment, and dedication. It is a time to reflect on the memories, accomplishments, and challenges that have been overcome together. Celebrating your loved one’s golden anniversary with a…

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DIY Ideas For Wedding Lights

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Wedding planning can be challenging, and many couples struggle to create the perfect ambiance for their special day. One of the key aspects that can make or break the wedding atmosphere is lighting. The proper lighting can transform a wedding venue into a magical wonderland full of romance and beauty. However, hiring a lighting designer…

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Current Trends in Calligraphy and Lettering

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Calligraphy and lettering have been around for centuries, but the art forms are experiencing a resurgence in popularity as more people seek to express themselves through creative outlets. In this blog post, we will explore some of the current trends in calligraphy and lettering that are gaining traction across the world. We’ll take a look…

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2018 Writing Contest Grand Prize Winner

Congratulations to Anna Meyers for winning the grand prize in our 2018 Writing Contest! Here is her winning essay entitled The Letter. The Letter I unfolded the aged loose leaf paper with the greatest of care, feeling like I should be wearing gloves, for surely it would crumble to dust at any moment. The letter…

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How to Write the Perfect Thank You Note

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Have you ever wanted to send thank you notes after a wedding, baby shower, birthday, job interview, or other event but weren’t quite sure what to include, when to send it, or how to write one? You’re in luck! This is your all-inclusive guide on how to write the perfect thank you note for any…

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Join Us for Our 4th Annual Flamingo Week!

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We’re proud to announce our 4th annual Flamingo Week, starting May 15th and ending May 20th. Please join us for this week of fun, supporting Lower Cape Fear Hospice, and giving back to our community! Why Do We Do Flamingo Week? Flamingo Week is very personal to Occasions as Hospice was tremendously supportive to us…

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