Using old picture frames to hang photos ‘out to dry’ is a great idea. Large old frames can be gotten cheaply if you do not have any from yard sales and thrift stores. You could paint these all the same color or use them as is. Using twine or clothesline string several lines across the frames width. Using small clothes pin that can be purchased fro Amazon or Michaels/Hobby Lobby clip your favorite photos up. You can change them as often as you like.
Wedding trends are like fashion – changing and evolving every year. Although you will rarely see a trend considered passé, adding something new and fresh to your wedding will make it more special and unique. Planning a wedding is both exciting and stressful so incorporating modern styles can actually be fun and help you worry less.
Regardless of if you plan a big or small reception, here are 2019 wedding trends for a perfect venue that will help you create unforgettable décor and lasting memories.
When you think about a wedding, it’s all about light shades of blue and pink surrounded by white. However, 2019 brings a new edgier trend for the color scheme and it’s all about darker tones which are the direct opposite of what you are used to seeing at venues. This adds elegant and sophisticated elements to your wedding ceremony thus allowing certain features to stand-out, like the flower decorations. For example, the dark gray or deep blue tablecloth will go well with white plates and silverware, as well for candle-flower centerpiece.
Nothing adds a personal touch to the wedding like a custom-made invitation which has been popular for a while now. This means you will have to hire an artist to create illustrations which can be pricey but is well worth it in the end. After all, you will have a personalized wedding invitation and a way to tell a story about how you met and got engaged. Also, you can use that artwork for other items like napkins, gift bags, and even some decorations all over the wedding venue.
Food displays at weddings always attract a lot of attention and every guest will stop by to see what is on the menu. So, it’s a good idea to put in some effort and try different creative ways to present the food and pick their interest to try some exotic dishes. Serving food this way is one of the biggest 2019 wedding trends that will be an excellent conversation starter and inspire even the pickiest eaters like kids to have a bite. One of the most desired ways to display food is with wooden boards which are perfect to carry and serve guests during cocktails or place on the tables.
Having a band at the wedding certainly adds to the overall atmosphere and encourages guests to dance and sing along more. Whether you hire a tribute band, string quartet or original artists, they will need to take a break especially if you plan a long reception. In that case, it’s best to hire a band and a DJ to have the music playing at all times so the people would dance as much as they want to and enjoy themselves. Just make sure to discuss what kind of music you want DJ to play and whether they will accept song wishes from the guests before their performance.
2019 wedding trends brought back one of the favorite features and that is a big statement cake which was replaced with assortments of treats in the last couple of years. And now, the cake is brighter and larger than ever with fondants of different colors like soft gray, gold and warm bronze. The idea is to turn the cake into a focal point and put it on display so everything surrounding it is a spectacle intended to impress and entertain.
Wedding photographers taking photos during the ceremony is still trendy. They are constantly improving and tend to keep up with the latest photo trends so you can have your most precious memories captured in a best way. If you’d like to have fun, there is also something extra to the practice. Create a photo booth area where your guests can stop by and have their picture taken in an entertaining way. For example, make printed cardboard cutouts of yourselves and have guests take pictures with you that way. Or, hang props from trees like different picture frames and funny hats since it’s a convenient way to give people more than one option.
It’s impossible to imagine a wedding without flowers, even the artificial ones or at least petals scattered on the ground. And this year, it’s all about having a huge floral arc at the entrance which will give the ceremony a more festive look. It can be white roses inserted among the rich, green leaves or curtain decorated with pink, lavender and orange flowers hanging on both sides of your front door. For those sparing no expense, a flower tunnel leading to the reception area will be a nice way to welcome your guests to the wedding.
Saying “I do” is a special moment in your life and these 2019 wedding trends will give you a perfect venue. Combine them with what you like or use them as an inspiration to create something uniquely yours so that in the end you have fun with your guests while making lasting memories.
Many people tend to fall prey to the common misconception “clean” necessarily bears a connotation of being “well-organized”. Unfortunately, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Often things end up in their wrong places and even though the items on the shelves in your kitchen, for instance, are perfectly aligned with one other, something appears to be lacking. Yes, you’ve guessed correctly – free space is never available and your home seems to be overflowing with various possessions, leaving you with the impression clutter reigns all over the place. We have listed five common mistakes, concerning home decoration as well as suggestions how to steer clear of committing them.
Stacked Books on your Coffee Table
Stacking books on your coffee table is not likely to cause your visitors to think you are a “well-read person”. On the contrary, it will produce a far less desirable effect as your guests will experience severe difficulties in finding space for their tea cups and saucers. That is why, it is important to remember books and bookcases agree with each other, so make sure this is where you place your favorite novels. We recommend you arrange yours according to their covers’ color for a little extra effect.
Floating Shelves
Don’t get us wrong, floating shelves are a great way to save some floor space. However, when all four walls of the room are covered in shelves overflowing with memorabilia, it leaves one with an unpleasant, suffocating impression. It would be best to install a few floating shelves in your kitchen where you can keep your spices, cups and a few colorful plates for decoration. Don’t give in to the urge to hoard useless things as this will create a sense of chaos and lack of organization even in the most exemplary home.
Countless Kitchen Accessories
We can’t help but admit kitchen accessories and decoration have a charm of their own, but there is (or at least there should be) a limit to everything. If the shelves in your kitchen are stacked with piles of stuff that don’t necessarily belong there, it is time for some drastic measures. Feel free to leave some of your favorite decorations on the shelves, but remove all the rest to free some space for your condiments, spices and other kitchen essentials. As far as recipe books are concerned, keep at hand only the one you use most frequently and place the remaining ones in your bookcase, where books rightfully belong.
Way too many “Decorations”
Sure, everyone likes to put on display all the memorabilia they’ve collected on trips across the world. But is this really the best course of action? The short answer to this question is no as it is precisely these “decorations” that leave your home cluttered, not to mention turning your living room into the Tate Museum of Modern Art is tacky and distasteful. Remove some of the figurines, candle sticks and vases from your mantel piece and you will soon notice the difference it will make. This will greatly simplify your Sunday dusting routine as you will not have to move tons of items from your shelves and furniture. Besides, who needs ten Maneki Nekos when only one will suffice to bring your home a good fortune?
Paintings and Photographs
Hanging artsy paintings on your walls can lend your home a nice feel but Tenancy Cleaning Canary Wharf advises to be careful not to overdo it. In most cases, these end up collecting dust and that’s that. Hang a few paintings that share a common theme, color scheme or motifs and lose the rest. Also, there is no need to put all your framed photographs on display. Keep the ones which remind you of moments passed you cherish the most and preserve the remaining photographs in a classy photo album. You will be surprised at how clean and well-organized your home will look.
If you manage to stick to these five decorating rules we have suggested, soon you will find your home looks much cleaner and organized. Without question, the greatest advantage of keeping decorations to the minimum results from the fact it would be much easier for you to perform your cleaning routine as you will be spared the necessity to remove so many items from your shelves. Thus, you will be able to dust and polish your furniture and shelves with a single swipe instead of spending your entire weekend, armed with a duster in hand.
Submitted and written by: Molly Dennis
What a unique Father’s Day present – Using large letters that have been spray painted white take various pictures with your little one(s) holding the letters that spell out DAD. These can be matted and framed with side by side frames. Dad will love these!
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