by | Nov 30, 2019 | Giveaway |
Good Morning, Lovelies!
I hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. My hubby and I enjoyed a peaceful and relaxing day at the house with our doggies. We are enjoying a mini-vacation from work and are in full holiday mode with decorating the house for Christmas. We have been getting a lot of rain over the last couple of days and haven’t been able to get outside to put the lights on the house. With all the rain and cold weather, it makes me wish it could be snowing. Snow would be definitely make it feel right with all of the decorations.
I’m joining Katherine from Katherines Corner and her hostesses for giveaway 6 of her annual Season of Giveaways. There’s a new giveaway every Saturday until Dec.14th!
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Katherine – Katherines Corner
Lisa — Casa Bouquet
Karren — Oh My Heartsie Girl
Diane — Mamal Diane
JT Wisdom — Bubbling with Elegance and Grace
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by | Nov 27, 2019 | Lifestyle |
If you are planning to propose to the woman you love anytime soon, you will surely focus on finding the perfect engagement ring for her. Choosing a diamond engagement ring can be a daunting task at the best of times. You are advised to do some research prior to looking for suitable rings. There are many components that come together to make up a diamond ring; the band, the setting, and the stone. In this article, we will focus on the band, the circular piece of metal that forms the foundation of the ring.
Custom Made Diamond Engagement Rings
Rather than trying to find an existing ring that ticks all the boxes, when thinking about a unique diamond engagement ring, you can have the ring designed by a specialist jeweller, such as custom made engagement rings by the Sydney jeweller, Certified Diamond Network, who happens to be a leading custom jeweller in Australia. You can browse loose stones and different metals, and with your concept and the jeweller’s expertise, the perfect diamond engagement ring awaits.
Forms of Gold
Rose Gold
Gold comes in many forms and purities. For a diamond engagement ring, rose gold is a popular choice, as it adds a touch of unusual colour and looks stunning with pink diamonds. Rose gold contains copper, which gives it added strength, plus a nice pinkish tint, which is very attractive when combined with sparkling diamonds. This is the ideal choice for the hopeless romantic, with some coloured stones to create a really unique ring. By working with a custom ring designer and choosing loose diamonds, her ring will be one of a kind.
White Gold
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White gold is another firm favorite, which goes nicely with colourless diamonds. White gold is usually plated using rhodium, which is a very rare metal indeed. A ring with rhodium plating might need to be re-plated after 5-10 years, which a jeweller can do for you.
Yellow Gold
Yellow gold tends to be more popular with Asian cultures, where they prefer to use 24k gold for all their jewellery, which is a little too soft. The best purity of yellow gold for rings is 18k, which is hard enough to withstand the daily pressures of wearing a ring, as the gold is alloyed with other metals to give it extra strength and durability.
To conclude, rose or white gold are the most popular for diamond engagement rings, while yellow gold is also used, but mainly in 18k format.
Platinum
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Perhaps the most popular choice of all, a platinum ring is extremely hard and it will not taint or fade over time. The smooth, hard surface makes for the perfect ring, and this precious metal is 5 times rarer than gold and is the ideal choice for the woman who lives an active outdoor life. The white glow of platinum goes well with the sparkle of diamonds, and the properties of this rare metal are perfect for jewellery.
Once you have an idea of what metal to use for her custom ring, discuss your requirements with your trusted local jeweller. By designing the ring yourself, you are creating the perfect symbol of your undying love and your wife-to-be will cherish such a rare item.
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by | Nov 26, 2019 | From the Heart |
Hello, Wonderful People!
It is hard to believe but Thanksgiving is only a couple of days away. The holiday season is in full swing with so much going on all at one time. Thanksgiving this week, and then Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are not far behind. And, oh, don’t forget about New Year’s Eve / Day to finish off the season. It is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. But it can also be the least joyful time of the year for many people.
During the last six weeks of the year, between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, there are more parties, gatherings, and reasons to celebrate. From work parties to family dinners to church celebrations, it can be easy to be swept away in a non-stop mode. Not to mention, buying gifts for your family and friends and finding that right item to give them. And it seems that each event is centered around food, large amounts of food.
It can cause unneeded stress for people and their joy is soon gone. But using these five simple tips, you will be able to keep your joy and your peace, and it will help you enjoy the holiday season. Please know that each of these suggestions are interconnected and can be applied to each area of advice.
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Don’t Stress It
This is easier said than done, I will admit that. Stress levels climb when we feel that we are no longer in control of the situation and there is no way to fix it. Whether it is fitting every party in your schedule or buying a gift for everyone on your list, you have to put some limits in place. When you feel your stress levels increasing, take a step back and assess the situation to see what is causing the stress? Could it be two parties on the same night and you can’t go to both? Could it be a family gathering out of town and it means making special arrangements to get there? Whatever the situation, look at what objectively and say to yourself, ‘I will not sacrifice my peace to please other people.’ If you can’t make it both parties, just pick the one that makes the most sense, send regrets to the other people and don’t look back.
Don’t Over Commit
It would not be the holidays if it did not have parties and gatherings happening. You could find yourself being invited to parties by your neighbors, co-workers, or friends. Whomever it may be, you could find yourself with a month full of gatherings, with very little downtime or quiet time. I believe that it is important that everyone spend some time for reflection without distractions and the noise of the non-stop pace that comes with the holiday season. If you are invited to a function and it would interfere with that quiet time or disrupt your time with your spouse or children, maybe this is an event that you will have to decline the invitation. Your own personal reflection and peace are more important than pleasing someone who has invited you to his or her house.
Don’t Overspend
If you follow what the retail industry says, you will be buying a gift for everyone. Whether it is your cousin Jimmy who you haven’t seen in six years; or your child’s history teacher from last year, they want you to think that everyone needs or deserves a gift from you. Remember, they are telling you this because they want you to spend your money which will help their bottom line. Buying a gift for everyone is not possible and should not be expected. Stress levels increase when you wonder how you are going to pay for all of these gifts. Put a limit on who is getting a gift and how much you want to spend for that person. Maybe it is only a gift for your parents, but not your siblings. Or for your children, the limit is $25 per child. Whatever the amount or whoever is on the list, you are in control of it. Don’t get pressured into changing your decision just so you can please someone or want their approval. If you are upfront with them and let them know the situation, and they are not happy with it; the problem lies with them. They are the ones that have to understand what you decided.
Don’t Over Indulge
Holidays are focused on food and how much of it can be consumed at one time. Eating a little extra apple pie with Thanksgiving dinner is okay, but having two or three extra slices with a pint of vanilla ice cream after two servings of mac-n-cheese may be pushing it a bit. Just because the food is there, doesn’t mean you have to eat it all. Eat like you normally would eat, know your limits and when to quit especially if you are going to more than one party in a day. Stress levels increase when your body is not accustomed to eating like that, and it may even cause you to lose control and not know when to stop.
Don’t Over Politicize It
Have you noticed, that we as a society can no longer have a political discussion or debate without a full-on war and battle between the two sides? What used to be mild conversion now can lead to a shouting match and even name-calling. So, as you are sharing dinner with your family, don’t ask for their opinions of the impeachment hearings, especially if you know your sister sits on the other side of the political aisle. Stirring up ill-conceived conversation can lead to strife and ill feelings toward people whom you love or enjoy being with. It saves the peace and joy for everyone involved when you keep the conversations to topics that you mutually share. Or make it an opportunity to get to know someone a little more.
Holidays are meant to be a joyful time, but often they are not. Whatever the reason, if you are feeling the stress and you are not experiencing that joy; you need to find someone who can help. Find a family member or a close who you can talk to about your feelings. Go to your local church and find someone who can help you assess the situation and look for a positive outcome. You are not in this alone, there are people out there who can help you through it.
We are praying that you have a peaceful and joyful holiday season. May God’s blessings be upon you and your loved ones.
by | Nov 24, 2019 | Giveaway |
Greetings, Lovely Ones!
I hope your Sunday is awesome and is filled with much joy and peace.
It is hard to believe that we will be celebrating Thanksgiving in only a couple of days. It seems to me that when people talk of Thanksgiving, they only mention the food but not the giving of thanks. My hubby and I try to create a balance of the two and take some time to spend with each other.
And as Thanksgiving gives way to Christmas, people turn their full attention to purchasing gifts and spending time with their loved ones. Have you ever noticed that some people on your gift list can be difficult to buy for? There is one gift that is ideal for anyone on your list – Candles!!
A candle or candle set makes an ideal gift for a family member, a co-worker or a close friend. You don’t have to know the person’s clothing size. Most people enjoy the scents that a candle creates in their homes. Candles are a thoughtful gift because each time the person lights the candle, they will think of you.
For me, finding the right candles is essential. I want my candles to offer a pure but soft scent with natural essential oils, without any synthetic chemicals. I want a candle that will burn clean and not leave any residue in my house. And I want a candle that will last a long time without being overly-priced. I found all three of these features in the AMBER VALE HOME CANDLES. In collaboration with LEV3L Digital, I recently had an opportunity to sample the holiday-gift set from Amber Vale and write a full review, which can be found HERE.
In addition to the review, we also hosted a giveaway where one person would win their very own holiday sampler set. And the winner of that set is
STEPHANIE H.
Congratulations Stephanie! You are a winner!! We will be in touch with you to let you know how you will receive your gift.
Stay tuned for more giveaways, including another candle giveaway as we get closer to Christmas!!
by | Nov 23, 2019 | Giveaway |
Hello, Wonderful People
I can not believe that Thanksgiving is next week. But truthfully, I am already in holiday mode. We decorated the house with fall leaves and scarecrows. We found some great lit leaves on Amazon and even a wreath at Aldi to add a autumn flair to the house before we decorate for Christmas. For me, the holidays are about giving to others and being a blessing to them.
I’m joining Katherine from Katherines Corner and her hostesses this week for her new giveaway in this year’s Season of Giveaways. There’s a new giveaway every Saturday until Dec.14th
Please remember to subscribe and follow Katherine, her Sponsor and all her Hostesses to earn all your entry opportunities.
Katherine –Katherines Corner
Lisa- Casa Bouquet
Karren- Oh My Heartsie Girl
Diane- Mamal Diane
JT Wisdom- Bubbling with Elegance and Grace
Disclaimer -from Katherines Corner-Some of Katherines giveaways may have sponsors and/or reviews included. Katherines Corner may receive compensation for reviews and advertising provided through a sponsored giveaway. However, no compensation will influence the outcome of any review or giveaway win. Katherines Corner provides reviews to readers in order to provide an informed decision before the purchase. Katherines Corner and its affiliate Bobskatie Enterprises reserves the right to not publish a review of a product or products that do not meet the specified instructions provided to product submission companies or individuals. Reviews are posted in the appropriate section at Katherines (subject to products availability). This disclaimer is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
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