Live Life, Love Life, Love Memory

When it comes to Jewellery trends are always changing, which can become expensive, having to buy new accessories every time the fashion guru’s change the trend.  So why not include in your jewellery a collection natural stones.  This is a trend that does not appear to be going anywhere.
Coral Jewellery is one of the most popular natural jewellery pendants in today fashions.  Imagine a sparkling necklace that comes from the coral reefs of the South Pacific.

Coral is an organic material that comes in a variety of colours from the typical red, to the orange, pink, white, blue and brown.  Corals are a mysterious gem that are derived from the marine species “Coralluim ruburn” Since ancient times it is believed to posses charm and magical powers to attract love.  So why not liven up that favourite outfit on a night out, or just jazzy up those favourite jeans and shirt with a stunning red Coral pendant, it’s sure to attract the right attention.
If coral doesn’t do it for you, what about Paua Shell.  Paua is the Maori name and known in Australia as Abalone.  These shell pendants as they catch the light are just stunning, changing colour as the light catches it at different angles.  Every shell is a different colour and therefore every piece of jewellery made is unique.  A simple piece of Paua shell jewellery can make a very nice every day necklace.

Other popular natural pendants are turquoise pendants (birth stone for December), Mother of Pearl and Onyx.  A pendant out of any natural material is sure become you favourite piece of jewellery.  So go on what you waiting for, why not spruce up your accessoriescollection now and see what we have to offer on www.lovememory.co.uk.   You won’t be disappointed.

Don’t forget Mothers Day on the 3rd April.

Did you know that a hand-made cards have much more personal value than those mass-made by Hallmark?

LoveMemory have some beautiful examples of the best homemade Mothers Day Cards that you can have fun creating at home!

Take this card for example; it’s tiny at only 148mm x 103mm yet it makes up for it’s size with beauty!

Although this beautiful design looks as though it may be tricky – it’s actually incredibly simple!

All you’ll need to recreate this lovely design is:
• One sheet of sturdy red card at size A5 (that’s half the size of normal A4 paper).
• A few sheets of decorative paper (in a variety of colours).
• A selection of stickers, felt pieces and jewels.

Once you’ve carefully folded the A5 red card, glue down a few sheets of the decorative paper (at slightly smaller sizes each time) to create the beautiful design shown above. Then finally finish off your quaint card by adding the stickers, felt pieces and jewels (you can create your own lovely patterns utilizing these).

All you’ll need to recreate the gorgeous homemade card above is:
• One sheet of sturdy white card at size A4.
• A few pressed & dried flowers from your garden.
• A small piece of lace fabric.

Once you’ve carefully folded your A4 card in half, cut out your window design from the front facing side of the card (we recommend you draw this in pencil first so you have a guide to follow). Once this is done, rub off any pencil marks, then glue down your pressed flowers to recreate the window ledge effect above.  Finally, glue on the lace fabric to the back of your window – creating a beautiful window design card, which mum is bound to love!

All you’ll need to recreate the simple handmade design is:
• One sheet of sturdy white card at size A4.
• A brightly coloured button.
• A selection of different coloured felt fabrics.

Now this card is incredibly simple to recreate; just fold your A4 card in half, then carefully cut a flower design from your fabric. If you’re struggling with cutting your flower, keep a close eye on the above photo to guide you. Once your flower is finished add the final button to it’s center and hey presto you are done!

This card is perfect for little ones; all they’ll need is:
• One sheet of sturdy bright card at size A4.
• A selection of assorted pens, felt-tips, paints and fabrics.

This is the perfect handmade card to let your children have fun with and enjoy creating their own individual designs. Let them draw their own bunny rabbits and then enjoy colouring them in with their felt-tips and paints.

Here’s an idea I bet you haven’t thought of before!
Once you’re finished designing your Mother’s Day Card, why not take a photo of your little one holding it for mum to treasure forever.

Even better – why not turn your special photograph into a memorable item; on www.photobox.co.uk you can create photo books, calendars & diaries, cards, wall décor, home gifts, stationery and clothing with your lovely images.

This is certain to create something which mum will love to treasure forever!

All mums deserve to be spoilt rotten this Mother’s Day and the beauty of a handmade card is the will mean so much more!

We all have certain scents and fragrances that bring back long lost memories of when we were young, happy, sad etc. For me it’s the smell of coconut which congers up sweet memories of relaxing on a white sanded beach without a care in the world.

That’s why I love waking in my house to the smell of a coconut-scented candle as it reminds me of those glorious days.

Their Beach Walk Yankee Candle is infused with tangerine and orange blossom to give it that irresistible summer fragrance which is guaranteed to liven up your home. However, if you’re looking for something with a little more punch; the Black Cherry Yankee Candle is absolutely delicious with its rich, ripe black cherries.

Over the years we have found that not only do candles smell great but they are also a great way to de-stress naturally.

Our sense of smell is one of our most powerful of senses and inhaling the aroma of a candle creates a pleasuring psychological effect. Dr Charles Spence from the Department of Experimental Psychology at Oxford University explains; ‘with all of our senses, you have to process the information first. But with smell, it’s right there, changing your emotions and triggering memories.’

It is proven that pleasant smells lower the heart rate and reduce stress, and that in itself makes you feel better.

The aromas that you should be looking for to create this desired effects are Chamomile, proven to up lighten your mood and Vanilla, which has a calming and soothing effect. If you’re feeling jaded you should light a candle with a citrus scent such as orange, lemon or grapefruit as these are proven to give you that little ‘pick me up’.

The colour of candle is also crucial when purchasing a candle for relaxation purposes. A calming, muted colour; such as blue, green, white or purple will help you to relax, where as, bright colours such as, red, orange and yellow will stimulate your mind.

Aromatherapy candles can bring peace and enhance our busy lives.

However, it would be naive of us to believe that candles only relax our senses. Candles are also a great way to spice up your love life! Lighting is the single most important aspect of creating a room with ambiance. Low lighting such as flickering candles in the bedroom are romantic and intimate.

If you’re looking for a scent that will spice up your love life you should choose the rose scented candle. The sweet scent of roses is proven to physiologically sooth nerves and worries away.

It’s important to remember that it’s not only the fragrance that can be uplifting but also the treat of spoiling yourself with a luxury product and the excitement of enjoying some pure relaxation time where you can reflect and zone out.

LoveMemory sell a gorgeous range of various candles. Whether you’re looking for something with aromatherapy benefits or for a candle that looks beautiful you’ll be spoilt for choice.