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Modern-day Mother’s Day began in the United States, at the initiative of Anna Jarvis in the early 20th century and it’s celebrated on the second Sunday of May for more than 90 countries. It is a celebration honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood.
Read MoreIn my quest for the true meaning and real story behind Valentine’s day I came upon numerous articles and blog posts that recount the story of a Christian priest named Valentine , the Lupercalia , the Roman Emperor Claudius Gothicus II and a blind girl who happened to be a jailer’s daughter. The only safe conclusion to these stories is that the way we celebrate this day has nothing to do with St. Valentine himself or the reason he was martyred for.
Read MoreCharms were used as symbols of faith and fortune. Having them in the house or carrying them is an ancient practice that is found in all major cultures. Ancient Greeks before moving into a new house, broke a pomegranate on the threshold for it to bring prosperity, which we do even nowadays.
Read MoreIf you’re thinking of getting a friend, loved one, or colleague a present, you might find picking out “the perfect gift” to be quite the feat to achieve. Why?
Because the «picking out» process and the gift itself should NOT be about the giver but the receiver!
Read MoreGreeting cards are illustrated messages that express either seriously or humorously, affection, good will, gratitude, sympathy, or other sentiments.*
Read MoreThus far in the course we concentrated on event decorating techniques and the logistics of those events. Making our love and skills of decorating and crafting into a successful business is another "cake" entirely! Establishing, marketing, advertising said business has its own "art".
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