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July 2, 2009
Guest Blogger: Ashley-Lynn Goldstein, bridalguide.com Intern
Bathroom Art
Want a unique way to always remember your big day or honeymoon? How about taking your favorite photo and making it into a shower curtain? PhotoShowerCurtain.com makes one-of-a-kind custom fabric curtains that are printed using a special process called sublimation. It fuses the image into the fabric, making it a permanent, extremely durable, high-detail image. The curtains are such good quality they won't change the texture of the fabric or crack over time. Pick any picture you want, or if you're really creative, make a collage of pictures. You can do whatever you want—you're the designer! Have a glass shower door? They also make window curtains!
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Posted by Ashley-Lynn at 12:36 p.m. | Comments (0)
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June 25, 2009
Waxing Poetic
A dear friend’s birthday is coming up and I’ve had such a hard time finding just the right gift. You know the kind of girl I’m talking about—super stylish, can pull off any look without a thought. If she weren’t my best friend, I’d probably be green with envy!
Luckily, in my frantic search, I found a gem of a jewelry company called Waxing Poetic. As I browsed their site, I couldn’t help but think—Kristin, who??? I want this for me! They have gorgeous vintage-looking monogrammed charms, bracelets, necklaces and rings that come in all different styles and finishes. The one shown below is brass set in sterling silver bezel. Of course, I chose A for Aimée to show you!
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I also love their portrait and monogram charms—they remind me of trinkets I used to play with at my Gram’s house. They have a little boy and girl, and also some animals and the entire alphabet. Absolutely adorable!
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Posted by Aimée at 11:17 a.m. | Comments (0)
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June 22, 2009
Guest Blogger: Melissa Gruenfeld, Bridal Guide Intern
Relaxing with Moen
Aimée and I recently attended an event hosted by Moen. They manufacture stylish bathroom and kitchen faucets and showerheads with the latest technology. It was their first-ever spa event. They had massage therapists, reflexologists and makeup artists. We got our makeup done, and indulged in some massages, while learning about Moen’s latest technologies and products such as the IO Digital, which is a programmable shower companion that can be set to your preferred temperature and water pressure:
You can even program your shower to turn on at specific times! Moen also has some eco-friendly and sustainable products. Learn more about the IO Digital at moen.com/iodigital.
Here are some photos of us enjoying our spa services:
Posted by Melissa at 11:08 a.m. | Comments (0)
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June 19, 2009
Guest Blogger: Melissa Gruenfeld, Bridal Guide Intern
Music to My Ears
A couple of weeks ago, Aimée and I attended a press event for Tivoli Audio at the swanky Palace Hotel in NYC. Tivoli is an Italian audio systems company that produces top-of-the-line radios and home audio products utilizing the latest technology and sleek designs. Their products have a retro look and are all finished with wood or lacquer. The textures are extremely smooth to the touch—you wouldn't even know that they're made of wood! Their products come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. An affordable option that I especially like was the SongBook—it’s an AM/FM radio with an outlet for your iPod that’s light enough to take anywhere I travel.
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I can’t even begin to detail their entire product line, so check out tivoliaudio.com to see the entire collection.
Posted by Melissa at 12:14 p.m.
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June 15, 2009
Guest Blogger: Ashley-Lynn Goldstein, bridalguide.com Intern
DIY Wedding Invitiations
Finding that perfect invitation that doesn’t break the bank is a big challenge for any bride-to-be. Office for Mac has a solution for anyone who is familiar with Microsoft Word and Macs! Using their step-by-step guide, it's a breeze to create your very own custom invitations!
I’ll admit it, when I first heard about this program I wasn’t that into it. I was worried for those brides who were new to the computer. However, after going through all the steps I realized just how easy it is!
The steps to create custom and cost-friendly save-the-dates, wedding invitations, place cards, wedding budget trackers and so much more can be found at artoffice.com.
These steps are written clearly and make it easy for any bride to create her dream invitations. This product is great because it will give you the ability to create your very own custom invitations and save money at the same time! Who said you can’t have it all?
Posted by Ashley-Lynn at 10:26 a.m. | Comments (0)
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June 11, 2009
New to the Scene
Hi! My name is Melissa, and I am the new summer intern for home and weddings here at Bridal Guide. I am a rising senior in the Home Products Development program at The Fashion Institute of Technology. I am super excited about this internship because it combines my interests of event planning, interior design and home products!
I received my first degree in interior design, and decided to stay within the home, and study home products and furnishings from more of a business perspective. Therefore, upon graduating I will have a well-rounded, and diverse knowledge of all areas of the home industry, in design and business.
I look forward to sharing new and exciting trends and products with you, and hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Posted by Melissa at 3:21 p.m. | Comments (0)
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June 8, 2009
A Bunch of Thanks
Your devoted ‘maids have endured months of dress shopping, hours pouring over wedding mags with you, and maybe even a little touch of Bridezilla here and there. Don’t get me wrong—they love you and are honored to be included in your special day, but they certainly deserve a big thanks!
The Baby Bunch is a company I’ve loved since I had Molly, and I’m happy to report that they have the most adorable bridesmaids gifts: Thanks a Bunch Kitchen and Garden Bucket Bunches! What is this, you ask? Well…
The Kitchen Bunch comes in a cute pail filled with a full-length apron, two dish cloths, two tea towels and a tote for the green-minded shopper. The cotton kitchen gear comes in powder blue with cocoa trim.
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The Garden Bunch also arrives in a handy metal pail and is filled with cotton gardening gear in celery with pink accents; one half apron with a pocket to hold your tools, a pair of gardening gloves, a bandanna and a tote to hold the rest of your gear.
Posted by Aimée at 3:45 p.m. | Comments (0)
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June 1, 2009
Get Personal
What to give your best girls in the wedding party is always a dilemma. You want to show them your appreciation but still stay within your planned budget. A couple days ago, I received the new catalog for Rosanna tableware. If you’re not familiar with her gorgeous wares, check out the March/April 09 issue—she’s our featured designer.
Anyway, it reminded me that she designs these fab, elegant oversized porcelain mugs and petite plates with individual initials monogrammed in 18th century French script. I originally saw them at the Gift Show and was happy to have a reminder. I think they’d make adorable bridesmaid gifts or even favors if you were having a small wedding.
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When Rosanna showed them to me, she had the clever idea to put a small plant or bouquet of flowers in them. How chic is that? Check out her other must-haves at rosannainc.com. Cheers!
Posted by Aimée at 10:57 a.m. | Comments (0)
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May 28, 2009
Wedding Day Survival Kit
The last thing a bride needs to worry about on her big day is a smudge of lipstick on her dress, a rip in her hem or the unexpected monthly arrival of Mother Nature. That’s why I love the survival kits from Ms. & Mrs. There’s one for the bride, groom, ‘maids, and even MOB’s! They include things like static and stain remover, tampons, bandages, a mending kit and earring backs.
The Wedding Day survival kit contains 30 such must-haves and the Groom’s has 26—my fave is the extra pair of black socks. These are great shower gifts or even something a bride should buy for herself. Check out msandmrs.com to see these and more. Now, your wedding day disasters are diverted! Cheers!
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May 26, 2009
Guest Blogger: Danielle Mirizio, Bridal Guide Intern
Red Stains Go Away!
Attention wine drinkers. We have come across the best product ever for getting that nasty red wine stain off your teeth, lips and even your tongue! Wine Wipes, which contains a proprietary blend of stain-removing and teeth-protecting ingredients, cleans red wine off teeth and neutralizes your palate. Just run a Wine Wipe over your teeth and mouth! And trust me, it works wonders. I was amazed when I used one after sharing a bottle of wine with my boyfriend—no one could tell that I drank a few glasses of Pinot Noir. My teeth were sparkly white!
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The online special comes with three compacts of Wine Wipes along with a purple velvet carrying case. Each compact of Wine Wipes comes with 20 orange blossom–flavored wipes and a mirror inside the lid for discreet, anywhere usage...and it's only $18 for all three. You couldn’t ask for a better deal. Drinking wine will never be the same without my Wine Wipes.
Visit winewipes.com for more information.
Posted by Danielle at 1:31 p.m. | Comments (0)
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