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June is the start of the summer and a chance to kick back and relax. The weather is heating up nicely and you have probably already fired up your BBQ in anticipation of some lazy days next to the pool and hot evenings chilling out with friends. If you were lucky enough to get married in June, you are in good company: Nicole Kidman married Keith Urban in June, as did David and Victoria Beckham.   June sure is a fine month for a wedding, and an equally fine month for a wedding anniversary, so here are some June anniversary gift...

Sculptures are ornamental pieces which are available in a vast amount of different styles and materials. Sculpture is known as the most enduring, and often viewed as one of the greatest forms of fine art known to man. The history and development of sculpture has played a huge part in Western culture as we know it today, and it is a key indicator of the cultural achievements of Classical Antiquary along with playing a significant part in the development of Italian Renaissance art. Along with architecture, sculpture has been one of the key components of the development of many historic,...

A sundial is a device which is used to tell the time of day using the sun’s light. Before the invention of clocks, our ancestors would rely on their sundials to figure out what time of day it was. Today, sundials are commonly used as outdoor ornaments and come in a variety of styles, colors and materials.   Sundial Basics  Almost every sundial comes with two basic components: a pointer, known as a style or gnomon, which casts a shadow on the dial, and a numbered dial on which the shadow will fall, showing the hour of day. When it comes...

Every Anniversary year has a Traditional and a Modern Theme associated with it. The list below will help you find Anniversary Gift ideas by theme to show your spouse how much effort you put into choosing your Wedding Anniversary gift!  Year Traditional Theme Modern Theme 1st Anniversary Paper Clocks 2nd Anniversary Cotton China 3rd Anniversary Leather Crystal 4th Anniversary Fruit or Flowers Appliances 5th Anniversary Wood Silverware 6th Anniversary Candy or Iron Wood 7th Anniversary Wool or Copper Desk sets 8th Anniversary Bronze or Pottery Linens or Lace 9th Anniversary Pottery and Willow Leather 10th Anniversary Tin or Aluminum Diamond Jewelry  ...

Finding the perfect gift is never easy. We all know that anniversaries have special themes, but it can still be tough to select a special gift for a loved one, which is why an artisan gift is an inspired choice no matter what the occasion.  In times gone by, local artisans were well-respected in their community. They had skills others admired and the products they made were much revered. Today it isn’t so different. Artisan gifts are renowned for their high-quality. They are typically made in a traditional way, using techniques passed down through the ages, and often in very...