Conversation Hearts ~ New twist on an old theme.

Conversation hearts are an old stand-by that are both recognizable, represent love, whimsy, youth and memories. Who doesn't remember their first little box of these confections. Inexpensive yet expressive they can be used any time of the year for any type of event. From bridal shower, wedding shower, birthday party or even child's party. Here are some new twists on an old favaorite.

"Heart to Heart" Ceramic Conversation Heart Box (Set of Six) Perfect for a Valentine's Day wedding - or any other wedding!These ceramic "conversation heart"" boxes are memory makers your guests will love you for!Each set of six comes with two pink hearts, a yellow heart,an orange heart, a blue heart and a teal heart, all with word of love like ""BeMine"", ""Marry Me"", ""Cute Stuff"" and more. Each heart box measures 2"" x 2 ¼"" andare sold as a set of six.

of course you want to fill the boxes with these

Wedding Conversation Hearts Candy Fillers (1 lb bag) Traditional Conversation Heart candies have been tailored for weddings!!. These wedding theme conversation hearts are the perfect filler for your candy favors. Each white mint flavored candy heart is 3/4"" and imprinted with many different wedding sayings such as Kiss the Bride I Thee Wed To Have and To Hold I Love You and many more. Each 1 lb (16 oz) contains approximately 150 pieces.

and these place cards will ensure that you have carried out your theme:

Sweet Talk Conversation Hearts Place Cards/Photo Holders (Set of 6) These adorable conversation hearts place card holders double as
favors as your guests can use them for special photos and love notes after the
event. These conversation hearts are handpainted wood on steel memoclips with red bases. The set comes in assorted sizes with the largest holder measuring 1.5"" x .75"" x 5.3"".

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Plantable Heart Favors for an Eco-friendly or Green Wedding

Green or eco-friendly wedding? These plantable heart favors are both affordable and great for a "green" wedding!

Plantable Heart Wedding Favors - $ 1.85
The Plantable Heart Wedding favor is a seeded favor made with handmade seeded paper. This seeded favor grows a colorful blend of wildflower when planted. The seeded wedding favor includes a tag affixed with your choice of satin ribbon.

50 Romantic Things To Do For Your Sweetie

Here are a list of 50 things you can do to express your love Courtesy of Dumb Little Man (Isn't that the cutest little blog name ... it cracked me up : ) ). His tips are great and actually words to live by. "If things aren't good between you and your partner right now, this might be just the thing to slowly melt the ice between you both. If things are already good, this will strengthen your relationship further. By the way, there is nothing expensive on this list so there is no excuse not to give this a shot."

• Write "I love you" in the steam on the bathroom mirror after he takes a shower.


• Offer a back massage with some good smelling lotion.


• Write a poem. Then use Google Translator to translate a poem into either French or Italian. Then handwrite it out with the translation on the back side. Or better yet, greet your partner at night and read it to them with passion and then hand them the translation.


• While in public, declare "I love you, Matilda!" (not Matilda, but your partner's name.)


• Make a CD with a few songs that are meaningful to your relationship.


• Invite him to take a bath complete with bubbles, champagne, candles, and maybe a little Barry White. (the music, not actually Barry White in your tub.)


• Surprise her at work and take her out to lunch, maybe take-out food in the park or maybe to a little diner, for a midday romantic interlude.


• Put together a little gift on his pillow: chocolate and a note that says "Your love is like chocolate: sweet and delicious."


• If your partner has a work presentation at an off site location, have flowers and a note of support delivered there.


• Dedicate a song to him on the radio and send him an email telling him when to listen.


• Cook a special love meal of your partner's favorite foods. Play his favorite music and turn the lights low for a romantic dinner.


• Give your partner a pedicure and foot rub.


• Send a text message or email that says "I love you!"


• Mail a card and inside write down the top 10 things you love about your partner.


• Give him a picture of you for his wallet that says "I love you."


• Leave a love note in her car telling her to have a great day.


• Carve your initials in a tree. (HMMMM -I don't know about this one)


• When your partner least expects it, give him a great big kiss, even if it's in public!


• Go see a romantic movie, sit in the back row, hold hands, and cuddle.


• King for a Day/ Queen for a Day. Declare that you will dedicate a particular day just to your partner to do whatever they want. Maybe start with breakfast in bed.


• Buy a tree and invite your partner to plant it with you explaining that this tree represents the love between you both that will grow over the years.


• In the midst of talking about how your days went, the chores that need to be done, etc. interrupt and say "I have something important to tell you. I love you and here's why." Then list 5 things (or more) that you really appreciate about your partner. Finish with a kiss and say, "Ok, so you were talking about the water heater."


• Write an old fashioned love letter and mail it. Be romantic and lavish. Have some fun with it.


• Before going to a party together come up with some secret code words you can use during conversation. You can be telling each other "I can't wait to get you alone tonight!" without anyone knowing!


• Find a hotel that has a jacuzzi and book it for a one night getaway somewhere close but fun.


• Place an ad in the classifieds declaring your love. Then take the newspaper, wrap it in a bow, and put a little note on it saying what page to look on.


• Blindfold surprise. Blindfold your partner and drive them to the place where you had your first date, and have that date all over again!


• Write a love poem for her.


• Make an early valentine. Cut out some paper in the shape of a heart. Write something sweet on it in red and put it in her purse or his briefcase.


• If your partner is going on a business trip secretly hide a love note inside their luggage.


• Offer to help them with some dreaded chore they must complete and make it into a fun time maybe with some music. (cleaning out the basement, raking the leaves, shoveling after a big snow storm, giving the dog a bath, washing the car, etc.)


• Do something romantic and spontaneous, like picking a flower and giving it to her right on the spot.


• Invent a meal and name it after him or her.


• Buy some body paint and write your love message on your body.


• Record yourself reading a romantic love poem for your honey. Then give your partner a CD and tell them to play it in the car on their way to work.


• Make a small postcard sized love collage. Then cover it with clear packing tape. Write a love message on the other side and mail it!


• Keep a box with mementos of fun things you've done together. Later when the box is filled, arrange them on a board and have it framed.


• Buy some underwear with special messages on it. Or buy your own and paint a special picture or message with fabric paints.


• Make a donation to charity in the name of your love for your partner. Give your sweetheart a card that tells how grateful you are to share your life with her.


• Keep a box with special cards, letters, photographs, and other mementos. On your anniversary or on Valentine's day take a little time to share fond memories together as you review the contents.


• Create a mindmap of all the things you love about your partner and make it into a card.


• Take a walk on the beach together. Run up ahead and write a message in the sand, and then call your partner to see what you "found."


• Say "I love you" often, slowly, and with feeling.


• Play hooky together. You work hard. Now today take a day to work easy at just sharing some fun time together. Call it an "I love you day."


• Send an e-card to your sweetie to brighten his/her day. Here are free e-card resources: Apple iCards, BlueMountain, Hallmark.


• Make little "I love you" posters with either crayons, markers, collage, paint, whatever. Post them in surprising places: the bathroom, the closet, the car, under her pillow, on her pillow.


• Create a small website or blog dedicated to your partner. Write a short love message each day for a month...or forever.


• Complete that chore or favor that your partner has wanted you to do for a long time.


• Be super kind for a whole day. Act like you would with a new love, a child, or a frail person.


• Show lots of kindness, generosity, and love no matter what for a whole day.


• Take an interest in your partner's interests. For a woman it might be watching a football game with your guy. And for men it might be going to see a chick-flick. Do it with a spirit of enthusiasm and love.

Have fun.Print this out and do one each day. Make up your own. You don't have to tell your partner that this is something you are doing. Just do it. Who knows, maybe you'll establish a positive habit of expressing your love on a daily basis. (Courtesy of DumbLittleMan)

Heart Themed Favors for Everyday of the Year

Here are some inexpensive yet elegant favors great for Valentine's day or actually any other day of the year too!

Bag of Hearts Impress guests with your attention to detail by offering them five distinct versions of the universal symbol of love. Our bag of hearts makes great favors for engagement parties, wedding receptions ... more info.

Cinnamon Heart Candy
These darling heart shaped candies make great favors for bridal showers, wedding receptions, anniversaries, and Valentine's Day celebrations. Their hot cinnamon flavor will spice up your event and ... more info.

Clear Top Favor Tins
Showcase your tiny favors in these adorable clear top favor tins for a presentation that's sure to impress. Fill them with mints, candy, pastel Jordan almonds, or silver coated amorini hearts. Add a ... more info.

Heart Shaped Bath Salt Wedding Favor

Available for $1.70 each at Cheers Favor Company

Love Story Bookmark Wedding Favor

Available for $1.60 each at Cheers Favor Company

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Lady in Red --- For Valentine's Day : )

It's Valentine's Day and what better time to wear red? We found great dresses at e-dress me; from the beautiful cocktail dress, to the cute and funky jumper to a red halter paired with pants. They have great styles and an outfit for any pocketbook, big or small!

The lady in red is dancing with me
Cheek to cheek
Theres nobody here
Its just you and me
Its where I wanna be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
Ill never forget the way you look tonight

Chris de Burgh

Glittering Red Dresses by Jovani
Glittering Red Dresses by Jovani

Red Heart Cotton Sundresses by Patricia from Paris
Don't wear your heart on your sleeve. This whimsical short sleeved shift by Patricia from Paris has an appliqued red heart right on the front. Adorable for Valentine's Day. Wear as a shift or with leggings

Red Sexy Halter Tops from eDressMe new york
Pair with a pair of black slacks. Try this stylish and chic top from eDressMe new york. Easy wear, easy care-- this top is an essential basic for any stylish wardrobe. Pair with the perfect jean for a sexy night out and heads will surely turn!

Love is in the Air : ) Lovebird Necklace

Lovebird Silver Necklace - $ 32.00
Love is in the air and in style with this adorable Lovebird Necklace. This bird necklace has an antique-like silver finish and is crafted from brass-based metal. The pendant features two birds joined by the beak holding a dangling heart charm and measures approximately 3 x 1.5 inches. The brass-finish silver chain measures 18 inches with a 3 inch extender and a claw-clasp closure. Necklace weighs 18.4 grams.

A Little More Conversation... Great Valentine Favors that Speak to the Heart

I know, I know, It's an Elvis song! " A Little More Conversation" but hey, it works with wedding favors too. Especially when it's a gift for and from the heart. Take these adorable "Love Notes" Remember your first love note in school, passed from pupil to pupil until it fell into your hands1/2 These "Love Notes" Sticky Notes are designed to bring back that old feeling! Each sheet, etched with "Love Notes" in pretty pink, lets that special someone know how you feel. The perfect favor for Valentine's Day parties, wedding showers, anniversary parties and more, your delighted guests will send the first note to you! The 2" x 2" notes come in a perfectly fitted, white box sprinkled with pink hearts and enduring sentiments like "Hold Me Tonight". A shining, silver heart charm and a pink-and-black bow of sheer organza and satin complete this "notable" favor.

Perhaps you prefer the old fashioned Conversation hearts. A favorite Valentine's Day treat has been updated for weddings! These cute conversation heart candies are the perfect filler for guest favors, coming imprinted with all the classic slogans given a wedding twist: Kiss the Bride, I Love You, and many more. Sold in one pound bags, of approx. 150 pieces.

I "HEART U" - Heart Inspired Favors Never Go Out of Style!

I "HEART U" Mini Cinnamon Hearts

Celebrate your "burning love" for each other or play up a
Valentine's Day theme with these heart-shaped cinnamon hearts and mini pastel hearts wedding favor candy. Tiny little hearts fit into any wedding favors packaging and guests will love the thoughtful sweets. Cinnamon hearts have a mildly spicy cinnamon kick like classic Red Hots and mini pastel hearts are sugary sweet. Perfect for wedding favors and bridal shower favors.

Cake Slice Boxes With Bakers Twine ... So Simple. So Elegant!

I love these! They are just plain cute! Cake Slice Boxes. It looks like you have what you are suppose to have "a piece of cake!" Have your guest take home a delicious slice of your wedding cake in our generously-sized cake slice box! The boxes make great wedding favor packaging as well! Rubber stamp an image on them, adhere a decorative sticker on them or simply tie a classy ribbon around them to jazz them up! Shipped flat for easy handling and shipping. Completely undecorated and white color only. Measurements:5" square x 3-1/2" H

Instructions:

• These generously-sized cake boxes are perfect for that delicious slice of wedding cake your guest will take home. The boxes make perfect packaging for your favors as well!
• The boxes are shipped flat for easy handling and shipping.
• Place your favors inside the box and then bring up the sides of the box and then close the box.
• Wrap the box several times with the baker's twine. Thread one end of the twine through the hang tag.
• Make a bow tie with the twine for the finishing touch.

Alternatives to the Floral Wedding Bouquet

If you want to be unique, you or your bridesmaids can choose to carry something other than live or silk flowers down the aisle, here are some fun alternatives:

If you want to carry a smaller bouquet (or have your bridal attendants carry something small), consider using Tussy Mussies. They have been around since the 18th century. They are simply cones that hold flowers. Designed to be held, or pinned on to clothing. Tussy Mussies can be made of almost any material, but they are most commonly found
in silver or silver-colored metal. Check out Online Bridal for a nice Victorian Rose Tussy Mussy, Designed to hold the brides wedding bouquet, the elegant rose embossed adornment comes with an engravable tag to personalize every aspect of your special day. As flowers fade away, these silver accents will be with you forever. This one is very affordable (under $35), and makes a great keepsake after the wedding.

• Fans. Try feather fans (available at Oriental Trading ) for a bit of fun, wooden fans for an understated look, or lacey fans for an old-fashioned flavor. For a peek at a variety of fans, check out the Paper Fans at beaucoup which were " As Seen" in InStyle; Weddings magazine and on Good Morning America. In theory, a hand fan is a great giveaway at a summer wedding, or an outdoor party. As lovely as they are practical, fans will sure to be popular among guests. A great way to help your guests stay cool during the ceremony or outdoor reception. Set a fan on each chair for your guests to enjoy - your thoughtfulness will be greatly appreciated. If you like, add some flowers to your fan to add some color and decor. You can follow the theme with Fan Favors!
  
• "Winter Muffs are quite romantic if you are having a winter wedding.


• White Lace Parasols. Paper parasols give a vintage look, and lace parasols offer a Victorian air. Parasols also work as a "twofer" A parasol can beautifully shade
  the bride from the sun or add a decorative touch to bridal showers. Parasols can be turned upside-down for a fun way to collect cards.


• Candles or lanterns are beautiful. Lanterns shouldn't be too heavy, and candles should be blown out at the alter, (or be smart and use the battery operated candles). No worries about fire. These lanterns to the right are designed to stir up memories of lazy summer
  evenings spent in the glow of candlelight. Quaint and casual aluminum lantern measures 5" tall and is available in your choice of glossy white or brushed silver. The lid is removable so lighting and replacing the tea light is easy. Again, you can buy battery operated tea lights through Oriental Trading .
  

If you want to carry a single candle down the aisle you can add radiance to your event with this Choice Crystal lotus flower candleholder with candle. The unique lotus flower closes and sinks underwater, but at dawn it rises and opens again – making it a symbol of the sun and rebirth, representing long life and these wedding favors from the exclusive Choice Crystal truly capture the lotus’ beauty. Each features a 2 ¾” diameter faceted crystal lotus flower candleholder base with a 4” white tapered candle included.



A simple Bible. can be carried by the Bride. Or, the bible can be held with one long stemmed flowrer such as a rose or calla lily.

Conch shells. These are terrific for a beach wedding. (Can be found at Oriental Trading (Item IN-96/1332)

• Star shaped wands. For a fairy tale wedding. (Can be found at Oriental Trading (Item IN-25/211)
• Crystal or porcelain bouquets such as the Italian Crystal & Porcelain Rose Bouquet to the right are both different, pretty and again, an heirloom.
• Shop Silkflowers believe it or not can be inexpensive. For example a peony bouquet for under $20.00 at Online Bridal .The wonderful thing about silk flowers is they will stay fresh looking throughout the wedding day regardless of the temperature . . . hot or cold. Afterwards, these can become part of your home décor.
  
  Use your imagination. The sky is the limit! Always remember that you want to personalize your look and your wedding.

Last Minute Bouquets and Centerpieces for your Winter Wedding

If you are looking for some last minute eye-catching bouquets, arrangements, flowers or centerpieces - you can't beat 1-800-flowers. I use them all the time. Preston Bailey has a line with them as does Todd Oldham, and other great designers. Plus everything comes packaged so nice. This gorgeous boquet would look great with a white or ivory wedding dress and the price is nice too!

Jane’s sensational eye for color and panache help deck their halls with unique style! Her luxurious Holiday Bouquet™ features over 70 spectacular flowers, including exquisite fresh rose varieties, gorgeous spray roses, vibrant red gomphrenas, splashes of red hypericum, luscious red or burgundy mini gerberas, an arresting burgundy and green hydrangea, rich green galax leaves and Jane's signature lamb's ear foliage. Send this unforgettable gift and show your own sophistication and flair this holiday season!

Top off their holiday celebration with our very merry, tree-shaped floral
arrangement of fresh cut holiday greens, carnations and cushion poms.
Trimmed with festive berry garland and red bows, it arrives in a stunning,
bright red reusable metal pail to light up their holiday décor. Our florists
select the freshest flowers available so colors and varieties may vary. Large arrangement measures approximately 24"H x 16"D. Small measures approximately 20"H x 12"D. What's The Story?Holiday trees have been part of tradition since pre-Christian times in Europe, while the modern practice is believed to have originated in 16th century Germany.

Add the perfect finishing touch to their holiday celebration with these
decadent--and opulent--cakes from Sam Godfrey and his famous Napa Valley bakery Perfect Endings. Each mouthwatering and magnificently crafted delight is a moist chocolate layer cake filled with luscious chocolate truffle cream and wrapped in rich fondant.

New Years Eve Wedding, Party or Gala .. We have some great favors to see!

Having a New Years Gala, Party or Event... There's still time to get some really cute table decor and favors!

It's About Time! Let's Celebrate!' Champagne Bucket Timer

It's about time...to celebrate! This clever and elegant little favor adds polished silver-toned touches and works fabulously for any event. It's hard to decide what makes this favor more special - the fact that it is fully functional, or its darling little details! Glassy miniature ""ice cubes"" surround a bottle of the ""best bubbly"" which is nestled in a silver finish bucket, complete with little handles. The bottom of the bucket twists to countdown any interval of time from 1 minute to sixty minutes. It all arrives, table-ready, in a clear showcase box so your guests can pick up and marvel at their new little gift from any angle. The box is then complete with a sheer white organza ribbon and tied with a matching bottle-shaped gift tag reading ""Let's Celebrate!"" Packaging measures 2.75"" x 3.75"". Timer is 2.25"" tall.

Silver Plated Miniature Champagne Bucket Card Holder

These elegant silver plated champagne bucket place card holders definitely set the tone for a celebration. The high quality champagne buckets measure 2 1/2"" tall and can be used to hold small treats as well as place cards. Your guests will love the attention to detail as well as these silver plated mementos.

"Celebrate" Champagne Gel Candle in Watercolor Gift Box

Toast to love, toast to your new life, toast to your guests! These realistic little toasting flute candles are an excellent way to remind your guests of your lovely day. It's hard to say which is prettier - the candle itself or the box it comes in. Standing 5 inches tall, the watercolor gift box adds height and sophistication to your tables. The real glass candle looks good enough to sip, down to each tiny realistic bubble!

Don't Forget the Poinsettia as a Table Centerpiece

Poinsettia Centerpiece

Put a pretty plant in a special container

Don't forget the lovely Poinsettia. Poinsettias make a lovely centerpiece. You can buy them as is, or you can dress them up yourself. Dress up the holidays with eye-catching new looks with an old favorite!

• There are more choices than ever before -- breeders and indoor gardeners have more color
  options thatn ever before. Variegated reds, white and pinks.
• Beyond RED - Shop for out of the ordinary varieties. Three examples are "Snowcap White" - bright white bracts (you can spray them with clear or even colored glitter to add some glitz (see blue flower to right); "Plum Pudding" - purple bracts and "Holly Point" - red bracts
  splashed with white.
• Weeks of Color - To keep poinsettias looking great for weeks, place them near bright light
  and away from hot or cold drafts. Water when soil is dry to the touch,
  and allow excess water to drain.

Five minutes is all it will take to put together a nice centerpiece. Start with a low-growing poinsettia plant, place it a decorative container, add candles on each side and you're done.

Don't forget.... Poinsettias are seasonal, therefore, less expensive than choosing out of season plants!

Silver Favors - Elegant, Unique and Looks Expensive : )

Silver is an elegant non-color that makes a huge statement. Elegance. It can be simplified or grand. Two favors that illustrate this nicely are the mini champagne buckets and the candy truffle tray. Simple. Inexpensive. But looks expensive. : )

Mini Engraved Champagne Bucket For the discriminating hostess/couple who loves to entertain with style, this miniature silver plated ice-bucket is great as a
decorative accessory to any place setting and also makes a unique wedding favor
for your guests. Each mini silver champagne bucket can be engraved with a name or a special message. Add your own favorite miniature liquor drink or we
recommend our chocolate champagne bottle to be place inside each bucket. It is a classy, yet fun party favor to give to your guest for any occasion.

Chocolate Heart Truffle Silver Tray - This adorable chocolate heart truffle is irresistible to the taste with its circular accent speck of white chocolate and dark chocolate heart motif. This delectable truffle is filled with a white cream that will sure bring a smile. The chocolate truffle is served on a mini silver plated tray. What better way to thank your guest than to give them the white
glove butler treatment with these delicious bon bon favor trays.