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10 Reasons Why Creativity is Important

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10 Reasons Why Creativity is Important

Creativity isn’t something that comes naturally to everyone. It’s also something that isn’t necessarily encouraged in our society and careers. If you aren’t an artist, musician, or someone in an “artsy” field, you might wonder why creativity is important. If it’s something that doesn’t come easily, is it impossible to be creative? Thankfully, that’s not the case! Creativity is something that grows with time and effort, and it’s worth exploring. Here are ten reasons why: 1. Creativity helps you see the big picture Being able to see the big picture is important in many areas of life. Whether it’s your personal life...

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Why handmade matters

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Why handmade matters

We live in a world where many things are mass produced. Not that there is anything necessarily wrong with that. It’s great that some things are manufactured in massive quantities in order to fill a worldwide demand for them. But it’s also wonderful that more people everywhere are beginning to embrace things that are made by hand in small quantities. In case you hadn’t heard, here is why handmade matters. “Art and love are the same thing: It’s the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you.” – Chuck Klosterman When you make something, you leave a part...

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It's bespoke time!

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It's bespoke time!

What Is A “Bespoke”, “Custom-Made”, Or “Made To Order” Headpiece? All the bridal hair accessories, garters and veils featured on my website are handmade for customers as and when they are ordered, sometimes with a slight twist or adaptation. For some this is as uncomplicated as creating the clients vision, for others it can be more complex. This may include particular requirements, such as needing to look taller, coping with fine hair or hair loss, lack of confidence with head wear, styling with short hair, concern about glasses, finding something “age appropriate”, the list goes on, and this is where...

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The art of the veil

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The art of the veil

The wedding veil is one of the oldest wedding traditions, symbolising modesty, purity, and chastity. In this day and age, however, wearing a veil is not a requirement, which is why it's so much fun to let your style and personality shine when it comes to selecting your veil. But with so many lengths and styles available, how do you know which veil is the right one for you?  Keep in mind the following when shopping for your veil: ► Your veil should complement your look, not compete with it.► Simple gowns will offset any intricate lace or beadwork on...

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2020 Wedding Accessory Trends

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2020 Wedding Accessory Trends

Brides have an abundance of decisions to make surrounding their wedding day look. From a dress to shoes and makeup, most brides leave no stone unturned when it comes to what they wear on this monumental day. For brides who pride themselves on being current when it comes to style, there are many bridal accessory trends to consider in 2020. Statement Veils Thanks to this trend hitting not only bridal runways but also being made popular by celebrities, statement veils are projected to be huge in 2020. Veils with embellishments, colors, or even words written on them will make a statement and...

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