Okay, it could be any color you want it to be – I mean “green” as in “eco-friendly” not the actual color!

Photo Courtesy of Paper Source

Check out this sweet how-to from Paper Source – Recycled Origami Hearts show your love for the planet for Earth Day, make some for your mom for Mother’s Day (Dads, help your kids make some for Mom!!!) or make some for your Sweetheart! Brighten someone’s day with this spectacularly easy recycled gift. Below is a picture of one I made using a paper bag – it took less than a minute to make!

I made this heart!

Personalize these little hearts any way you want! Make a love note into an origami …read more

This Claddagh ring is just one of many beautiful varieties on the traditional Irish ring. The history of the Claddagh design, ring and significance of how it is worn is rich with details and legends – you can learn more by visiting this link.

Claddagh rings are traditionally worn by the Irish which is, of course, why I’m blogging about it so close to St. Patrick’s Day. The Claddagh design and the customs originated in the Claddagh fishing village near Galway, Ireland.

The Irish roots of the design and tradition of the ring make this a perfect gift to convey friendship or love this St. Patrick’s Day. There are rings for men and women and you can wear this whether single, in a relationship, engaged or married – on which hand and what direction you wear the ring symbolizes …read more

Do it Yourself, Personalized Heart Mug & Pen Set

This personalized mug makes a really wonderful casual but sweet gift. Valentine’s Day is about love, not just romance, and it is a wonderful excuse to remind the people that support you just how much you love and appreciate them. Makes a great gift for your mom, your grandmother, your best friend, the coworker you have a crush on…are you seeing the possibilities?

On it’s own it’s cute, sweet and personalized, but let’s talk about taking it up a notch. Tea drinker? Give this with a little honey bear (you could tie a red bow around the bear’s neck and attach a mini-card to his paw) or some of those sugar cane sticks and some really nice tea bags. Arrange these items in the mug and wrap up the whole kit and caboodle. …read more