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Pre Tied Butterfly
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Do you face writing a letter of condolence with dread? Like so many, you may feel tongue-tied when dealing with the need for the utmost delicacy and warmth. Yet you also know what a solace such a letter can be, so take up your pen and let the bereaved know he or she is not alone.
These simple steps will help you through the task.
1. Don't put it off. Write within the first two weeks after the death. And that means actually write. By hand. With a pen. No type smoothly turned out by your printer will do. Handwriting may be an almost lost art in this computer age, but it is still required in this very personal communication. Find good stationery. If you buy a card of condolence from the store, fold your letter inside.
2. Begin by expressing your sympathy for the loss, making sure you mention the name of the deceased.
"The news of Ellen's passing came as a shock. My warmest thoughts are with you in your sorrow."
"In this time of grief and loss, please know that you have our heartfelt sympathy. Accept our sincere condolences on the death of your Uncle Harvey."
3. Provide some memories of the deceased, telling how he or she touched your life.
"Ellen was one of the kindest, most cheerful people I have known. For as long as I can remember, Ellen was always the best gardener on our block. She helped my children plant their butterfly garden which still brings bright visitors to our yard. How we all enjoyed ourselves at meetings when Ellen hosted our garden club.
"Your Uncle Harvey gave us invaluable advice when we started our business. The clients he so generously sent our way got us through some lean early times. We appreciated his wise help so much."
4. Offer practical help if you know it is needed.
"Our family will be happy to cut the grass and weed Ellen's beloved flower beds until you feel up to it again. We are only a phone call away if there is anything else we can do."
"Please feel free to store Harvey's boat at our cottage while you wind up your uncle's affairs."
5. End with words of comfort.
"I'm sure all the wonderful memories of Ellen will sustain you in the trying days ahead."
"You can take comfort in knowing how deeply Harvey loved you and your family."
Most of all, make your letter simple, direct and from the heart. The important thing is to let the recipient know you care. Then the warmth of our words will bring comfort where it is needed the most.
Copyright Gail Hamilton 2009
Gail Hamilton, author of 25 books, is an experienced copywriter who knows how challenging finding the right words can be. To help everyone write more persuasively, she has provided huge pools of proven-effective, highly targeted language, in thesaurus form, in her latest works, The Marketing Phrase Book, The Fundraiser's Phrase Book and 1001 Ways to Say Thank You.
Kids Room Decorating Ideas That They Will Love
Whether it's your first or your last, this is such an exciting time but daunting too as there is so much choice. After all, there's so much to do and less than 9 months to get it all done! In designing your baby’s nursery the main things to consider are safety first then theme, colours, furniture and bedding.
The perfect scenario would be to start off with a blank canvas, i.e. empty room with plain walls. Of course that isn’t always the case.
Furniture
If you are converting an existing room into your nursery, begin by deciding what furniture is staying behind and then you can complement it with your new baby furniture. Safety is paramount when choosing baby furniture so any furniture chosen should have met safety standards for materials and construction quality. Cribs can be finished in natural wood, plastic or painted. Paints used must be lead free and non toxic. This is especially important to note if you have been given a pre-owned crib. A nursery needs basically a crib, changing table, and clothes storage in the form of a wardrobe or an armoire.
A comfortable place to feed and coo at your baby completes the nursery. Upholstered Gliders come as swivelling, stationary or reclining. You can get some swivel gliders, and even reclining-swivel gliders. Many can be customized with your own or other fabric, sometimes for an additional cost. Wicker gliders also look great with the cushions made in a coordinating nursery fabric. A reclining glider eliminates the need for an ottoman.
Changing dressers are preferable to open changers as the later loses its use in the nursery once your child is out of diapers. A Changing Dresser on the other hand is more like a chest of drawers with a changing tray on top of it. Sometimes the changing tray is removable and in some cases can be used as a wall shelf. Many nursery furniture lines have children’s furniture that coordinate with them so all you need to do is add a few pieces when you do your big kid room.
Armoires
These heavy pieces of furniture must be sturdy and safely attached to the wall to prevent tipping. The best pieces come already assembled for the most part leaving only the doors to be hung. Some manufacturers use a mix of MDF and wood; clarify before buying to know which parts are used. It goes without saying that an all wood furniture piece will last longer. Sometimes the main part is real wood and the back panel alone is MDF.
Theme and Colours
Boy or Girl? Or perhaps you don’t know and would like to decorate in a gender neutral scheme. There are many delightful themes to choose from. Transportation (trains, planes and cars) as well as Safari or Jungle themes are popular for baby boys while typical girl themes include fairies, butterflies and floral. Gender neutral themes include Teddy Bears and Noah’s Ark. Your theme can come from the wall in the form of stencils, wall paper border or wall murals. It can also come from the soft furnishings or wall décor.
Nowadays you can reflect your personal style in your nursery and you don’t have to have a theme that is obviously “baby”. Create a room that is seamless with the rest of your home and accessorise with beautiful soft furnishings and wall art.
The colours can be defined on the walls or on the furnishings. Lead based paints are no longer widely used as lead has been replaced with less toxic substances. The safest option however is environmentally friendly paints or eco paints.
Bedding
The best fabric for your baby’s bedding is machine washable cotton, essential for comfort and practicability as it will be washed frequently. Cotton fabrics allow baby’s skin to breathe which helps if she has sensitive skin. Make sure bumper ties are not too long or left hanging inside the cot. The bumper must be attached securely. The bedding is one area you can define the nursery theme as the cot is the focal point of the room. Beautiful baby bedding made from contemporary designs like stripes and checks are easy to blend into your personal taste. You can purchase bedding that is ready made or have one customised to suit.
Blankets
Your baby has been in a warm cocoon for the past 9 or so months and is about to brave our world. Baby blankets are an absolute must, even if you live in the tropics. A baby’s blanket should be warm and soft, and ideally made from cotton or wool. You can have it monogrammed with baby’s name or initials for a personalized touch.
Flooring
Rugs have an amazing way of infusing color and personality into a room. If your child’s room is angular you can soften it with a round or oval rug. The same can be used to complement a room with arches and round bay windows. A square or rectangular rug looks good also in a regular shaped room with either curves or corners. Chenille braided rugs are luxurious as they are soft under feet yet hardwearing. They come in a range of solid or mixed colors. Frame rugs have a main color with a contrasting frame around the edge. They can be a combination of 2 or 3 colors. Character rugs like Kelly Rightsell rugs or printed rugs are fun and exciting and will be loved for years to come.
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Where online can I buy a cheap yukata obi? I need a shop that ships to the US. I want a pink or blue Obi.?
It can be two colors or just one. it can also be pre-tied or a regular obi. I would like for it the be solid color. If it has a pattern I prefer butterflies or sakura (cherry blossom). I only want to pay $20 or less including shipping.
$20 including shipping is going to be tough. I would check Ichiroya and Yamatoku first. Kimono Market Sakura has a good selection, but I think it's over your budget. You could search for hanhaba obi on eBay and see what comes up. Sellers like Kyoto Collection and MZKStudio usually have nice obi. Rakuten often has yukata obi for as low as around 500 yen, but I think the shipping might put you over budget. Honestly, I think to get what you want you may need to rethink you price range a little (but not by a lot, since yukata obi can be really cheap).
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