Memorial Day Vintage Postcards
Rising Above the Storm
As the news and images come out of Oklahoma this week after the devastating tornado in Moore, I keep thinking about the double rainbow the evening after the … [Read more...]
True Meaning of Memorial Day
So many Americans celebrate Memorial Day, but how many actually understand what the holiday means? Sure, it's a time to celebrate the beginning of summer and … [Read more...]
Weeping Cherry Tree Planted as a Living Memorial
Have you ever wondered why weeping cherry trees are called such? Just by the look of them, it could be because their branches hang down to the ground, and when … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Can Be Difficult When You’ve Lost a Child
Mother's Day is just around the corner, and for those whose moms are no longer here, the day holds painful reminders of those losses. Mother's Day is also a … [Read more...]
What to Wear to a Funeral
A few years ago, a woman I know lost her 3-year-old son to a genetic disorder. At his funeral, the family requested that everyone wear orange, as that was … [Read more...]
Birds of a Feather Cremation Urns
We've been inspired by the signs of spring. The twittering of our feathered friends led to the creation of our Song Bird Urn Collection. Styles range from … [Read more...]
Everyday Heros
This week's bombings in Boston, Massachusetts, are a grizzly yet unfortunate reminder that awful things can and do happen in this world. But, it is also an … [Read more...]
Dogwood Urn Pendant: Spring, Renewal, Rebirth
The dogwood trees are starting to pop here. I love the white blooms but the the pink blossom is my favorite. The delicate beauty of this little tree requires … [Read more...]
Hummingbird Urns for Ashes
Next week the hummingbird scouts will arrive in our area, and I'll put out a feeder to attract them to my garden. They nest in the giant elm on the lawn and … [Read more...]
