time to celebrate and congratulate

Let’s Celebrate…Let’s Congratulate!! New Beginnings….
This week my Guest Post – Marlene – MMK invites you to plan, select, send and give special wishes of Congratulations to those we love and care about! ‘Tis the season to celebrate the Bride-to-be, the Graduate, Father, Grandfather, a new baby, job or a return to the office!! For many, this may even be the time of a new home or apartment in a new city…exciting new starts!!

Wine and San Francisco Photograph by Kim Blumenstein

time to celebrate and congratulate

Optimism and Change are finally in the air…just like Spring!

Now is a return to sharing a happy, engaging life…as you are ready! Cheers!! It seems these occasions of celebration are returning to our lives in a different way…showers, weddings, parties, and even travel!! Many of them, possibly in person, are often smaller, more intimate affairs and settings. Some, of course, still remain…miles away.

For those of us who have friends and family all over the country and the world, life’s events do not stop being “across the miles.” Whether or not travel is possible, we are not always able to click our “ruby red slippers” like Oz’s Dorothy and be where we wish to celebrate!! Sending gifts of love and meaning are constants – they are almost like “being there!” Let’s make them as meaningful as possible – no matter how humble or extravagant $$$!!! No matter how they are sent or received!!

This week, I would like to share and explore some of the very personal ways we can make our choices of giving even more special. Ask yourself – what are their passions, interests, favorite colors, Birthday Gemstone or Flower, what do they love…family, animals, the beach? What are their initials or affectionate pet names?? Nature is a universal theme…loved by all. Think cotton, wicker, rattan, leather, leaves and palms. Let’s consider nature’s gifts and share them with those we love and wish to honor with a special gift!!

Nature’s Gifts – Great for Couple Showers, Father, Graduate, Housewarming…. or Memorial Day! Enjoy!!

Newbury Picnic Basket

Gingham Picnic Blanket

Williams Sonoma Gift Basket

The fabulous Picture Frame makes a terrific gift for many of those we love on our gifting list, especially when it reflects their personality, interests, life occasion or memories. How thoughtful, how personal, how memorable! It is lovely to include a special photo inside, when possible – or give a vintage family photo – maybe even arrange a special session with a Photographer! A frame collection can start at any age…1+

New Apartment with “the boys!!”

Palace of Fine Arts San Francisco with a dear friend visiting…

For Father’s Day, the Graduate, the “happy couple”, new apartment or home, it might be fun to select a natural finish or texture –to remember a special pet, beach vacation, trip, Safari or new life in a sunny, warm climate!

Biscayne Rattan Gallery Frame

Michael Aram Palm Frame

How wonderful to remember the many Firsts in life!! First child, grandchild, niece or nephew…first romantic or foreign trip? Some of these photos remain for years…and in the same frame to capture a happy moment in time!!
I share some of mine as inspiration…

Treasured photos of God-daughter Sara 1 st B-Day, Newborn Niece, and Godson – Nephews romping with collectible
Button in the Ear Steiff Bear, from proud Auntie MMK! These baby photos have remained in my prized Bronze Frame Collection…since their births!!

Gold birthday number balloons

Niece NEM having a very memorable Happy Covid 16th Birthday celebrating with little brother WBM who enjoyed his 13th a few months later!! Memorable, Personal, still Fun!! Definitely frameable!

Grandfather Love!!

Don’t forget that varying the size and shape of a frame collection creates visual interest on a table, shelf, desk or wall! You can never have too many frames, so they are the perfect gift!!

Houdini the Cat – Original by Photographer Kim Blumenstein

Reed & Barton Jungle Parade Frame

Of course, I know you won’t forget to wrap and ribbon with love….

Let’s not forget those we have lost…and special pets we loved so dearly…gone waaay too soon!!

Aerin Green Classic Faux-Shagreen Frame

Of course, the Picture Frame could also be perfect for a Shower or Wedding Gift… for that memory of a romantic
Engagement Proposal, Wedding Invitation or Honeymoon!! We all want to relive happy times!

Kahala, Hawaii xoxo

Of course, the Picture Frame would also be perfect for a Shower or Wedding Gift… for that memory of a romantic
Engagement Proposal, Wedding Invitation or Honeymoon!! We all want to relive happy times! Let’s consider all things Wedding and Love another week!! Until then…Enjoy, Congratulate, Celebrate BIG TIME
and select perfect gifts…to cherish and remember!! xoxo MMK

Beth Djalali

is the Founder and CEO of Style at a Certain Age. She writes Sundays-Fridays on all topics ranging from fashion, health, wellness, home design and more.

She’s 65, 5’8, and size 8.

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