Designer Crush on Curio Road

Being a design and event planning company who specializes in handcrafted details, we love to support other handcrafted businesses who make unique and creative products. When we found a shopping platform that promotes and sells specially curated handcrafted items, we had to highlight it. Curio Road discovers and features spectacular products from the top handmade designers in the USA. Their team of merchants work nonstop to help their members discover truly unique jewelry, accessories, apparel & gifts.  Their mission is to Live Beautifully. The icing on the cake is their wedding section. You can find anything from veils to bridesmaids gifts. Here are a few of my favorites below:

Valentine's Day Gift Guide

So of course on this special love day you want to express your love bearing gifts for the ones you cherish. V-Day is around the corner and it's not too late to pick something up for your loved ones.  As a wedding blog, we are all about sharing good lovin', so here I put together a quick list of tried and true gifts ideas, as well as, some whimsical newbies to entice your last minute shopping palate. So get shopping!

~Stay Sweet

1. Jo Malone 'Red Roses' Cologne

2. Diptyque 'Baies' Candle

3. 'Love Your Guts' Tee

4. 'I Heart Mustache' Planters

5. MAC 'Ruby Woo' Lipstick

6. 'Hello Beautiful' Pillowcase

7. Korres 'Jasmine' Lip Butter

8. Sheinside 'Lips' Sweater

Gift Guide: Techie Couple

The techie couple one-ups everyone on the latest gadgets.  They need their iPhone, iPad, USBs, at all time and can't leave home without it. Otherwise, how would they text or Facetime each other? When it comes to technology they are in there like swimwear {odd analogy but hey!} This couple wants the latest and the greatest, even gadgets that are in prototype form. Not only do they want something on trend, but also unique. Uniquely theirs to play with together.

If your couple reminds you of them:

Photo Credit:  My Weddingspiration Board

Then give them this:

1. USB Bracelet

2. iPhone Megaphone Speakers

3. Laser Keyboard

4. Electronic Color Capturing Cube {Not yet out!}

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Gift Guide: Stylish Couple

The stylish couple is all about making a statement. Appearance means everything and when you see them, you can't help, but stare because they look that good! It's not all about designer wear, but a mix of classics and unique finds that help them stand out of the crowd. You can't help but ask..."Where did you buy that?" Unlike the other gift couples here and here, this couple is easier to shop for because even though they are on trend, their unique coordination of common and uncommon finds can make any item look good, as long as, it has character or appears to be. So either stick with the classics like cashmere, or go off the beaten path with bullet jewelry, either way this couple will rock it with stylish pride.

If your couple reminds you of them:

Photo Credit: Pinterest
{Olivia Palermo & Johannes Huebl ... I love love love their couple style!}

Then give them this:

1. Matching Jewelry

2.& 3.: Coordinating Perfume Duos

4. & 5: Matching Cashmere

6. Bullet Birthstone Earrings

7. Matching Bullet Cufflinks

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Gift Guide: Spoken-Word Couple

The next installment in our gift guide is for the spoken-word couple. This couple loves to whisper sweet nothings into each others ears, they love to express themselves verbally.  They wear their emotions on their sleeves...or pillow cases. Lol. This couple is not short of words of admiration towards each other.  Their top priority is to express how much they love each other.

If your couple reminds you of them:

Photo Credit:  Kiss The Groom Blog

Then give them this:

1.  Eat Your Words

2.  Pillow Talk

3.  I Heart You

4. Opposites Attract

5. Laundry Service

Credits:

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Gift Guide: Artsy Couple

The holidays are the perfect time buy special gifts for a winter wedding {...or spring, summer and fall wedding..hey why not think ahead!} or for a newly engaged couple. This is a great time to take advantage of the holiday sales and deals while being inspired by the most creative gift options.  You know we are all about creativity here! So I am going to do a mini-series of some creative gift options for the different couples in your life. Starting with...the artsy couple.  This couple loves to create together. They are into photography, art shows, indie musicians, typography, DIYing their apartment...you name it. If it can be created they are on it. Why give them a gift that matches their artsy propensities? Even a non-artsy person will get art cred with these gifts.

If your couple reminds you of them...

Photo Credit: The Frosted Petticoat Blog

Then give them this:

1. Customized Stamp

2. Watercolor Couple-Portrait

3. Customized Paper Dolls

4. Customized Wood Photo

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