Amanda Grondahl

The joy of welcoming a baby only grows sweeter as you get to experience all the firsts, like celebrating baby’s first Christmas as a family. It’s a time to pass on some of your favorite traditions from Mom’s side and Dad’s side, and start some new ones as a family. Our team at Add-A-Pearl values tradition and conversations about Christmas uncovered some wonderful family Christmas traditions we just couldn’t wait to share. So here are a just a few -- 10 Christmas gift and tradition ideas for your growing family from some of our favorite idea-makers and retailers to help you make your new little one’s first holiday extra-special...

Brides and brides-to-be take note: The top bridal trends for Spring 2016 have emerged and they’re lovely -- softly feminine with interesting details and statement-making embellishments. And after pouring over the latest fashion, wedding, and bridal magazines, the Add-A-Pearl team presents our Top 10!

Valentine’s Day is all about love, and - while at one time the focus was on romantic love - the tradition has expanded to include the closeness we feel with many special people. A quick survey of our Add-A-Pearl team revealed all the loved ones they’re going to share some love with this Valentine’s Day. Cupid is going to be busy!

The Add-A-Pearl team has seen many generations of brides walk down the aisle and one of our favorite things each year is to see which bridal gown and wedding décor trends emerge, and this year -- a real treat: natural elements (including pearls!) are trending for 2016 weddings and, as you’ll see, leveraging the simple romance of nature’s bounty can be simply breathtaking when done well.