A New Business Plan of Compassion and Consultation, As After-death Norm Shifts Toward Cremation, Une Belle Vie Offers a Hand

Denver (PRWEB) June 15, 2010

Une Belle Vie Memorial Urns LLC, an online business founded from the owners? personal experience of the death of a loved one, offers customers more than just unique products and sales, but also provides advice, compassion, art and an unbiased guide through the details of the cremation industry.

Because of their own struggles with the cremation process after the death of their son, owners Melody and Mike Jamali know first-hand what consumers need and founded the company to provide information and choices relating to cremation and the associated expenses, especially ones that can be thousands of dollars. Despite the fact that the National Association of Funeral Directors reports that nearly 40 percent of individuals and families are expected to choose cremation in 2010, up from just 30 percent in 2005, there are still many questions surrounding this choice.

?We?re not just a place to buy cremation urns. Our business is different than most others in the funeral industry,? said Melody Jamali, President of Une Belle Vie. ?Funeral is big business, but becoming just another big business is not our goal. Our goal is to provide compassion and a personalized experience during this difficult and often painful time.?

An Online Urn Store With a Real Voice

This company is also challenging the norm when it comes to doing business online. When shopping with Une Belle Vie, not only are you able to shop within the comfort of your home and at any hour and take all the time you need for your decision, but consumers also have access to an expert voice at the other end of the phone to help with every possible question.

?We know several others in this business use call centers and sales staff to answer questions,? said Jamali. ?When you call Une Belle Vie, you will most likely get me on the phone. And because I have personally selected each and every urn we sell, I can answer any and all of your questions. If we don?t have something that perfectly suits you or your loved one, we will help you find the perfect artist to create it for you. We never want anyone to feel like they have to ?settle? for an urn. We?re here to help create loving memorials.?

For more information, please visit our website.

About Une Belle Vie Une Belle Vie Memorial Urns is a Denver-based company providing a supportive and informed experience, whether families are planning for the future or coping with the passing of a loved one. Their online community and urn store offer artisan-crafted, decorative cremation urns in a variety of materials designed to celebrate life, personality and offer fitting memorials for those we love. Visit their community of caring online via Facebook and their continuously updated library of educational articles at their cremation blog.

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Myrtle Beach Area Interior Design Expert And Business Owner Offers Holiday Decorating Ideas For Any Home

Myrtle Beach, SC (PRWEB) December 15, 2010

Kimberly Grigg, the Grand Strand-based interior designer and owner of Knotting Hill Interiors in Myrtle Beach, has ideas galore for how families can amp up their holiday spirit by making a few additions to their d?cor for the holiday season.

Here are some fun and festive ways from Grigg to liven up any home:

1) Go Big

Large ornaments and decorations make a much more impressive statement than filling the same space with a larger quantity of smaller items. Believe it or not, an oversized tree ? even in a small setting ? works best! Large-scale ornaments occupy more space, thus creating a greater presence.

2) Decorate With Vintage Or Antique Holiday D?cor Rather Than Buying All New Items

By recycling old pieces, less waste is produced in the disposal of old items. In addition, less energy is expended in the manufacturing of new items to replace the old.

3) Decorate With Greenery Or Natural Elements From Your Own Yard

Incorporating natural elements ? such as evergreen sprigs, pine cones, and berries ? adds warmth to holiday d?cor.

4) Make A Memory Tree

Purchase a wire-shaped tree (or another type of unusual tree), and place it in a festive urn. Add mini framed photos of highlights throughout the year, and you will create an instant memory tree! Another option is to record many years on the same tree, making it cumulative. Children love the memory tree tradition. One idea is to make mini framed ornaments each month throughout the year, and by the time Christmas arrives, the whole year is already recorded.

5) Have Holiday Slipcovers Made For Dining Room Chairs

Santa hat slipcovers are a fun and festive option for breakfast room chairs.

6) Spray Paint Birch Or Other ?Branchy? Trees

Want to make a simple, yet elegant, statement? String these painted branches with beautiful, white lights (blue lights also work well!). Place the branches in a lovely urn or container to complete the magic of this sophisticated look. Ornaments are entirely optional.

7) Purchase Holiday Frames And Display Christmas Snapshots From Previous Years

Scatter these photos throughout the home to add a bit of festive drama to d?cor.

8) Splurge On Red-Colored Wine Glasses

These glasses do not have to be expensive to be fabulous! They can be brought out each year and add that perfect sparkle to the holiday table. They can also be used as juice glasses for Christmas brunch.

9) Personalize Satin Ribbons In Lieu Of Traditional Place Cards

Monogram a wide, satin ribbon with the initials of each dining guest, and use a glue gun to attach festive embellishments. Position each ribbon under the appropriate place setting for every guest. These party favors will serve not only as bookmarks, but also special reminders of the holiday season throughout the following year.

10) Build A Custom Frame For The Front Door To Easily Attach Holiday D?cor

Frustrated about decorating the trim on the front door? Since there is nothing around this tricky perimeter from which to attach and stabilize holiday decor, it does not take long to discover that this task could be a daunting one.

The thicker and heavier the d?cor, the more difficult it is to securely attach to the doorframe. The perfect solution is a custom surround built to the exact size and specifications of the front doorframe.

A local carpenter can help with this simple task. Once constructed, the surround is then covered in chicken wire and is ready to be screwed into the doorway each holiday season. The true magic of these custom creations is the chicken wire, because that's what allows garland and other decorations to be easily fastened to the frame. In addition, these surrounds can be built in sections for ease of maneuverability. Once in place, voila.

To learn more about Kimberly Grigg, her services and designs, visit http://www.knottinghillinteriors.com. Check out her blog, "It's So Fabulous" at http://www.knottinghillinteriors.com/blog.

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Event Planning by Physician Business Services

Houston, TX (PRWEB) December 10, 2011

Small events such as children?s birthday parties can be planned by Jim Hamilton of PBS, but he can also take care of major life event planning. The time and stress involved in planning a wedding or a wedding shower can be difficult even for someone without the hectic schedule of a physician. But with the help of PBS to plan them, even the smallest details can be taken care of.

Finding the perfect venue, ordering invitations, coordinating with a wedding party or party hosts, arranging for music and handling the RSVPs that come in are just some of the event planning services provided by Physician Business Services. No matter what the size of the event, it will be a success with Hamilton?s planning assistance. The planning services allow the physician to rest easy knowing that the details are being taken care of without any added stress to his life.

Physicians who sign up with PBS can choose from among the many wedding-planning packages available to ensure that the couple gets exactly the services they need. And because Hamilton understands the specific demands of a physician?s life, the wedding planning will always keep that busy schedule in mind. A busy professional can rest easy knowing that the myriad details of the wedding will be taken care of. This not only saves time, it also makes the wedding itself easier to enjoy.

Other important events in a physician?s life may include anniversary parties, baby showers and graduation parties, and all of these events can be handled by Hamilton. Even corporate events for medical practices can be planned and coordinated by PBS. Busy practices that leave little time for networking events can be transformed by these services.

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