A cup of joe in the morning is crucial for every coffee-loving couple. Drinking your daily cup is just as important as making it, and having the right essentials can magically turn your kitchen into an at-home coffee shop.
From high-end espresso machines to temperature-controlled mugs, these seven hand-selected products featured in our latest magazine will make the perfect brew right at home. So ditch the morning coffee run and get inspired by these seven wedding registry items the coffee connoisseur couple is sure to love “a latte.”
Nothing is better than a picnic…except for a picnic with your new spouse! Whether it’s on the sandy beaches of a tropical paradise or on the lush lawn of a city park, these six wedding registry items are among our favorites for a romantic picnic as newlyweds.
If you and your beau have a love for adventure or are planning the honeymoon of a lifetime, consider adding some essential travel gifts to your wedding gift registry. From handy instant cameras to airplane-friendly cocktail kits to luxe goodies for comfort and sleep, travel gifts are on trend! Here are 6 of our favorite wedding registry gifts for the well-equipped traveler.
Capture your travels and relive your favorite moments with a camera that instantly prints your cherished images. This camera offers traditional analog functions, which can bring an intimate feel to your photos, plus new functions and features like macro mode. Click here to read the rest of this post »
There’s nothing like taking time out for relaxation and decompression, especially after the stress of a wedding and the planning that goes into it. A few items you’ll want to be sure to include in your bridal gift registry are essentials for at-home spa treatments and a luxurious spa environment in your newlywed nest…every single day. And don’t forget: spa registry gifts aren’t just for brides! Spa items make great bridesmaids’ gifts and groom’s gifts, too. After all, everyone loves to be indulged! Check out our editor’s picks for 5 spa registry gifts that’ll make you say…ahhhh.
Aromatherapy can help ease your stress, almost immediately. Add a luxury scent diffuser or designer scented candle collection to your wedding gift registry, and enjoy the therapeutic effect daily, in your newlywed home. Click here to read the rest of this post »
Apartment, townhouse, condo, cottage, or manse—no matter its size or scope, the place you’ll live together as a married couple is, above all else, a home. Keep this in mind when you register for your wedding, by selecting items you’ll love, for all the spaces you’ll occupy in the home you share. You can start with these top essentials for each happy place!
For many couples, this space is the focus of the gift registry— and with good reason…actually lots of reasons. First off, the kitchen is where couples, and often their friends, family and guests, spend a whole bunch of time, especially in those first months and years of entertaining as a married couple. Sure, there’s the dining room and living room, but when there’s a party, and there’s cooking going on, everyone tends to gather in the kitchen. So it’s nice to have a well-stocked, good-looking one. Plus, there are just so many kitchen items to choose from, whether you’re a gourmet chef, an avid baker, or an “I-can-barely-boil-an-egg” amateur with a willingness to learn.
Cookware
High-quality pots and pans
Dutch oven
Fine kitchen knives
Baking
Stand mixer
Baking pans
Measuring tools
Pastry mat
Small Appliances
Food processor
Blender
Toaster oven
Slow-cooker
Coffee- or espresso- maker
Photos: Flou, Mike and Ally, Peacock Ally available at Kuhl-Linscomb
BEDROOM/BATHROOM
The most intimate spaces in the newlywed home often are the most overlooked on to-be-wed registries. Don’t stumble into this common registry pitfall! While you may need to replace textile items more frequently than, say, cast-iron cookware or fine bone china, you can still register for your bedroom and bathroom with an eye toward luxury and durability. Instead of gadgets and trendy pieces, focus your registry scanner on high-quality bedroom and bathroom staples (with, perhaps, a techie treat just for fun!), and make private time— each individually, or together—your favorite time of the day.
Whether you’ve got acres of land, a small but well-tended garden, or simply a sweet town home patio, you’re likely to spend Houston’s fine-weather months (brief as they may be) enjoying the fresh air, and entertaining friends outdoors. Don’t forget to make al-fresco elements a part of your registry list! Get your guy on board, and turn your attention to grilling, chilling and savoring the sunshine, with gifts designed for outdoor fun.
Whether they’re connected in an open-floor-plan layout, or separate from one another, these two spaces generally constitute the heart of your home—the place where you relax, unwind, receive guests, entertain, eat, drink and celebrate. How you design and furnish your home’s living and dining spaces will depend on your taste and style preferences: Do you want to sink back and put your feet up without worrying about delicate doo-dads? Do you love the look of a formal dinner table, laid out with perfect place settings and flickering tapers all aglow? Do you crave a cool lounge space where people can flow from table to sofa to bar, nibbling and sipping while the hum of conversation never stops? Think about the atmosphere you want to create, then dress it up with these living and dining-room essentials, which make down-time a good time, no matter your personal style.
