When thoughts turn to wedding
registries, the items that spring to mind are often rather mundane. We tend to
think about place settings, small appliances, and anything else that will help
the new couple set up a home together. However, more often than not, once
people to decide to tie the knot, they already have two households full of
stuff, and the last thing you want to deal with when trying to decide which
toaster to throw out is yet another toaster.
According to Debbie van der Bol of Pure
Art Gallery, the best thing one can do for a couple is to help them turn a
house into a home by helping them create their own style.
Nothing can be more ideal than
decorative pieces, whether practical or purely for display, that reflect
something of the Cayman Islands.
One of the most popular items when it
comes to registries is the etched Rolf crystal, a very practical gift but one
which reflects a unique island character without even a hint of kitsch. The
range includes champagne flutes, martini glasses, goblets, wine glasses, mugs
and chargers with a clean, classic design, while the choice of etchings vary
from a school of fish to a starfish, palm trees, pineapples, palm fronds and
even a dragonfly. The glassware is a subtle reminder of an island wedding, yet
still elegant and practical enough for use when receiving guests for dinner.
Of course, few gifts can bring as much
character to a home as a piece of original art, and Pure Art has a wide
selection of art to choose from, including original paintings, photos,
sculpture or prints. Even though a piece of original art may seem like a rather
extravagant item to put on a wedding registry, Debbie says she has found that
quite often friends or family members like to club together and purchase a
really big gift for the couple.
The store also stocks a wide variety of
household serving bowls, platters, as well as a selection of wine accessories,
ensuring something for every budget and taste.
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For more information, call 949-9133,
e-mail topureart@candw.ky or visit
pureart.ky