Artificer Wood Works Featured in Google’s 2016 Economic Impact Report
We are proud to be featured in Google’s 2016 Economic Impact Report! Artificer Wood Works was selected by Google to represent Missouri as an example of a company utilizing the Internet and google products to grow the business. Last year, Google’s tools helped provide $222 billion of economic activity for 1.5 million businesses, website publishers, and non-profits. The purpose of the Economic Impact Report is to highlight Google’s local economic impact across America.
Missouri businesses featured this year and in the past:
Artificer Wood Works
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Tulane's Closet
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Missouri Star Quilt Company
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Caroline Leemis Design
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Read about how the web is working for businesses in other states: #GrowWithGoogle
Time Capsule Letter Ideas For Your Wine Box Ceremony
Writing a note to include in a Keepsake Ceremony Wine Box or just a letter to open years from now? Here are some ideas to help you get started. Don’t take it too seriously... regardless of what you write, it will be exciting to open this time capsule and take a glimpse back to your thoughts at the time leading up to your wedding day.
When was the first time you noticed your partner?
Do you remember the first thing you said to your partner?
What did they say to you?
When was the first time you realized you loved your partner?
When was the first time you realized your partner loved you?
When did you decide you would marry your partner?
What's your favorite memory with your partner?
What do you love most about your partner?
What is your favorite trait of your partner?
What is your favorite way of spending time with your partner?
What do you look forward to most in your future together?
What will your life be like when you open this box?
What is your prediction for your relationship in twenty, thirty or fifty years?
What quote or song lyric sums up your relationship?
Answer them all, just pick a few or just use these to help get the creative juices flowing. Have fun with it… Cheers!
9 Steps to Plan Your Perfect Wedding Wine Box Ceremony
Looking for a unique ceremony idea for your wedding?
The Wine Box Ceremony is a ritual that celebrates your love, not only on your wedding day but also your future together. This keepsake becomes a lovely time capsule of your wedding day that you can share on a future anniversary. If you haven’t heard or seen the Wine Box Ceremony before here is a blueprint for adding it to your special day.
What you will need:
- A great bottle of wine that will age until you are ready to drink it
- A card or letter and envelope for both you and your significant other
- Any special items you would like to add to the “time capsule”
- A special wood box to hold all of these items
Step 1: Collect all the items
Decide what you want to stow away in this little time capsule. Some ideas include special wine glasses, a bottle opener, pictures, videos, small keepsakes…
Step 2: Decided when you want to open the box
1 year? 5 years? This is important as you will need to make sure your wine will age well for the number of years you plan to store it. For example, a champagne or white wine will probably not age as well as a red. For more information read our post, How to Select Wine for Aging.
Step 3: Start some thoughtful reflection
Most important! You and your significant other should spend some time in the weeks leading up to the wedding writing thoughtful letters/notes to each other. Include things like what you love most about each other, your thoughts as your wedding date approaches, what you are looking forward to most in the future. Don’t let each other know what you are writing!!! Seal the envelopes and save the surprise for years down the road. (Tip: Not sure what to write? View our Time Capsule Letter Ideas)
Step 4: Consult your officiant
Work with your officiant to determine when and how you would like to perform the ceremony.
Step 5: Determine the setting and arrangement
It will probably be easiest to have a small table or surface at which to perform the wine box ceremony. You can either have all the items displayed on the table so you and your significant other can place each item into the box together. Or, you can already have the items in the box and just slide the lid closed and seal the box together. Be sure and rehearse this ahead of time.
Step 6: Tell the story
At the appropriate time in your wedding, when you approach the table, be sure to have the officiant explain what is happening so your guests can appreciate the significance of the ceremony. Here is an example, but feel free to edit to fit your wedding:
“Parker and Taylor have created a memorable keepsake to take forward with them on this journey of marriage. Over the past several weeks and months while planning their union, they have been recording their thoughts and documenting their love for each other. Within this beautiful wooden box, they will hold these cherished love letters along with a few other keepsakes and a bottle of wine. In __ years they plan to open the time capsule together, share a glass of wine, and read these letters to each other in celebration of their love. While we may not have glasses in our hands I still offer this toast - May their love be like great wine and age to perfection.”
Step 7: Seal the deal
On your big day, as the officiant is narrating, you and your partner can put any items in and close the lid and seal the box. At this time it might be a nice touch to stand the box up so the audience can see it. Congratulations are in order!
Step 8: Storing the box
Be sure and store your box out of direct sunlight and in a room with a fairly consistent low temperature. A cool closet or dry basement (think wine cellar here). Try not to move the box around too much either. We want to do everything we can to ensure your bottle of wine is delightful when you open it. For more wine storage tips read our post 6 Tips to Properly Store Wine.
Step 9: Reaching your milestone
When you have reached your predetermined milestone (or if you can’t wait and you want to open the box) plan a quiet night together. Open the box, share a glass wine and read your wonderful letters to each other.
We love hearing how you put your own twist on the Wine Box Ceremony. Please share your story and pics with us!
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#NosesOn for Red Nose Day
One of the funnest charitable days of the year is here and we’re super excited to be participating! (Yes, we know ‘funnest’ is not a word, but isn’t it fun to say? ;) To see so many people coming together to make a difference and raise money and awareness for kids in need at home and around the world just warms our hearts.Here’s a little background on Red Nose Day… In 1985, Comic Relief launched in the United Kingdom with the goal of using comedy to raise money and help those leading really tough lives. The goal? Creating a just world free from poverty. The very first Red Nose Day was held in 1988 with millions of people participating in its first year. Since 2015, Red Nose Day in America has raised over $60 million to help kids and young people most in need and over $1 billion globally in the past 25 years. Red Nose Day positively impacted the lives of 2,659,642 children just in 2016!!
So what does your donation do? It provides meals for kids, life-saving vaccines, a safe place for kids to learn and play, clean water, access to education, and a safe place for kids to sleep. Some of their charity partners include the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, charity: water, Feeding America, and Save the Children.
For more information on Red Nose Day, check out their website or follow them @RedNoseDayUSA and pick up your red nose today, only at Walgreens.
Comic Relief Inc. in the US and Comic Relief UK are independent sister organizations joined by their shared vision of a just world, free from poverty and the mission to drive positive change through the power of entertainment.
30,153 Trees Planted Thanks to You
We would like to thank you for purchasing our handcrafted products. Because of you, and our partnership with Trees for the Future, we have planted 30,153 trees and preserved livelihoods along the way. Trees for the Future focuses on the role trees play in agroforestry and in helping farming families improve their land quality and productivity.
When You Plant Trees
- You create educational opportunities for children.
- You empower women.
- You build strong communities.
- You permanently increase the income of poor farmers.
- You help families to feed themselves.
- You provide permanent and seasonal employment.
- You create fodder to feed livestock.
- You give the world a way to end the battle between farms and forests to revitalize and improve soil quality.
You change people’s lives for the better. Forever.
New Mother's Day wine box design!
We call it "Delicate Flowers for Mom". The front features a delicate floral design surrounding an elegant ode to Mom — personalized with children’s names. Add your personal message to the back of the lid to make it extra special.
Introducing the Nameplate Option!
Now there's another way to personalize your Anniversary Wine Box gift! It's called the "Nameplate". It's a custom composition of the couple's names and wedding date engraved on the back of the box. Each design corresponds to the design style on the front of the box. Like the Photo on Back option, the Nameplate is a wonderful way to commemorate the couple. Take a look at all the design options below.
Note: Nameplates are not available for boxes that already have similar personalization on the front. Not to worry, you can still add an engraved photo on the back of any Anniversary Wine Box.
Love Birds
Classic Trio
Trio Couture
Charming Trio
Scriptic
Flourish
Three Nights
Three Nights Chic
Eat Drink & Be Married
Live Laugh Love
I Do
Cara Trees
Monogram Deco
Monogram Cottage
With These Rings
By The Numbers
Introducing the New Three Nights Chic Wine Box.
The original Three Nights wine box is one of our most popular gifts. We're excited to give you another design option to choose from — it's chic, elegant, and modern. A wonderful complement to the WineforaWedding family!
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Choosing the right wedding gift based on your relationship with the couple.
Lets face it, not all couples are equal when it comes to the level of gift you want to give. For some, you really want to go all out and impress, but for others you're looking for something unique – yet, easy on the pocket. We've put together a quick guide to help you find the right wine box gift based on your relationship with the couple.
LEVEL: 1 // Acquaintance of the couple.
LEVEL: 2 // I know the couple well.
LEVEL: 3 // They are great friends who love wine.
LEVEL: 4 // We are basically family.
LEVEL: 5 // I just want to knock their socks off.
8 occasions (besides a wedding) to give a personalized wine box gift.
Occasions and events (a birthday, retirement or college graduation) will sneak up on you and you'll want to give a great gift. This may help you with that.Anniversary Wine Box Featured by Hitched By Heather on WJLA
Hitched By Heather was featured in a segment titled Wedding Features Not to Neglect on Let's Talk Live on WJLA. Among other tips and awesome products, Heather featured WineforaWedding's Classic Trio Anniversary Box.
BoxforaBottle featured on the Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Yogis 2017
Like Rumi said, “Love is the bridge between you and everything.” Love is what’s being celebrated on February 14 this year, and even though we don’t need the excuse of a holiday to celebrate our love, Valentine’s Day is always a great opportunity to show your special someone you care.
Whether you’re looking for your girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, best friend, or even yourself (hey – you deserve to be celebrated too!!), this Valentine’s Day Gift Guide has 14 beautiful, meaningful and unique gift ideas for your sweet Valentine.
Here are 14 gift ideas for your special someone this Valentine's Day:
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10. “You Had Me at Merlot” Loved-Themed Wine Box by Artificer Woodworks $59
This Valentine’s gift does all the work for you! All you need to do is add your Valentine’s favorite wine bottle to this adorable “You Had Me at Merlot” engraved wine box by Artificer Woodworks. You can even add a personal message to the back of the lid to make it extra special. One tree is planted for each box sold.
Valentine’s Day is a day for love and all the ways we can celebrate the love we have in our lives. When you’re looking for a gift to show that special someone you care, make it meaningful with one of these awesome gift ideas your Valentine is sure to swoon over.
Happy Valentine’s Day, with love from YogiApproved!
Go to YogiApproved.com to see the rest of the Valentine's Day Gift Guide.