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And guess what? Pieces are available online through her Sarah & Bendrix Etsy store.

A simple heart cut from the pages of a book creates a striking display that's all the more poignant for its simplicity.

Wedding art. Look for local artists or artists on websites like Etsy that make personalized art. I love this paper heart idea. Ask the artist to make the heart from a newspaper from your wedding day or a pamphlet from your ceremony. A wedding-day newspaper can also be used as matting for a black and white wedding photo.

Making the romance last. A lifetime commitment doesn’t have to mean a life sentence devoid of excitement or romance. A study in the Review of General Psychology found that passion and romance do not have to fizzle out in long-term relationships. In fact, the intensity, engagement and chemistry of romantic love can last a lifetime and lead not only to greater marital satisfaction, but also to a greater sense of well-being and better mental health for each partner.Try this: Position a painting, memento or personalized artwork somewhere in the bedroom to remind you and your partner to make your relationship a priority. The framed heart seen here is a subtle but meaningful reminder that fits in beautifully with the old books on the mantelpiece.

3. Liebe im Quadrat. Aus mehreren Buchseiten wurde hier ein gefaltetes Herz gebastelt und in einen Rahmen hinter einer Glasscheibe steckt. Es geht weniger darum, das Geschriebene wirklich lesen zu können, als vielmehr zu erkennen, woraus das Herz erschaffen wurde. Dazu muss es nicht Ihr Lieblingsbuch sein, eine zerfledderte Ausgabe von Shakespeares Klassiker Romeo & Julia ist ebenfalls ein romantisches Statement. Kitsch muss eben manchmal sein.

A simple heart cut from the pages of a book creates a striking display that's all the more poignant for its simplicity.