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The History of the Selfie, and Is There a Benefit to Taking so Many?

The History of the Selfie, and Is There a Benefit to Taking so Many?

The selfie has come a long way from its origins in early photography and classical art. What was once a slow, deliberate act has become instant and ubiquitous. But its true value hasn’t changed, at its core, the selfie is a tool for self-reflection and a way to capture who you are in a specific moment in time. When you take that one step further by printing those images and viewing them as a collection, you transform them into something far more powerful: a timeline of your life. So the next time you take a selfie, don’t dismiss it as...

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A mother and her daughter are sitting together going through a photo album. They are smiling and laughing.

What do Mums really want for Mother's Day? By The BeGolden Team

What Most Mums Actually Want on Mother’s Day There’s a long-standing tradition of Mother’s Day that involves a big family lunch, a busy kitchen and a house full of people. With mum rushing around trying to keep eveyone happy and fed! But if you ask most mums what they’d really like, the answer is often surprisingly simple. A break.

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How do you stick photos into a photo album?

We get asked this question so many times, and it's a good one: How do you stick photos into a photo album? The good news is that it's much quicker and easier than you think! Here are a few of the BeGolden team's top tips...

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Two women sit on a sofa, reading from a personalised condolence book.

Why Condolence Books No Longer Need to Be Black | BeGolden UK

For a long time, funeral stationery, much like funeral services themselves, followed a very specific pattern: black covers, formal layouts and one-size-fits-all design. It was familiar, traditional and safe, but also impersonal. Now, however, the way we say goodbye is changing, with every aspect of funerals, including condolence books, evolving with it. Modern Remembrance - a More Personal Affair Today’s funerals are no longer defined solely by tradition. Families are choosing celebrations of life and services that feel personal, intimate and true to the individual they are remembering. Funeral stationery can play a role in setting that tone. At BeGolden,...

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