Weddings, Christenings or Mauritius Holidays - how best to remember.

It is a well known fact that, as we grow older, our memories begin to fade and things we never dreamed we'd forget start to slip away. Today we may remember every detail of our dream holiday to the Indian Ocean, but who knows whether the memory will remain as clear as that ocean in thirty years? We can take photos of the town of Port Louis, or of the luxury hotel, or the pure white beaches, and we can mount all of these in an album as a keepsake. But as the pile of albums becomes bigger over the years, and they start to take up much-needed space, they can become a bit of a nuisance. It takes effort to look at them. One's Mauritius holidays should be remembered in a much more lasting way.

Pictures, much like memories, also fade with time and the once crystal blue sea becomes grey. A popular method of treasuring these memories is to use pictures of things that remind you of the paradise island and use them in a decoupage. This simple way of decorating a letter rack, key hanger or picture frame provides a daily reminder of that happy and relaxing time in the tropics. How about shells like can be found on the beach, or the tropical fruits that are enjoyed in the afternoon, or even the old colonial architecture can be used as inspiration for a decorative decoupage that will remain a beautiful aide-memoir of a beautiful island.