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06/03/2025

🎼 She wrote the most famous love song in history… before she ever had her first kiss.
And for years, the world thought the composer was a man.

Consuelo Velázquez Torres was born on August 21, 1916, in Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco. A child prodigy, she played piano by ear at age 4 and gave her first recital by 6. Trained as a classical concert pianist at Bellas Artes, she could have followed a prestigious path in academia and conservatories.

But it was love, not fame, that made her immortal.

In 1940, at just 24 years old, she composed a bolero titled “Bésame mucho.” She wrote it after watching a passionate opera scene, even though—at the time—she had never kissed anyone in her life.

She signed the song with her full name, but in many countries, Consuelo was mistakenly assumed to be a man’s name. The world believed this timeless romantic anthem came from a Spanish male composer.

They couldn’t have been more wrong.

“Bésame mucho” became a global sensation—performed by legends like The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Luis Miguel, Andrea Bocelli, Cesária Évora, and Nat King Cole. It's now the most translated and covered Mexican song in history.

But Consuelo’s legacy didn’t stop there.

She composed dozens of songs, served as a congresswoman, and became a fierce advocate for artists’ rights—all while navigating a male-dominated industry with quiet strength. Despite her fame, she chose a humble life, far from the spotlight, devoted to her family and her piano.

Consuelo Velázquez passed away on January 22, 2005, at the age of 88. When asked about her secret, she said only this:

👉 “I was never a bohemian. I was a romantic. And I played from the soul.”

06/03/2025

5 of the Most Durable Materials for Outdoor Events

Published June 20, 2016 by Paper Mart Contributor
Whether you’re interested in giving your backyard a simple makeover or planning an extravagant garden wedding, you’ll need the right outdoor materials for decorating. The decor you choose will define the theme and create the atmosphere for your event, but you shouldn’t choose your decorations based on appearance alone. You’ll also have to consider weather conditions and how that might affect the decor. By choosing durable decorating materials, you’ll ensure that your setup looks amazing, regardless of the weather.

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When choosing outdoor materials, there are a few qualities you should look for:

Resistant to fading
Waterproof / dries easily
Stiff or heavy enough to remain in place in wind
Natural and rustic
You won’t necessarily need to find materials that have all of these qualities. If you’re decorating for a single occasion, it will be less important if the material you choose fades easily. Take your specific needs into account when looking over your options. Here are a few great choices that work well for any occasion.

Mesh Ribbon
Since mesh ribbon is resistant to both wind and rain. When the ribbon does get wet, it will dry quickly. Many varieties of mesh ribbon are wired, which allows you to shape them however you like. They will remain in that shape even while withstanding a lot of wind.

Jute
Jute, also known as burlap, is a staple among outdoor materials. Its durability and rustic appearance make it ideal for country weddings, summer camps, and outdoor dinners. Much like mesh ribbon, jute is breathable and dries easily. It can be used to wrap party favors, create a base for centerpieces, or to tie floral arrangements together.

Reflective Ribbon
One of the benefits of holding an event outdoors is all that lovely sunlight. Make the most of it by including reflective ribbon in your decorating theme. Reflective ribbon will add a bit of shine to your surroundings. It looks especially beautiful when matched with neutral materials like burlap.

Plastic
When it comes to outdoor materials, you can’t beat plastic! It’s waterproof, mess proof, and it can be reused for future events! If you regularly plan or throw outdoor parties, stocking up on plastic garlands is a great idea. If you get a variety in simple colors, you’ll likely be able to use them for outdoor Christmas decorating as well.

Organza
You might not view organza as a typical outdoor material, but its sheer beauty and surprising durability make it a great option for decorating outdoors. Organza chair sashes add a touch of beauty to any dining table. It’s also a lovely material to use for crafting projects, such as making your own realistic organza flowers.

If you need more information about outdoor materials, please contact the team at Paper Mart today. We are knowledgeable about all of our products and we can’t wait to help you find what you need for your next outdoor event

07/23/2023

Looking for unique decor ideas for your cocktail night?You gotta take cues from this breathtakingly beautiful Moroccan style decor by . The hanging Moroccan props, the vintage frames,the blue and purple colour coordinated seating, certainly add a magical touch to the aura!

07/23/2023

✨How cute is this Baptism set up! ✨

𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝙲𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚢|𝙳𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚝 𝚋𝚞𝚏𝚏𝚎𝚝, 𝚌𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚢 𝚌𝚊𝚛𝚝, 𝙿𝚑𝚘𝚝𝚘 𝙱𝚊𝚌𝚔𝚍𝚛𝚘𝚙𝚜, 𝙱𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚗 𝙳𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚛 & 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚞𝚙𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜.

𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟹

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✨Baby showers
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✨Gender Reveals
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