The background consists of four layers. The bottom layer is a dark pink paper from Karen Schulz. The next layer up is an overlays from Crafty Button Designs. Above that is a blue paper with very dark edges that is almost white at the center from Microferk Designs. The blend mode for that layer is set to overlay. The top layer is a light blue paper also from Microferk with the blend mode set to Darker Color.
Initially, I had the Anique Ledger Overlay as the top layers of the four. I liked that. Then I decided to see what it would look like if I moved it to above the pink paper. That is when I feel in love. The changes in how the blend modes worked when the antique ledger overlay was below the blue papers created a background that I fell in love with. To be honest, I was so in love, I had a hard time adding anything else to the page. lol
Congratulations on your 20 years! And I heartily agree with your sentiments. You made a beautiful page for that lovely photo. I especially like the heart and the love birds.