Abstract: A decorative system with removable sentiments for commemorating life events includes a pendant with a border section and a platform that is at least partially metallic and/or magnetic. A removable and replaceable sentiment is magnetically connected to the pendant. The sentiment includes indicia thereon that commemorate a life event. An adjustable band is connected the sides of pendant 12. The band includes a first section formed of a plurality of decorative links that are connected together and a second section formed of a strand of material. Opposing second sections are connected together by an adjustment member that allows the length of the band to be easily adjusted. The system is placed around a vase, pot, stuffed animal, urn or the like and a sentiment with an appropriate saying is placed on the pendant thereby commemorating a life event.