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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Unique Gift Option



One of the questions that I ask clients who ask for my help with gift giving is: "Do you have a general idea or theme for the gift?" 99.9 percent of the time, they say: "No, something unique and very special." It's my job to find the perfect item. The most popular gifts are floral pieces. Everyone loves the look of fresh flowers and plants in a room. I have visited so many florists in the area looking for a florist that utilizes other natural materials into their work such as small stones, various leaves, feathers, etc. You get the idea, not a piece of green florist foam with a bunch of carnations stuck into it. Well, I had the pleasure of meeting Verna Tsunafuji, owner of Fuji Floral Design several months ago. She has perfected the art of floral design. She is a self taught artist. She creates pieces of art using elements from nature. Whenever a client sends or purchases florals or plants from her, they are amazed with the sheer beauty of the piece as well as the quality of the live items used. Her service is top notch and she is willing to deliver to the Metro Atlanta Area. Below is an example of her work, there are more examples on her website: http://www.fujifloraldesign.com/ The shop located on 17th St. in Atlantic Station. The phone number is 404-881-0363.
As a concierge, I am always looking for the gift items that "WOW" my clients. Verna always creates that "WOW" for my clients and I am proud she has joined my exclusive vendor list.


Today we are putting together several corporate gift options. Holiday gifts that "WOW" the client not the budget!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

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Holiday Season 2009

Holiday Season 2009 will probably be very different than in years past. Our budgets are considerably smaller, the number of friends, relatives and co-workers will probably be shorter. For this reason, we must be creative. One of the best ways to stay within our budgets and still give gifts that will wow our friends and family is to START EARLY. Ask the following questions about each person on your list:
1. Does ___ have a hobby?
2. How old is _______? More importantly, how old do they act?
3. Is ________ a trend-setter or more of a conservative?
4. What size is __?
5. Does _____ have any food or plant allergies? Would _____ like a gift of food or a plant?
6. How much do I want to spend on ______?
7. Does _______ travel for leisure and/or business regularly?
8. Does _______ dine out on a regular basis? Do they have a favorite dining location?
These 8 questions will give you some ideas. If you have several folks on your list with similar interests, think about buying in bulk. There are often discounts for purchasing multiple items. We all have the best of intentions when it comes to starting early and shopping on sale, but sometimes it's just impossible. If this is the case, consider hiring a personal shopper. The cost of a personal shopper can be paid for with the saving they squire for you with their gift choices.