Recently, I was on a trip that was unexpectedly extended. I am very blessed to live in an amazing community where all the neighbors look out for each other. We regularly help out by taking care of each other’s pets. I have two cats and one of my neighbors was taking care of them for me during my holiday vacation. Given my extended stay, I asked another neighbor to help out so I wouldn’t unduly burden the neighbor who was generously helping me. Not only was I very grateful for the assistance they were providing, they gave me the gift of a peace of mind knowing my furry kids were well-loved while having their needs met.
When I returned home, I wanted to create a meaningful thank you gift for each of them. When I’m giving gifts, I like to find something unique, special and something that I think the recipient will enjoy. I also like to shop in my local community and support entrepreneurs and artisans. Both my neighbors are creative in their own right and have a fabulous sense of style and individuality. As I thought about what a delightful treat would look like for them, I instantly thought of the Artists of the Valley, which is a gallery made up of local artists from the Napa Valley Art Association. The gallery is filled with wonder and delight – a perfect place to find that one-of-a-kind gift. I perused all the offerings and enjoyed the talents of the diverse artists on display. I looked at prints, mixed medium creations, water color works of art, acrylics, glass, jewelry and finally settled upon a delicate hand-crafted paper heart affixed to beautiful metal birds in branches:
Before bringing my treasures home for wrapping, I picked up a huge bouquet of flowers to create a couple of arrangements. I had a couple of vases at home. I added some decorative rocks to line the bottom of the vase, added the flowers and, for an added personal touch, added some cut flowers from my backyard. I wrapped the delicate art hearts in a bold colored tissue paper and rounded it out with a thank you card from a set I received as a Christmas gift.
It was kitten approved and both neighbors loved the gifts – one even asked me if the flowers were from my yard! Take some time and think about how you can add a special element to your gifts. It really doesn’t take a lot to make a huge difference in someone’s day.
Kitten Approved Thank You Gifts
My entire life has been in the pursuit of what stirs my heart, daring to follow it and having the unstoppable conviction to achieve it. Purpose, passion and values aligned to create my path while audacity nudged my courage to help me excel at taking on big change to go after it.
I am here to help you find your way and learn how to confidently use your authentic voice, unlock your potential and courageously build a purposeful life you love!
Carpe Diem!
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