Like most everyone - when it comes to buying gifts for someone, you want it to be special unless you are buying a gift because you feel obligated. I can tell when I get a gift that was more of an obligation than from the heart. Big fat clue is when a close friend decides to "go in" on a gift with other people. Excuse me? Is the desire to be cheap greater than the desire to show you care?
I only share the joy of gift giving for one of two reasons. ONE - it is truly a group gift and there is some obligation or TWO I have been asked by a group of people to create a gift. Now THAT is a whole different situation. Well this honor was bestowed upon me when my account team in Atlanta wanted something amazing for our beloved Leslie's new baby. I had of course already decided to create something for Leslie's nursery, but when I discovered that the team wanted to fund my endeavor -holy cow was I in heaven. I could go crazy and make her all kinds of stuff. So I got her to share her color scheme (light pink and lime green) and the rest is history. So here goes a very simple idea that turned out just wonderful.
I purchased a basket, 20 pink hand cloths, two ivory bath towels, ivory baby blanket, baby bath robe and a door hanger. Then I went to the fabric store and purchased the most beautiful trims for all of the pieces. Next step - just sew them on. I purchased a beautiful fringe for the basket and two ribbon trims for the towels and hand cloths. Then I found this tiny delicate trim for the blanket and door hanger. Leslie was thrilled - especially the matching bathrobe. It was beyond, beyond and my team was so proud of "their" gift.
It was an amazing gift Kandi, we are so lucky that you are so willing to share your talent!
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