If you know me, you know that there is almost nothing I enjoy more than giving someone a special gift. I love the art of gift giving. And in this day and age of gift cards and online mega stores, gift giving is a dying art. I pride myself on my ability to give good gifts. And it usually gives me a lot more pleasure than it does the person receiving the gift. Not always, most but mostly haha
It's often when I'm not really looking when I find something fun. I mean, I'm always looking but I don't always go out shopping with the purpose of buying gifts. It can be a very happy accident! And I buy well in advance. At least, I try to. After Christmas, I was at a shop and found a lovely blue opalescent glass bunny rabbit for someone's birthday that was another four months down the road. I found a lovely bowl for some specific friends for Christmas. Yes, I have already started my Christmas shopping!
Now, don't get me wrong, there are times when online shopping is great for special gifts. But it's like, for me, supporting local businesses. I go to the independent websites or to websites that have mulitple artists and sellers, not simply major retail outlets, although they can provide some good gifts as well, but it's different. And there are times when my gift shopping is in reverse. Sometimes I buy things that are unique with no one attached to them. I figure that the right recipient will come along and there I will already have the fun gift! One of the websites I've shopped at for years has, unfortunately, gone out of business. And they had a going out of business sale! I started my Christmas shopping right then. Everything is stored away, waiting for the right opportunity to come along!
Gift giving is part of who I am. I have always loved it and always will. So, if you've got a birthday coming up, chances are I'm looking for just the right gift for you!
That is all.
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