A Very Unexpected Gift
In a previous post, I mentioned the “just because” gift and stated that it was the best type of gift of all. At that time, my husband had surprised me with a container of crocuses for no other reason then that he saw them while shopping for some groceries and thought that I might like them. He was right, and it wasn’t just that I liked the flowers themselves, it was because he thought of me and wanted to give me something that would make me happy. There was no “occasion” , no obligation, and no expectation.
Last week I received another gift that I certainly never expected. A long-time customer and his wife came into my store and handed me a box containing a lighted OPEN sign. They called it a “belated house-warming” (or store-warming) gift as I had moved my business about a year ago. I can’t even begin to tell you just how good that made me feel! It felt as though the smile on my face was filling up my body from head to toe. I have always tried to do my best for my customers since that’s the first rule of a successful business, but I never dreamed that any of them would ever choose such a concrete way to let me know that they appreciated it and me.
So if you are one of those who don’t think that any gift short of a diamond or a Jaguar can have a major impact —– think again! Of course, when you find yourself looking for that “just because” gift or a gift for any reason, I hope that you will check out our unique handmade gifts and gift baskets.