Tuesday, August 30, 2016

You Never Know!




You never know when our actions might affect someone in ways we never realize. 

Case in point, I helped a young woman who lost her car keys in the park next to our house while she walked her dog. She mentioned she was having a rough day. Her wallet was in her car, along with her cellphone, road side assistance information etc. I let her borrow my cell phone to phone her work and I called BCAA.  I calmed her down by trying to make light of the situation. We then walked back to the park to see if we could find the needle in the haystack.  I saw the sun shining on a metal object which turned out to be her car key. She was so happy and surprised, even called me an angel through her tears. She left happy and relieved. I continued on with my day not really thinking much about it. Tonight she knocked on my door with a bottle of wine and a lovely thank you note.  It was a reminder to me that we never know how our actions affect everyone in our lives strangers or not, and that there are daily opportunities to be a positive influence on others. 
Our resource page on our website  has a few thank you notes and gift tags you can download for free. 
Cheers to influencing others with gratitude!
Janet 

Friday, May 20, 2016

I Love New York



View from inside the Javits Center designed by 
architect James Ingo Freed of Pei Cobb Freed & Partners.

Back at 'er this week after spending time in NYC attending ICFF, the high end contemporary furniture trade show that brings international designs from accessories to wall coverings to lighting held in the Javits Center. The Stationary Show was on at the same time which was sure handy. Yes, I packed sensible shoes! Inspired by everything, from the people on the street, music, comedy show, the architecture old mix with new and the impressive flavors and service in the restaurants, 
New York never disappoints. 
Give us a holla' to hear about the new ideas we saw!
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Janet

Central Park

View from my hotel, Viceroy, and their rooftop bar 






Monday, March 21, 2016

Spring is here! Out With the Old and In With the New!





It's officially Spring!
Spring is an ideal time to clean your 
corporate gift closet, revamping it with fresh ideas. 
Water bottles have come along way baby. Choose unique shapes 
to make yours stand out in a crowd! 
Choose high tech gifts that are of high quality,
not only practical but stylish and new. 
Check out these and 
more ways to recognize better this year
 in our latest issue of  Power of Gratitude.

Enjoy the season.
Janet