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Unique Gift for Independence Day!

The Gift Detective — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:54:28 +0000

When I saw this American Flag Collage Paining ($140), I was immediately drawn to the uniqueness of the mixed media, the arresting look of seeing news headlines within each white stripe of this flag and the boldness and familiarity of the red, white and blue!

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There are many people who are not only patriotic, but like to have visual symbols (like the American flag, eagles, Lady Liberty) of the country they hold so dear to their heart.

This is a great gift for someone who has served their country, someone who loves art, someone who loves flags or someone who loves America.

This gift would be even more personal for someone who has Texas or San Antonio roots, since all the headlines are taken from the “San Antonio Express Newspaper” as the artist, J.M. Strawn, was born and bred in Texas.

This gift is a one of a kind so, if you know someone who would love this, you shouldn’t hesitate to get this gift!

Photo courtesy of the artist, J.M. Strawn. If you would like to see more work by the artist, please visit her Etsy shop, J.M. Strawn Studio.

Happy gifting!

Finding the Perfect Father’s Day Present

The Gift Detective — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:09:13 +0000

Well ladies and gentlemen, it is too late to order dad something (or the father figure in your life…don’t forget that he doesn’t have to be a father to be recognized on Father’s Day!) online for Father’s Day and still have it arrive on time so you’re going to have to go to a store and shop.

But this isn’t a bad thing! I recommend avoiding things like a “World’s Greatest Dad” mug and anything tie, tool, car or BBQ related unless your dad loves any of these things.

Think outside the box!

Don’t be afraid to buy your dad a gift that doesn’t scream “Father’s Day” because a gift that says “I love you!” is going to be much more pleasing than the traditional Father’s Day fare that places will be rying to sell you.

Start here: What does your dad love? What does he own currently that he uses, talks (brags) about, or you can’t imagine him living without?
Then: Decide where you might find the type of things he’ll love. The mall? Specialty shop? (food, wine, cigar, etc.) Find out where they are in your area and head over there!
Be Open Minded: Just because you have some ideas doesn’t mean that you’ll find it. Hey, you did wait until the last minute and stress isn’t always conducive to coming up with ideas. Take a deep breath, relax, and think of your dad. Really. Look at everything, touch things, think of him and you will see the right gift. Just be patient!
Wrap it: Your presentation says you care as much as going to the trouble of getting a gift. You don’t need to be fancy, you just need to make your best effort at making it nice!

In tomorrow’s post I will cover some neat gifts for Father’s Day that you can find at the mall. So don’t despair! Finding the perfect gift for your dad will be a breeze with the right mindset and putting him at the forefront of your mind!

If you’re in a real pickle, you still have time to hire me to help !

Happy gifting!

Members Monday: Personalized Father’s Day Gift

The Gift Detective — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 04:34:00 +0000

This idea isn’t just great for Father’s Day, it is great for any person for nearly any occasion because you have the option to really personalize this gift in so many different ways! In fact, the example I’m going to show you is a more romantic/sweet gift that I created for Alex so that you can see the versatility of this type of gift.
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Members Monday: Cute Gift for English Grad!

The Gift Detective — Mon, 24 May 2010 07:02:23 +0000

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Members Monday: New Mystery Book on My Nightstand!

The Gift Detective — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:59:40 +0000

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