His Turn

Client: His wife is always surprising him and needs no occasion to do so. It's his turn. He'd like to do something before Christmas; with the occasion labeled as something to distract her from the stress of all things holidays. He describes her style as aware of the trends, but steers clear of the mannequins suggestions. She also loves to decorate by combining a basic piece with a one of a kind. 

Gen: How lovely! I must find something eye catching but subtle, one of a kind but not outrageous, trendy but in an understated way.  Well, I have been looking for the perfect home for one of these... These owls are  hand-cut and hand carved out of porcelain; made  by two  artists turned business partners in Toronto. Turn them on for a beautiful, don't take myself too serious glow, or leave them off for the perfect mild mannered statement.

Chop Chop

Client: Needs a quick gift for a hostess she doesn't quite know yet. You know the type....the friend of the friend. All she knows is she loves to entertain, cook and gravitates towards the quirky. 

Gen: Think I know the just the treat. These are laser cut upon on order. Each  is created so that the design lines up with the specific grains on the cutting board to give them "action". Great piece to get a new conversation and possible friendship going. 

Random is Her Favorite

Client: Her best friend has a lot going on to say the least. Kids, husband, pet, her own company and daily wine tastings with her friends at the house. She has a dedicated dress up room for adults (think nice) she watches her friends' kids at a moments notice...a lot and will throw down a random photo shoot in 20 minutes flat. Well at the moment she is over it. So BF would like to make her crack a smile and knows the smallest things re-inspire her. 

Gen: She sounds fun! Can she be my BFF? Perhaps not, but perhaps I could find her something like she was. Individual fashion sense? Check. Can sew up anything at a moment's notice? Check. Likes to couple a simple tee and jeans with something random? Check. Has to have one of these fresh, conversation starting, canvas belts? Definitely!

Pizza Pizza

Client: He wants to send his mom a kitchen inspired treat. He hasn't been able to come over for dinner as much as he would like to lately; and wants to send her a something to show that he misses the meals and conversations. 

Gen: Discover that homemade organic pizzas are a favorite in this household. So how about an epicurean pizza slate?  Makes for tasty pies and are "green" to boot. Wrapped up and made pretty with a note of promised pizzas to come.

Thanks for Thanks

Client: She is headed to her ultra successful boyfriend's parents for Thanksgiving. She would like to send something to thank his mom for having her stay  as their guest on the holiday. 

Gen: What to get the well travelled, dinner party throwing, in the now woman? Something a little posh, a little unexpected and personal. Try individually wrapped single use slivers of soap with a custom message for her guest bathroom. All wrapped up in an elegant box complete with bow.

4-0

Client: Four of her best friends (since she was five) are or have turned 40 this year. They are all getting together in December and she would like the perfect treat for her BFF's.

Gen: What better way to celebrate bday's and fabulous friendships than with a toast? Something to toast in, accompanied with individual imported journals; where my client will write a special something to each of them. Cheers!

Rock, Paper, Scissors

Client: She needs something for her business partner's wife. She enjoys the art of mixing traditional with the not so. The occasion is a thank you for being laid back for all the hours her husband has put into the business lately.

Gen: Well, how about a traditional material that is used to make something that is far from it? She can use it as a nightstand lamp or perhaps hang it upside down above something unexpected  like a side table or piece of art.