The Art of Gifts

Every so often I write a column for Nittany Weddings here in State College. This month, I wrote a piece about how to make your gifts to friends/family that more special. Here's an excerpt: Gift giving is an art. Nothing demonstrates your attention to detail more than a personalized gift. There is something truly magical about receiving an item from someone who has listened to you speak over the years and captures something you once mentioned or a phrase you often use. That kind of gift goes well beyond the everyday. The custom, one of a kind present elevates gift giving to another level when the recipient knows it is meant only for them. We live in a world where customization is king and every gift giver wants her present to be the standout of an event--especially at weddings.

Do they really need another... Let's be real, the bride and groom of today have probably been living between their two apartments for a while, if not together before the wedding. They have duplicates and triplicates of household items. But when they set up shop together as husband and wife they may want to leave the odd pots and pans behind and spend hours on the Williams-Sonoma web site. But is that extra place setting of their everyday pattern going to get their juices flowing? To read the rest of the article visit: Nittany Weddings. Enjoy!