The Shy Life

Gifting by Shy

When the Cat’s Away, the Gift Giver Plays!   Ah, the sweet taste of freedom when the cat’s away! But instead of mice playing, you’ll find me, your friendly neighborhood gift-giving enthusiast, up to my elbows in ribbons, wrapping paper, and an alarming amount of glitter. (Note to self: Invest in a good vacuum cleaner.)   Special occasions have snowballed into a part-time business What started as a simple desire to create heartfelt gifts for loved ones on special occasions has snowballed into a part-time business faster than you can say “Oh no, I forgot Aunt Mildred’s birthday!” From curating wedding tray gifts (because nothing says “I do” like a perfectly arranged assortment of trinkets) to crafting personalized presents that make people wonder if I’m secretly a mind reader, I’ve become a veritable gifting guru.   A thoughtfully curated gift Now, you might be wondering, “Why gifting?” Well, let me tell you, there’s something magical about seeing someone’s face light up when they receive a thoughtfully curated gift. It’s like being a fairy godmother, minus the pumpkin carriage and talking mice. (Although, if anyone knows where I can find those, please let me know. It would really add to my gift-wrapping aesthetic.)   Showing the recipient just how much they mean to me My passion for gifting stems from my love of creativity. Each gift is a blank canvas, an opportunity to express myself and show the recipient just how much they mean to me. It’s like being an artist, but instead of a gallery, my masterpieces end up in people’s homes, offices, and sometimes, let’s be honest, regifted to someone else. (Hey, as long as it spreads joy, right?)   It’s a delicate balance of day job and life responsibilities Currently, this gift-giving extravaganza is confined to my free time or, as I like to call it, “When the Cat’s Away” hours. It’s a delicate balance of day job, life responsibilities, and furiously crafting gifts like a caffeinated elf before Santa’s deadline. But fear not, gift enthusiasts and last-minute shoppers! I have dreams of expanding this passion project into something bigger. So, watch this space! In the future, you might just see me going full-time into the world of professional gifting. Until then, if you need me, drop me an email or slide into my social media DMs and lets see what I can do for you.   Remember, in a world where you can be anything, be a gift-giver. It’s the one profession where it’s always better to receive than to give… wait, I think I got that backwards. Oh well, back to the wrapping board!   View our Pinterest Board https://za.pinterest.com/thecreativecorporate_/gifting-by-shy/