So i finally got around to calling my neighbor today. We had the nicest chat a few weeks ago.
I called to tell her that maybe she'd be interested in possibly exhibiting her art at my company's next art exhibit. They rotate the exhibits quarterly and feature CT artists.
She was very interested, so i'm going to get that in motion tomorrow when i head back to work.
But she also invited me to dinner this Friday night to help them celebrate her and her husband's ninth wedding anniversary. She's got her great aunt and uncle coming. Her aunt was a copywriter, like me, and her uncle was in Woodstock. They live in Brooklyn. (I'll find out more about that Woodstock thing later.) She also has a girlfriend coming over.
But anyway, i can't show up empty-handed, even though she insisted i should. I'll bring something to drink, but i really feel i should (and want) to bring some small token gift for their wedding anniversary. I don't want to spend much, but something thoughtful.
Can you help me with ideas? I only have Wednesday or Thursday to get something. Here are some things about them. She's an artist and just had a baby. He's a commercial photographer. They're the people who ALMOST bought my house when i had it on the market 3 years ago. They ended up buying the house 2 doors up from me cus it was a little bigger They have a big black friendly dog. She likes to garden.
That's all i really know! I went to their New Year's Day party last year, but i really didn't have much chance to get to know them then.
Isn't it funny how, instead of a buyer for my house, looks like i got a friend? They are both very friendly people. I've spoken to her husband a few times when he walks the dog. They moved her from New Orleans, after Katrina hit.
Hellpp! Anniversary gift ideas needed!
October 21st, 2008 at 04:11 pm
October 21st, 2008 at 04:15 pm
Nice bottle of wine? Gift card for lunch to a local restaurant?
October 21st, 2008 at 04:27 pm
October 21st, 2008 at 06:32 pm
October 21st, 2008 at 08:31 pm
Do you have seeds or starts of a plant in your yard that she's admired?
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:06 am
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:32 am
Since you mentioned that she "just had a baby" are you sure she is drinking wine? Are you sure he/she/they even drink/like wine?? I think the flowers and/or pottery are far more appropriate.
October 22nd, 2008 at 01:04 pm
October 22nd, 2008 at 02:12 pm
(and for the record, I've said 'no gifts' on a few occasions, and it's always a pleasant surprise when people go 'what the heck' and buy one anyway)