17/12: PRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING!
Presentation is everything. It’s like the exclamation mark at the end of a compliment.
After you make the effort to find just the right thing, don’t just present it in crumpled tissue stuffed in bag! Being known for great gifts goes one step beyond buying the gift.
Your gift wrap presentation is the first impression, and with little effort, you can distinguish yourself as a Great Gift Giver. Gift wrap does not have to be complicated or expensive. Think “out of the (gift) box, and you will find all sorts of wonderful finishing touches.
Basic ribbon can be adorned with anything small—cuttings from your garden ( think a sprig of evergreen), a small pin or ornament, or small sweets, like a candy cane or candies in a cello bag.
So recycle an old shoe box and all those scrap ribbons, trimmings and other odds and ends that might convert into the perfect tie-on for someone on your gift list!
Wow, is that for me!
After you make the effort to find just the right thing, don’t just present it in crumpled tissue stuffed in bag! Being known for great gifts goes one step beyond buying the gift.
Your gift wrap presentation is the first impression, and with little effort, you can distinguish yourself as a Great Gift Giver. Gift wrap does not have to be complicated or expensive. Think “out of the (gift) box, and you will find all sorts of wonderful finishing touches.
Basic ribbon can be adorned with anything small—cuttings from your garden ( think a sprig of evergreen), a small pin or ornament, or small sweets, like a candy cane or candies in a cello bag.
So recycle an old shoe box and all those scrap ribbons, trimmings and other odds and ends that might convert into the perfect tie-on for someone on your gift list!
Wow, is that for me!
17/12: WHERE SHOULD I SIT?
Have a holiday dinner party? If you are hosting eight or more guests, do consider assigning seats to make things run more smoothly. Use or create your own place cards
to enhance your table decorations
The hosts and/or special guest should take the seats at each end of the table. Ideally, you should alternate men and women and separate couples, family members or close friends who see each other all time. To further ensure an enjoyable evening of fine food and good conversation, consider your guests’ individual personalities when deciding who will sit next to whom.
Time for mingling before (think appetizers) and after (as in, dessert!) the main meal will give everyone a chance to socialize with each other.
Happy Holiday Dining!
to enhance your table decorations
The hosts and/or special guest should take the seats at each end of the table. Ideally, you should alternate men and women and separate couples, family members or close friends who see each other all time. To further ensure an enjoyable evening of fine food and good conversation, consider your guests’ individual personalities when deciding who will sit next to whom.
Time for mingling before (think appetizers) and after (as in, dessert!) the main meal will give everyone a chance to socialize with each other.
Happy Holiday Dining!
This year, we have faced additional challenges against the evil forces of recession.
As the dark realities of our economy loom. The LBM team labors in the trenches of our
headquarters to rise and face this villain, prepared to fight until good prevails. This year’s awards honor the courage each member has sustained as superheroes and heroines of LBM.
FANTASTIGIRL
Always reliable and with a smile through sunny days and stormy ones. Whether we are having a rush of business or just one customer that day, everything according to this super heroine is always FANTASTIC! .
GIRL WONDER
As the newest heroine of our clan, she is still letting us get to know her. So far, we think she knows what’s she’s doing, but for now, it remains a mystery. At the same time, she’s still trying to figure us out! Looks like we’re all wondering.
THE INCREDIBLE BULK
Neither sleet, nor snow, nor the dark of night, will keep this superhero from keeping the store front shoveled or the big boxes brought to and fro. When he’s not using his brute strength to push, lift and carry, he is out forcing his colleagues to shop us on line, or else! He’s moving LBM into the future one box at a time!
CAPTAIN SMARTYPANTS
For his tenacity and perseverance everyday, this superhero continues to amaze us all with his commitment to his work, friends and his unique sense of humor. He’s a brave warrior of truth and justice.
TEXTRA
Click, click, click, if you can’t hear this super heroine talking, it’s because she’s on her blackberry. She’s always keeping connected with the world outside our headquarters.
SHEETROCKMAN
If you fix it, they will come. This superhero makes sure that the LBM headquarters is always in tip top shape. After all, it’s difficult to see merchandise in the dark or without shelves!
CHATWOMAN
With her non stop updates on her latest dilemmas and predicaments and news on everything and everyone west of Main Street, this super heroine keeps our website in tip top shape. (We just want to know what happened to the Big Buddha Bag?).
GLIDERMAN
Swishing through moguls and powder, whatever the terrain, this superhero can get through and conquer anything with style and a smile.
POISON ICY
Always on the go and up to something—not always good, this heroine does it all. One minute she’s saving babies from eating dog poop and the next she’s knocking over bullies in the school halls. She kicks, she skates, she’s out saving her world!
PAINIAC
Just because he’s behind the scenes doesn’t mean we can miss noticing him. Annoying beyond a doubt, this superhero always has a master plan.
WONDERFUL WOMAN
We can only say great things about this super heroine, unless she’s divulging a top secret to the enemy side (as in, we didn’t want THEM to know!) The customers LOVE her and her awesome wrapping skills.
IRON PAN
Presentation is everything, but it better taste good too. This superhero is taking the world’s stomach by storm. Even the most dangerous villainesses love a man who sizzles!
JAVA GIRL
As the right hand of the LBM team and lifeline to all team members, this super heroine must always be on top of her game. She fights the evil temptation of fatigue that descends upon her at 3pm daily with her caffeine fix at Starbucks.
YOU ROCK!
HELEN H. MODE
As the dark realities of our economy loom. The LBM team labors in the trenches of our
headquarters to rise and face this villain, prepared to fight until good prevails. This year’s awards honor the courage each member has sustained as superheroes and heroines of LBM.
FANTASTIGIRL
Always reliable and with a smile through sunny days and stormy ones. Whether we are having a rush of business or just one customer that day, everything according to this super heroine is always FANTASTIC! .
GIRL WONDER
As the newest heroine of our clan, she is still letting us get to know her. So far, we think she knows what’s she’s doing, but for now, it remains a mystery. At the same time, she’s still trying to figure us out! Looks like we’re all wondering.
THE INCREDIBLE BULK
Neither sleet, nor snow, nor the dark of night, will keep this superhero from keeping the store front shoveled or the big boxes brought to and fro. When he’s not using his brute strength to push, lift and carry, he is out forcing his colleagues to shop us on line, or else! He’s moving LBM into the future one box at a time!
CAPTAIN SMARTYPANTS
For his tenacity and perseverance everyday, this superhero continues to amaze us all with his commitment to his work, friends and his unique sense of humor. He’s a brave warrior of truth and justice.
TEXTRA
Click, click, click, if you can’t hear this super heroine talking, it’s because she’s on her blackberry. She’s always keeping connected with the world outside our headquarters.
SHEETROCKMAN
If you fix it, they will come. This superhero makes sure that the LBM headquarters is always in tip top shape. After all, it’s difficult to see merchandise in the dark or without shelves!
CHATWOMAN
With her non stop updates on her latest dilemmas and predicaments and news on everything and everyone west of Main Street, this super heroine keeps our website in tip top shape. (We just want to know what happened to the Big Buddha Bag?).
GLIDERMAN
Swishing through moguls and powder, whatever the terrain, this superhero can get through and conquer anything with style and a smile.
POISON ICY
Always on the go and up to something—not always good, this heroine does it all. One minute she’s saving babies from eating dog poop and the next she’s knocking over bullies in the school halls. She kicks, she skates, she’s out saving her world!
PAINIAC
Just because he’s behind the scenes doesn’t mean we can miss noticing him. Annoying beyond a doubt, this superhero always has a master plan.
WONDERFUL WOMAN
We can only say great things about this super heroine, unless she’s divulging a top secret to the enemy side (as in, we didn’t want THEM to know!) The customers LOVE her and her awesome wrapping skills.
IRON PAN
Presentation is everything, but it better taste good too. This superhero is taking the world’s stomach by storm. Even the most dangerous villainesses love a man who sizzles!
JAVA GIRL
As the right hand of the LBM team and lifeline to all team members, this super heroine must always be on top of her game. She fights the evil temptation of fatigue that descends upon her at 3pm daily with her caffeine fix at Starbucks.
YOU ROCK!
HELEN H. MODE