What Gift Do You Give a Prince and Princess?
Just recently we were asked this question by an event planner that we have been working with for the past three and a half years. We felt blessed that she had confidence in us for such an important decision. There was an amazing amount of trust put into our hands for finding a Colorado gift for royalty, namely the Prince and Princess of Denmark.
Since we never had a request like this before, we turned to a friend of ours Hilliard Moore, owner of the Great Western Art Gallery which features only Colorado artists’ works. He showed us several pieces of wonderful art but the piece that caught Tom’s eye was a pottery jar with a lid that depicted the Long’s Peak Front Range scene. It seemed perfect since the Prince and Princess were attending a ground breaking event on the eastern slope where they could clearly see this mountain range.
Knowing that our client would like a few other Colorado inspired pieces to choose from, we also found a glass studio that does beautifully detailed etched glass designs. This was the same artists that did the glass vases that were on the tables at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Luncheon. We especially liked the glass bowl with a Colorado scenic mountain design.
Our clients decided on several of the pottery pieces done by artist John Hansen. When choosing the wrapping paper we looked at the pottery for inspiration. Dark blue gives way to majestic creamy white mountain peaks, carved in such beautiful bass relief that the viewer longs to reach out and touch the rigid mountains and feel the cold snow beneath their fingertips. Every piece of art is lovingly and elegantly sculpted; the curves perfectly accenting the rustic mountain formations, and making them come to life. This pottery easily communicates the rugged and breathtaking scenery in Colorado, and fully does it justice. There is a fantastic shop in Cherry Creek Mall called Papyrus that sells the most unique and trendy wrapping papers. The blue paper with an iridescent glow to it seemed to be the paper that would best compliment the pottery. Turquoise ribbon made the paper pop and the added floral silk iris completed our gift wrap design.
This request was one of our favorites because it introduced us to some of the wonderful talent that is right here in on own backyard. It was a pleasure talking with the artist and finding out how small the world is when the artist shared with us that he is named after his grandfather who emigrated from Copenhagen, a city in the very east of Denmark to farm in a town named Denmark, Wisconsin. Sometimes it seems things just come together for a reason.
We wish to express our gratitude for the opportunity for this gift giving experience as well as thanking all of those who helped along the way. Our hope is that the gift will bring meaning and memories for the Prince and Princess.
Just recently we were asked this question by an event planner that we have been working with for the past three and a half years. We felt blessed that she had confidence in us for such an important decision. There was an amazing amount of trust put into our hands for finding a Colorado gift for royalty, namely the Prince and Princess of Denmark.
Since we never had a request like this before, we turned to a friend of ours Hilliard Moore, owner of the Great Western Art Gallery which features only Colorado artists’ works. He showed us several pieces of wonderful art but the piece that caught Tom’s eye was a pottery jar with a lid that depicted the Long’s Peak Front Range scene. It seemed perfect since the Prince and Princess were attending a ground breaking event on the eastern slope where they could clearly see this mountain range.
Knowing that our client would like a few other Colorado inspired pieces to choose from, we also found a glass studio that does beautifully detailed etched glass designs. This was the same artists that did the glass vases that were on the tables at the 2009 Presidential Inauguration Luncheon. We especially liked the glass bowl with a Colorado scenic mountain design.
Our clients decided on several of the pottery pieces done by artist John Hansen. When choosing the wrapping paper we looked at the pottery for inspiration. Dark blue gives way to majestic creamy white mountain peaks, carved in such beautiful bass relief that the viewer longs to reach out and touch the rigid mountains and feel the cold snow beneath their fingertips. Every piece of art is lovingly and elegantly sculpted; the curves perfectly accenting the rustic mountain formations, and making them come to life. This pottery easily communicates the rugged and breathtaking scenery in Colorado, and fully does it justice. There is a fantastic shop in Cherry Creek Mall called Papyrus that sells the most unique and trendy wrapping papers. The blue paper with an iridescent glow to it seemed to be the paper that would best compliment the pottery. Turquoise ribbon made the paper pop and the added floral silk iris completed our gift wrap design.
This request was one of our favorites because it introduced us to some of the wonderful talent that is right here in on own backyard. It was a pleasure talking with the artist and finding out how small the world is when the artist shared with us that he is named after his grandfather who emigrated from Copenhagen, a city in the very east of Denmark to farm in a town named Denmark, Wisconsin. Sometimes it seems things just come together for a reason.
We wish to express our gratitude for the opportunity for this gift giving experience as well as thanking all of those who helped along the way. Our hope is that the gift will bring meaning and memories for the Prince and Princess.
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Working with the Original Basket Boutique has been a great joy- we have always loved the gift baskets they have provided our business with. After reading this blog we were excited to learn that they also provide exceedingly wonderful gifts. We can't wait for our next chance to order from their wide variety of products!
ReplyDeleteI have known for a long time now how great Tom, Pam and their kids are. I have had the privilege of calling them my friends as well as doing business with them. I have also had the privilege of working with them as a consultant and on every level; they show a tremendous passion for providing the highest level of quality of services and products to go well beyond the expectations of their customers.
ReplyDeleteNow after reading this blog, I am truly amazed again at their ability to bring that same passion to the internet in describing how they find and provide their great products.
Our business is the people we meet and an opportunity to design together a unique gift to convey your special message. You given us a big responsibility that we take with honor. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Tom Rusch