Drafting Marvels

Confession time: I used to not like receiving flowers as a gift. Don’t get me wrong. I like flowers just fine. They’re really beautiful, especially when you see them up close and personal. The butterflies that fly around them are also quite pretty. As a gift, though, I didn’t like them too much. I consider myself a practical person so I also like practical gifts. But that was before I received a bouquet from a Singapore flower delivery service sent by a friend of mine! So here’s the back story why I changed my mind. Five years ago, I decided to quit my day job and work as a consultant instead so that I have more time to take care of my daughter. When I finished setting up my home office, I informed my friends so that they can also spread the word about my little venture. One of them sent me a really beautiful grand opening flower stand from a flower shop here in Singapore called Xpressflower.com. She sent them to me with a bottle of wine and a note for congratulations and good l...

In a country full of mass produced products with almost every brand vying for the title of “the best,” it is not that hard to find something to give for your loved ones. But will they appreciate your effort of giving them an item that was created by a machine, with no context and fingerprint? Does your gift truly summarize your true feelings about your recipient? Is it something that is going to provide them value, joy, and love? Well, the answer is no. Why? Because it is not personal. Contrary to the much more expensive mass produced gift items flooding the market, it is better to give cheap but personalized gifts in Singapore. These personalized gifts are perfect way to stand out in a crowd full of expensive but mass produced redundant items. Here are five reasons why you should buy personalized gifts: