Giftology: Cherry Blossoms in D.C. were a gift from Japan

In 1912, Japan presented the then first lady Helen Herron Taft with more than three thousand cherry trees of twelve varieties to be planted in Washington, D.C.'s tidal basin. Those trees still stand today and are the central feature of Washington's famous Cherry Blossom Festival. 

sources: the enchanted home blog, you shouldn't have book

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InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their shopping confessions. I thought I would share a bit of their findings to get you into the shopping mood....


                                                   

          Which would you prefer: GIVING or RECEIVING?

70% Giving

I am not surprised that giving won over receiving...which goes to show there is hope for mankind. But seriously, don't you just love giving someone a gift and they light up like the sun? It's one of the best feelings in the world. If you haven't tried it, you totally should--become a part of the 70%!















sources: prettythingsontumblr, instyle mag dec 2012

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InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their gift giving (and getting) confessions. I thought I'd share a bit of their findings...

Photo courtesy of Zimbio featuring Nia Long and Sanaa Lathan shopping

Where do you do most of your gift shopping?

58% Department Stores
26% Online
16% Speciality Boutiques

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InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their gift giving (and getting) confessions. I thought I'd share a bit of their findings...

Are you good about using all the gift cards you get?

82% Yes
18% No

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InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their gift giving (and getting) confessions. I thought I'd share a bit of their findings...

Courtesy of Pretty Stuff Tumblr

Have you ever paid to have presents professionally wrapped?

68% No, that's what gift bags are for
32% Yes, it's much easier (and prettier) that way 

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According to Forrester Research, Inc there is a steady growth in the number of web shoppers helping to boost e-commerce sales. Forrester says that 192 million U.S. consumers will shop online in 2016, up 15% from 167 million in 2012

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InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their secret-Santa confessions. I thought I would share a bit of their findings to get you into the holiday season….

Ever use social media to score a holiday deal?

30%  You bet. It's an easy way to claim discounts and codes

70% Nope, I just don't check Facebook or Twitter often enough

 

 

source: instyle mag dec 2012

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InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their secret-Santa confessions. I thought I would share a bit of their findings to get you into the holiday season….

When it comes to shopping, you like to...

 

 

76% Hit the stores

24% Surf the web

 

source: instyle mag dec 2012

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InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their secret-Santa confessions. I thought I would share a bit of their findings to get you into the holiday season….

Do you set a budget before buying for friends and family?

74% Yep, and I try to stick to it

 

 

source: aarp.com, instyle mag dec 2012

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InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their secret-Santa confessions. I thought I would share a bit of their findings to get you into the holiday season….

Gift Wrap Rules!

or Does it?

76% I adore getting something nicely presented

24% I can take it or leave it. It's what's inside that counts!

So glad that the consensus is that gift wrap matters. This is actually one of my top five gift tips--don't stop with the gift. You must pay attention to the gift wrap, boxes and bags too. The packaging should accentuate the gift and be "on theme."

So when it's time to wrap your gifts this season don't forget wrapping paper is your opportunity to make a first impression to your giftee.

source: signaturemoms.com, instyle mag dec 2012

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InStyle Magazine conducted a survey asking its readers about their bling. I thought I would share a bit of their findings to help you in making future jewelry purchases for a lucky giftee….

This season the jewelry you most want to add to your collection is…

57% Classic and ladylike

26% Modern and artsy

11% Boho and tribal

6% Edgy and goth

source: instyle magazine (may 2012)

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Top three gifts the average woman is most thankful to receive:

An experience gift (e.g., a trip, a spa day)



Something expensive she'd never buy for herself



Something sentimental



sources: women's health mag nov 2010, prettythings.tumblr.com

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10.7 billion is the amount Black women spend on apparel each year.

source: Essence Magazine

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Below are gift stats that focus on the habits of women and shopping. Check them out!

• 28% of surveyed respondents admitted that they "recycle gifts."
• Women give Christmas gifts to more people than do men. The average difference is 12.5 versus eight.
• Women devote more time to selecting the appropriate gift, 2.4 hours per recipient versus 2.1 hours for male gift shoppers.
• Women are more successful in finding desired gifts. 10% of women's gifts were returned to the shop, as opposed to 16% for gifts given by men.

Source: flickr.com, marginalrevolution.com

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Gifting is apart of our society but it's not all about slippers, stuffed animals and jewelry...I wanted to share some statistics I found about other ways to gift that really make a difference in the lives of others that really need a pick me up.

61.2: Number in millions of Americans who donated their time last year

49: Percentage of face-lifts that are presents to surgery patients

400,000: Number of dollars raised for 15,000 causes via Project Agape on Facebook

21,812: Number of ponytails donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths for wigs that are distributed to women with cancer

35: Approximate percentage of drivers who have signed the back of their licenses, declaring their wish to give the gift of life.


Source: Fitness Magazine