Blog — gifts with meaning

A few months ago, beautiful bride-to-be, Michele, asked if I'd be willing to customize a few pieces for her bridesmaids to wear at her wedding.  I jumped at the chance! I was so grateful that Michele thought to ask when she didn't see the exact thing she was looking for in the shop.  I absolutely LOVE working with clients to create a custom look that is just what they envision.

MOTHER'S DAY IS MAY 12th!  Are you ready? (How adorable is this?  It's my parents in Hawaii in 1979.  I'm there too--just a wee little bun in the oven.)My mom has no idea I'm sending this out to all of you, so I hope she's not too bashful when I talk about her.  In gearing up for Mother's Day around Compliment headquarters, I've been thinking about what my mom has taught me. The list is endless, of course, but probably the most important lesson she's taught me is that there is no greater purpose in our life than to love...

Well hello there, friends. Welcome to our new and improved shop! Let me shout it from the rooftops, I redesigned this site with the incredible help of Ms. Amy Cluck.  She is lovely and talented and you can learn more about her on her adorable blog, Amy is the Party.  Thank you, Amy! If you've been hanging out with Compliment over the last year, you'll notice that there are lots of changes around here. As I mentioned in an email I sent out to our faithful, 2012 in my world definitely had its share of torrential ups and downs.  My...