One of the most special gifts we received this season was a bottle of olive oil from some good friends of ours. The oil itself is wonderful -- pungent and piquant. But what makes this gift so exceptional is not just the product, but the love, thoughtfulness, and creativity that went into the making of it.Aidan(4) and Elena(2) helped pick the olives off the trees on their property in Fairfax. Mama Superior Deb figured out the how, when, and where of getting the olives pressed. Deb and her husband Eric, both amazing designers, created the label together. A personal family effort, with all their devotion and imagination squeezed directly into the charming bottle.
Our hard-to-impress kids were wowed by this touching gift. We have been showing it off to anyone who comes by our house. It really is true: the best things do come in small packages. And we are duly grateful.
Wow, Mona Helen- that is an awesome gift!! It would be hard to use that, but at least you can save the bottle. :)
ReplyDeleteYou are too kind to feature the fruits of our labor so beautifully... And now I feel famous for the tagline, "Picked by Virgins in Fairfax, California". It is truly our pleasure to share with such wonderful friends.
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