Sunday, December 28, 2008

How About Something New In The Stocking Dont Be Stuck Wondering What To Buy This Year

Writen by Corinna Moffitt

Christmas comes but once a year, yet it can often be surrounded by anxiety and stress. WHY? Well the answer to that question is of no great surprise. It's usually something to do with c"What Am I Going To Buy"?

Most of us have a short list of people we must buy for, people we should by for, and people we may if we get time, buy for. Plus ALL THEIR CHILDREN.

In a perfect world, time, finances or imagination wouldn't limit us. Every shop on every corner would have a huge supply of gifts and presents that we had never thought of, that were affordable, original and somehow just perfect.

STOP!! Now Back To The Real World

What most of us need is Help. With the busy life most of us lead, often the hardest thing to find is time. Understandably the world of computer shopping is now a thriving business. For your next bout of Christmas Shopping may I suggest you let your fingers do the shopping and source some fantastic and affordable gifts ideas from the comfort and convenience of your home, not to mention shopping the hours that suit you.

A number of new businesses have tapped into this convenient consumer market and have taken it one step further by offering the technology compatible home, a selection of personalised gifts, never before offered so conveniently. With personal ownership of such things as home computer systems, scanners and digital cameras at an all time high, it is not surprising to see some new and enterprising companies entering the market with gift ideas that are designed to take advantage of this growing home technology.

Treasured captured moments on film or digital format can now be transformed into an array of wonderful personalised gifts. The companies are on line for easy down loads of pictures with samples, ideas and ordering of products all readily available at the click of a button or the drag of a mouse.

Imagine the look on the face of an overseas grandparent unwrapping a quality cushion with a beautiful picture of their grandchildren printed on both sides. Or a pet lover receiving a canvas shopping/beach bag with a print of their loved pet/ pets. How about that beautiful baby photo reproduced as a black and white and printed onto canvas with a modern box frame. As well as this any photo that has meaning and beauty can now also be transformed into a painting on canvas at very affordable prices. Wine bags, large carry bags, Indoor/ Outdoor cushions. Photo reproductions on canvas and techniques that change your photos into paintings are all available on line.

So this Christmas give people gifts they will really love and give yourself back the gift of time.

For a great selection of christmas gift ideas visit http://www.photoart.net.au

Corrina Moffitt is a property developer, freelance writer and a professional gift giver (with a lifetime of experience).

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