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Lasting Impression

Have you ever been to a grand opening where you end up getting a surprise of a lifetime? I did.

Have you ever been to a grand opening where you end up getting a surprise of a lifetime?  I did.  Recently my business, Anne Haywood Jewellery has partnered with SendOutCards, a company that provides state-of-the art online convenience to sending greeting cards and gifts, customized gifts such as photo and calendar books, canvas prints framed photos, gift cards, to postal addresses around the world.  This is by far the best "time and cost saving" idea that Anne Haywood Jewellery can offer as an added service to our customers.

As a returning member of the Palatine Chamber of Commerce, I felt really confident that we will be able to serve both our business and private household community better than ever.  We were fortunate and honored to have Mayor Jim Schwantz join us for the ribbon cutting ceremony with the Palatine Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and my sorority women business group, the Dynamic Women Professional Network.

So what happened at the grand opening that had fostered such a lasting impression for me?  Awesomeness! I learnt that Mayor Jim Schwantz not only look after the interest of our community, he was also the recipient of the NFL's "Unsung Hero Award".  He signed up professional football with the Chicago Bears and later was traded to the world champion Dallas Cowboys on the winning Super Bowl XXX team.  Being "The Bling Girl", I cannot help noticing that huge ring flashing before my eyes.  Jim showed me the ring and said, "Would you like to wear it and take a picture as well?"  Gasp! Yes! As a jewelery professional and an avid Bling extraordinaire, I checked out all the details at a glance, weight, stones, size, karats...craftsmanship, and on top of all these, the meaning of the ring - the person wearing this ring deserves the respect and credibility which cannot be taken lightly.  This is a ring of "substance" and I get to wear it!  Thank you to Mayor Jim Schwantz for your support and yes, letting me wear The Ring.

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So, SendOutCards will serve me really well this Christmas.  What better than to send cards with pictures of this great experience and share the moment with my family and friends!

Happy Day to You!

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Anne Haywood Smith - The Bling Girl

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Upcoming event:  SendOutCards will be supporting a charity event at the Lamplighter Inn Tavern and Grill on November 2, from 5:30p.m. to 8:30p.m. benefiting Operation Living Water - Helping Provide Clean Water To Africa.

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