Here’s why I love blogging! When I posted the piece about getting one’s product into O magazine–and how it can unexpectedly temporarily overwhelm a business–my intention was simply to report what I noticed. The incident stood out for me because I felt a kinship to Anne, having exhibited alongside her at the same craft shows years ago.

I immediately heard from a representative who’d read my blog (thank you, Google Alerts) offering a thorough explanation of inventory and ordering. In our communications, I mentioned to her my history with Anne, the business owner. And, because they were out of stock on the “Stop me before I volunteer again”, the company graciously and generously sent me post-it notes, a note pad and emery boards with the same message as a gift.

The unexpected pleasure has been in re-connecting with Anne personally and establishing an account with her company. Her products are perfect gifts for my clients and friends. Her tag line is Making Smart People Smile since 1985. Perfect, right? What woman business owner doesn’t want that?