Category: Inspirational Greeting Card Tales

Christmas Cards From Your Accountant

My husband and I go through all our Christmas cards as they arrive and we check them off against our list of those we have already sent cards to and then start a new list. This new list is comprised of cards we have received from people we did not send a card to and now need to reciprocate.  It seems that every year our initial list gets longer. We always have gotten enough to cover everyone in the first mailing and have a few leftover for new acquaintances.  

We started out 38 years ago sending out only about 50 cards from the local drugstore when we were first married.  But, now we are up over 125 and found it to be so much easier to have them printed with whatever we want them to say.  We actually have our signatures printed on the cards also. They look absolutely gorgeous! We even get an extra 25 as a buffer.  Our cards look so nice that many have asked us how we do it and where we get them.  We always freely share the www.GalleryCollection.com website.

Our new accountant was impressed by our card 2 years ago and so we shared the website.  This past holiday, we got a beautiful holiday card from her today with the business information and a very professional imprint with the company name.  Who knows  maybe this year you might be getting Christmas Cards from your accountant too!

Thanking Our Veterans This Memorial Day

 

There is much confusion about the difference between Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. Memorial Day is a day to remember those who have lost their lives while in service to protect our wonderful country. Veteran’s Day is a day to say Thank you to all of those who have served our country. That being said, I do feel that on Memorial Day we should take some time to appreciate those who have done remarkable things to protect preserve our rights as Americans.

One great way to say Thank you to Veterans this Memorial Day is to visit a Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital. Take your time to visit with some of the Veterans and allow them to share their stories. They have experienced interesting things. Thank them for the service.
Another way to say Thank you to a Veteran this Memorial Day is to visit a National Cemetery. You can bring a group of friends and pull weeds and plant flowers. Then pick one special name and find out more about this person. You can write a sincere letter of thanks to his family showing that their loss is appreciated.

Donating to one of the plethora of Veteran’s organization is another way to say Thank You to Veterans this Memorial Day. There are many organization out there that need funding to help get Veterans on their feet again after fighting for our country or help in the healthcare of our Veterans.

Take Memorial Day to thank our Veterans. Sure it has become known as the kick off to summer weekend and a time for barbecues and friends, but the real purpose for this holiday is to recount the sacrifices of our soldiers. Do not let the day go by without appreciating the real meaning behind Memorial Day.

Fire Tragedy Christmas Wish

When we think of the Holidays and Christmas, we often think of happy times spent with family and loved ones. We think of wonderful presents and enjoying delicious homemade food. There are so many things to be grateful for during the holiday season. Unfortunately, not everyone’s Holiday season is as bright as it should be.

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Sa’fyre Terry’s world was turned upside down on May 2nd 2013 when she lost her family in a terrible fire which left her severely burned. Her father who was killed in the fire, was told to be protecting her from the flames on that fateful day.

Sa’fyre was 5 years old at the time of the fire. Now 8 years old, she has undergone over 50 surgeries and still has a long road of recovery ahead. Although she’s suffered so much at such a young age, Sa’fyre is still said to wake up every morning with a smile on her face. She has been strong during this tough time. Sa’fyre is an inspirational symbol of strength we can all admire. This year, her sole Christmas wish is to receive cards from all around the world. Out of all of the things in the world, this is her only wish.

The Gallery Collection is proud to announce that it will be sending Christmas cards to Sa’fyre this year and helping in granting her this wish. Employees are currently signing cards and are very happy to be a part of granting Sa’fyre’s wish.

“Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars.” ― Kahlil Gibran

If you want to send your own Christmas cards to Sa’fyre, address your cards to:

Sa’fyre Terry

P.O. Box 6126

Schenectady, NY 12306

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Have a very safe & happy Holiday Season.

9/11 – Thirteen Years On and Still In Our Hearts and Minds

The Gallery Collection remembers the 9/11 terrorist attacks. From the victims of the attacks, to the first responders and every day citizens who rushed in to selflessly help others. From the World Trade Center, to the Pentagon, to Flight 93. Thirteen years later, and they are all still in our hearts and in our minds.

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The Gallery Collection Gives Thanks on Veterans Day

The Gallery Collection would like to give thanks to all members of our armed services on this Veterans Day. We appreciate your dedication and your service.

The work that the members of our armed services do is important to all of us. This is why The Gallery Collection works with organizations such as Operation Gratitude and Soldiers’ Angels, who create care packages for deployed military and have other programs that help our servicemen and women.

Along with the donations we’ve made to these organizations, we also offer a chance for you to help just by purchasing cards! When you’ve made a purchase you can use promo code LHEYC for Operation Gratitude, or promo code LHFYC for Soldiers’ Angels, and 10% of your order total will be donated to the organization of your choosing!Operation GratitudeSoldiers' Angels

 

 

 

The Gallery Collection Presents Our 2013 Bizrate® Circle of Excellence Award

For the second year in a row, The Gallery Collection has received the 2013 Bizrate® Circle of Excellence Award. This award recognizes online retailers that have provided a superior online shopping experience and above average customer service, as rated by the customers themselves.

Bizrate Circle of Excellence Award

We are very proud of the fact that this award is given to us based on the reviews of our customers. We pride ourselves on the high quality of our greeting cards. But more importantly, we pride ourselves on our customer experience. With a website that is easy to navigate, orders that are easy to place, and customer service reps that go above and beyond for our customers, every person who orders from The Gallery Collection has a top notch experience.

We welcome you to view The Gallery Collection’s customer satisfaction ratings and customer reviews at its detailed Bizrate Store Rating page. And we’d like to thank our customers for their wonderful reviews. We promise we will always work our hardest to give you the best experience possible!

The Gallery Collection Has Earned The 2013 Bizrate® Circle of Excellence Award

The Gallery Collection is pleased to announce that we have received the 2013 Bizrate® Circle of Excellence Award. Each year this award recognizes online retailers that have provided a superior online shopping experience and above average customer service, as rated by the customers themselves. This marks the 2nd consecutive year The Gallery Collection has received this award.

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Online retailers earning this award received significantly higher scores than average across seven key satisfaction indicators, including Overall Satisfaction, Product Selection, and Customer Support. The Gallery Collection was among a group of only 133 online retailers achieving these consistent high scores out of more than 5,000 companies within the Bizrate® Insights North American Retailer Network, placing it in the top 2.6% of participants.

“As a company we have always taken pride in offering exceptional customer service,” said H.L. DeVore, Chief Marketing Officer for The Gallery Collection. “To be recognized by Bizrate® through the positive feedback of our own customers is both an honor and a testament to the success of our customer-centric philosophy. We will continue to strive for a seamless and positive online experience and to maintain excellence in our everyday customer interactions.”

You can view The Gallery Collection’s customer satisfaction ratings and customer reviews at its detailed Bizrate Store Rating page.