Art of Appreciation Blog
The Art of Appreciation begins with intentional connection and is fueled by the desire to create long-lasting loyalty through meaningful relationships. VirtuArte™ is dedicated to supporting your commitment to recognition and expressions of gratitude to the special people in your life and work.
Our content is designed to help you integrate appreciation into your work and life in impactful ways. Thank you for being here, and enjoy!
VirtuArte Travels to Cuba to Discover Folk Art and Artisan Gifts
Why VirtuArte Is Traveling to Cuba This coming Thursday, the 15th of February, I'm leaving for Cuba, a country I've wanted to visit for a very long...
History of Valentine’s Day: From Roman Festival to Romantic Holiday
The Origins and History of Valentine’s Day My next favorite holiday is two weeks away. Did you know Valentine's Day is one of the most popular...
Introducing Conscious Consumerism Into Fashion Purchases
Why Conscious Consumerism Matters In my last blog post, I wrote about how to become a more conscious consumer when selecting your gifts, and this...
How Conscious Gift Giving Supports Artisans and Cultural Traditions
Are you aware of the Slow Fashion Movement, Conscious Consumerism, Fair Trade or other similar movements? Conscious gift giving is an important...
Happy Kwanzaa, Understanding the Seven Principles and Traditions
There are three holidays celebrated during this time of the year Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Happy Kwanzaa to all who are beginning this...
Business Gift Giving Tips To Make a Lasting Impression
In my last few blog posts I've written about how to be a more intentional gift giver this Holiday season. I've focused on personal gift giving,...
How to Create a Memorable Holiday Gifting Experience
We are now in the throes of the Holiday Season. You see decorations everywhere you look, hear Holiday songs over and over again, and the calendar...
Holiday Gift Shopping — Focused or Scattershot?
Holiday gift shopping is now in full swing. Christmas is four weeks away. Hanukkah begins in two weeks and Kwanzaa begins on the 26th of...
Hostess Gifts – Give Something Unique
In my last blog posts I've been talking about how to reduce the stress in your Holiday gift shopping. Today I'm going to deviate from this subject...
Making A List And Checking It Twice
Do I need to repeat this -- the Holiday Season is fast approaching. And if you are like most people, you think "Oh I have plenty of time to do my...
This Holiday Season Give Intentionally
The Holiday Season is right around the corner. Thanksgiving is two and a half weeks away. Christmas is seven weeks away. Hanukkah begins on the...
The Multicultural Artistry of Brazil
The Multicultural Artistry of Brazil People from all over the globe will soon stream into Brazil for the summer Olympics. As we look toward Rio,...
Beyond The Bridal Registry
Have you used a wedding registry lately? Registries make shopping simple and fast. But does this businesslike process produce gifts that express...
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