Yesterday I received a card from a very dear friend thanking me for the lovely lasagna pan I got her for her shower. One minor problem … the gift wasn’t from me!
Let me start from the beginning. My friend is getting married in December. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to attend her wedding shower in Washington, DC last month. It was an “Around the House” shower, so we were asked to bring a gift for the kitchen or entertaining around the house, and to also bring a favorite recipe (great idea!).
If I was better organized, I would have sent a gift directly to her bridesmaid hosting the shower, but, alas, by the time I made it to the Macy’s website, I’d have to overnight the present, which was silly. Also, my friend and her fiance will be leaving the country after getting married, so I didn’t think it made sense for her to get too many pots and pans! I did email my Turkey Chili recipe in time and last week (a little late!) sent her a Victoria’s Secret gift card (for …. um … entertaining around the house).
What to do now? Should I email her? What do I say?
definitely email her. the confusion will eventually come out, and you don’t want to accept thanks for a gift you didn’t give.