“The only gift is a portion of thyself.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
This season, we return to the elegance of the essence of High Camp. Emerson reminds us that true giving is not transaction but a translation — a way of offering one’s soul and connecting in the wink of truly seeing one another.
We share in Emerson’s thoughts on gifting, which are simple, yet poetic:
1. Be thoughtful. Know the spirit of the one you gift.
2. Be sincere. Let it come from love, not obligation.
3. Be simple. A flower says what gold cannot.
4. Give of yourself. “Thou must bleed for me,” he writes — meaning, give what’s real, what’s yours.
5. Receive with grace. Gratitude completes the circle.
In his essay “Gifts” Emerson speaks of a quiet luxury that nods to presence, beauty, and the heart behind the hand.
As Emerson knew, “flowers are always fit presents.” Presence as a present — a gift that breathes the shared union of “today” and honors "the here and now" as significant.
Even a gift of material treasure is differentiated and personalized when arriving in fresh flowers. Let us create a bespoke presentation for the special “main gift” you would like to present this holiday, in one of our gorgeous boxes of fragrant blooms complete with a hand written card.
Imprint memories with meaningful gifting. An art that defines true character.
With love from High Camp,
Susan Hanson
Founder
