It Was Sweet While It Lasted!

[tessqt]

Glad for your daughter. Sad though because I had your site bookmarked for our trip in November. Best of luck to you.

 

[krissy2803]

Oh darn..
I was gonna get a basket to surprise my DH on our October trip. I was just at your web site looking around again. On to plan B.
Wishing your daughter good luck in her acting!
And you in your floral shop!

 

[dreamflight99]

Dearest Peggy,
Bravo....I personally stand to commend you for making the incredible sacrifice necessary/required for such a pursuit. Your daughter is absolutely precious, and definitely comes before the baskets and others. I know you will be missed by many, and your baskets were mainly filled with a secret ingredient....LOVE, (which is irreplaceable and devoid in commercial baskets).

As you can see by the wonderful, heartfelt posts your announcement has generated--you have earned a place in the "Memory Lane" history of many a DISer. You are definitely in mine. I was there in the very beginning, when you were working on a trial basis, and offering the baskets to anyone interested "pro-bono" (going out of your way to customize, and deliver these true GIFTS of the heart). It was a true "labor of love" with all the time and energy you so graciously expended. Your sweet and loving soul was clearly evident in each and every masterpiece. Such a high level of satisfaction is a rarity in any business, especially the one you chose to enter. Yet, you never take anything lightly...or with half~a~heart.

For me, it was a hit and miss with the first one...and a bit of a comical one at that. But, the concierge staff certainly enjoyed every bit of it in my absence!! Therefore, the end result was just as magical and pleasing. I was happy to know they were elated with the arrival of such an eye-teasing unexpected "gift" (in the case I was not there to receive it...which is what occurred). You made "6" people extremely jubilant on that summer eve, and I'm sure they all recall sharing the contents with child-like glee.

This is what your gift baskets represented to most of your patrons. Much more than mere "run-of-the-mill" generic assortments, you painstakingly "hand-selected" each and every item to FIT the needs/requests of the customer. For this alone, you are deeply loved and your talents will be dearly missed.

I know your daughter will succeed in whatever she wishes to accomplish, with you as the wind beneath her wings. In this life, it is the supporting foundation...which provides the security necessary to achieve the impossible. It's a tale as old as time, but never one I tire of hearing. Therefore, please...feel free to pm me whenever you feel. I would love to hear from you, and know how things are progressing for you and your DD. It's a tough haul, and just as you were so willingly and generously there for me...I'm here for you too. Take care...and know you will always be in my heart, thoughts and prayers.

TTFN...DF99

 

[Jennygt]

So sad that I was not able to get a basket for my upcoming trip , but I totaly understand. Best wishes to you and your daughter!

 

[bigsis1970]

Best of Luck to your Daughter Peggy and we have LOVED the baskets you made for us in the past.. keep safe and see ya round here sometimes.. Michelle

 

[GEM]

Aww, Peggy, that's good news and bad news at the same time, isn't it? Good for your daughter, but sad for us DISers who love your work! Oh well, she definately needs you more than we do.

I just want you to know that we LOVED the surprise you did for us last December. It was perfect! My mom still talks about it, in fact. It was one of the highlights of her first ever trip to Disney World - at age 59. You really made her first trip special!

If you ever get back in the basket biz, you will have a customer waiting! Best of luck to you and your daughter!!

 

[ReggieB]

So sorry to see you are stopping the wonderful baskets (my DS was super happy with his in May) Thanks so much for spreading the Disney magic. Good luck to you and especially to your daughter, hope all her (and yours too) dreams come true.

 

[Emmaline Lola]

I am glad to hear of your daughter's sucess and wish her the best of luck! And the best of luck to you in your future!

Please post alot! I enjoy reading your posts! When I saw you delivering a gift basket at the Contemporary on Father's Day, I felt like I had met a real life movie star! I was so excited! My husband got a good laugh out of my excitement! You have a talent--maybe you can pick it up again in the future!

Best Wishes!

el

 

[KIRSTIN'S MOMMY]

I'm so sad to hear this! You did such a wonderful job on my sister's and brother in law's wedding basket in May, they were totally speechless (which doesn't happen all that often, lol!). You truly have a remarkable gift and are one of the kindest people I've had the pleasure of meeting. Thanks so much also for the postcard you sent my dd for starting kindgergarten, she was so excited to hear from Tink on her big day! You always seem to know what to do to put a smile on someone's face, and in today's world people like you are few and far between. Give Kendall a hug from us and tell her "Good luck!" I'm sure she'll be successful at whatever she chooses to do. Please pop in from time to time and let us know how you guys are doing!

 

[mexican-mouseketeers]

Oh, how lucky was I! I was just telling a friend about you so she could order a basket for her dd next summer.

I am truly sorry that you have stopped your business, your baskets were truly beautiful, and a big part of many magic trips, but I hope it is for the better and your dd has a great acting career.

Julie

 

[henrylovespooh]

You will be missed, Peggy.

I also wanted to thank you for getting my kids their name badges in advance of our last trip. They loved them and the attention they got wearing them.

Good luck to your daughter!

 

[leighe]

I'm thrilled your daughter has some cool new opportunities! I'm so glad I had the chance to order a couple of baskets from you. They were beautiful!

 

[ntburns22]

Best wishes to you and your dd

 

[TiggrFan]

Peggy,

The basket you made for my girls was such a surprise for them this summer. We were having an awesome vacation, and then your basket arrived and, as Emeril would say "Kicked it up a notch!" They still talk about it! Our cars are proudly sporting our Gold Mickey antenna toppers. That was perfect! Even though one of my daughters is away at college and the other is in high school, we still think of our great vacation everyday! It was obvious how much thought and time you put into our basket. We really appreciated it...and you!

I look forward to hearing of your daughter's success. I assume her stage name will be FeralPeg's Daughter, just to make it easier for us to recognize her??

Kathy

 

[miste76]

Thank you for the wonderful work on the basket that I ordered last year... I am saddened to hear that I will no longer have the opportunity to order from you!!!

Congrats to you and your daughter and GOOD LUCK!!!!

 

[cheerbop]

SO SAD!

We were going to be ordering 2 of these baskets form you for our Dec Trip for our sons...
Do you recommend anyone else. You can pm me if you have any ideas for me...I would appreciate it!

But, I do wish you and your famiy the best of luck. I put my kids first and so I find it touching that you are running after this...

Good Luck!

 

[thelittlemermaid]

I am sorry to hear this also!! We plan on going to Disney during the week of my DS' birthday. I know he would have loved receiving one of your gift baskets with Stitch in it.

Tell your DD "Good Luck and break a leg!"

Her and Elijah make a very CUTE couple!!!!

 

[Jeanny]

That's too bad Peg... your baskets are beautiful. It's a hard decision to make, but Kendall needs your time too. Good Luck, maybe in the future you can create the baskets again.

 

[FranP]

Peggy - Thanks so much for the beautiful basket you made in June for DS and his DFi after they got engaged - I'm sorry you won't be able to do another for them when they get married next October!!!!!!! You are a wonderful mother to give up your dream to help Kendall - but she is absolutely adorable and worth the sacrifice I'm sure!!!!!! Best of luck to you and - Kendall, break a leg!!!!!

Love, FranP

 

[Dan Murphy]

Peg, it must be so heart-warming to read all the joy you brought to so many here. What a wonderful legacy to have created in such a short time. And you can see that many are there to again enjoy your works if you ever decide to start again. I know I will be.

Great to know things are looking good for Kendall. And it was wonderful spending the day with you two, along with the morning performance by FranP DD and meeting all of them. (I see Fran here right above me )

The joy you gave to Natalie when she joined me last December, for four full days, can be seen here, with her favorite, Tink. You really helped kick the trip off just right. Thank you.