As I was going through yesterday’s orders, I was pleasantly surprised to see a familiar name on the list. An old friend of mine from George Mason placed an order for a set of calling cards. I was happy to add the initials “M.D.” after his last name, as he recently graduated from medical school. (Congrats again!)

As I was designing his cards, I noticed he omitted a comma between his last name and “M.D.”  The comma really made the design work better, so I shot him an email to okay the change: Comma or no comma?

“Comma,” he replied.  He went on to say: (more…)

Jenna M. is the winner of the first Hi, Society! Design Studio product giveaway.

The question to answer: Did I call my friend on her lame excuse or did I let it slide, and why?

Jenna’s winning response:

I don’t think you said anything to your friend about it. She was probably really embarrassed about not getting back to you sooner, and you let her save face.

Jenna has won a set of the Hi, Society! calling cards of her choice!  (Jenna, I’ve already sent you an email with the details of how to claim your prize.  Enjoy!)

Thanks to everyone who participated.  Keep your eyes peeled for another opportunity to win!

Sometimes being a good friend requires completely ignoring the B.S. reason given as to why your friend didn’t get back to you in a reasonable time period, which would be, say … fewer than 10 weeks.

And sometimes being a good friend means you’ve gotta call them on it.

The question to answer: Which one of the above did I choose and why?

The prize: One lucky duck will win a set of their choice of personalized calling cards from Hi, Society! Design Studio.  That’s a value of $55!  (I’ve always wanted to say that, like they do in in informercials.)

The details: Email your entry to contest [ @ ] hisocietyds.com (without the spaces and brackets, of course).  Oh, and did I mention?  You must be a fan of Hi, Society! on Facebook in order to win.  (Need the link to our Facebook page?  Here ya go.)

Entries close on Friday, March 20 at 11:59 pm,  and the winner and his or her entry will be posted here Social Tools on Monday, March 23.  Only one entry per person, please.  Winning entry may be edited for brevity or clarity.  Contest is open to U.S. residents only.

Need it there by Christmas?  Orders placed by Friday, December 12 @ 6 PM EST are guaranteed to ship by Friday, December 19. We strongly suggest that you select FedEx 2Day shipping at checkout.

Hi, Society! Design Studio gift certificates are available at all times and are delivered to recipients immediately via email.  They’re perfect for last-minute gifts or for folks who like to pick their own gifts.  (You know the ones - they always ask you for the gift receipt!)

All orders placed by Friday, December 12 @ 6 PM EST are guaranteed to ship by Friday, December 19.

We strongly suggest that you select FedEx 2Day shipping at checkout, just to be on the safe side.

Ordering a gift certificate?  Don’t worry - our gift certificates are delivered to your recipient immediately via email.