Here’s how this train of thought linked up: I was clearing old unread email when I found one linking to photos from an event I attended back in June. Following the link to the photos, I then clicked on the link of the host site because I thought it was an odd name for a photography business.

Turns out, it wasn’t really a photography business. It’s a different sort of business altogether. One that’s a great idea (easily imitated by those with time to do so independently, but then again, there are oodles of people out there providing services we can easily do on our own, so clearly, that’s not the point.

It’s called Unique To You. The business, run by Dawn Nahhas (she and her husband Don - who I’m pretty sure is also on the testimonials page, but nevermind - had taken the photos to which the initial link led), is clever: create a special day for a friend or loved-one by surprising him or her with a day-long scavanger hunt. Scrolls arrive containing directions and gift cards that lead the subject around the city, perhaps to a favorite day spa, store, or location. The festivities end at a restaurant where subjects are greeted by loved ones. Everyone party.

It’s a cute idea and the website counter lists a lowly 113 visitors. Check ‘em out and at least up the count if not support a local entrepreneur.