Every family has them, everyone knows one, and we all struggle to find the right Christmas gift every year – the person who has everything. And be realistic, a gift certificate isn’t good enough when you want to make a personal and thoughtful expression of your feelings. So you hit the malls and browse online, looking for something a little left of center for your hard-to-buy-for friend. And guess what? Here’s my secret tip for the holiday season: stop looking, here’s the answer: a gift basket or gourmet basket!
Let’s set the scene: your friend is established, has a well-equipped house and all sorts of things and nothing is missing. And you arrive for your holiday drinks with a handmade gift basket filled with a selection of her favorite foods, treats and some cute hobby accessories. The perfect gift with enticing immediacy and personalized to exactly meet your tastes and preferences.
Or, better yet, you’ve arranged to have a gourmet basket delivered to your home in the days leading up to Christmas so you can share the produce with your family and guests over the holiday period. And she writes a memorable little ditty to accompany the personal greeting card that comes with the gift. Once again, it’s all about sharing the perfect gift, with a truly meaningful touch.
Inspiration can come from any of your previous experiences with your friend, such as the particular tastes and flavors she likes. Simply buy a gourmet sampler with these condiments in mind and you will have created a valuable and original gift for her without being lazy. And that’s what it’s all about when it comes down to it, we all remember the little gifts that have that extra something that touches our heart. Perhaps not the biggest or the most expensive, but the most thoughtful gift.
In my years as a gift professional, I recall several instances in which an executive client received an especially thoughtful gourmet basket, designed and packaged by our staff in extensive consultation with those who knew them well. It was a real knockout to hear the amazing feedback once the gift was delivered. This goes to show that careful planning, attention to extravagant personal details, and entrusting the actual construction of the basket to professionals can have a truly amazing impact.
Still not convinced that gourmet baskets or gift baskets are the ideal gift for the person who has everything? What if I told you that adding a variety of foods, condiments, and flavor products like coffee, chocolate, wine, beer, champagne, and flasks will make the gift not just about your experience, but about your next dinner party or family occasion? ? When will you be able to share the products? That’s when the gift becomes about more than just the recipient, and the focus shifts to sharing and caring for the family. And that, after all, is what Christmas is all about.
Consider sharing a gift basket with your hard-to-buy-for friends this Christmas and see how well it matches your choice. I promise you will not be disappointed.
