Nothing marks a holiday, anniversary or special event better than a
gift basket. Always eagerly received and greatly appreciated by the
recipient, gift baskets hold more value than a traditional gift of only
one item. The variety of offerings and the way they are displayed all
work together to make this present a memorable one. Here are some
ideas for unique gift baskets.
Holiday gift baskets can be used to mark any special events. They
can be filled with specialty foods, treats and perhaps a flower or two
that signify the special day. Colored ribbons can also be used to
represent the specific holiday that the item is being sent for. As an
example, a Christmas gift basket can be wrapped with green and red
ribbon and decorated with poinsettias. A Halloween gift basket can
be wrapped with orange and black ribbons and filled with an
assortment of candies. This type of basket would be effectively
topped with a fake spider or other scary but whimsical creature. A
Valentine's day gift basket can be filled with chocolates and
decorated with red ribbon. A stuffed animal would be a good choice
for this type of basket as well as some red or pink roses. As you can
see, each holiday has its special trappings that can find their way into
the item in one form or another.
Gourmet gift baskets are also popular and can be packaged with an
endless variety of items. Some unique examples are movie night gift
baskets that come full of popcorn and the classic candy assortments
that you would find at your local theater or drive-in. These types of
gift items are also popularly filled with cheese or chocolates. Other
fineries such as teas or coffees also make delightful fillers for the
present. An increasingly popular choice for the gourmet gift basket is
the fruit basket. Many of these have the fruits cut into the shapes of
flowers so they appear as a bouquet. Filled with melons and grapes,
strawberries and kiwi and a variety of other fruits, these are quickly
devoured by their grateful receivers.
The best way to create affordable gift baskets is to pick the items
yourself and then hand deliver them. A unique idea is to shop locally
from local growers and crafters. Your local farmer's market is the
perfect place to find items to fill your basket. Local cheeses and
breads along with sausage and pickled items make the perfect filler
for such a gift. Craft items such as handmade beeswax candles along
with handmade soaps also make fine filling. These items can be
rounded out with fresh or dried flowers from a local grower. If you
are giving a gourmet style basket, then you can toss in a bottle or
two of a local wine or handcrafted beer. These choices work well if
you are going the cheese and bread route. Perhaps a small handmade
cutting board from a local wood worker can be added as well, along
with a small knife from your local metalsmith. No matter what you
choose to fill your basket, if you pick a few unique items that are
made locally, the gift will be certain to please.
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