A Personal Touch Turns Unique Gift Baskets into the Perfect Gift
Last month one of my husband’s close business associates got married. For two months before the joyous event I stressed out about what to get them. I racked my brain for an original, unique item that would be a delightful surprise. I wanted our gift to them to represent how happy we were for them.
After going over their registry, and driving from store to store looking at bed sheets, bath towels and tableware, I knew none of these items were right. Then I turned to online shopping, where I found suggestions that were closer, but not quite right. One website suggested a gift basket full of chocolates, and I decided to put my own twist on it and created a one-of-a-kind wine gift basket.
It seemed like the perfect idea. Everyone loves a good bottle of wine, and it sets the right mood for a night of romance! I used a picnic basket and purchased two wine glasses and two bottles of wine. I added a corkscrew and charms for the glasses, when it suddenly occurred to me, “What is wine without cheese?” Into the basket went specialty cheeses and crackers.
It was hard to believe how simply this gift basket came together. When my husband saw the gift, he was charmingly shocked that I had all this hidden talent and he said he was ready to finance my first gift shop! I was very proud of my work and happy about the low level of energy needed to make such a creative gift.
Since the wedding, my husband and I have become good friends with the couple. They really enjoyed the gift and took it with them on their honeymoon. They plan to use the basket to take their future children on picnics in the park. I knew how much I loved their gift, and I was absolutely thrilled with how well it went over with them.
I can’t wait to be able to make more of these for my family and friends. I do not want to tell anybody about my new found love because I hope to surprise them with their own. They are so versatile that they are perfect for any adult at any stage of their live. My husband said he wants one for our next anniversary. I will have to think of something extra to add so that he is surprised. Maybe tickets to a show we can see before our picnic would be a nice addition.