Our Vancouver Gift Basket Blog

The Vancouver Gift Baskets Blog is a great destination to check in on seasonal gift suggestions & ideas. Giving protocols as well as company updates and industry insights. Check in regularly for gift giving  suggestions, celebration tips and international gifting protocols.

When do you NEED my gift basket order?

As November quickly approaches, I receive an email with this question almost daily ... and my answer is always the same "The sooner, the better". I know, I know, that's not super helpful, is it? However truth be told, getting your order in is never too late; until it is. Some years flow smoothly, some not so much. And what hurts my heart deeply is saying "I am sorry, we can't help this year" to ... Read More

Knight in Shining Armour Gift Basket

Ever have one of thooosse days? Things seem to go sideways from the moment I got up today... Starbucks beverage was made wrong, got cut off while leaving the parking lot - hit my brakes hard causing my Chai tea to spill all over my console and then later on, I had an important meeting to get to and of course, couldn't find my keys when I needed to leave...uugghh, I am gonna be late and I start ... Read More

September Lil’Known Holidays

We've got you covered on the big ones, the small ones, and all of 'em in between. Whether you are seeking information for making a calendar for your family or business; celebrating family & friends; acknowledging colleagues & clients with a gift, card or even thoughtful email or for just having fun on social media, we've got what you are looking for. September Happenings!! September ... Read More

Blueberry Season is on, and so are the cocktails

Large, plump, firm DELICIOUS Richmond Blueberries are in season and have taken over family recipes from breakfast smoothies to dinner dessert of crumbles and crisps... and just in case you are looking for yet another use of those yummy berries, here's one for some midday cocktails. Adult Blueberry Lemonade - compliments of our BC Liquor Stores and their summer edition of Taste ... Read More

Phone Line is Down :(

Technical difficulties this AM while they play with our phone system. If you can’t get through, please pop us an email. That’s still working ... phew, thank goodness. So for now, all a girl can do is drink her tea & wait ... UPDATE as of noon, 05/24/19 we are good to go!! ... Read More

It’s Cherry Blossom Season in Vancouver, also known as SpringTime

Cherry Blossom Season in Vancouver also indicates it's Springtime. We just got in these gorgeous new boxes in and their bright & fresh chartreuse colour seem totally 'season' appropriate. They are perfect as a container to a variety of our newest products brought in for the upcoming seasons and special occasions such as Easter, Mother's Day, etc. Outside of Christmas, this time of year is the ... Read More