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.

14 Things to do in Vancouver this Valentine’s Day

Not sure about your Valentine's Day (or evening) plans yet or are you looking for something different to do this year? Here's my hand picked list from To Do in Canada  ...  and the great thing about it is that most suggestion are for any and all types of Valentine's from lovers, partners, Gal Pals or even your special little humans. The first 2 are my fav :) Vancouver Hot Chocolate ... Read More

Nutcracker Custom Holiday Gift Basket

I love everything about the Holidays and Christmas like so many others, but can I share alil' known fact, I have never been a fan of Nutcrackers... they have always freaked me out, their weird little mustaches, moving mouths, beady eyes, etc. LOL So when my client from a Law Firm in downtown Vancouver called saying they needed a Nutcracker themed holiday gift basket for an internal office ... Read More

Portable Cheese Board – Game Changer Idea

Hosting a party, work social or event this Holiday season? Well, our cheese supplier recently posted an Instagram video that I think is a game changer for parties all year round but especially during the holidays. I re-posted it on our Facebook page recently but wanted to re-post here as well since it's so brilliant and easy. Cheers, Carole   ... Read More

Connections with Local Makers, Creators and Artisans

There are a lot of things I knew I’d love about my job as a gift basket designer, but since starting the business over 28 years ago, it has fulfilled me in many ways I didn’t expect like the relationships and connections I have formed with many artisans, creators and makers whose products we carry and work with daily. The talented native artist, Morgan Green from Price Rupert, designed the ... Read More

Testimonial Tuesday- It wasn’t her fault but she’s making her clients happy

When your clients say kind and supportive things about you and your life's work, it truly makes you happy that they are happy... but when they are generous enough to take the time and energy to send you those thoughts in an email or note card; it can truly make your heart sing from the inside. ______________ Every now and then, you get a call from someone having 'one of those days' and I am ... Read More

November’s Special and Wacky Days: (1st week only)

Weird, Wacky and Wonderful Holidays and Special Occasions for the 1st week of November  We’ve got you covered on the big ones, the small ones, and all of ’em in between. Whether you are seeking this information to celebrate family & friends; acknowledge colleagues & clients with a gift, sweet card or even thoughtful email or for just having fun with your social media feed; we’ve got ... Read More