The Gift Exchange

Amber Brooks - Customer Service Representative

Recently I’ve purchased 2 of the Grand Estates Wine Duets and I gotta tell you I love this gift! I gave one to my mother-in-law for her birthday and one to my uncle for a retirement gift.

This set has a bottle of Columbia Crest Grand Estate Merlot and Columbia Crest Chardonnay. (This amazing duet features one of “Wine Spectator” magazine’s Top 100 Choices for 2007.) It comes in one of the best keepsake boxes I’ve ever seen, and my mother-in-law reused the box and filled it herself for a gift for someone else! My Uncle said that he just cannot get over the way it was delivered all neatly placed inside the gift box. He said that it is one of a kind. This gift can be used for any occasion and the price is very reasonable. So if you have to get a gift for that special person in your life, this one is great no matter who’s on your list!

One of the fun things about working here at GiftTree is the little inside contests that take place. For example, we’ll all get an e-mail like “Okay guys, in what city did GiftTree officially start its business?” or, “What is the most popular gift basket we sell?” Random stuff like that you know? Usually the contests are challenging & informative and the prizes are always great (especially in this line of work!)
Well, a few months ago I won a bottle of sparkling cider and took it home & stuck it in my fridge. Not a huge fan of the stuff, I decided to crack it open last weekend to give it a try, and I’ve got to tell you…it was absolutely delish! There is always someone on my gift list who doesn’t drink alcohol, and I guarantee you the Sparkling Cider Basket is a great alternative for them. GiftTree always seems to find the very best of an item and believe me, this is not just a carbonated apple juice like some I’ve tasted. This is truly a gourmet item! It is perfect for those occasions when you’re not sure whether the person drinks or not. And there’s no skimping on the gourmet items either making this a great all around gift for anyone.

Especially when it comes to wine! Gift Tree has just introduced some fantastic little wine duos at really great prices. Take for example the Taste of Spain duo. What could be more perfect for the wine drinker on your list? Whether it’s corporate gifts or thank you gifts, you are sure to find an occasion for these delightful duos.

Recently I was out celebrating a birthday with a girlfriend, and we went to one of her favorite French restaurants in downtown Portland. I don’t think I will ever forget the aroma that greeted us when we walked through the door. It was sheer heaven! As we were seated I couldn’t help but notice the diffusers on each little table, and it immediately reminded me of the Reed Diffuser for the Wine Lover set that we have here at GiftTree. You never know where something like this will come in handy. For corporate gifts, housewarming gifts, wine gifts or just about anything gifts. If you know someone who appreciates the aroma of fine wine, then this gift makes scents

Recently one of my customers wanted to send a corporate gift to one of his clients who had just had a baby. He didn’t know if the baby was a boy or a girl, and he didn’t know what was “appropriate” to send. After looking at a multitude of flowers and baby gifts, he was struck with our Elmo and Friends Baby Basket.  I could not have picked a better one myself! He called me a week later to let me know how thrilled his recipient was, and said he was keeping this Elmo thing bookmarked for future baby gifts. Way to go Elmo!

Are you going on vacation this summer and won’t be near a computer when it’s time to send your Mother a birthday gift? Are you going to be laying on the beach working on your tan when you need to be thanking a client for their business? No worries! GiftTree can hold your gift and ship it to arrive anytime so that you can relax and enjoy your summer.  We offer delayed shipping, which means you can place your order now to ship and arrive sometime in the future. You can take care of all of your summer gifting needs now, then focus on fun in the sun! And there’s no extra charge to hold your order(s). So what are you waiting for? From wine gifts to personalized gifts, order gifts for all your summer occasions, and beyond if you want, and then go put on some sun screen!

Last week I had a customer who spent a considerable amount of time trying to find a gift for a few of his clients. He had searched many other websites before finding us, and was looking for “something in particular, and yet nothing in particular.” After getting a little information from him, I was able to help him find a great little gift that all of his clients would love. The New Yorker isn’t your average corporate gift, it’s actually a little bit more. Impressive details, great price tag and quality ingredients make this a great gift to give on a small or large scale. Whether you have 1 or 1000 clients, this gift should be up there at the top of your list for must-gives!

Julie Snider, Customer Service Representative

I work a lot with corporate customers who are placing large bulk orders. One of my favorite gifts to recommend to them is The 5th Avenue. This gift has a great upscale presentation that any corporate client would love to give or receive. There are two different types of great wines that can be enjoyed at any time. There is a nice variety of gourmet items that are great for an individual person or a group of people. I also really like this gift because there is an option to personalize the ribbon. A corporate client can have their company name on the ribbon or a holiday greeting. If you are looking for a great corporate gift, definitely consider The 5th Avenue. You will not be disappointed.

Many of my corporate customers are looking for what they call a “safe bet” type of gift. They’re not sure if their intended recipient drinks alcohol or not, and they don’t want to send something that might offend them. What do I recommend? The Sparkling Cider Basket. Nowadays you can pretty much send these sparkling ciders for any occasion, not just for corporate gifts. They are packaged so attractively that they compliment any gourmet feast you may wish to spread. When in doubt, you can’t go wrong with this one!

One of the most popular wine gift baskets we offer is The Napa Experience Wine Gift Basket. It has 3 wonderful Napa Valley wines in a traditional English picnic hamper, along with a wonderful assortment of gourmet delicacies. Last year I had a customer who, after ordering several of these for his clients, called me back and wanted to order one for himself. He said he had so many rave reviews about the basket that he wanted to see what he had sent! Since then, it has remained his favorite gift. He says it never fails to completely wow his recipients. I think that says it all.