The Gift Exchange

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.

Planning an office party? Don’t have time to prepare all of the food yourself or the petty cash to hire a caterer? Be sure not to overlook our Corporate Gifts section. You may be thinking that the lavish gift baskets you see are intended to be sent to individual clients, but oh no, think again. Many of our corporate gift baskets are actually the perfect instrument for planning an office party.

The Gourmet Feast gift basket pops up first on the Corporate Gifts page. Let’s take a look inside. For the well-to-do executives we include time-tested favorites like caviar and smoked salmon. The sweet tooths (teeth?) will be happy to indulge in Almond Roca, gourmet caramels, and powdered raspberry tea cookies while the laidback crowd will be happy to munch on pretzels and popcorn. You get the idea.

The best part is that the entire process is simple and easy. Point and click to order, open GiftTree box, place food and sweets in bowls (were you thinking paper plates?), serve, and be declared best party planner ever. It’s a win win situation.

Know someone who has just about everything? I’ll bet they don’t have the Sleek & Chic Monogrammed Bottle Opener yet. Winner of the prestigious Red Dot Design Award in 2007, this hip looking opener is the perfect accessory to any barware collection. Make it more personal by having their initial engraved on it for free, or leave it as is for a more traditional look. Makes a great corporate gift!