by Cece | Sep 20, 2019 | Business Gifts, Christmas, Corporate Gifts, Holidays
As we near the Fall season, it’s time for most businesses to start thinking about their holiday business gifts. Have you and your company made your plan yet? It can feel overwhelming – trying to remember so many important clients to thank, employees and vendors. If you haven’t gotten your list together yet, here are...
by vanessa | Sep 17, 2019 | A Few of Our Favorite Things, Branching Out, Coffee & Tea, Gourmet Food, Personalized Gifts, What's Happening
Breakfast, brunch, first meal, brekky, b-fast, whatever term you prefer it is a great way to start your day! Most of us know by now that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. While it is worth the effort to eat a healthy one and meal prep, sometimes it is the hardest thing to...
by Cece | Sep 12, 2019 | Business Gifts, Thank Yous
Ahh, the IT Department. Behind the scenes, day in and day out, this team is hard at work keeping everything up and running for the company’s day-to-day operations. Do we totally understand everything they’re doing? No. But does it work? Perfectly. Thankfully, when you have a good IT Team, they take the ball and run...
by Cece | Sep 9, 2019 | Business Gifts, Coffee & Tea
It’s really starting to feel like Fall here in the Pacific Northwest. The summer temperatures have dropped and the rainy days have rolled in. These cloudy, drizzly days make us want to curl up with a nice hot cup of coffee or tea and a great book! So with that in mind, we thought we’d...
by vanessa | Sep 6, 2019 | Business Gifts, Corporate Gifts, Elevate Your Gift Giving
As we approach the season of gift giving, there are many ways to show your customers and clients your appreciation. Whether your client is an avid golfer, wine connoisseur, coffee lover, or creative type; at GiftTree we offer a vast variety of meaningful, customizable client gifts that will leave a lasting impression. Here are a few...
by Cece | Sep 3, 2019 | Family Matters, Gift Ideas
Grandparents are awesome. They shower you with unconditional love, they’re patient listeners, and they give the best advice, since they’ve been around to see it all. Next Sunday, September 8th is Grandparent’s Day. If you’re lucky enough to still have your grandparents in your life, it’s a perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with...
by Cece | Aug 29, 2019 | Business Gifts, Chocolate, DIY, Fall, Gourmet Food
Here it is – 2:00 PM. Whether you’re sitting in a lecture at college, at the office or just trying to keep up with little kids, the afternoon sure does have a way of bringing on that… sludgy feeling. It’s difficult to concentrate. Motivation and productivity take a nose-dive. We may look to snacks to...
by vanessa | Aug 28, 2019 | A Few of Our Favorite Things, Tasting Notes, What's Happening, Wine Gifts, Wine Pairing
Happy Wine Wednesday and #nationalredwineday. This might be one of our favorite days to celebrate here at GiftTree as we feature an extensive selection of delicious Fine Wine as well as Wine Gift Baskets. Below are a few of our beloved Cabernet Sauvignons, we simply can’t get enough of! Five Cabernets You’ll Love Belmont Cliffs Portico Napa Valley...
by Cece | Aug 23, 2019 | Gift Ideas, Tasting Notes, The Wine Cellar, Wine Gifts, Wine Pairing
Welcome to the Friday Wine Down! What a week it’s been – doesn’t a glass of wine sound perfect right about now? Here at GiftTree, we’re collectors, sippers and enthusiasts, and when we find a very special bottle, we just can’t keep ourselves from sharing! From Chardonnay on a casual night out to a rare...
by vanessa | Aug 21, 2019 | Business Gifts, Corporate Gifts, Personalized Gifts, What's Happening
Let’s face it, we are all guilty of not reading our company’s newsletters. Whether it is too long, not interesting, old news or not worth your busy time, there are many examples of how easy it is to hit ‘DELETE’ when that newsletter hits your inbox. So how do you write a standout newsletter that...
by Cece | Aug 19, 2019 | Parenting, Summer
It’s about that time – much to their own dismay, the summer is ending, and the kids are getting ready to go back to school. Will it be a busy year for your family? Homework assignments, projects, study groups and after school activities can get pretty chaotic, pretty fast, especially if you have middle or...
by Cece | Aug 12, 2019 | Gift Ideas
What does your company do when it’s up against a deadline? Teams are running around like mad, there’s a definite time crunch and in the air, the stress-levels could be cut with a knife. If you’re in a leadership role, you know those bottle-neck times all too well. Did you know that 80% of employees...
by Cece | Aug 7, 2019 | Recipes, Summer
It’s HOT. All over the United States, temperatures have been soaring. It’s been sticky. It’s been uncomfortable. And the last thing you want to do is stand over a hot stove or turn on the oven. Of course, you could always order a pizza or stop by KFC on the way home from work, but...
by Cece | Aug 2, 2019 | The Wine Cellar, Wine Pairing
Welcome to the Friday Wine Down! What a week it’s been – doesn’t a glass of wine sound perfect right about now? Here at GiftTree, we’re collectors, sippers and enthusiasts, and when we find a very special bottle, we just can’t keep ourselves from sharing! From Chardonnay on a casual night out to a rare...
by Cece | Aug 2, 2019 | A Few of Our Favorite Things, Card Messages, Friendship
Next Monday, August 5th is National Friendship Day! Kind of a cute idea, right? It’s a chance for us to stop and take a second to appreciate our wonderful friends who have been there through thick and thin. Our Favorite Quotes About Friendship Let us be grateful to the friends who make us happy – they are...
by Cece | Jul 24, 2019 | Gift Ideas
She’s a master in the kitchen, he’s a genius with a mixing bowl… isn’t it great to have awesome cooks in our lives? When there’s a good chef in the house, we get to reap all the benefits. That’s why special occasions are a great opportunity to say “thanks for the delicious meals you’ve created!”...
by Cece | Jul 24, 2019 | Business Gifts, Everything Baby, Gifting Etiquette, Parenting, Party Planning
It starts with a co-worker letting you know that she’s expecting, or a colleague telling the team about his wife’s pregnancy. What should we do? The word starts to get around about throwing an office baby shower, but how exactly is that done? Here is a step-by-step guide to throwing an office baby shower that...
by Cece | Jul 22, 2019 | DIY, Spa & Pampering, Summer
It’s HOT. We’re getting into what they call the “Dog Days of Summer”. When the temperature soars like this, if you’re anything like me, you get to feeling kind of… sticky and just not fresh. So what is the best way to feel refreshed? A home spa day of course! Home spa days are perfect to hit...
