by Cece | Jan 17, 2019 | Cheese Gifts
What’s the best cheese you ever ate? It’s not an easy question to answer, especially if you’re a cheese lover. This Sunday, January 20 is National Cheese Lover’s Day, and if you’re anything like us here at GiftTree, the word “love” doesn’t quite go far enough to describe our passion and devotion to cheese. To...
by Cece | Jan 14, 2019 | Business Gifts, DIY
Marie Kondo is all the rage these days. Her Netflix series “Tidying Up” is one of the most popular shows on streaming services right now. On the show, she explains her KonMarie Method™ – a simple way to organize the home so that you’ll never have to do it again. But do you think this...
by Cece | Jan 11, 2019 | Gift Ideas, Valentine's Day
How are you going to surprise your sweetie this Valentine’s Day? This year it falls on a Thursday. The kids have after-school activities, you both have to work… a Thursday could complicate things a bit, especially if you had been thinking about breakfast in bed for your wife or a weekend getaway for your husband!...
by Cece | Jan 9, 2019 | Why We Gift Wednesday
Welcome to another edition Why We Gift Wednesday! Each week, we celebrate one of the thousands of reasons that we truly love giving by hearing from our wonderful customers themselves. Whether they’re honoring relationships, feeling grateful, or simply being there for one another, Why We Gift Wednesday: Your Stories is all about the greatest gift we can...
by Cece | Jan 7, 2019 | Gifting Etiquette, Holidays, Thank Yous
It’s January – the chaotic (but totally worth it, of course) holiday season has finally come to a close. January is also National Thank You Month. That means it’s time to get going on writing thank you cards for holiday gifts you received. Often, people ask if sending a thank you card for holiday gifts is...
by Cece | Jan 3, 2019 | Birthdays, Flowers
Did you know every birth month has its own flower? Each of those flowers has its own dedicated meaning, as well. It’s believed that the Romans began this tradition, and the Victorian era also brought floriography, the language of flowers. Charming ruffled petals and a wide array of colors have made the January birth flower: carnation, popular...
by Cece | Dec 28, 2018 | Business Gifts, Card Messages, Thank Yous
So your partner or client sent you an amazing holiday gift this year – maybe it was a bottle of fancy Champagne, or a gift certificate to a great restaurant in the city. No matter what you received, a return “thank you” is considered good etiquette. But there is a big difference between professional and...
by Cece | Dec 21, 2018 | Gift Ideas
Loved ones gathering around a crackling fireplace, sparkling decorations and your favorite holiday music floating through the room…. there’s something pretty magical about this time of year, and a special night like this calls for its own signature cocktails! From the traditional to the totally unique, we’ve got a few festive holiday cocktails to add...
by Cece | Dec 19, 2018 | Christmas, Holidays
There are FIVE days to Christmas Eve! Have you forgotten someone? Has the hustle and bustle of the holidays caused chaos, delays and all the madness? Don’t worry – GiftTree’s got you! You still have time to get a great gift under the tree. Here are some of our favorite last minute holiday gifts –...
by Cece | Dec 11, 2018 | Business Gifts, Christmas, Corporate Gifts, Holidays
Imagine your employees arriving to work during the busy Christmas season. They sit down ready for another hectic day. Then they see it – a surprise gift waiting for them, right on their desk! GiftTree has tons of employee gifts and little delights for the desk. Here are some favorites. Unique & Delicious Treats Chocolate Cheer Personalized Gifts Shopping...
by Cece | Dec 7, 2018 | Branching Out, Wine Gifts
Doesn’t wine make the perfect holiday gift? Sending a great bottle of wine across the miles is the perfect gesture of warm wishes. However, many states set restrictions on shipping alcohol. Therefore, wine shipping around the United States is tricky business. That’s where we come in! GiftTree is especially delighted to offer many wine baskets...
by Cece | Dec 6, 2018 | Christmas, Entertaining, Gift Ideas, Holidays, Party Planning
Have you ever thrown a Christmas party, a New Year’s Eve soiree or any kind of holiday get-together? If so, you probably know how much work it requires just to have a little fun. It’s certainly not as simple as putting out some cheese and crackers. Days (and sometimes months!) in advance, party planners decide...
by Cece | Nov 29, 2018 | Business Gifts, Card Messages, Corporate Gifts
So you called our Business Gift Advisors (psst – the phone number is 800-379-4064). You gave them all your criteria, and the knowledgeable team made some awesome gift recommendations. They helped you with your hefty list of recipients and handled all the different addresses. Now that you’ve got the perfect holiday gifts for your clients,...
by Cece | Nov 28, 2018 | Christmas, Flowers, Holidays
Here at GiftTree we are ALL. ABOUT. THE. HOLIDAYS. Being a gift company, naturally this is our busiest time of the year, so you’re bound to find 90% of us at our computers for 90% of every day. So what do office-bound holiday-lovers do? We deck the office halls, of course! This year’s holiday flowers...
by Martin McClanan | Nov 21, 2018 | Martin's Musings, Tasting Notes, Wine Gifts
My wonderful sister-in-law Julia is of Chinese decent and is gaga about the number 8. She lives on the 8th floor, likes 8 in her phone numbers and was more than a little disappointed that her baby was not born on the 8th…but would never say it. Her passion sparked my curiosity. So, what is the...
by Cece | Nov 15, 2018 | Entertaining, Fall, Flowers, Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! What are your plans for the holiday – are you heading to someone else’s home to gather with friends and family, or are you hosting a Thanksgiving gathering yourself? Have you been blessed with the task of hosting this year? Create a fun, fancy and festive table! It’s easy and inexpensive with these...
by Cece | Nov 14, 2018 | Thanksgiving, Wine Gifts, Wine Pairing
With the veritable cornucopia of different aromas, flavors and textures abounding on the Thanksgiving dinner table, it can feel pretty confusing deciding which wine you’ll serve with dinner on this day of gratitude and grace! The good news is there are actually many options when it comes to pairing wine with Thanksgiving dishes. The experts at GiftTree got together...
by Cece | Nov 13, 2018 | Business Gifts, Christmas, Corporate Gifts, Elevate Your Gift Giving, Gift Ideas, Holidays
Sending appreciation gifts to clients at the end of a successful year is a must. The holidays are such a great opportunity to thank your customers and clients for their time and trust – and it doesn’t hurt to send them something that really knocks their socks off, too! Here are some of our favorite...
