Whatever the occasion you are celebrating, we can help you source just the right gift. Sometimes when you are very close to the recipient, or have bought them presents before, it can be hard to think of new ideas. We are fortunate in that we probably don't know your recipient very well, and will often be able to come up with an idea that may be 'just right' but which you wouldn't necessarily have thought of yourself. A lot of special gifts can overlap multiple occasions, so check out some ideas below, or browse What Others Did to get some practical examples of how people chose to celebrate their special times. Looking through our Gallery may also give you inspiration.

Babies and Children

When making a baby or children's gift we go the extra mile to think about what contents would be appropriate. If you are buying a baby gift, we will choose clothing that will fit for the right season based on the age of the baby - there's nothing worse than getting a gift your child has outgrown before they've worn!

New Baby - bodysuit/baby clothing, baby bath and body products, lavender sleep balm (good for mum and bub), photo album, practical cotton-lined basket to hold baby essentials

Eco Baby Wipes - DIY reuseable baby wipes with calendula and almond oil; a fabulous gift for all mums, especially those concerned about saving both money and the environment

Bubbles and Balloons - bubble mix, balloons, stickers, air pump, bubble blower

Get into Gardening - tools, mini gloves, planters, bulbs, seeds, plant growing books

The Budding Artist - artist's smock, paints, brushes, felt pens, colouring books, art paper

See what we currently have available in our Designer Range, or use our General Enquiry form if you want us to customise a baby or child gift for you now.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

Birthdays and anniversaries are a very special time to treat someone and the sky is really the limit on gift giving. Basing a gift on a theme is a great way to get ideas, so why not customise a gift based on traditional birthday and anniversary themes? We can offer a lot of creative suggestions based on what you think would work best for your gift recipient. Check out our Themed Gifts and you may also find something that can be modified to suit.

Have a look at what we currently have available in our Designer Range, or use our General Enquiry form if you want us to customise a birthday or anniversary gift for you now.

Calendar Celebrations

There a number of celebrations scattered throughout the year - New Year, Valentine's Day, Easter, Administrative Professional's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas. Whatever the occasion we can treat your special someone to a wonderful gift. Visit the Earth Calendar website for a full list of holidays and celebrations from different countries and religions.

Valentine's Day - Chocolate lovers baskets with fudge, truffles, and chocolates - a must for those with a sweet tooth and lovely combined with an "I love you" soft toy or memento...

Easter - you can't go past a basket full of chocolate chickens, eggs and bunnies! Or for the non-chocolate-lovers, there are always soft toys and hot cross buns...

Administrative Professional's Day - give your admin person a day to remember! We will customise a gift for whatever you think will work best - coffee break, pamper package, positive thoughts, foodie treats...

Mother's Day - tea or coffee baskets with mugs, beverages, biscuits and chocolates; Gardener's baskets with bulbs, seeds, gardening tools, hand creams and hand washes; Cake lovers baskets with platters and servers, cake mix, apron...

Father's Day - sports packs with magazines, tools, balls, fishing gear; Barbeque baskets with sauces, steak seasoning, barbeque tools and foodie treats; Puzzles galore for the thinking man who likes a bit of Sudoku...

Christmas - foodie baskets with Christmas pudding, cranberry or brandy sauce, truffles and crackers are always a winner! Pamper gifts always go down well too for a relaxing holiday season...

See what we currently have available in our Designer Range, or use our General Enquiry form if you want us to customise a special gift for you now.

Foodie Treats

Since a gift basket is a treat, we try to use gourmet products not found at the supermarket, and hopefully not tasted before by your recipient. We also pride ourselves on sourcing as much of our product as we can from New Zealand, so the majority of our food items are made by local and national producers. We love adding a 'for keeps' item to our foodie treats, so also have dishes, platters, spreaders and bowls on hand.

Marlborough Magic - locally grown produce: nuts, olive oil, dukkah, preserves, jams, chutneys, honey

Sweet Treats - chocolates, lollies, biscuits, candied almonds, sweet hazelnuts

Salad Supremacy - dressings, oil and vinegar pourers, croutons, dips, served up in a china salad bowl

Tea or Coffee Break - mugs, infuser, plunger, coffee, tea, biscuits, tea towel, treats

Barbeque Lovers - steak seasoning, marinades, infused salts and oils, barbeque tools, dips

See what foodie treats we currently have available in our Designer Range, or use our General Enquiry form if you have some ideas on how we can customise a gift for you now.

Pamper and Body Products

If you want someone to get enjoyment from your gift for a long time, pamper and body products are the way to go - and a definite favourite with us. As always we will customise based on what you tell us, so if your recipient doesn't have a bath let us know... the bath products can then be replaced with something more useful. And, as always, we have a very broad range of locally and nationally made delicious body products to choose from.

Bathroom Bliss - bath salts, soap, loofah, body wash, face cloth, pumice
Pamper Package - perfumed bath and body products, linen spray, massage vouchers
Love, Love, Love - body oil, candles, soft toys, romantic treats

See what pamper and body products are currently available in our Designer Range, or use our General Enquiry form if you want us to customise a gift for your special someone.

Themed Gifts

The most effective gift baskets are usually based on a theme - you choose it and we'll create it. Some ideas are listed below, but they are just the tip of the iceberg and we certainly don't have room to list everything here. Feel free to use our General Enquiry form if you have a theme not listed here that you want us to try!

Positive Thoughts - affirmations cards, books, vouchers, bookmarks, sniff boxes (ask and we'll explain!)

Fishing - lures, hooks, floating knife, bait refresher, hand wash

Gardening - trowel, fork, hole maker, planter, bulbs, gloves, fertiliser, books

Golf - balls, books, divot forks, ball pick-up, score cards

Happy House - lined laundry basket, pegs, washing powder, fabric softener

Pet Lovers - lined pet basket, pet food, treats, pet collars/leads, soft toys, chew toys

See what is currently available in our Designer Range, or use our General Enquiry form if you want us to customise a special themed gift for you now.