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Making Your Gift Extra Special
I love this bespoke hamper put together today by one of our customers. It's definitely one to create for everybody! It's on the way to Northern Ireland for a couple getting engaged. A lovely gift as a gesture to help the couple relax during the stress of planning their wedding.
How to Make Bath Bombs
Soak away a stressful day or simply just indulge yourself in your favourite aroma... all you have to do is put a bath bomb into your bath, lie back and enjoy. Bath bombs set off a fizzy reaction that releases super-relaxing essential oils. Plus, they make great gifts! Pamper yourself anytime by making your very own bath bomb!
What makes the perfect gift?
From time to time we send out customer surveys which always provide valuable insight and feedback. Recently we asked you: "What makes the perfect gift?" More specifically... what are you looking for when creating a gift basket? We love reading the results and are pleased to report flowers were not the predictable suggestion! Flowers are of course lovely! For lots of occasions, flowers are the most appropriate gift choice, even better when teamed with a gift basket! So having reviewed all your comments we've compiled a list of your 'Top 8 Must Have Gifts'...
The Wonderful Benefits of Sending a Thank You Gift
It may seem like an outdated practice, but the benefits of writing thank you notes and sending a thank you gift are hard to deny. There's something gratifying about receiving a thoughtful small thank you gift after helping a friend move house or receiving a pretty thank you note for sending an expensive gift to a dear loved one.
Easy to Make Summer Cocktails
Here at Smart Gift, we’re delighted to put together a collection of three beautifully simple, delicious cocktail recipes for you to enjoy throughout the summer months. During the Christmas season, we revel in the aromatic spices of ginger and cinnamon, with the flavours of mulled wine warming our senses. Yet, as we approach the thrills of Summer sunshine and late nights (or we hope with British weather…), we crave the fruity, light and crisp zests of some exciting new beverages!
Make Your Own Bespoke Basket of Goodies
I think we can safely say our Create Your Own Hamper service has been by far the most popular gift choice this Mother's Day... with hundreds of food and drink choices you're able to make a beautiful bespoke gift basket filled with all the favourite things for your Mum, family and friends.
Who Could Possibly Turn Down a Glass of Bubbles?
Champagne is perhaps the most popular, celebratory drink in the World, the perfect drink for almost any occasion. Whether you're celebrating a wedding, birthday, anniversary, graduation, or toasting a bottle at a quiet dinner event, it’s a beverage that has the ability to suit all special occasions. Who could possibly turn down a glass of bubbles? But when exactly was it invented and how has it become so highly regarded in the alcoholic industry? This wonderful drink has an awesome backstory we thought we'd share on our blog!
The Best Things Come in Threes!
We’ve recently created the perfect gift for a cheese and wine lover we're excited to share with you. Discover our luxurious, brand new Trio of Cheeses and Wine hamper! The selection of cheeses are sourced from the Snowdonia Cheese Company. They include delicious flavours which effortlessly compliment each other, creating an indulgent, tasty treat.