HOW WE BEGAN
The Basketry opened in 1995 by Founder, Kristi Brocato, and has grown into a company that offers personal or business gift boxes and baskets. Along with the gifting production space is a gorgeous 4,000 square foot storefront. The Basketry was built on the belief that gifts can help build & foster personal and business relationships.
Kristi credits the company's success to the team members who have contributed to her vision over the years, the loyal customers that entrust her with their gifting needs, and her friends and family that have made her dream possible.
HOW WE BEGAN
The Basketry opened in 1995 by Founder, Kristi Brocato, and has grown into a company that offers personal or business gift boxes and baskets. Along with the gifting production space is a gorgeous 4,000 square foot storefront. The Basketry was built on the belief that gifts can help build & foster personal and business relationships.
Kristi credits the company's success to the team members who have contributed to her vision over the years, the loyal customers that entrust her with their gifting needs, and her friends and family that have made her dream possible.
WHERE WE ARE NOW
In May of 2023 when Kristi was ready to retire and pass on her legacy, Jenny McGuinness, Jessica Woodward and Linda Dalton - the mother-daughter team who owns Phina - acquired The Basketry.
Phina is a gift store featuring home decor, accessories, jewelry and children items with 3 locations in New Orleans and Metairie. Phina shares the same beliefs in gifting as The Basketry, which is why we were honored to take over this very special business that Kristi and her team have built. We are so excited to continue to grow both The Basketry & Phina as sister stores that compliment one another.
WHERE WE ARE NOW
In May of 2023 when Kristi was ready to retire and pass on her legacy, Jenny McGuinness, Jessica Woodward and Linda Dalton - the mother-daughter team who owns Phina - acquired The Basketry.
Phina is a gift store featuring home decor, accessories, jewelry and children items with 3 locations in New Orleans and Metairie. Phina shares the same beliefs in gifting as The Basketry, which is why we were honored to take over this very special business that Kristi and her team have built. We are so excited to continue to grow both The Basketry & Phina as sister stores that compliment one another.
OUR MISSION
As The Basketry continues to grow, our mission remains the same - to provide a unique & memorable gifting experience by making every customer feel top priority. That is what makes shopping at The Basketry so special.
Our team strives to always be engaging, dependable, creative, and caring in all aspects of our business. We look forward to working alongside you to curate a gifting strategy or a create a custom gift that wows someone close to you!
OUR MISSION
As The Basketry continues to grow, our mission remains the same - to provide a unique & memorable gifting experience by making every customer feel top priority. That is what makes shopping at The Basketry so special.
Our team strives to always be engaging, dependable, creative, and caring in all aspects of our business. We look forward to working alongside you to curate a gifting strategy or a create a custom gift that wows someone close to you!
SAY HI TO OUR TEAM...
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
The Godfather
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Martini
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
The Superdome when the
Saints are winning!
FUN FACT:
I know how to drive a blimp!
Jennifer McGuinness
Co-Owner
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Deja Vu or anything on Netflix Top 10
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
French 75
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Meril or any rooftop bar
FUN FACT:
Bucket list is to see all 32 NFL stadiums
Jessica Woodward
Co-Owner
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Game of Thrones
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Canebrake Beer
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Bayou Beer Garden
FUN FACT:
I have gone on 6 mission trips to help orphanages in Mexico.
Griffin Joliboix
Director of Operations
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Crazy Stupid Love, New Girl, or
The Office...I can’t choose!
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Hibiscus Margarita
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Meril or Wrong Iron
FUN FACT:
I am a huge sports fan!
Ali Fonseca
Gift Concierge
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
The Labyrinth / RuPaul's Drag Race
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Lemon Drop Martini
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Verdure Olive Oil Co.
FUN FACT:
I used to have 2 pigs, some chickens, some bunnies, and a whole log of kids running around my house.
Ashley Cole
Director of Business Relations
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Toy Story
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Screwdriver
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
French Quarter
FUN FACT:
I have my own small biz
doing custom glitter tumblers.
Lanie Murray
Shipping & Receiving Manager
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Alice in Wonderland
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Blueberry Mojito
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Anywhere on Magazine St
FUN FACT:
I used to be a party princess!
Michelle Terrebonne
Customer Relations
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Deja Vu or anything on Netflix Top 10
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
French 75
FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
Meril or any rooftop bar
FUN FACT:
I owned The Basketry when it was
just a kiosk in the mall until it grew into what it is today!
Kristi Brocato
Founder
SAY HI TO OUR TEAM...
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
The Godfather
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Martini
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
The Superdome when the
Saints are winning!
FUN FACT:
I know how to drive a blimp!
Jennifer McGuinness
Co-Owner
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Deja Vu or anything on Netflix Top 10
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
French 75
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Meril or any rooftop bar
FUN FACT:
Bucket list is to see all 32 NFL stadiums
Jessica Woodward
Co-Owner
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Game of Thrones
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Canebrake Beer
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Bayou Beer Garden
FUN FACT:
I have gone on 6 mission trips to help orphanages in Mexico.
Griffin Joliboix
Director of Operations
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Crazy Stupid Love
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Hibiscus Margarita
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Meril or Wrong Iron
FUN FACT:
I am a huge sports fan!
Ali Fonseca
Gift Concierge
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
The Labyrinth / RuPaul's Drag Race
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Lemon Drop Martini
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Verdure Olive Oil Co.
FUN FACT:
I used to have 2 pigs, some chickens, and some bunnies.
Ashley Cole
Director of Business Relations
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Toy Story
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Screwdriver
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
French Quarter
FUN FACT:
I have my own small biz
doing custom glitter tumblers.
Lanie Murray
Shipping & Receiving Manager
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Alice in Wonderland
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Blueberry Mojito
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Anywhere on Magazine St
FUN FACT:
I used to be a party princess!
Michelle Terrebonne
Customer Relations
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Deja Vu or anything on Netflix Top 10
FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
French 75
FAVORITE NOLA SPOT:
Meril or any rooftop bar
FUN FACT:
I owned The Basketry when it was just a kiosk in the mall until it grew into what it is today!
Kristi Brocato
Founder
WHAT'S THE COMPANY DOING?
WHAT'S THE COMPANY DOING?
OUR ACHEIVEMENTS
28
Years in Business
8,000+
Custom Projects
900,000+
Gifts Made
2018
Women in Business Award
OUR ACHEIVEMENTS
28
Years in Business
8,000+
Custom Projects
900,000+
Gifts Made
2018