Birthdays are a time for gathering with family and friends to celebrate. Whether it’s grandmas house or a favorite restaurant or bar, birthdays are a time for togetherness. When situations arise which keep you apart, a birthday gift you have hand-delivered is even more important. At The Basketry, gift baskets and boxes are what we specialize in. We have gifts for all occasions but we have a special place in our heart for birthdays.

A Birthday Toast

For the birthday boy or girl who appreciates something bubbly and sweet, this bento box of goodies is a winning gift. This gift includes Includes Birthday Cake Caramels, Ice Cream Cone Gummies, and Heavenly Sours from Sugarfina, Le Grand Courtage Brut a delightful French bubbly wine and a Sprinkle Stemless Wine Glass to enjoy it in. Cheers to a Happy Birthday.

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Birthday Party

Just because you can’t get together to celebrate a birthday this year doesn’t mean you can’t have all the birthday fixings hand-delivered to that special someone. This birthday party in a box includes Lemon Cooler Love, Cookies, 2 Aunt Sally’s Pralinettes, Poppy Salted Caramel Hand-Crafted Popcorn, Chocolate Pecan Fleur de Lis Turtle and “Happy Birthday” Chocolate Chip Cookies. A perfect gift for boys and girls of all ages.

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Birthday Sweets

When you just want to give a little something sweet to someone who is having a birthday. A bottle of Le Grand Courtage Brut, light crisp bubbles with fruity overtones of honeydew and Meyer lemon and Birthday Cake Caramels from Sugarfina the ultimate in luxury adult sweets. Guaranteed to lift anyone’s spirits.

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The New Orleans Gentleman Birthday

For the man in your life on his birthday, this is a gift that both supports New Orleans business and says I care even if I can’t be there. The box is filled with a New Orleans Map Rocks Glass, Bonfolk New Orleans Socks, Lolli’s Chocolate Covered Oreos, Boxed Chocolate Fleur de Lis, Butter Pecan Praline Love, Cookies and a “Happy Birthday” Cookie Cake [During this time of social distancing, please note that the cookie cake may be substituted for an item[s] of equal or greater value]

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Just Add Cake

Say Happy Birthday to a girl you care about with this lovely box of girly gifts. Included are a Voluspa Tin Jar Candle in Prosecco Rose, “Happy Birthday” Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies, Musee Happy Birthday Bath Bomb,“Birthday Girl” Stemless Wine Glass and 4 Rose Bud Soaps.

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This is a small taste of all the wonderful birthday options we have available. When you can’t be together to celebrate a birthday with someone in your life you can brighten up their day with a birthday gift from The Basketry. If you didn’t see exactly what you want or you want to combine some of the options, we can help make it happen. You tell us how much you want to spend and we will come up with the perfect basket or box. At The Basketry, we pride ourselves on our ability to curate the perfect gift for any and all occasions. The gift will be hand-delivered. Call us to discuss what you want and to check what delivery options are available.

The spring of 2020 has been an unprecedented time all over the United States. People have been staying home and social distancing to stop the spread of Covid-19. It has been a difficult time for everyone since in spite of all the turmoil, life has gone on. Friends and family may not be able to gather but the desire to share life events, both happy and sad has not changed in this time of coronavirus. Now as we open up again things seem to be getting back to a “new” normal.

At The Basketry, we have been here through it all to help you to express your feeling with gifting,  As New Orleans comes back to life stronger and better than ever we look forward to serving you in person as we have for over 20 years. We have some gifting suggestions to help you reconnect with some of those you haven’t seen since everything shut down.

Gifts of Gratitude – Saying Thank you is more important now more than ever.

Thankful Treat

Who doesn’t love chocolate cookies from Love? Add to that a bag of Poppy Salted Caramel Hand-Crafted Popcorn which we believe is the best popcorn you will ever eat, and you have a winner. But there is more, French Market Coffee, a New Orleans favorite, and an additional cookie depending on what is available.  This sweet box includes a selection of treats sure to please.

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Gifts to Clients that you have not heard from or that have been shut down.

Cozy Up & Relax

Is there anyone who doesn’t need to relax after the last two months? We think not. This is a gift box that says I care and includes Barefoot Dreams CozyChic Socks, Coconut Exfoliating Sugar Cubes from Harper +Ari and Charcoal Rose Lotion from Archipelago Botanicals.

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Gifts to those who kept you in business during Covid -19

Sweet Thank You

Any small business knows that they owe their ability to survive the coronavirus to their dedicated staff and customers. This delightful box includes lots of goodies including  Aunt Gloria’s Sugar Cookies, New Orleans Nut Company Honey Glazed Pecans, Fleur de Lis Chocolate in a Box, San Saba Poppin’ Pecan Popcorn Snack Mix, Praline in a Cookie 2-Pack and Chocolate Pecan Fleur de Lis Turtle. Due to coronavirus, there may be some substitutions in this box but rest assured, it will make someone’s day.

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Thank you to people who helped with funeral arrangements.

Prayer Candles 

These beautiful gold candles make a powerful statement of support while also supporting a local business.

Thank you for your support during these difficult times.

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Stay Strong

Let’s face it, these have been stressful times and getting a gift to encourage relaxation is sure to please. This box includes Archipelago Botanicals Milk Body Wash and  Oat Milk Bar Soap, Voluspa Tin Candle in Blond TabacLapcos Charcoal Pore Care Face Mask and Warmies Eye Mask which can be warmed or chilled depending on your need.

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At The Basketry, we hope that we have suggested something perfect for you but we are happy to work with you to curate a perfect gift basket or box to connect with people in the wake of Covid-19. Call us for delivery and timing details.

New Orleans has been through a rough time but it is in tough times that you see the real spirit of the people who make NOLA the special place that it is. It is hard to keep a great city down and as we start to recover we need to remember those who helped to make sure that the residents of our great city felt as safe and protected as possible as we all battled the invisible enemy who was trying to take us down. At the Basketry, we have always been people-oriented and we believe in giving back to the city, to the workers and to all of our customers.

A Shot of Whiskey

Who doesn’t love a shot of good whiskey? When you want to say I am thinking of you this gift has a lot going for it. It includes a bottle of Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Stright Bourbon Whiskey which is small-batch, has been aged to perfection and provides a unique spicy-sweet taste on the palate. It is a whiskey that is made to be shared but in this time of isolation, it can bring to mind those you would be sharing it with. Stacey’s Sweet Chocolate Chip Whiskey Bombs have just a hint of Kentucky Bourbon, enough to make you feel special but not enough to give you a buzz. McCrea’s Single Malt Scotch Caramels and A Paulownia Wood Slice Serving round out this delightful whiskey centric gift. A handwritten gift message is included along with a festive bow.

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Quarantine Survival Kit

Quarantine has been hard, working from home, homeschooling and just trying to make things seem normal in this abnormal time. Shortages have made it even more difficult. This basket will bring a smile to anyone who receives it and may even meet a very necessary need. It includes five rolls of toilet paper and a choice of several different liquors or wines. A handwritten gift message will tell the recipient how much you care in your own words.

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Thinking of You

Let’s face it, these have been stressful times and if you know someone who could use a lovely basket of relaxation items, this is the perfect gift box. The theme is minty and includes Sweet Olive Bath Salts, Finchberry Bar Soap
Harper + Ari Exfoliating Sugar Cubes, Voluspa  Tin Candle and four Lavender Rose Petal Soaps. All tied up with a delicate bow and a handwritten message.

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When you are ready to send a great gift basket to someone please consider giving one of these three special baskets. $10 will be donated to show our appreciation by providing meals to the healthcare professionals at St. Charles Parish Hospital-Ochsner Health. Help us to say thank you to those who have put their lives on the line every day to help all of us get through this unprecedented time safely. These three gifts make the recipient, the donor and the healthcare professionals in New Orleans all feel good.

When it comes to the man in your life who has always been there for you, no matter what you call him papa, padre, father, daddy or just good old dad, on Father’s Day you want to give him something very special. Whatever kind of dad you have, a sporty dad, an outdoorsy dad or a happy in his recliner dad, at The Basketry, we have a gift that will be perfect for him. We have created our Just for him Baskets selection of boxes and baskets to provide you with a wide variety of options. To give you a few ideas for starters we are including some of our favorites.

Crawfish Season

If dad enjoys the smooth taste of Tennessee Whiskey this is a gift that is sure to please. It includes a bottle of Jack Daniels and A New Orleans Map on the Rocks glass. Add to that Bonfolk New Orleans Crawfish Socks and a Lolli’s Chocolate Crawfish and you will bring a smile to dad’s face.

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Local Sips and Snacks

What could be more fun for every dad than a taste of local New Orleans goodies. This tasty box includes two bags of Cousins Smokehouse Traditional Beef Jerky, two cans of Abita Root Beer, Chocolate Chip Love, Cookies and  Robicheaux’s Specialty Cashew Snack Mix. A little salty, a little sweet and all over delicious, this is a box that is sure to please.

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Straight Bourbon

If dad is a bourbon and cigar sort of guy, this gift will certainly get his attention. This gift starts with a bottle of Basil Hayden’s Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey which is created in small batches and aged to perfection. It is based on a two-hundred-year-old tradition and never fails to please. The box also includes A Corkcicle Cigar Glass which holds a cigar while the bourbon is sipped.

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The Jazz Man

Show dad how much you love him with this special gift with a slight jazz twist. It includes Bonfolk New Orleans Jazz Socks, Olivina Men Black Oak Hair, Face & Body All-in-One Wash, Dark Chocolate Mint Love Cookies and a Paulownia Wood Slice Board. You can always add his favorite Jazz CD to his total gift to make it even more personal.

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The Essentials

For the dad who always wants to look his best this gift will give him all the essentials he needs. From Olivina all-natural Men Bourbon Cedar Hair, Face & Body All-in-One Wash, Men Bourbon Cedar Exfoliating Bar Soap, Men Bourbon Cedar Conditioning Shave Cream and Men Bourbon Cedar Restorative Hand Rescue will all make sure that he smells as good as he looks. All topped off with a Paulownia Wood Sliced Tray.

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We hope that we have really hit the mark for you with these Just for him Baskets and boxes. If however, you didn’t see quite the perfect combination for you, we will happily curate a basket or box to your specific specifications. We will work with you to put together exactly what you have in mind. Give us a call and we can create the basket you have in mind and deliver it in a timely manner.

Covid-19 has turned the whole world upside down. Everyone’s reality has changed as states issue Stay at Home Orders. In the midst of all this uncertainty life still continues. Even though we may not be able to gather with our fellow workers, our clients or our families, gift-giving events happen. At the Basketry, we are still here to help with a gift basket or box and we can hand deliver them or provide curbside pick up. We hope that these 5 quarantine gifts for every event will remind you of someone who would love to hear from you.

A meeting Welcome

Virtual Conference – In the current social distancing environment and even after, there will be times when you have a virtual conference. Your fellow conference attendees will enjoy this tasty gift box. French Market Coffee has been a tradition in New Orleans for the last 130 years and is as relevant today as it was then. What goes better with a cup of coffee then Butter Pecan Pracline Love Cookies? When a sweet is called for Aunt Sally’s Creamy Pralines fit the bill. New Orleans Nut Company Honey Glazed Pecans are the perfect anytime snack.
Included in the box are iconic Mardi Gras Beads. The gift box is wrapped with a festive bow and topped off with a handwritten personalized gift message.

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Cheers Champagne Campaign

Virtual wine celebrations for Bachelorette Parties- Get your laptops, phones and tablets fired up to celebrate with a virtual bachelorette party with your besties. This great gift will make everyone involved feel part of the party. You will be toasting the future bride with Le Grand Courtage Sparkling Rosé in your “Yes Way Rosé” Acrylic Wine Glass. To make the atmosphere perfect a tin candle from Voluspa in Prosecco Rose scent and 2 Champagne Campaign Confetti Balloons are included. Lift your glass and share the moment even if you can’t be together.

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Prayer Partner Bracelets

Sympathy – When you can’t gather with someone in their time of loss due to social distancing, this set of two prayer bracelets sends a strong and clear message that they are in your thoughts and how much you care. You can pray together for comfort and each of you gets one of the bracelets. A simple, prayerful and thoughtful gift for anyone in distress.

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A NOLA Getaway

Birthday – When you can’t be together to celebrate a birthday, this gift is the perfect combination of items to bring NOLA to mind. It includes Orleans Coffee French Vanilla Coffee, Poppy Cinnamon Bourbon Pecan Hand-Crafted Popcorn, Piety & Desire Dark Chocolate Bar and Creole Cottages Ceramic Mug and Platter. A gift that anyone would love to receive to celebrate their special day.

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Cajun Box Of Treats

Graduation – Whether it is high school, college or any other kind of graduation, this box of tasty Cajun treats is sure to please. Who wouldn’t love getting Zapp’s Kettle-Cooked Potato Chips, Chocolate Chip Love, Cookies, New Orleans Honey Glazed Pecans,
Cajun Crunch Snack Mix, 2 Aunt Sally’s Original Creamy Pralines and Cousin’s Smokehouse Beef Jerky. When you can’t be there, this box says we support you.

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At The Basketry, we are committed to providing our customers with a gift that is sure to please no matter what the occasion and even in the most difficult situation. If none of these gifts is the perfect choice for you, give us a call and we can put together a gift basket or box that will match your needs and expectations. While our store is closed to traffic we are available on the phone or on the Internet. We are also available via online chat.

While this time of the Covid-19 Virus has been challenging for small businesses, it is also a time when being creative comes in very handy. At The Basketry, being creative is what we are all about and today more than ever, we love our community and remain committed to our clients and to our employees to be there to bring some sunshine into their lives in this dark time. Our storefront may be closed but our website is up and running and filled with great ideas to help you to choose the perfect gift.

Just because we are all social distancing, it doesn’t mean that we can’t help you by creating a great gift basket or box for someone that needs to be cheered up or is celebrating a special occasion. We are practicing social distancing by having no more than two employees in the store at any one time and we can still hand deliver or provide curbside pick up for any gift basket or box that you might need. Our commitment to our customers remains unchanged even though we have to do things a little differently.

We are making sure that everything that we do follows the CDC guidelines, no delivery people are allowed inside the store and deep cleaning is done every week. Your safety and the safety of our staff is of primary concern. We will all get through this together. We are committed to helping our community first responders. We asked our pick-up customers to color in a section of a chalk cross we drew in front of our store. When it is complete, we will place that special design on an item that we will sell to raise funds for these courageous people who put their lives on the line every day.

We know that as we work our way through these trying times that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. In the meantime, we are here to help you to keep up a sense of normalcy and to celebrate the times that call for a great gift. We have lots of creative ideas on our

website but we are also here to talk to you and to curate a perfect gift for you. Give us a call and tell us what you need, when you need it and if you would like to pick it up or have us do hand delivery. At The Basketry, we have been here for more than 20 years and we hope to be here for many more. Our hours may be limited and we may not be able to guarantee same-day delivery but we can still make sure that we create a gift box or basket that anyone will be delighted to receive.

The Basketry offers special options for the 2020 Mardi Gras season. The partnership with local vendors includes food and apparel items, all with a Mardi Gras theme.

Luling LA: The Basketry and Kristi Brocoto are pleased to announce the creation of their 2020 Mardi Gras gift basket, filled with choice items with a seasonal theme. The Basketry makes good use of its partnership with local vendors to fill gift baskets with a variety of unique and exciting products. The gift items are designed to be welcomed by local visitors, as well as those who receive a shipment of NOLA-themed items. 

Mardi Gras is a busy time as The Basketry helps customers send gifts to their clients and out-of-town family and friends. They also help locals gear up for the biggest party of the year! The gift baskets feature items from favorite local vendors.  The gift baskets are comprised of earrings from Satazi, tabletop runners, serving dishes and towels from Parish Line, as well as trinket dishes, cups, wine glasses, and fun cookies for parade route parties.

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A spokesperson for the company explained, “The Basketry is proud to offer Mini King cakes year-round. Unlike a large King Cake, the Mini version ships better and is more affordable as we combine several items to create an office party. We partner with Franks, a local supermarket, to provide delicious Mini King Cakes. We get them fresh daily and include them in our Mardi Gras gift boxes and basket, paired with coffee, pralines, beads, masks, Zapps chips, and local chocolates. We ship and deliver.”

“Our huge Mardi Gras apparel section,” she continued, “is always a special treat as we try to give locals something a little different every year. A few of our best sellers are listed here (  https://www.ellandatty.com/collections/nola ), but be sure to stop in to see the entire collection. Ell & Atty is a sock manufacturer here in New Orleans. They make cute socks for men with many different designs, including Louisiana shapes, tigers, oysters, jazz themes, Mardi Gras themes, and more. We concentrate on the New Orleans collection.”

Further details are available at The Basketry

Contact Info:

Name:  Kristi Brocota

Company:  The Basketry

Address:  12337 Hwy. 90, Luling LA 70070

Phone: (504) 309-7935

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Mom is the woman who always supports you. She is there for you in the good times, bad times and sad times. You can count on her for an honest answer when you need one, sometimes even too honest but when it comes to mom’s gift, nothing is too good for her. If you are like most people, you spend a lot of time worrying about finding just the perfect mom’s gift, it can be nerve-wracking. That is where we at The Basketry come in. We know moms, all different kinds of moms and we can help you to find the perfect gift basket to tell her just how special she is to you.

Well Deserved

Mom will certainly feel special with this lovely gift set which includes two items from local New Orleans company Sweet Olive Soap Works, the Rosemary Mint Dead Sea Bath Salts and the Fleur de Lis Guest Soap. She is sure to love the Musee Bath Bomb, Lollia Wish Mini Hand Cream and the Voluspa Milk Rose Jar Candle. Topped off with a Kendra Scott Elisa Necklace which comes in assorted colors this gift is well deserved. If you have a color preference you can let us know and we will make sure it is perfect for your mom.

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Corkcicle Stemless Wine Glass

This Corkcicle Stemless Wine Glass is both a practical and fun gift. With easy-grip sides and a silicone bottom, this stainless steel glass will stay put and cool or warm depending on the beverage it contains and includes a spill-resistant lid. Available in five uniquely named colors. this gift is sure to make mom feel special and including a bottle of wine or a pound of coffee takes it over the top.

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Calm

Calm is something that most moms need and appreciate and this gift provides some very relaxing items. Lavender is known for its calming effect and these three items from Archipelago Botanicals Lavender Bubble Bath, Lavender Hand Creme and Lavender Bar soap will all add to her relaxation and feeling of peace. Add to that a Voluspa Bourbon Vanille Tin Candle and mom will be able to unwind and enjoy the relaxation and calm she deserves.

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Fleur de Bubbles

Mom is sure to enjoy this very special gift that includes a bottle of Le Grand Courtage and a hand-painted oyster stemless wine glass to enjoy it in. She can nibble on a frosted fleur de lis sugar cookie or a Sucre chocolate. The Voluspa Casa Pacifica candle in a tin will offer hours of pleasure and all of it comes on a practical white southern platter.

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Making mom feel special is all about showing her how much you love her. All of these gifts include gift wrap and a handwritten note and can be delivered at the time and place you desire. We hope you see something that will make your mom feel special but if we haven’t quite achieved that, stop by our store or give us a call and we will create a gift basket for her that is exactly what you have in mind. At The Basketry making you happy makes us happy.

At The Basketry, we create gift baskets for all of life’s events. Whether it is a special day, a special event, a special person or for no reason at all, we curate a gift box or gift basket that creates the impression that you are striving for. We do lots of different gifts some of them are single gifts and not part of a basket or box but we have to confess that certain of our items are more popular than others. Our best sellers are varied and we are confident that once you see them, you will find one that will become your personal favorite. Here are some of the items that people are talking about.

Benedictine Blessing Bracelet – Gold

If you are looking for a special gift for a person of faith, this handmade bracelet may be just what you are looking for. It is made in Medjugorje at the base of Apparition Hill where since 1981 the Blessed Virgin Mary has been appearing to children to bring a message of peace and love to the world. The bracelet comes in gold metallic or black and has 10 Benedictine Medals and a “blessed tag”. It is attached to a card that tells the story of Medjugorje and the Benedictine Medal. It is one size fits most wrists.

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Always in Rose Gift Set

When you want to give roses to someone special, this gift lasts a lot longer than a dozen long stems. Combing the enchanting scent of rose and hibiscus, Lollia’s Always in Rose is a scent that gets people talking. This gift includes three Lollia Always in Rose products bubble bath, hand cream and shower gel as well as 4 rose petal soaps. A sweet-smelling gift for any woman in your life.

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Birthday Cake Wishes

When you are looking for something unique for the birthday girl, this box can be customized with the addition of a Kendra Scott Elisa necklace in your choice of color. It also includes Sweet Olive Soapworks La Vie En Rose Dead Sea Bath Salts, Musee Bath Bomb, Lollia “Relax” Fine Hand Soap, Voluspa Tin Jar Candle in Prosecco Rose, Archipelago Botanicals Charcoal Rose Bar Soap and Rose Petal Soaps.

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Big Easy, Big Heart

This gift is New Orleans in a box. It’s no wonder people are talking about it, it combines some of the best things that NOLA has to offer and for every one ordered a gift box of necessities is sent to a homeless shelter. Included are Bonfolk New Orleans Socks, Zapp’s Kettle-Cooked Potato Chips, Abita Root Beers, New Orleans Nut Company Honey Glazed Pecans, Aunt Sally’s Original Creamy Praline & Pralinette, Frosted Fleur de Lis Sugar Cookie and Mardi Gras Beads. It’s all good.

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Mardi Gras Mambo Shirt

Get ready for Carnival Season with this tie-dyed shirt in two patterns and three different sizes. Choose from stripes or circles and you will be ready to let the good times roll.

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Hand-painted Oyster Wine Glasses

Each one of these glasses is special and one of a kind which makes it worthy of being talked about. The S.Bynum Art’s signature gold paint takes it to another level of uniqueness.

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People are talking about these great gifts from The Basketry and it is no wonder. We know gifts and we are experts that put together a great gift basket or box and these best-sellers are among our customers’ favorites. If however, they are not exactly what you had in mind that is never an issue. We will work with you to create your personal gift vision. Stop by our store or give our talented staff a call so that we can work with you to create your vision. Your gift can be shipped or delivered to the location you choose on the date you want it to be.

Where would your business be without your administrative professional? On Administrative Professionals Day, you can recognize what an important asset they are with administrative gifts. If you are at a loss on how to begin, let The Basketry help you choose a basket that will let your administrative professional know just how much they are appreciated.

Louisiana Saturday Night

 Nothing says thank you quite like a bottle of good Kentucky bourbon and Basil Hayden’s is more than just good, it is a small batch premium whiskey that has a smooth flavor with a touch of spice. Included are honey glazed pecans from New Orleans Nut Company, a whiskey wedge and a fleur de lis chocolate pecan turtle. Packaged in a wooden box this has a more masculine leaning with Bonfolk purple and gold socks that feature maps of Louisiana and tied with a masculine colored ribbon. We can customize this box however to create one with more feminine socks and ribbon.

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New Orleans Made

 We are proud of all the great products that are produced in New Orleans and this gift puts some delicious favorites together. Everything tastes better with a great cup of coffee and the French Chicory from Orleans Coffee is a local favorite. Sweet indulgence is provided by the Jar of Praline in a Cookie butter cookies, chocolate covered Oreos with fleur de lis from Lolli’s, milk chocolate pecan toffee from Raw Sugar Toffee and honey glazed pecans from New Orleans Nut Company. All served with a wooden tree tray from Paulownia.

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Who Dat Bolt Balm Glitter

 For the woman who shines at her job, help her to shine through the night or anytime she wants. This glitter with the addition of kind to the skin aloe is a perfect choice.

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Artfully Aged

 Bourbon is a drink that goes down smooth and none is smoother than Basil Hayden, one of the finest Kentucky bourbon whiskeys on the market. Paired with a double-sided wood wrapped jigger and a New Orleans Map rocks glass this is a classy gift for an administrative professional who is in a class of their own.

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Grower’s Delight Signature Sampler

 It’s the unique flavor of raw cane sugar combined with premium chocolate and butter fresh from the farm that makes the treats from Maggie Richardson’s Raw Sugar Toffee so special. This gift includes milk chocolate pecan, white chocolate cashew, dark chocolate almond and four pecan toffee pralines. For the administrative professional with a sweet tooth, it doesn’t get any better than this.

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Grand Appreciation

 Saying thank you doesn’t come any better than this with a bottle of Poema champagne and lots of goodies. Both sweet and salty items including a dark chocolate bar from Piety and Desire, sugar cookies from Aunt Gloria, Lolli’s chocolate dipped pretzel rods, San Saba pecan popcorn and chocolate pecan fleur de lis turtle.

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Gift Card

 Gift cards really are a one size fits all gift. We have so many wonderful gifts in our store that any administrative professional will find something or several things to please.

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We hope that we have made choosing a gift for Administrative Professionals Day easier for you. If none of these options is quite what you had in mind we will be happy to work with you to curate the perfect box or basket. At The Basketry, we take your ideas and use them to create the perfect administrative gifts. Give us a call or stop by our store to let our staff help you create the ideal gift. We also offer delivery if that is what you need.

He or she is your special person no matter what day of the year it is but on Valentine’s Day you want to let them know just how special they are. A basket or a box from The Basketry makes a thoughtful Valentine’s gift that says without words exactly how important they are to you. We have put together a few exceptional gifts that we hope will be exactly what you were thinking when you were deciding what your gift for your special person should be.

For Him -Your Special Man

A Smoke of Genius

This gift is perfect for your cigar-loving sweetheart. It includes a Corkcicle cigar glass that is the perfect place to lay your cigar while you indulge in a sip of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. It is a manly way to multitask. This gift comes wrapped in clear shrink wrap and includes a handwritten message.

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Beer Mine

If your guy is a beer lover, he will love this beer gift. The ultimate in beer lover’s gifts is Duke Cannon “Big Ass Beer Soap” made with Old Milwaukee. He will be able to fully immerse himself in the scent he loves while enjoying a steamy hot shower. No beer lovers gift would be complete with a bottle of Abita Amber and the Corkcicle Decapitator, the perfect bottle opener for a cold brew. Beautifully shrink wrapped this gift is delivered with a handwritten gift message.

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The New Orleans Gentlemen

Any gentleman will love this gift but if he has a soft spot for NOLA it will be even more perfect. It includes some of the best of the city including a New Orleans Map Rock Glass, Bonfolk New Orleans Socks, Chocolate covered Oreos from Lolli’s, chocolate fleur de lis and lucious Butter Pecan Praline Love cookies. All this packaged and wrapped with a handwritten gift card.

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For Her – Your Special Woman

Sweetly Yours

For your sweetheart, this gift offers some lovely personal care products that will make her feel cherished, loved and appreciated. Included in the gift box are three Finchberry products, shimmer body wash, bar soap and hand cream. For an additional element of relaxation, we have included a Voluspa mini tin candle and a Musee bath bomb. All wrapped up with a pretty bow and a handwritten message.

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Always in Rose Gift Set

Roses are a symbol of Valentine’s Day and this Valentine’s gift combines roses with the scent of hibiscus that will be a treat to her senses and last long after the fresh roses you may give her. Included in this gift box are Lollia Always in Rose Bubbling Bath, Hand Cream and Perfumed Shower Gel as well as four rose petal soaps. A delicate ribbon dresses up this gift for her and it also includes a handwritten gift message.

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Louis Sherry Box of Chocolate

Nothing says “I love You ” like high-quality chocolate and Louis Sherry is just that. This lovely tin box of truffles has been enjoyed by some of the most important people in the world and you can let her know that she is the most important person in your life. This is a gift that will be treasured by anyone who enjoys the pleasure of chocolate.

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We hope that we have helped you to find the perfect Valentine’s basket or box for your sweetheart. If we have not quite gotten it right, we would love to work with you to curate the perfect gift. At The Basketry, it is our pleasure to make sure that your gift is perfect. Stop by our store or give us a call and we can work together to make sure your Valentine’s gift is absolutely perfect. Your chosen gift can be delivered where and when you want it.

New Orleans has been named one of the top 50 meeting destinations for the past six years and all indications are that the next six will be even better. The city has proven that it has what it takes to make a great meeting or conference destination. With a walkable downtown, fabulous music and some of the best restaurants in the world, the city has a lot to offer any time of the year. During Mardi Gras, there is not another place in the country, and maybe even the world, that is more exciting. Once you have your meeting or conference dates set, it is time to consider some of the other things that will make it memorable to your attendees.

You will want to give your people something to take home in addition to lots of great information from your meeting or conference. We have come up with 8 gifts for New Orleans meetings and conferences during Mardi Gras that we think will make your event a standout and bring a smile of pleasure to the face of everyone who attends and thinks back on your event. At The Basketry, making your event gifts special is what we do and we do it well. Here are some suggestions for things that we think your attendees will enjoy.

Chocolate Fleur de Lis

Nothing is more symbolic of New Orleans than the fleur de lis. It has been the symbol of the city since its settlement by the French in 1717. What could be more appropriate than a delicious chocolate treat from Southern Candymakers in this iconic design?

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Aunt Sally’s Praline Cafe au lait

Aunt Sally’s Praline Cafe au lait is a taste that screams New Orleans, and when it is combined with a handmade praline that is made fresh daily in New Orleans, you have a memorable gifting success. Coffee lovers will find instant addiction.

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Bonfolk Socks

These 100% cotton socks are not only stylish and a fun gift, but they also do good. For every pair sold one goes to someone in need either at a shelter or through a charity. This is the ultimate feel-good gift.

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New Orleans Welcome Gift

This gift bag offers a real taste of New Orleans. Crispy Zapp’s potato chips, two Aunt Sally’s pralinettes, New Orleans honey glazed pecans, chocolate fleur de lis, bottle of water, and the most recognized symbol of Mardi Gras; Mardi Gras beads. We can even create a custom label for you on the bags to solidify your brand.

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A Mardi Gras Welcome

If Mardi Gras has a taste, this gift has captured it. Zapp’s Voodoo kettle chips cast a spell that is hard to resist being a little hot, a little sweet and totally addictive. Add to that a mini king cake, handmade from scratch lemon cooler love, cookies, 2 cans of Abita root beer and Mardi Gras beads and you have a gift that is sure to please.

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New Orleans Map Umbrella

We hope that your meeting or conference experiences only sunshine but this practical gift will be appreciated by all of your attendees.

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Map Rock Glasses

This lovely 11 oz on the rocks glass, etched with a map of the City of New Orleans, makes a great gift. The glass is boxed and can be marked with your company logo.

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Mardi Gras Party

If you are looking for the full Mardi Gras experience, this box is the answer. It includes delicious treats as well as three feather masks and lots of Mardi Gras beads. It is Mardi Gras in a box!!

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We hope that we have given you some ideas for gifts for New Orleans meetings and conferences during Mardi Gras. At The Basketry, we try to anticipate what your attendees will enjoy but we also enjoy working with you to choose items that meet your expectations. We will help you to fulfill your vision with our excellent selection of items. We encourage you to visit our store or our website to see what we have available and to talk to us about making your meeting or conference memorable for everyone who attends.

Do you sometimes feel that the Christmas season gets longer every year and yet you are always waiting until the last minute to pick out those special gifts? If you do, you have lots of company. Time has a way of getting away from everyone during the holidays and that’s why it is such a good thing that great places like the Basketry exist. Not only can we help out with great ideas for last-minute gifts, but we can also make sure that they are delivered for you so that no one ever has to know that you didn’t plan their gift way in advance. Let us help you to keep all the people on your Christmas gift-giving list impressed with your thoughtfulness. Best of all, all of these options are under $30.

Here are 8 last-minute Christmas gifts for everyone on your list.

A Smoke of Genius

A Smoke of Genius is the perfect gift for that man on your list who enjoys a good cigar and a smooth drink. It includes 200 mL of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey and a Corkcicle glass to hold his cigar between puffs. If more than $30 is what you prefer to spend then adding his favorite cigars to the gift is the perfect touch. It comes wrapped for that special man and includes a handwritten gift message.

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Corkcicle Stemless Wine Glass

This is a perfect gift for friends and family or just about anyone who enjoys a glass of wine or a sip of something else. This package includes the stainless steel tumbler which keeps drinks cold for nine hours and warm for 3 hours (for a special hot toddy or Irish coffee) and the lid. With five great colors to choose from, this is a gift that can work for anyone on your list. It is also available in other glass styles, talk to our staff to learn more.

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Fleur de Lis Acrylic GoVino Set

This set of two stemless wine glasses is a lovely little gift on its own or added to a bottle of the recipient’s favorite wine.

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New Orleans Map Rock Glasses

This is the perfect gift for someone who will appreciate being reminded that there is no place like New Orleans. Team it up with a bottle of their favorite spirits to take it over the top.

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Hand-Painted Oyster Wine Glass

For the person who will appreciate the fact that this is a hand-painted unique original this is a gift to be cherished. Each shell is trimmed with S.Bynum Art’s signature gold paint. If you need more, add a bottle of wine and be prepared for them to be wowed.

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NOLA Skyline Cutting Board

This is a gift that will delight both locals and those who live elsewhere. It is a quality cutting board made of bamboo that is lovely enough to just hang on the wall and enjoy.

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Pinch Me

For the men in your life who will enjoy a gift that is 100% made in New Orleans these great socks and Lolli’s chocolate are perfect. It just doesn’t get any better.

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Whiskey Wedge

Keep a drink cold and strong with this great gift. No watering down the drink like regular ice cubes.

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When you are feeling the time crunch as the holidays approach you can be confident turning to the experts at the Basketry to help you to come up with the perfect last-minute Christmas gifts. We hope that you found something perfect in the suggestions that we have provided. But if we have not quite

The holidays are all about family and friends, good food and festive decorations. So much goes into making everything just the way you like it that anything less than a perfect holiday table is unthinkable. No matter what your personal taste, at the Basketry, we have those special decor items that can set your holiday table above the rest. Let us help you to set the perfect holiday table with these beautiful and practical items. Not only are they right for your own holiday table, but they make thoughtful gifts to send to family, friends and associates.

Here are some of our favorite holiday table decorations.

Christmas Dangle Leg Runner

This festive table runner will be a conversation starter on any table that it graces. It combines the practicality of canvas with the beauty of felt. Santa has never looked better or happier.

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Christmas Whimsi Towels

No one can look at these whimsical cotton towels and not smile. They are charming and all include an appropriate holiday saying including Merry Reindeer, Oh So Jolly Nutcracker and Merry Christmas Santa. These would make an ideal hostess gift at one of the holiday parties you will be attending.

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Milk and Cookie Set

Stay on Santa’s nice list with this adorable milk and cookie set. It is the perfect setting to leave out on Christmas Eve and use many nights after. A reminder of the child in all of us and the importance of milk and cookies in the Christmas celebration. The plate is debossed with a line from “Night Before Christmas”.

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Bistro Bar Utensil Set

Everything the home bartender needs to serve holiday drinks, this five-piece set is stainless steel with brass finish. Utensils include a shot jigger, bottle opener, strainer and bar spoon. All set in a mango wood BAR block to keep everything neat.

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Ceramic Antler Platter

In mottled white, this stylish seasonal platter goes well with any decor. The generous size makes it a useful addition to any holiday table.

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Family Gathers Here Lazy Susan

This lazy susan has the perfect sentiment for anyone who cherishes family, especially during the holiday season.

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Livin’ On The Veg Serving Set

This beautiful and practical serving dish will be a welcome addition to any holiday celebration. There is no such thing as too many serving pieces and the addition of the silver-plated serving spoon makes it extra special.

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Marble Deer Spoon Rest

While reindeer are part of Christmas decor, this marble spoon rest can fit into any home decor and will become a year-round favorite.

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We hope that we have given you some ideas for your own holiday table and some holiday gift ideas as well. If you didn’t find exactly what you were looking for among our suggestions we welcome the opportunity to work with you to curate a gift box or basket that is exactly what you had in mind. You can mix and match the things we included or visit our website or store and check the many other items that we have to create the perfect holiday table.

At the Basketry, we listen to your ideas and turn them into one of a kind gifts. Our creative staff knows the right questions to ask to help make sure that you end up with exactly what you have in mind, a gift that you will be proud to give. With 20 years of experience, you can count on us to make your gift-giving dreams come true. We will wrap your gift beautifully and even deliver it for you if that is what you desire. We can work on a very short turnover time but if you want delivery, keep in mind that it is the holiday season and out of town delivery may take a little more time than usual.

Christmas is the season when gift-giving reaches its all-time high. Gifts are exchanged with family and friends and even with total strangers in the office Secret Santa. On some of those gift-giving occasions, a long-held tradition is the White Elephant gift exchange. Gift exchanges can be loads of fun. They go by many names including White Elephant, Dirty Santa, Yankee Swap, Swiping Secret Santa and Thieving Elves depending on what part of the country you happen to live in.

This fun way to exchange Christmas presents is a party favorite, and no matter what it is called, it has similar rules. The participants bring wrapped gifts that are placed in a designated area. All the participants draw a number to see the order the gifts will be chosen. The participant with number one goes first, chooses a gift and opens it. Then the person with number two picks a gift and opens it and if they like what number one chose better they exchange gifts with them. It goes on until the last gift is opened and all people have had a chance to choose among the opened gifts. In the end, the person with number one can steal anyone’s gift. It is all good fun and usually, much laughter ensues. So making sure that you choose a gift that will appeal to everyone is important. At the Basketry, we have many gift ideas and here are a few that are appropriate for White Elephant Gifts or Dirty Santa Gifts.

Arctican

This great can cooler will keep drinks cold for up to 3 hours and comes in four colors, including two neutrals and two fun colors. Depending on what you want to spend you could add a six-pack of craft beer.

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Bonfolk New Orleans Socks

These fun socks are a great gift for both men and women. This is a feel-good gift with a pair going to the homeless for every pair purchased.

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Christmas Stemless Wine Glasses

No one could open this gift and not smile. Choose the saying that fits best, Until I Get Blitzen, Gettin’ Elfed Up or It’s 5 O’Clock at the North Pole.

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Fleur de Lis Acrylic GoVino Set

This pair of wine glass makes the perfect accompaniment to a bottle of your favorite red or white wine.

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Ho Ho Homemade

Santa will thank you for this charming mug with a slot for a cookie. This gift comes with some chocolate chip cookie love and you can supply some cocoa mix to take it over the top.

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Hand-Painted Oyster Wine Glasses

Depending on the value of the White Elephant gift you are supposed to bring you could buy a pair of these charmers. No two are alike since they are hand painted. The gold trim provides the perfect festive holiday touch.

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Liquor Bottle Tag Set

These four tags are pure class. Made of brass-finished cast aluminum they are etched with gin, vodka, tequila and whiskey. No matter what their preference they should find these are a gift that is stylish as well as useful.

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New Orleans Juice Glasses

This pair of glasses is New Orleans inspired. Jackson Square, The Garden District, streetcars and St Louis Cathedral are all portrayed.

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We hope that these 8 gift ideas for a White Elephant Gift Exchange have inspired you. If we haven’t we invite you to come into our store or visit our website and look at the many items that we carry. We have something for every budget and every taste, If you have something in mind, give us a call and we will be happy to put it together for you. Gifts can be delivered if you can’t get into the store and we will happily wrap your gift for you. With our 20 years of experience, our staff is dedicated to making sure that you can find exactly the right gift to give.

Choosing Christmas gifts for your boss that will make you stand out can be enough to make you stress out. Let’s face it, nothing humdrum is going to make an impression, it has to be something special to get you the attention that you are looking for. At the Basketry, we are experts at making a good impression and helping you to stand out. We have put together a list of seven sure-to-please Christmas gift ideas and we’re happy to work with you in putting one, two or even more of them together with all the other amazing things that we have in our store to create a one of a kind box or basket.

A Smoke of Genius

This is the epitome of masculine gifts with the Corkcicle cigar holding glass and Jack Daniels Bourbon. If you want to add a little something extra to up the ante, why not pick up some of his favorite cigars. You won’t have to worry about standing out after this Christmas with such a memorable gift.

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Artfully Aged

If your boss happens to be a bourbon lover, this gift is sure to please. It includes a 750L bottle of Basil Hayden’s Bourbon Whiskey, a product of the Jim Beam’s small batch bourbon collection. In addition, this gift includes a double-sided wood wrapped jigger and a New Orleans map rocks glass. This gift really doesn’t need anything else to make a very positive impression on your boss.

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Big Easy Bienvenue

This welcome to the Big Easy basket is perfect for a boss who may be from out of town and allows you to introduce them to the warm feeling that makes New Orleans so special. A great bottle of cabernet sauvignon together with fleur de lis glasses to enjoy it along with a bevy of delicious snacks that epitomize the flavor of the Big Easy.

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Brew it Up

For the boss who loves coffee, this is a charming taste of New Orleans. Included is a Corkcicle mug, French vanilla drip blend coffee from Orleans Coffee, and a luscious chocolate pecan turtle with fleur de lis from Robicheaux Specialty Candies.

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Can I Get a Who Dat

For the craft beer-loving boss, this is a gift that will bring a taste of New Orleans to wherever they happen to be. Who Dat is a product of the Urban South Brewery. Some delicious snacks round out this gift option and make it one that can be enjoyed for New Years Day or Super Bowl Sunday.

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Happy Holidays to You

This lovely Christmas gift includes a Louisiana serving platter, a bottle of pinot grigio and some sweet and salty snacks to serve with it. Your boss will have a heads up on some of their own holidays entertaining with this very practical gift and they will remember who gifted it to them.

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Southern Hospitality

This delightful pine box combines some of the best things that the south has to offer. You can’t go wrong with Carnivor Cabernet, beef jerky, pecans, and chocolate.

At the Basketry, we specialize in customer satisfaction. Our specially curated boxes and baskets use only the finest gift items available. We aim to please and if you don’t see what you are looking for among our suggestions, we will be happy to work with you to create exactly what you have in mind. Call us or stop by our store and let us create the perfect boss Christmas gift to make you stand out. We will wrap the basket, box or gift beautifully and we are able to deliver gifts if that is what you need. With more than 20 years of experience, we know happy customers are the lifeblood of our business and we go the extra mile to make sure that every gift basket or box we create is perfect.

It’s that time of year again when all thoughts turn toward Christmas. Christmas decorations turn a house from just a dwelling into a home and they are a great way to express your personal taste. They also make an excellent gift for just about everyone on your gift-giving list and this year, 2019 there are some must-have Christmas decorations that anyone would love to have in their home or receive as a gift. Think about people in the office, mothers-in-law, newlyweds. friends, and that someone who is just impossible to buy for. Whether buying for yourself or giving as a gift, you can’t go wrong with a gift basket or box with Christmas decorations from the Basketry.

Bistro Bar Utensil Set

This is the perfect gift for anyone who entertains, and it is unisex so it will work just as well for a man or a woman. Throw in a bottle of their favorite libation if you want to take it over the top.

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Deer Wreath Hanger Wall Decor

A beautiful deer wreath hanger is a statement piece that can be used to hold a wreath or it can be used solo as wall decor. This one has a shiny gold finish on paper mache that makes it light and easy to handle while being in style and eye-catching. It is a combination of country and glamour.

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Gold Edge Marble Board Set

The gold foiled edge of this stylish marble board has holidays written all over it. The delicate-looking spreader is the perfect accompaniment to set out with the board for a Christmas party cheese spread. Adding some delicious cheese and crackers would be a nice touch for a favorite hostess.

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Reindeer Caddy

This galvanized tin reindeer with three canning jars has country written all over it. Fill the jars with the treats, greens or holiday decorations to create the perfect holiday centerpiece or mantle decoration. Or use it to hold the holiday cutlery for a perfect addition to the holiday table.

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Tartan Cable Knit Towel

Who doesn’t love tartan plaid for Christmas? Choose one of these three charming linen hand towels featuring Santa, a Reindeer, or Christmas tree. Two of the towels include a dimensional bell. These will complement the decor in anyone’s kitchen or powder room.

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Christmas Dangle Leg Runner

Santa has never looked cuter than he does dangling off the end of this washed canvas runner. For a casual holiday touch that has the perfect sentiment printed on it, this is a gift anyone will enjoy.

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Christmas Stemless Wine Glasses

If you want to get a smile out of the person you are gifting, these wine glasses are the perfect gift. You have the choice of three amusing sentiments and you will get a really big smile if you add a bottle of wine to your glass choice. Choose from “Until I Get Blitzen”, “Gettin’ Elfed Up” and “It’s 5 O’Clock at the North Pole”.

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Twas The Night Tassel Throw

Clement Clarke Moore’s iconic “A Visit From St. Nicholas” is printed on this woven throw blanket with tassels. It is large enough to snuggle under on the couch while enjoying a favorite Christmas movie and pretty enough to become your most treasured holiday decoration.

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At the Basketry, we want to help you to make Christmas gift-giving as seamless as possible. All of the Christmas decorations we have suggested would make a great Christmas gift for someone on your list; and pick up one for yourself while you are at it. We hope that you will love some of the gifts that we have suggested but if we have not quite hit the mark, we can curate a gift basket or box with the gifts of your choice. Give us a call or stop by our store to talk to one of our gift experts. We pride ourselves on being able to create exactly what you want and need. We will wrap it beautifully for you and we can deliver your gift even on short notice.

We love helping customers create the perfect gifts, and we thought you’d like to learn more about the folks behind the shrink gun! Kristi, Alex, and Ali have worked together in production for many years.  All three take orders, create gifts and make customers smile, but individually they carry three very important roles.

Kristi, the owner since 1995, is the mother of two children. Bella is in her second year at USM in Hattiesburg and Nick is a junior at Holy Cross in New Orleans.  A fun fact about Kristi is that she just completed the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and she loves to go fishing.  She would love to go turkey hunting someday.  Her burning desire is to take a month off from work and travel.

Alexandra is the Director of Operations.  She handles the work of 5 people which includes managing the website, placing orders for the store, hiring new employees, and taking care of customer’s requests.  Alex is a Doodle dog mom at night.  Her two doodles are her babies!  Another fun fact about Alex is that she has been to 4 different countries and plans to visit 4 more by next year. Her burning desire is to drink her way through Europe.

Ali is the Production Manager.  She handles all of the customer orders, trains and manages new employees, and takes care of all of the large projects.  Fun fact about Ali is that she is used to be a stand-in for NCIS New Orleans and movies such as Selfless.  She loves sports, especially baseball and football.  Her burning desire is to start her own fashion line.

Together, the production team takes care of nearly 400 gifts per week on average.  Recently they took pictures of a few new gift ideas that have made their way online.  You can see them here.

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Let Kristi, Alex, and Ali take care of you.  Next time you need a gift, give us a call to help! 1-800-385-9601 or 504-309-7935

Tip #1:  Make the gift all about the client. NOT

about you!

Tip #2:  Don’t spend a lot of money, but don’t look cheap!

Tip #3:  If shopping local is important to your business, send a gift from a local company.

Tip #4:   Send a gift when it’s not expected.

Everyone loves great gifts.  But not everyone gives great, or gives strategically.  At The Basketry, we know gifts and we know how to give strategically.  You should be giving New Orleans themed corporate gifts your clients and employees will love.  After all, why would you send anything if it’s not local?

The best gifts are the ones that we send for you.  When a delivery driver pulls up and makes that delivery, it shows the effort that you went through to make that happen.  Not only is the surprise one of the greatest parts of your gift, but the contents matter too.  At The Basketry, we work really hard to bring you local and delicious New Orleans flavors! 

Here are some of our most popular New Orleans themed corporate gifts your clients and employees will love.  We can hand deliver to the office or to the home.  

Big Easy, Big Heart

“Big Easy, Big Heart”  is a great gift filled with all things New Orleans as well as Bonfolk socks which give back to the homeless.  This gift also gives back!  For every purchase of this Big Easy, Big Heart gift box, we donate another gift box filled with basic necessities to the homeless shelter.

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Golden Delight

This elegant gift features New Orleans cookies, coffee, popcorn, and chocolates.  

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Hop-On The Streetcar

Who doesn’t LOVE a good beer?  We carry Abita, Gnarly Barley and Urban South beers, so this gift can be created with any of our beers and we feature some of our favorite gourmet goodies to create the perfect Nola snack.

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On The Rocks

We love the New Orleans Map Rock Glass, the St. Roch Vodka and the Odi’s praline in a cookie, but featuring these items together in a gift basket is amazing.  What a great gift to give your clients!

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The Happy Cajun

This gift has become of our customer’s favorite simply because it’s filled with Bourbon popcorn, the best pork jerky, Cajun Crunch and Raceland Raw Sugar Toffee!  YUM! And you can’t beat the price.  For only $40 you can make your employees and clients smile.  

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Let the Basketry take care of your gifting.  The Basketry, gifting made easy in the Big Easy! 

New Orleans is the BEST place to get married. From the elegant gardens of City Park and the Garden District to the fun nightlife on Bourbon Street, there’s plenty of things to do and places to eat and drink. If you’re looking for the perfect bridesmaid’s gift, look no further. When it comes to finding unique bridesmaids gifts for New Orleans Weddings, The Basketry is the place to call when you need to find something really special that won’t get stuffed in the back of a closet when the ladies get home. These four options offer a variety of unique and personal gifts.

A night on the town is part of the celebration that leads up to one of the most exciting days of your life. Even if you did overdo the partying, looking your best in all the photos that are going to be taken is important. Let us provide you with this great gift to help you and your girls be ready for the big day.

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1. In Sickness & In Health – Hangovers are just a part of the game here in New Orleans, so giving them this goody bag filled with EmergenC, Advil, Altoids, and Visine makes perfect sense for your bridesmaids.

Being a bridesmaid is a great honor but it can also be exhausting. Especially at a New Orleans wedding, the festivities can go on for days. Being able to relax is vital if you want these wonderful women to be at their dazzling best. Why not let us help you to give them the gifts that will help them to get the sleep that they need.

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2. Suite Dreams – Giving your bridesmaid a floral satin robe is such a nice idea paired with New Orleans bath salts and a travel candle makes it even better.  We can monogram these silk robes for a personalized touch!

New Orleans is known for great food and hand made gourmet snacks are no exception. When the bridesmaids gather at the hotel they will be spending time together talking about the upcoming wedding and all the fun they will be sharing. Making sure that they enjoy a taste of all the goodies that the Big Easy has to offer is something that we are an expert at.

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3. Send the group a Bachelorette Gift Bag. All of the girls can share the goodies which consist of New Orleans ready to eat snacks for the long fun-filled weekend.

Your bridesmaids may have come in from all over the country, chances are that they will not all be arriving at the same time. After a long drive or flight, having something local and delicious to snack on when they arrive in their hotel room can make them feel welcome and our special attention to detail is sure to impress.

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4. Bridal Welcome Bag– Let us have this gift bag waiting for the bridesmaids when they check into their hotel room. It’s filled with snacks that are made locally.

At the Basketry, we know gifts. We also know what people like to receive and your bridesmaids are no exception. We hope that one of these gifts is perfect for your particular bridal party. But if they aren’t, no need to worry, customizing a gift basket, bag or box is our specialty. You can combine one or more of the ideas we suggested or we can curate a gift for you that is completely different.

Come into our store or give us a call, or use the chat feature at the bottom of our website. We will be happy to discuss your ideas with you. Why not check out our website to see the sorts of things that we have available. We are happy to work with you to come up with the perfect bridesmaid’s gifts for your wedding party. We love turning your thoughts into reality. Gifts can be picked up at the store or we are happy to deliver them to the hotel of your choice. Weddings can be very stressful, picking a unique gift for your bridesmaids shouldn’t be.

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AUGUST 13TH, 2019

A Day in the Life of a Small Business Owner

High school campers received a lesson that was truly a gift! On July 22nd, The Basketry partnered with the Arc of St. Charles to teach students how to: Help customers, run a cash register, gift wrap, create gift baskets, and more! 

The dual learning experience provided real-life skills for students and brought camping knowledge to The Basketry. 

Owner of The Basketry Kristi Brocato explained: 

“Helping others is more important than you ever know. We take for granted that we can get up and go to work every day.  These high school kids would love to make a difference in their community. Little do they know that they make a huge difference when they visit us.”

The Arc of St. Charles aims to: Provide services and support to enable people of all ages with developmental and intellectual disabilities and special needs to help them gain their full potential.

Four campers visited The Basketry: Madeline, Micheal, Matt, and Albert. Madeline’s favorite job was unpacking products and putting price stickers on them.  Micheal, Matt, and Albert learned how to communicate with customers at the cash register, and how to make baskets. While Micheal didn’t love the smell of the store, he loved talking to everyone and learning how to put gifts together.  Each camper got to pick out their favorite items, to create their very own gift basket. 

Hannah and Melissa worked in production, Rhiannon and Britney worked with them on the cash register, while Dominique helped Madeline price products. Kristi worked with the campers on a gift bag project.

“Small businesses can make a big difference in the lives of others if we all pitch in and do our part.  Opening our workday with these students gives us a true sense of accomplishment,” said Brocato.

Are you looking for the perfect gift? Meet us online: https://thebasketry.com/

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It has happened to all of us at one time or another, you have been invited to a baby shower and the parents either aren’t revealing the sex of the baby or have chosen the old fashion idea of waiting until the baby is born to find out what sex it is. You can opt to buy everything in white to be gender neutral or do just buy something that doesn’t require a color choice. Either option works allowing you to find a lovely gift to bring.

Gender Reveal parties are a big thing, and you don’t want to go empty handed. We always suggest to our customers to buy a gift for a boy and a girl and return the one that didn’t fit, but if you are unable to do that, here are some great ideas. FIRST, let us make a blue and a pink bow for you and just change out the bow on any of these gifts as soon as the reveal takes place. It takes 3 minutes and no one will know what you’re up to. Sneaky right? Check out these great baby gifts for gender reveal parties.

If you are looking for a gender-neutral gift, white is a perfect choice, and including a cross in the package will be considered a blessing by your friends or relatives who are Christian. The beautiful bib with the cross makes a perfect complement to a christening gown or outfit which every parent will be grateful for.

Bless This Baby

This gift includes:

• “Blessed” Ceramic Cross
• Embroidered Cross Bib
• White Embroidered Baby Socks
• Heirloomed Wooden Bird Teether

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What parents don’t love a book to read to their child? Finding one by a local author makes it extra special.

Goodnight Nola Book

Written by local author, Cornell P. Landry.  It’s everyone’s favorite local book! 

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Having your friends and family sending wishes to your baby is enough to bring tears to any parents eyes. 

Bless This Baby Swaddle Set

The bless this baby swaddle gift set is custom made in New Orleans and comes with 2 swaddle blankets. 

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We hope that you find one of the gifts that we suggested is perfect for your baby shower or gender reveal party. If however, we have not quite hit the mark for you, our talented staff is happy to work with you to create the perfect gift basket or box. We can combine items from the suggested gifts or come up with something totally original.

At The Basketry, we know that life is filled with gift-giving events. Some of them are easier to buy gifts for than others. But let’s face it, everyone loves babies and everyone loves choosing gifts for babies. While it is easier to make that choice if you already know what the baby’s gender is, with the wide selection of items we have in our store, you won’t have a problem coming up with ideas for amazing gender reveal party gifts. If you are in the area you can stop by our store and we can curate that gift for you. If you are not able to stop by, we will work with you on the phone to turn your ideas into a gift you will be proud to give and the parents will love to receive. We can deliver it to you so that you have it for the day of the party. We can work on a very short turnaround time. We look forward to being able to make your baby gift dreams come true.

With all the stress that planning a wedding involves, being able to make your wedding planner smile will be a major accomplishment. Your wedding planner may have been a part of your wedding plans from day one or she may have been a recent addition to the overall planning. If you have hired a Full-Service Planner, you will have become very well acquainted with her. You may have been spending time together for a year or even two. If you are choosing a Day of Coordinator then you will have had an initial consultation and then limited meetings until the actual wedding day. One may now be a friend, the other an acquaintance. Both of them will have earned your eternal gratitude. A thank you gift will be in order for all the little things that were probably not included in their bill.

Your wedding planner worked tirelessly to make your special day perfect for you, so send them a special gift to show your deepest appreciation. Here are a few gift ideas. Let us hand deliver or ship directly to your wedding planner.

Sending a gift of relaxation is probably the best gift idea for someone who doesn’t treat herself enough. And given all the stress that you have been going through over the last few months, you might want to consider sending one of these to yourself!!

Day Dream – Make all of her [day]dreams come true with this beautiful box of all-natural relaxation goodies!

This beautiful white gift box comes filled with:

• Finchberry Renegade Honey Fizzay Salt Soak
• Finchberry Renegade Honey Soap Bar
• Barefot Dreams CozyChic Socks
• Rose Bud Soaps [4]
• Finchberry Soap Saver [Helps keep your soap like new!]

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Soak It Up – Give the gift of relaxation for any occasion and a sweet reminder to soak in life!

This gift box includes:

• Finchberry Fresh & Clean Shea Butter Hand Cream
• Finchberry Fresh & Clean bar Soap
• Barefoot Dreams Cozy Chic Socks
• Ceramic Bathtub Soap Dish

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Stay Golden – What a beautiful way to show someone how important they are!

This gift basket includes:

• Archipelago Botanicals Oat Milk Lotion
• Cream Neck Warmie – Filled with French Lavender beads, heat it up in the microwave for
• instant relaxation!
• Finchberry Renegade Honey Fizzy Salt Soak
• Musee Bath Bomb
• Gold Ice Bucket – beautiful used as home decor or to keep their favorite beverage chilled.

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We hope that these gifts are exactly what you are thinking about as a thank you gifts for your wedding planner. But you may have a totally different idea or you may think that you want to mix and match some of the things that we have suggested. We encourage you to be as creative with the gift items as you like. Our staff will be happy to work with you to create a personally curated gift that expresses your taste and thoughts. We have a store filled with beautiful and thoughtfully chosen items that would make wonderful wedding planner gifts whether you are now friends or just acquaintances.

We know that with all of the wedding-related events that you have going on in your life right now, chances are you don’t have the time to stop by our store and choose the items from our shelves. You can, however, browse our website to get a feel for the types of things that we carry. You can then give us a call and tell us the direction that your thoughts are going whether it is a theme, a color or anything else that will make this gift for your wedding planner perfect. We can help you to turn your thoughts into reality in a beautiful way. Why not allow us to help you take some of the stress out of your wedding?

Let us hand deliver or ship a very special gift to your wedding planner. Each gift comes shrink wrapped and tied with a pretty bow along with a complimentary gift card. We are able to create beautiful gifts, boxes or baskets on a very short turnaround time so, if time has gotten away from you and your wedding is just a few days away or even tomorrow, don’t fret. Your gift can be created and be on its way in a very short time leaving you free to enjoy what will be one of the most memorable days of your life. At the Basketry, creating the perfect gift for any occasion is what we are all about.

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JULY 8TH, 2019

With the sudden news of Sucre closing, The Basketry rushed to find New Orleans chocolate vendors to fill the void of the ‘missing chocolate.’ We prevailed thanks to our local friends. Fortunately, a recent fresh shipment of Sucre chocolate bars and coffee was available to fill the next few weeks of online orders.

Lolli’s chocolates of Harahan and Raw Sugar Toffee of Raceland swooped in to save the day, and what a SWEET day it was!  With Lolli’s chocolate covered pretzels, fleur de lis oreos, fresh pralines and chocolate crawfish, The Basketry was excited to recreate brand new gifts and gift baskets for customers!  Raw Sugar Toffee became a mainstay in most of the new gifts that were created, and took the place of the Sucre candy bars.  

“Recreating gifts for the website is one of the hardest and most expensive jobs that we have.  You have to design and photograph each gift, which takes several days, not to mention adding them to our online store.  It’s about a $5,000 cost,” says Kristi Brocato, owner. 

 The Basketry team is looking forward to embarking on a massive journey of web design and new gift creations to treat their beloved customers. The tragedy of losing Sucre created an opportunity of unexpected growth for The Basketry. 

“We love our new chocolate vendors and know our customers will too,” said Brocato. 

When a new door opens, there’s always something ‘sweet’ to follow!

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The real estate market in New Orleans is hot. As a real estate agent, you spend many hours assisting your clients. You develop a relationship with them that often transcends just the business transaction. Finding the perfect home can mean spending a lot of time with your clients and in that time you get to know the things that they like and appreciate and also the things that they don’t. New Orleans buyers have specific needs and it can be a complicated job finding the home of their dreams. After what may be months, a closing gift is in order when the deal is sealed. A real estate closing gift is your way of saying thanks for choosing me as your agent and please recommend me to your family and friends. At The Basketry, we can deliver the closing gift to the actual closing or we can deliver it to their new home on the day of the closing.

Choosing the perfect real estate closing gift is not that easy. Let’s face it you are busy, you have lots of clients. Even with all of the time you’ve spent together, you may or may not know your buyer personally but you still want your gift to have a personal touch. That is where we come in. We have designed a wide selection of baskets and boxes that make a thoughtful thank you. We have put together four that combine some of our most popular items.

Your buyer is going to have many dining opportunities in their home. Food is a gift that is always appreciated for any occasion and a real estate closing is no exception. Chances are friends and family will be coming by soon to see the new home and having something to serve them will be very much appreciated.  

The BEST part is…WE DELIVER TO YOUR CLIENT!

A Sweet Welcome

Nothing says, “Welcome Home” like a beautiful gift basket filled with freshly baked muffins and fresh fruit.  If they are busy moving in and need a bite to eat, we will hand deliver directly to their new home with this move in treat.

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Moving into a new home can provide many opportunities to entertain. With the gift of a piece of entertaining giftware, you guarantee that every time they serve their family and friends they will remember you and the assistance that you provided to find their home. Even if they don’t entertain, they certainly will appreciate a beautiful piece to decorate their home with.

Serving Platters

We have a large selection of serving platters to help decorate their new home.  

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Lots of celebrating will be happening after the closing, and when it comes to offering a toast or just relaxing after moving in, your clients will enjoy receiving a gift that will help them to enjoy their favorite beverage.

New Orleans Etched Glasses

Available in stemless wine, rock style and coffee mug.  These make a great keepsake! Add a bottle of wine and let us hand deliver to the real estate closing for you.

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Wine goes with everything and when all is said and done, a celebration is in order. Surprise your clients with a special bottle to toast the wonderful house they have purchased and a little something edible to go along with it.

Veuve Clicquot Celebration

Let us wrap up a bottle of Veuve Clicquot along with some delicious gourmet goodies to help celebrate the new home.  

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We hope that one of these gifts is just what you are looking for when it comes to saying thank you to your New Orleans homebuyers. If you have something else in mind or if you would like to combine some of the things that we have suggested, we will be happy to work with you on the telephone or in person. 

Real estate agents love allowing us to be creative for them.  With just a budget and an idea of who you are sending a gift to, our creative team can quickly curate the perfect real estate closing gift for you.  

The Basketry provides personal service to meet the needs of you and your clients. We can create stunning gifts on a very short turnaround time and we are happy to provide delivery all over the greater New Orleans area.

We know that you have a lot going on in your life. It is easy for time to get away from you. Suddenly someone mentions the date and a light goes off in your head. Your anniversary is right around the corner. Maybe it is tomorrow or maybe it is today. We all know that “happy wife – happy life” is not a joke and forgetting to get your wife an anniversary present is not the way to ensure marital bliss. Lucky for you, when you live in New Orleans, getting a last minute anniversary gift that doesn’t seem like a last minute anniversary gift is easy.

Just because you wait until the last minute, doesn’t mean you have to get a bad gift. Leave it to The Basketry to create beautiful last minute gifts and get them hand delivered for you. Here are some of our most popular Anniversary gifts that we know she will love.

You can never go wrong with a sweet treat, and when it is combined with champagne, it becomes an elegant gift that will be just as well received by your bride of 5 years or 50 years. Pop open the bubbly and enjoy your anniversary.

A Bubbly Celebration
This gift box is elegantly packaged with champagne and sweet treats along with a little relaxation, which I am sure she would appreciate.

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Is there a woman who doesn’t love to be pampered? We don’t think so. You know she works hard and never takes enough time for herself. Show her how much you appreciate what she does and give her what she wants and needs; to be able to take a little time for herself and just relax.

Better Than Roses
Flowers wither, let us deliver!  We love flowers too, but let’s face it, they don’t last.  Send her a gift box filled with bubble bath and relaxation! 

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A rose by any other name smells as sweet, and your wife will never miss the bouquet that you usually get her. If she loves the scent of a rose garden, we have gifts that will make her senses come alive.

Pearl of My Heart
Send her a hand painted oyster wine glass along with Finchberry bath salts and other great things she needs to relax.  We can hand deliver to her the SAME day!  

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If your wife’s idea of relaxation is to run a tub full of water and add some bath salt, provide her with the extras that she needs to take a regular bath to the next level.

Yes Way Rosé
She’ll love this bottle of sparkling rose, sugar scrub for the body, and a Corkcicle stemless wine glass.  Last minute gifting shouldn’t keep you from getting a great gift. At The Basketry, we are very creative and can create a custom gift box just for you. 

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If none of the gift baskets or boxes that we are suggesting are quite what you are looking for, don’t worry. Give us a call or stop by our store and we will work with you to create exactly the combination of items that fit your particular wife. Maybe you saw some things in each of the baskets that you liked. We can switch it up for you to put exactly the right things together.

Our store is jam-packed with items for you to choose from. Whether she is a girly girl or more of an outdoor woman, we can help you to turn your thoughts into a perfect gift. We are very good at creating one of a kind boxes and baskets on a very short turnaround time. In other words, it is never too late to get your wife the perfect last-minute anniversary gift. You can take the gift with you for personal delivery or we offer gift delivery to any location in the city on short notice. We look forward to seeing you soon and making your anniversary one she will always remember!

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JUNE 24TH, 2019

How this Luling, Louisiana specialty gift shop
raises money for those in need

The Basketry is a specialty gift shop that serves the New Orleans area with delivery of gifts, gift baskets, and gift boxes. Their online store serves the rest of the contiguous United States. In an effort to give back to their community, they’ve created a program called “Wrap For A Cause”.

“One of the best services that we provide our walk-in guests with is complimentary gift wrap for each gift they purchase.  We have a tip jar on our counter and encourage our guests to generously tip “for a cause.” Each month we label our tip jar, so that our customers know where their tips are going.  This past month, we raised $2500.00 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.” Says Kristi Brocato, owner of The Basketry.  

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society puts its funds towards research, but also gives a percentage of the money to families who are battling blood cancers.  The tips raised from last month’s event benefited local, John Robert. John is a little boy in the New Orleans area who was named “Hero of the Year” by the Leukemia Lymphoma Society.  

Previous tips were donated to a St. Charles Parish family who lost their home in a fire, a local boy who needed a heart transplant and a Humane Society adoption program. 

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If you have a need, or know someone that does, let us know and we’ll nominate you for our next ‘Wrapping for a Cause’ fundraiser.  For more information, contact the Basketry at: (985) 785-8769

When someone you work with or for loses a family member or if you lose a colleague most people are not quite sure what to do. You want to let the family know that everyone is thinking of them in their time of bereavement but what is the appropriate way to do that? Traditionally, flowers have been sent to the funeral home and while there is nothing wrong with that, within a few days the flowers have wilted and the memory of them has faded as well. Finding alternatives to flowers can mean giving a gift that is more lasting and personal. It sends the message that you really care and lets your employees or the family of your employee know that they are or were an important part of the team.

At this sad time, receiving a gift from your employer can be especially meaningful but what to include can be stressful and you as the person in charge of choosing that acknowledgment may not have the time to be running around looking for just the perfect items to include. Why not let us do the work for you?

At The Basketry, we have an excellent selection of baskets and boxes that have been created to express the perfect sentiment for this occasion. When it comes to sympathy gifts, some of the things that can be included are fresh fruit and food items such as muffins. If the family is more religious, there are select items such as crosses and prayers that may be included. A relaxation basket can help to ease some of the stress and sadness that is part of any family loss. Some baskets include a combination of these items.

Below are a few examples of the many gifts we have curated for our clients to give in a time of need.

1. A Sweet Southern Wish

Send a taste of the South filled with all of our favorite locally-made treats and the perfect way to put a smile on their face!

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2. Oat Milk Relaxation

You can never go wrong with bubble bath & relaxation – she’s guaranteed to love this collection Archipelago Oat Milk products, all paraben free and amazing for the skin.

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3. A Funeral Gift for the Family

Send a beautiful assortment of fresh seasonal fruit and gourmet delights to the family. This gift will last much longer than flowers and it’s such a nice touch. Give us a call if you would like to change or custom design your own.

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If none of the baskets that we have created is exactly what you are looking for, we offer many options for personalization. We can create a basket that is the perfect sympathy gift to send in times of grief. Our talented staff will be happy to work with you in curating a box or a basket that meets your particular needs, it can reflect the philosophy of your business or your office and how you relate to your employees. It will be a relief to know that whenever you have a need, we will be there to fill it for you. It will make it much easier for you as the one who has to provide the sympathy gift if you can just give us a call and we can get it done for you.

We are able to send baskets and boxes all over the country and we can work on very short turnaround time. In any large business, the number of sympathy/bereavement gifts that may be required in a year can be quite sizeable. Knowing that you can turn to The Basketry to create the perfect gift for your business is one less thing you have to concern yourself with at this difficult time. It allows you to continue with your job having peace of mind that you have given your employee and /or their family something to express your company’s concern and care.