Our Story

ABOUT THE BASKETRY

The Basketry specializes in offering beautifully curated, custom gift boxes and baskets for both business and individual customers. Whether it's for a client or an employee, for a friend, or a family member, a small happy or a statement gift, if you need to send 1 or 1,000, the gifting experts at The Basketry can make sure you select the best gift and that it’s executed and delivered perfectly.

ABOUT THE BASKETRY

The Basketry specializes in offering beautifully curated, custom gift boxes and baskets for both business and individual customers. Whether it's for a client or an employee, for a friend, or a family member, a small happy or a statement gift, if you need to send 1 or 1,000, the gifting experts at The Basketry can make sure you select the best gift and that it’s executed and delivered perfectly.

In addition to the gift production space and in house shipping department, The Basketry has a gorgeous 4,000 squarefoot retail storefront in Luling, Louisiana. Guests can shop home decor, jewelry, baby items, accessories and clothing, or work with our gifting experts to build a custom gift box or basket in the store.

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.

BACKGROUND

The Basketry opened in 1995 by Founder, Kristi Brocato, and was built on the belief that gifts can help build & foster personal and business relationships. 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, and the two brands continue to grow as sister stores that compliment one another.

BACKGROUND

The Basketry opened in 1995 by Founder, Kristi Brocato, and was built on the belief that gifts can help build & foster personal and business relationships. 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, and the two brands continue to grow 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 with 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!

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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:
Toy Story

FAVORITE COCKTAIL:
Screwdriver

FAVORITE NEW ORLEANS SPOT:
French Quarter

FUN FACT:
I have my own small biz
doing custom glitter tumblers.

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

Ali Fonseca

Production Manager / Buyer

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