Wicker Boxed Gift Set

At a store called Gristie's near my house in Bucks County, PA, I found a couple of things that I think will make perfect gifts for my friends and business colleagues.   

In my company, I work with a number of people who help me in my day-to-day business, so it frees up times for me to think of creative projects and ideas for our TV shows, books, magazines and other projects.   There was a time where I spent all day long just focusing on the business of my company and never found time to be creative.   So, I am forever grateful to my team for helping me.  In other words, I am constantly thinking of creative ways to thank them for their help.

One of my agents out in Los Angeles will be getting this antique picnic basket full of delicious local treats.   Here's the vintage basket I found at Gristie's:

The basket was in remarkable shape and it was quite the steal at just $14.    So, off I stopped at the local farmer's market and picked up a selection of locally made treats:

Salsas, pickles, jellys and jams....  then I'll add a bunch of organic dried lavender and wonderful homemade soaps from a local farm nearby.   I'll wrap everything up carefully in eco-friendly recycled paper "packaging" wrap and tie the whole thing up with ribbon.

Hope he enjoys it!

Comments

[kathie]

basket is awesome!
what a steal an a great gift idea.
He will love it.

[Mary Ann]

Wow, I have that same basket. Have had it for years and have no idea where I got it from.

[Jane]

That is so thoughtful!

[christy in georgia]

I have that same basket. I bought it as a child with money that I earned at my family's business. I still have it as it is one of my little treasures.

[S.]

What a great gift! It's always great getting local things or handmade, because it makes it more special. I like the basket too.