My Favorite Gift Giving Ideas
I love finding new ideas for gifts. For this reason, I am constantly looking for new ideas for my clients, as well as for gift-giving during the holiday season.
Minted.com - Focuses on individualized printed gifts!
They support artisans around the US who feature their own artwork on minted.com I use them for my Christmas cards every year. I also love their custom art gifts.
One year I had my grandma’s recipe photo printed in foil press or letter press printing and then I framed it myself. I also was able to find my grandmothers signature so they added that to the bottom of the recipe. I loved it so much I also gave it to my mom.
A few of the other gifts I love are custom photo puzzels, printed wedding vows and portraits.
https://www.minted.com/
Spoonful of Comfort- Brings home cooked meals to our loved ones!
The company’s goal is to send care packages, based on your choice, most commonly including homemade soups, rolls and cookies ready for consumption or to freeze. Overall, they help people bring amazing foods into homes regardless of the reason but most often when there is illness or another reason cooking is difficult.
In fact, I received a lovely care package when my father died. It was beautifully packaged and included a gorgeous metal ladle to keep.
The soup comes mostly frozen but was super fresh. My family loved it.
Spoonful of Comfort has packages for every occasion-- college care package, new parent care package, get well soon, comfy cookie packages, sympathy gift packages, birthday care packages and so much more!
https://www.spoonfulofcomfort.com/
Lottie Lane- Is a home collection company based out of Erie, CO.
I am a bit biased because my friend Lindsay started this online-company based on their dream to have a brick-and-mortar store in Erie. You will find hand-selected, beautiful, home products that are on trend and inspired by southern living. They even ship throughout the US!
Check out their collection:
https://lottielane.com/ or @lottielane_andco
The Ruffly Rose- Brings amazing blooms and gifts to Denver’s South Pearl Street!
A staple of South Pearl Street the Ruffly Rose which is owned by our dear friends, provides custom flower arrangements for all occasions and weddings. They do deliveries and allow buyers to also pick individual stems in their store. They have an amazing assortment of indoor plants, succulents and gifts in their newly expanded store.
1611 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
https://www.therufflyrose.com/ or @therufflyrose
The Barn- A staple of Castle Rock!
This historic barn features an endless array of shops featuring home decor, plants, clothing, books, antiques, art and so much more. Situated in downtown Castle Rock, it is nestled just steps from dining options, Festival Park and Plum Creek!
400 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
https://thebarncastlerock.com/
Mercantile by Farmgirl Foods- Brings local gifts and food products to Castle Rock!
You can find local vendors featured in the store with products including frozen local elk and beef, jelly and jams, pies, ice cream, hot sauces and so much more. They also have a great selection of gifts for everyone from candles to dog lovers! Melissa the owner also caters events and does a beautiful job. We have used her for our farm to table dinner and highly recommend her!
420 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
https://shop.mercantilebyfarmgirlfoods.com/
Olive and Cocoa- Quality gifts with beautiful packaging!
I have used Olive and Cocoa for gifts and always feel the products are unique and beautifully presented. Their gifts include food crates, award-winning florals, inspired décor, jewelry and so much more. Gifts are beautifully wrapped or in a crate! I believe their customer service to be solid and their gifts change seasonally!
https://www.oliveandcocoa.com/
Milk Bar- Ships amazing baked goods.
I personally received a cake shipped from Milk Bar and it was amazing and in perfect shape. I have since sent several Milk Bar items such as truffles and they were well received. They have endless options including cakes, truffles, cookies, pies and ice cream and ship nationwide. These are perfect gifts for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries and just because.
https://milkbarstore.com/