Mens Gifts Ideas Off the Mark
With the best intentions and for all the right reasons, research suggests that when it comes to picking the right gift, men are still not delivering. According to an article in the Sunday Telegraph, December 29, 2013, Men are “still getting things wrong when attempting to choose the perfect gift for their other half.”
The article notes that a staggering “42% of women return presents from their significant others as soon as they can” – which is quite an indictment on the ability of men to choose meaningful and appropriate gifts for their partners. As an indicator of what men really think that their partners want, it demonstrates that men are out of touch with their partners and have simply no idea of what is currently in demand.
As a gift hamper and anniversary gift specialist, I appreciate that men do make some brief investigations into finding the ideal gift, but the search is often short and unrewarding simply because there is a dearth of relevant material out there. In other words, men have a bit of a look around and then give up and resort to the old fall back of perfume, flowers or gift cards.
But it isn’t all bad news – just under half the respondents (45%) of the survey noted that they had to return the items bought for the present due to incorrect size or colour. This is great news as it supports the idea that although the minor details may be wrong, the general thought and style was nearer to what the recipient expected.
Another big factor in buying a birthday present online is choosing a product that is for the household – like a steam cleaner or vacuum instead of a personal intimate gift for the person. Men seriously blunder in this area, thinking that a new piece of equipment will be appreciated when in fact it is just that – a new piece of equipment.
When searching online for birthday gifts and presents delivered to work, people in Australia are just coming around to the immediacy and freshness of an artfully arranged fruit basket. Unlike in the United States, where Fruit Baskets and Fruit Hampers have an established widespread appeal, Australia is an emerging market for designer gift baskets and hampers. Many men would do well to choose a well thought out fruit hamper as a birthday gift for women instead of wondering which size to buy and whether or not this would offend her.
Next time you are looking online for a women’s gift or present, remember to consider the fresh fruit appeal of a fruit hamper and how sharing dew-fresh fruit direct from the markets in a wicker basket with your personal message (we can even help with writing your message!) is sure to make a smiling impact on delivery. Oh, and you can be 100% certain that your partner will not be bringing the fruit basket back for an exchange because she did not like it!
Gourmet Christmas Hampers and Xmas Gift Baskets for delivery.
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Christmas Hampers 2013
AS OUR FINAL Christmas Blog for 2013,
we would like to thank all our regulars and repeat clients for your
loyalty and commitment and welcome everyone on board who has just
discovered the magic of a Hunter Valley Christmas. This year has
been a wonderful journey with the ongoing support and dedicated
loyalty of our corporate base clientele. Thank you – you know who
you are.
Making hampers is a real pleasure and getting things just right for clients is even more satisfying – there is something special about seeing off a large shipment we have worked closely with from sourcing the suppliers to adding the final detailed touches.
We still have room for some final end of season orders in 2013 and if you are looking for genuine handcrafted artisan hampers with a twist, you would be well advised to get in as soon as possible to reserve your order. Best call direct on 1300 284 684 so you can lock in your order immediately.
Our bestsellers this year have no doubt been the create your own hamper section – you guys love having final say on what goes into your gifts – and no wonder considering the average dollar spend was up by nearly a third on previous years. So far it has been a year of bigger hampers with the buyers preferring to choose their own additions to existing hampers or completely making their own from start to finish.
Thank you again for keeping alive our dream of local, regional food integrity and in turn giving our authentic farmgate producers the opportunity to share their products on the national marketplace. Every single hamper is another share of Hunter Valley produce and the passion and commitment that goes into the food and wine of the Hunter Valley. We truly appreciate your purchase and want you to know that you are making a difference right here right now.
Making hampers is a real pleasure and getting things just right for clients is even more satisfying – there is something special about seeing off a large shipment we have worked closely with from sourcing the suppliers to adding the final detailed touches.
We still have room for some final end of season orders in 2013 and if you are looking for genuine handcrafted artisan hampers with a twist, you would be well advised to get in as soon as possible to reserve your order. Best call direct on 1300 284 684 so you can lock in your order immediately.
Our bestsellers this year have no doubt been the create your own hamper section – you guys love having final say on what goes into your gifts – and no wonder considering the average dollar spend was up by nearly a third on previous years. So far it has been a year of bigger hampers with the buyers preferring to choose their own additions to existing hampers or completely making their own from start to finish.
Thank you again for keeping alive our dream of local, regional food integrity and in turn giving our authentic farmgate producers the opportunity to share their products on the national marketplace. Every single hamper is another share of Hunter Valley produce and the passion and commitment that goes into the food and wine of the Hunter Valley. We truly appreciate your purchase and want you to know that you are making a difference right here right now.
Christmas Shopping Gift Awards 2013
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| Award Winning Christmas Shopping Ideas for sharing with Friends and Family at Home in 2013 |
Announcing the release of the winners of the National Christmas Shopping Gift Awards, as judged by an esteemed panel of foodie and gourmet experts from around Australia. After an exhaustive judging process, as revealed to our readership and enthusiastic followers by the highly regarded and critically acclaimed leaders in the industry.
Christmas is a Special Time of Year
It is also the time to get a few foodie friends around and put together you gingerbread house, mince pies, shortbread, biscotti, panettone, panforte and whatever other regional delicacies you include in your Christmas Celebration. Especially in Australia, freeze ahead – one of the best things about most Christmas fare is that it can be made ahead of time and frozen – so on the day you can slowly release the frozen products and they can act as cooling agents around the kitchen.
Christmas Day
On the big day you should be all ready to go with a memorable Christmas Day since you have made the time and effort to put in some planning beforehand. Remember to allow for those who will not be present at the table by sending them a Christmas Hamper filled with some unique, hard to find regional fare just like handmade so they too can share in your Christmas spirit. Christmas is a time for people dropping in unexpectedly, so having on hand a ready supply of extra items and fresh produce is always convenient and gives a positive impression that you have indeed prepared for and indeed expected their arrival. Merry Christmas from the team behind Hunter Valley Hampers and best wishes for a joyous sharing time with your family and friends.Fruit basket to Hospital
Ordering a Fruit Basket or Hamper for a special personal occasion is a demonstration of your care, feel for the moment and appreciation of fresh food.
In Newcastle, I can recommend Fruit Baskets Newcastle for Best Local Fruit Delivery and especially the $59 Freshest Fruit - brilliant, fresh and perfect for a weekday or workplace sharing.
For Gourmet Lovers, then there is Hunter Valley Hampers, which is an established local institution, featuring unique classic fruit hampers like the picnic for two and the Chocolate Fruit Basket.
In Newcastle, I can recommend Fruit Baskets Newcastle for Best Local Fruit Delivery and especially the $59 Freshest Fruit - brilliant, fresh and perfect for a weekday or workplace sharing.
For Gourmet Lovers, then there is Hunter Valley Hampers, which is an established local institution, featuring unique classic fruit hampers like the picnic for two and the Chocolate Fruit Basket.
Making Gourmet Food and Wine Hampers.
Making the perfect Gourmet Food and Wine Hamper is simple if you follow these three steps. Be sure to use locally made produce, ideally from a slow food source, with organic and natural ingredients. Take the time to put your gourmet food with a delightful Hunter Valley Wine, like our favorites shiraz and semillon. And finally, the finishing touch is a crisp fresh woven basket, with a sturdy handle so you can re use the basket to carry your picnic in the park.
Christmas Hampers - New Designer Website
Hunter Valley Hampers are proud to announce the launch of the new website full of easy to use features and stunning photography, so you can order online your old favourites and over 100+ new gift baskets, gift ideas and gifts for men.
In a press release, Hunter Valley Hampers said the new website is a statement of confidence in the Hunter Valley Wine Region and continues to promote and distribute fine local foods and wines as Gourmet Hampers Australia.
We invite you to visit the new boutique online shopping experience, modelled on a Bohemian Shopfront, and place your order for the Freshest Fruit Baskets to Newcastle and Gourmet Hampers Australia wide.
Or as we like to say Send the Taste and Share the Feeling!
In a press release, Hunter Valley Hampers said the new website is a statement of confidence in the Hunter Valley Wine Region and continues to promote and distribute fine local foods and wines as Gourmet Hampers Australia.
We invite you to visit the new boutique online shopping experience, modelled on a Bohemian Shopfront, and place your order for the Freshest Fruit Baskets to Newcastle and Gourmet Hampers Australia wide.
Or as we like to say Send the Taste and Share the Feeling!
Christmas Hampers Newcastle
Ordering Christmas Hampers for Corporate Occasions in Newcastle is a tricky business. There are literally dozens of out-of-town big suppliers who have the marketing muscle to bombard you with flyers and catalogues. Then there is Newcastle's Own Hampers, made since 1988 to high standards filled with local products from Hunter Valley Wine Country - all Australian made, and very affordable.
Hunter Valley Hampers have the expertise and buying power to match any catalogue hamper on price and value, and you can rest easy knowing you are supporting local region businesses and local region jobs.
For example, just this morning a customer called 1300 284 684. She was organising her Christmas Rewards for Staff and had received a gift hamper catalogue from one of the national companies. The team at her company was fixed on this particular hamper, let's call it "Xmas Special". Once we had discussed what was in the hamper, we set about building it "Hunter Valley Style".
First thing, we substituted imported products for boutique local products. Now let me explain what boutique is, as we have some customers who baulk when I mention that word. Boutique simply means, as we understand it, a small, handmade operation where there is minimal processing and the ingredients are largely stirred, cut and cooked by hand, as opposed to having machinery. Some people call it slow food. Or locatarian (where you only eat local made foods).
Secondly, don't think boutique is for high taste foodies and out of touch of your palate. Of course not! Just be prepared to actually taste the food, not the packaging and the preservatives.
Anyway, back to the testimonial; Upon viewing the photos we sent of the Hunter Valley Hampers version of the Xmas Special, she was quite impressed. Everything locally made, but essentially the same ingredients. We made the sale and the team who chose the hamper from the national company were impressed enough to join our loyalty program.
Hunter Valley Hampers. Send the Taste and Share the Feeling.
Hunter Valley Hampers have the expertise and buying power to match any catalogue hamper on price and value, and you can rest easy knowing you are supporting local region businesses and local region jobs.
For example, just this morning a customer called 1300 284 684. She was organising her Christmas Rewards for Staff and had received a gift hamper catalogue from one of the national companies. The team at her company was fixed on this particular hamper, let's call it "Xmas Special". Once we had discussed what was in the hamper, we set about building it "Hunter Valley Style".
First thing, we substituted imported products for boutique local products. Now let me explain what boutique is, as we have some customers who baulk when I mention that word. Boutique simply means, as we understand it, a small, handmade operation where there is minimal processing and the ingredients are largely stirred, cut and cooked by hand, as opposed to having machinery. Some people call it slow food. Or locatarian (where you only eat local made foods).
Secondly, don't think boutique is for high taste foodies and out of touch of your palate. Of course not! Just be prepared to actually taste the food, not the packaging and the preservatives.
Anyway, back to the testimonial; Upon viewing the photos we sent of the Hunter Valley Hampers version of the Xmas Special, she was quite impressed. Everything locally made, but essentially the same ingredients. We made the sale and the team who chose the hamper from the national company were impressed enough to join our loyalty program.
Hunter Valley Hampers. Send the Taste and Share the Feeling.
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