This year I’ve had lots of orders from customers who are sending special gifts to friends. They were simply saying "I’m thinking about you" and "I care about you". There was no specific occasion or reason, just a gift out of the blue. How wonderful would that be? A lovely way to boost someone’s mood, confidence and absolutely make their day, week or month!
Now of course not many people can afford to spend a fortune on these kind of gifts. But don't worry, something affordable yet beautiful will absolutely do the trick. Here are my top ideas that are the perfect way to say I care. I love handmade products so they are all handcrafted right here in NZ.
Dear Darling - Resin Keychains
I don’t know if you have ever tried to press flowers but it’s far more difficult than it looks. The good news is that Dear Darling is an absolute pro. These adorable keychains have all sorts of beautiful florals and stones encapsulated in resin. They a a beautiful way to adorn your keyring and make someone feel special.
Find them here
Big Little Gift Box - Kiwi Inspired Gift Box
This is a completely affordable gift box at $49 full of lovely Kiwi inspired treats like manuka honey soap and kawakawa balm. I thought this would be great for someone just settling into life in NZ maybe after some time away or a friend who has moved from overseas. The honeycomb fabric basket is a lovely ongoing reminder of the gift and can be used as home storage.
Find them here
Mini Petals Florist - Ready to Ship Arrangements
If you are looking for a beautiful bouquet to make a statement then check out this beautiful business. You can order their one if a kind preserved flower arrangements as a ‘forever gesture’. I particularly love this one called Bold which is $59. Substances used in the preservation process are non-toxic, non-corrosive, non-carcinogenic and non-chemical reactive!
Find them here.
Illyrian Gems - Mikelle Teardrop Earrings
I am a big fan of the Mikelle earrings and have been complimented on mine so many times. I have listed them individually here at Big Little Gift box to buy separately or combine with other items in your custom gift box. At $30 they are a great way to add a bit of Mediterranean flair to any collection jewellery collection. Find them here.
C&C Beauty - Soap Bars
I spotted these amazing soaps and have admired them on Instagram for some time. I love the videos of where they cut the freshly made soap - so satisfying! Well the good news is that they are are in stock at Big Little Gift Box and can be included in custom gift boxes. They are $12 each and smell absolutely divine. Find them here.
Charity Tea - PositiviTeas™
These little single serve PositiviTeas™ have been an absolute hit. What a beautiful way to send some love. They have a special message on the front and inside you’ll find a compostable, plastic-free tea bag, filled with the finest premium, whole leaf, ethically sourced, organic tea from Charity Tea. To make this even better Charity Tea are a social enterprise dedicated to ensuring children in NZ and overseas receive nutritious meals through their work
PositiviTeas™ flavours are:
- “You are strong” (Organic Green Tea with Jasmine)
- “You are amazing” (Organic Kawakawa Lemon & Ginger)
- “You are loved” (Organic Peach Honeybush)
At only $3 each they are such great value, find them here.
Kiki&Co - Book Sleeves
Now this little gift is extremely popular, in fact you will need to wait until the next restock on 28th September. This is absolutely the cutest way to protect your books and make the perfect gift for the readers in your life. They come in three sizes starting at $32. Find them here.
