Have you watched the latest season of Selling Sunset? I’ve already seen it twice. I love watching for the fashion, the real estate and the exotic places they travel to. This season, one thing I loved was that the girls love language, was gift baskets.
Like when Chrishell was post surgery and Emma brought her a thoughtful self care gift basket. Or when Chrishell went to visit Mary and gave her a housewarming gift basket.
Ladies, I took notes. I love to put together gift baskets but I haven’t done one in a really long time. Watching these girls give baskets to each other completely inspired me to make gift baskets my gifting theme for this holiday.
Giving a well thought out gift basket really is the ultimate way to give someone you love a gift that speaks right to the heart. You can create something so special that really speaks to the persons interests.
I once gave a boyfriend a gift basket of all his favorite snacks, candies and hangover medicine after a long guy weekend when he came home. He raved about the basket and would tell his friends about it every chance he got. Specialized and thoughtful gift baskets are always a winning idea!
So I’ve put together some ideas to help you put together a gift basket that will make you the most popular person in your office, group of friends or family.
HOW TO GET STARTED CREATING THE ULTIMATE GIFT BASKET:
The whole purpose of gift giving is to show appreciation, so what better way to show someone how special the are to you than by carefully collecting items for them that will bring them a sense of joy and happiness upon receiving!
Here are a few things to consider as you begin to create your theme gift basket.
Step 1: Think of the theme.
When it comes to giving anyone a gift basket, you want to select something that appeals to their interests or hobbies of choice. A few ideas that might get your mind thinking:
Self Care gift basket
New Home gift basket
Teacher gift basket
Gardening/Plant lover basket
Book lover basket
Wine/coffee/food gift basket
Step 2: Select the perfect basket that they can reuse.
You want to get very creative with the basket choice. Baskets are perfect because they are multi-functional, so make sure to gift them a quality basket they can use for organizing, storage, or even decorating. I like to get something that is very useful and not something to be thrown out, I like to not be wasteful.
Wire or Wicker Basket
Mixing Bowl
Pot or Planter
Large Clear Glass Jar
Decorative Storage Container
12 unique gift basket ideas:
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01 | Kitchen essentials gift basket
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This gift basket is practical for pretty much everyone on your list but will be well received by people who love to spend time in the kitchen or those who might have moved into a new home and need some essentials.
What to put in this gift basket:
Wooden kitchen utensils they need
A multi-purpose basket
Cookbooks they will love, this one is always a hit
Some luxurious snacks
02 | Bubble Bath Self Care Gift Basket
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A self care gift basket will work for pretty much anyone your list. You can use almost any basket and throw in everyday pampering essentials. This is perfect for your mom or your bestie.
What to put in this gift basket:
Fill this basket with anything cozy
a pretty ceramic heart dish
nourishing under eye patches
03 | Cozy wine night in Gift Basket
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Similar to a self care basket, a cozy wine night in basket will make anyone appreciate your gesture. This should be a basket they can keep next to the sofa for the ultimate day of relaxing on the sofa and then reuse the basket after by filling it up with blankets and these essentials.
What to put in this gift basket:
their favorite bottle of wine
a wine cup
a cozy smelling candle
04 | Gardeners Gift Basket
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This gift basket stopped me in my tracks when I first saw it. Taking a garden hose and turning it into a basket, brilliant. I am a big time plant lover so anything to do with gardening or plants is always going to be a good idea for someone like me.
What to put in this gift basket:
Gardening tools
A multi-purpose basket
gardening gloves (i want these)
A gardening book
05 | Wok Ramen Gift Basket
There are several people in my family who absolutely love ramen, this gift basket idea is perfect for someone like that. If you can think of your loved ones favorite food, make it a really unique basket with all the essentials they might need to cook it at home.
What to put in this gift basket:
A wok & kitchen utencils
Oven mitts
Authentic Ramen starter pack
06 | Home Tools Gift Basket
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When I think about what I most needed when I purchased my first home, it was a toolkit set like this. You don’t realize how much a hammer, screwdriver and measuring tape can actually help you in the day to day.
I love this gift basket idea for a college graduate, someone who moved into a new apartment or even newlyweds.
What to put in this gift basket:
a set of basic tools ( hammer, screwdriver, nails)
a flashlight
extension cords
07 | Zen Wellness Gift Basket
via ashley brooke
As a mom of a 5 year old, I have an entire group of mom friends who have a very full, busy life. I am surrounded by beautiful women who could use a little bit more slowing down in their day.
A zen wellness gift basket is the perfect gift to encourage any women to give themselves a little bit more TLC.
What to put in this gift basket:
I always include this guided journal
some healing teas
a beautiful tea cup
some body oils or soothing lotions
08 | Favorite color foodie theme
If you have to create a gift basket for someone you don’t know well or a random gift exchange, you could always just pick a color/fruit theme and fill the basket with cute treats that specific color. I adore this peach theme gift basket idea.
Use a dishtowel to fill the basket and create the color palette.
What to put in this gift basket:
add in jams, honey or other spreads in pretty jars
a set of snacks
sugar packets
09 | Holiday Hygge Basket
Everybody needs a holiday hygge basket filled with things that will make your home cozy. And maybe a few little cute holiday decorations, too. This basket could be the perfect to give a friend, teacher or co-worker.
What to put in this gift basket:
a cozy throw blanket
hot chocolate
a stuffed holiday gnome (everyone loves these)
10 | Budget Baking Gift Basket
I always like to bring a little treat to anyones home I visit for the holidays. The perfect and super budget friendly gift to bring is a baker’s basket. A curated little kit so you can all bake something special together.
You can start with a big mixing bowl as the basket base. Pink is always a great color to go with.
What to put in this gift basket:
Betty Crocker cake mix of choice (this lemon one is my favorite)
oven mitts
sprinkles
spatula
11 | Basket for the Pet Lover
If you have anyone in your life that has a dog, you know how special their furry friends are to them. So gifting someone with an entire basket filled with goodies for their furry friend is something that will absolutely steal their heart.
I remember in season one of Selling Sunset, Chrishell gave a pet gift basket to a potential real estate client and she landed a contract for it!
What to put in this gift basket:
Dog toys
treats
poo bags
chew toys
12 | Champagne Cheers Gift Basket
This is such a clever gift idea for anyone who has something to celebrate. You basically set them up for an impromptu celebration and it could be anything from purchasing a new home to finally quitting their 9-5 in pursuit of a new business venture or even just starting a blog!
What to put in this gift basket:
A bottle or two of bubbly, even mini bottles of champagne are adorable.
pretty straws
cocktail napkins
Remember, gift baskets are a really thoughtful way to give a gift with heart, meaning and intention. Have fun with this process so that the experience, connection and memory lasts forever.
I hope you enjoyed this post!
