Q & A:

Why do baskets make the perfect gift?
Most of us have too much 'stuff' and are trying to simplify and clear out the clutter that inevitably accumulates; many times the last thing your recipient might want or need is another 'thing'!  But everyone needs and loves to eat.  Great gift baskets are 'green' -  each one a thoughtful collection of scrumptious, consumable items of outstanding quality:  foods and/or body care, seed packets, candles, etc.  These items are enjoyed thoroughly & used up; along the way they create warm memories, and don't accumulate in closets, garages, and under sink cabinets to create dilemmas and be landfilled or yard-saled a few years from now!  Food gifts are an easy way to buy local, regional, domestic, and/or consciously.  Ultimately, even the basket itself is biodegradable, but in the meantime will provide service that's both practical & decorative - and it can be used for another gift basket...and another, and another!

Will they like it?
Yes.  More likely, they'll love it.  We don't have a formula for our baskets.  First, each one is tailored to your recipient, based on what you tell us about them.  Second, we think good food should taste great.  If it's not delicious or delightful, it doesn't go in.

If I ordered a basket from you last year for my recipient, and order again for them this year, will this year's basket be a re-run?
No.  We keep track of what you've ordered in the past for your recipients and what went into each basket they received on prior occasions, going back years.  We make sure to make each item different than ones in previous baskets, unless specifically requested to duplicate a particular item because the recipients loved it the last time (which happens a lot!).

If someone else orders a basket from you for my recipient, and I do too, will our mutual recipient get two duplicate baskets?
Again, no.  All our baskets are designed by one person, and thanks to our system for keeping track of who has received what in the past, both recent and for previous years or occasions, each basket is a delightful surprise.

How is your pricing determined?
We charge only for the basket & trim, what goes into the basket, and the actual shipping cost.  You get for free the time we spend designing, constructing, decorating, boxing & shipping.  The prices of items on our shelves are very competitive - most everything in our store is on sale - and the price on our shelf is the price of the item when it goes into your basket. We think our baskets are the best gifting value anywhere!

Is there a way for me to see what I've ordered?
Yes.  We take pictures of each basket.  We'll e-mail you a picture, and if you like, a list of the contents, usually within a day of shipping.

What other gift options do you offer?  We also do small gift bags & boxes for wedding favors, business gifts for seminar attendees or office staff, and other similar applications.  Each features a unique, signed piece of local pottery, so while theme and value are consistent within an order, each gift is special.  Typical might be a small bowl in a delightful shape and glaze, filled with items appropriate to the specific occasion.

How do I order?
Just click on the link below, or give us a call. 

   
         In your e-mail or call, please provide the following information:

• Name & address of your recipient(s)

• The occasion for which the basket is being sent (holiday, congratulations, friendship, get well, sympathy, hostess gift being sent ahead of your arrival, etc)

• Their e-mail address, if you'd like us to notify them by e-mail that a basket is on its way

• Their phone number, if you're having us hand-deliver the basket, so we can confirm that someone will be home to receive it

• What kinds of foods and/or other items they like (candles, skin care, pottery: whatever you have in mind). 

• Any food allergies, dietary requirements or preferences (for example, diabetic? vegan? vegetarian? decaf coffee only? or items we definitely should not include)

• What you'd like to spend, not including shipping

• If you'd like us to include a gift card, and if so, what you'd like it to say

• When you'd like it to arrive

  Your
                 1) name
                 2) phone number
                 3) e-mail address that you check regularly
                 4) credit card number, expiration date &
                      card billing address