The hamper business does seem to have been getting rather stale of late - so it’s quite nice to hear about someone challenging the market.
That’s what Nicki Stewart has attempted do with her Diverse Hampers. After diversifying out of stationery Nicki decided to offer offer a fresh, high quality and stylish alternative to the traditional wicker basket filled with cheeses and ham. The company provides a collection of striking gifts in towers of boxes containing products from small, artisan producers in the UK. As a result Businesszone.co.uk awarded her the top spot in their new business award.
Our particular favourite is this delightful organic gift hamper.
Panelists judging the new business finalists at the presentation stage were Jonny Allatt, investment director at Zeus Private Equity, Modwenna Rees-Mogg, editor of Angel News, Samantha Fountain, founder of Shewee and Ben Heald, CEO at Sift.
Nicki adds: “Far from being accomplished in the art of presenting, I entered the competition with apprehension! However, I found the process of presenting to such an important audience an invaluable experience.”
If you have £750 ($1500) to spend on a gift, then you may want to give some consideration to this fabulous Jo Malone Pomegranate Noir Set:
Desribed as:
“The ultimate Christmas gift this year is the new, limited edition Pomegranate Noir Trousseau by Jo Malone. This chic pomegranate-red chest holds the entire world of Pomegranate Noir, with the addition of the new Luxury Candle that’s unique to this collection.
The Pomegranate Noir Trousseau contains the Luxury Candle, 2.5kg, Home Candle 200g, Candle Snuffer, Cologne 30ml, Cologne 100ml, Bath Oil 200ml, Shower Gel 250ml, Body Lotion 250ml and Body creme 175ml.”
Ideal gift for those who love a bit of pampering!
Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 28th September 2006 at 07:00 AM, Filed in Gift Baskets, Wine
Harrods simply exudes luxury and quality and if you’re looking for a special gift basket or hamper it’s a great place to start.
Check out this specialist wine and spirits compilation that would make just about any wine lover very, very happy.
Including:
• Harrods Pomerol 1999, 75cl
• Harrods Vintage Champagne 1998, 75cl
• Cuilleron, Viognier 2004, 75cl
• Olmos Reward, Frankland Estate 2001, 75cl
• Soave Classico, Pieropan 2004, 75cl
• Caymus Conundrum 2003, 75cl
• Chateau Fuisse, Les Combettes 2002, 75cl
• Mastroberardino Radici 2000, 75cl
• Sangiovese, Errazuriz 2003, 75cl
• Burmester Colheita 1990, 75cl
• Rasteau Cuvee Prestige 2001, 75cl
• Monte Real Gran Reserva 1994, 75cl
Retails for a very reasonable £250 ($471) and is going to seriously impress your intended recipient.
Quite frankly if you’re looking for the supreme corporate gift basket, look no further than Fortnum and Mason’s £250 ($375) Mayfair Hamper. It is simply exquisite. Purely from a subjective point of view, every one of the items contained within are simply delicious.
Here’s a list of the goodies:
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