California Wine Lover’s Gift Basket – Part 4

Of course when talking about gift baskets for the California wine lover you have to talk about a wine gift basket collection for the gourmet tongue. Since there’s such a wide variety of baskets out there, it’s not hard to find one that’s gourmet. A gourmet basket could come with multiple wines and tasty treats to go with it. Gourmet crackers and cheeses and chocolates are great accompaniments in your wine lover’s gourmet gift basket.

A gourmet basket doesn’t have to be extravagant to show how much you appreciate them. If the person is into simplicity then something that’s large might overwhelm them. A nice wine like a Dom Perignon and a box of gourmet chocolates might be enough to say thank you, and you can know that you sent a quality basket.

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California Wine Lover’s Gift Basket – Part 3

If the person you’re going to give the California wine lover’s gift basket to is a chocolate fan, go ahead and try a wine and chocolate gift basket. Ghirardelli chocolate bars have been known to pop up here and there in wine baskets and make a great addition. Another creative idea is a spa gift basket. What woman doesn’t love to treat herself inside and out to a treat.

If your recipient loves to picnic why not try a picnic gift basket. There are so many varieties to choose from. You can send it in a traditional basket, but now you can also send it in some kind of pack that’s great for carrying your picnic to a romantic location in the hills. You can even get a picnic ready basket that comes in a backpack with everything you need except the blanket.

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California Wine Lover’s Gift Basket – Part 2

When looking for a California wine lover’s gift basket, make sure you know what they like. Are they looking for a red wine or white, a fruity wine or dry? There are so many choices, but you don’t want to get something they won’t like. If this gift is a surprise you can try asking a co-worker, spouse or other close friend what they like.

You can find many kinds of pre-made baskets online, or you can custom make a basket for your friend. There are so many options when doing something like that. Have your friend’s preferences ready when you call the gift shop or get online. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you don’t know much about this topic. Employees at the gift shop will be more than happy to answer your questions. If you’re shopping online most websites have a phone number for you to call.

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California Wine Lover’s Gift Basket – Part 1

You have a friend, significant other, or co-worker that you want to show appreciation too and you know they love wine from wine country, so why not try a California wine lover’s gift basket. To show someone that they made a difference in your life or to say “Thank You” for the special thing they did for you, this could be the perfect option.

There are many options to choose from when looking for a gift basket for your friend or family member. The size of the gesture you’re thanking for would determine the size of the basket that you’re sending. You should try to stay away from sending something that’s too big or too small for the event you’re thanking them for.

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Floral Centerpieces – Part 5

There are many creative things you can do with your floral centerpiece. You can add tapered candles to a piece to add a charming look to the table. Make sure the candles match the color of the flowers. Or you can use white or off white, they should match any floral arrangement. There are many accessories you can add to your centerpiece: berries, cinnamon sticks, fruit, some vegetables and foliage.

For a new and fresh idea try adding something small like cranberries to your flower water for a red flower. If the neck of the vase allows try using lemons or limes for yellow and green flowers. Make sure to leave enough room for water to sufficiently feed the plants.

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Floral Centerpieces – Part 4

A few times in a year your family will come to eat the holiday meals with you; to wow them when they see the table, use a holiday floral centerpiece. Try to do something that will match the holiday. Try using appropriate colors – red and green for Christmas; brown, yellow, and orange for Thanksgiving; try using light colors for Easter, blues, pinks, purples.

When making your floral centerpieces incorporate part of the holiday, candy canes, try some corn fibers or corn kernels for your Thanksgiving pieces, and of course you could “hide” some Easter eggs in your Easter centerpiece. Your family will be impressed by your creativity.

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Floral Centerpieces – Part 3

If you’re having a dinner party, consider decorating the table with a floral centerpiece. Since people are going to be talking through the meal the key to this is having a lower centerpiece. The size of your centerpiece is going to depend on the size of the table. If you only have four or six people at your table your piece will be smaller than a table with eight to twelve people. If you’re at a round table consider a round floral arrangement with a long arrangement at a rectangular table.

Since there will be food served try to not use a flower that has a very strong scent. If the colors allow, try using violets have a low scent, roses although they smell great, you usually have to get close to smell them. Carnations are another flower that doesn’t smell too strong and they last quite a long time if taken cared for properly.

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