Something Sweet
I often help my clients with their annual gifting endeavors. As we know, it’s more than just the object being given, it is the “touch-base mentality” that is important in thinking about nurturing clientele and industry partners. The holidays are always a part of that comprehensive plan, though, I do encourage my clients that “less is more” during this obligatory frenzy.
During the holidays I tend to gravitate toward small gestures, or something that is consumable and will delight not only the recipient but perhaps their office mates and/or family. Equally important, as we know, is the presentation factor.
Below, I’m sharing a “freebie C&C Curation” with some of my favorite edible delights for your last minute gifting. Accompany your gift with a thoughtful note on letterpress stationery.
P.S. Most of my clients have their gifting flushed out by October 1st to help minimize any stress! We put all paper goods into production in the beginning of October, so that by the time they return after Thanksgiving, we’re really just worried about postage and getting the boxes out the door. If you were on the ball this year, file these down for 2026!
FIRSTLY: Italy’s oldest confectioner, Romanengo, offers an array of chocolates, candied fruit, fondant, and more. This elegant box of chocolates comes in a box with illustrations and reproductions of old prints. See here.
SOME OTHER IDEAS…
1. When in doubt, visit Houses & Parties. Rebecca Gardner sells various goodies from Lavoratti. I am particularly fond of the Chocolate Pencils, including assorted flavors such as Pistacchio Verde di Bronte, Sale Marino di Trapani, and Lemon from Cinque Terre. Their branding is chic and soothing, the box practically feels like a collectable. See here.
2. Who doesn’t adore a luscious tin of caviar? Look no further than Petrossian. I do love a heaping of caviar on my baked potato on New Year Eve… See here.
3. Sant Ambroeus? Say no more. I wish I could magically dash one of their classic pink Principessa cakes to my zip code (if you know, you know), alas, their other offerings will have to do. Try their Cookie Tin (I gifted this to clients one year), or perhaps a Pandoro!
4. Instead of gifting the classic lemon or orange basket, consider sending a lovely box of pomegranates. Not only are they delicious, but they are gorgeous in a sterling silver bowl in the kitchen, or cut open on a cheese plate. Their bright festive color says “holiday” and the packaging is simple and perfect. See here.
Best of luck and Merry, Merry!