Hamperific will be closed....

Hi there!

Just a quick note to let you know that Hamperific will be closed until the 5th of January, 2010.

Have a great festive season and New Year!

Kirsty

First ever "gift-away" at the Gift Assistant...

Why hello there! Many of you might know that I have another blog called the Gift Assistant... it is a place where I can help people with their gift queries and do some features on some of the suppliers I use, such as Aroma Beauty.

If you haven't already checked it out, may I recommend doing so as we have our first ever "gift-away" of some divine Sexie Coffie.

Looking forward to seeing you soon and Merry Christmas!

Anniversary ideas from the Gift Assistant - coming soon!

Struggling to find thoughtful, meaningful and perhaps unique anniversary gifts?

Join the Gift Assistant every Friday where we will be looking at each of the anniversary years and the traditional and modern gift themes.

Don't leave it to the last minute and risk a crappy gift - get organised and be happy to give something special to your love!

Shaving set - perfect practical Father's Day gift

A quick pic of the Shaving Set available from Hamperific. Postage may be available outside of Mackay, so please email me or call me on 07 4942 8228 for more information!

NEW Father's Day gift ideas

Woohoo! I am excited to say that FINALLY I have added my new gift ideas to Hamperific's webpage!

Only a week to go until Father's Day and I have two fantastic BRAND NEW gift ideas for that special man.

Firstly is the Wine Bottle Case. This little beauty is perfect for BBQ and BYO restaurants when you want to take your own special drop.

These are also a bargain for $30 delivered to Mackay and surrounding suburbs. Just add Dad's favourite drop and you are sure to be in the good books!

Next up is the Shaving Set. These include a lovely plush cotton hand towel, a quality Italian-made shaving brush and a devine Cedarwood and Spice soap from Aroma Beauty.

The soap is especially made for men and shaving and lathers up beautifully. Packaged in a box with ribbons and a card, the Shaving Set is $40 delivered to Mackay and surrounding suburbs.

Hamperific also has the ever popular BBQ Bonanza and Chocolate Bouquets for Dad if food is more his forte...

For pricing for delivery outside of Mackay, please email me!

Happy Father's Day!

Stunning creations from Caroline Mitchell

Whilst on my trip to the Reed Gift Fair in Brisbane earlier this month I met Melissa from Caroline Mitchell, a New Zealand company named after the founder and creative spirit who sadly passed away.

Melissa was showcasing the new range of exquisite hanging decorations exclusive to Caroline Mitchell and all were eye catching to say the least. The range includes Australian native flora and fauna as well as some more traditional icons such as the Aussie flag and the Sydney Opera house.

Each handmade animal and flower almost comes to life with intricate detailing consisting of stitches of metal threads and embroidery, sequins and beads and to chose the one I liked the best is impossible.

So what do you use them for? Only lack of imagination will find you short of ideas, but some of the suggestions include the obvious such as using them as decorations on Christmas trees, include them in the wrapping of a gift instead of a bow, hang from doorknobs or dresser drawers, or tie one around the neck of a bottle for a stunning presentation.

According to Melissa they are like "Earrings for the home". Wherever you use them they are sure to be noticed!

This festive season I plan to carry a selection of Caroline Mitchell’s beautiful creations at Hamperific. For more information, drop me a line at Hamperific.

Making broken bones a little less painful...

My philosophy for Hamperific is to sell things that I like and that I have tested personally. There was one gift basket that has been in my planning stages but not yet ready for sale that I didn't really want to test - the Broken Bones pack.

I know I promised a post on the trends for 2009 from the Reed Gift Fair, but unfortunately due to an accident at soccer (last week) I have had to take it easy from work - mainly because it is tiring typing one handed!

So at the moment I am now trialling first hand the products I was planning to include in my Broken Bones pack: a decorative cast cover from Busted Bling and a waterproof cast cover from Limbo!

Both of these products are fantastic and I can highly recommend them. I selected the zebra skin for my decorative cast cover, but there are many different colours available. Busted Bling was the brain child of Peta Ware who is from Townsville and I am happy to be her Mackay stockist.

Limbo is a fantastic company in Cairns run by Gretchen. The waterproof cast covers are an absolute must for showering and, believe it or not, taking a dip in the pool! Manufactured in Great Britain, they are a real lifesaver and great for the environment - no more Gladwrap!

So what is in the Broken Bones package I hear you ask. Well, it has to include a Busted Bling cast cover and a Limbo. Then there will be a gift voucher from Video Ezy (or Blockbuster) and some snacks to get through the movie fest! Cost will vary depending on the break - an arm, leg, wrist etc, but this will surely bring a smile to your recipient's face as a unique gift.

For more information, contact me at Hamperific!

Have a great weekend,

Kirsty