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Gifts for Clients and bosses Girlawhirl's holiday 2007 gift guides
Dec 12, 2007
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As difficult as it is to come up with a holiday gift for a client, Girlawhirl personally believes that finding the right gifts for her bosses is harder. With a client, there is, of course, the option of extravagance, since Girlawhirl's not personally footing the bill. With her immediate boss and even the few above that level, the gift is just more of an acknowledgement – and in fact – any kind of excess could completely work against her… • For one singular fabulous client, or even a gaggle of favorites, it doesn't get better than the 100 Piece Chocolate Box from MarieBelle. Just as its name states, 100 handmade dark chocolate with delicious ganache inside fill the bright blue box to the rim. But what makes them even more delicious to look at are that each one is a work of art, hand painted with a cute colorful image. And for her immediate boss, who's always looking for a 4pm chocolate fix, smaller boxes, ranging form 9 to 25 pieces make for a sophisticated desk-drawer-stash. There's even a purse-like tote that includes hot chocolate mix as well.
100 Piece Chocolate Box MarieBelle $250 Smaller sizes also available from $23 to $75 saks.com
• Champagne or a bottle of wine is such a no-brainer that Girlawhirl sometimes hates to go that route. But truth be told, who doesn't appreciate a wonderful bit of bubbly that they would never splurge on for themselves? When it comes to wine, Girlawhirl likes to add an accessory to the package, that way the gift is not just about what bottle she chose – or more likely the experts at the wine store chose for her. With a state of the art stopper, corkscrew or wine thermometer attached, the gift is taken to a whole new level. Even a curvy decanter can add to the drama.
• Tickets to a play or sporting event make for a fun event that clients are sure to appreciate. Girlawhirl's company helps out here, always making sure to get the best seats in the house – or stadium. For her big boss – who loves tennis – Girlawhirl and a few co-workers chipped in for tickets to a pro tournament that passes through her city.
Click here to purchase tickets at Stub-hub.com • When Girlawhirl was once on the receiving end of super-sized business gifts, she – and every member of her team – received gift certificates for a spa day. Certainly spectacular and wildly extravagant on the part of the giving company, but not the kind of gift you can give to a casual business acquaintance. It's best saved for clients who she's become friendly enough with to discuss the joys of spa visits. Spafinder.com makes the gift certificate process simple and they can be used at more than 4,000 spas.
Click here to visit Spafinders.com
• In a strictly business kind of way, a snappy business card case always makes a great gift for a boss. Girlawhirl received a fabulous one from a co-worker a few years ago and she must admit that she loves pulling it out of her bag whenever she needs to pass some cards around. Vivre.com has shiny patent leather ones, redenvelope.com has silver plated hinged versions that can be monogrammed, and LollyLu has fun ones with great quips and quotes.
• When it's made clear that gift giving in and around an office is not necessary, it's still nice to say thanks to managers or a management team that works hard to get their people what they need throughout the year. Small tokens of appreciation work well here: special tea or coffee for an afternoon break or Girlawhirl's favorite gift of the season, the Global Warming Mug from uncommongoods.com. Even a single truffle or exotic bar from a special chocolatier is a sweet way to say thanks.
Global Warming Mug $12 uncommongoods.com
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