At Carlisle & Co., we believe that a thoughtful, personalized present is the perfect way to show your appreciation to your friends, your family, and, of course, your clients! Whether it’s sending a client a Starbucks gift card to celebrate their book launch or a “get well” box after an unexpected surgery, this simple act goes a long way in client relations.
With that thought in mind, in the coming weeks, we’re excited to share our carefully-curated gift guides for all of your work-related gifting needs.
To kick off this blog series, here are our favorite 12 gifts for local or small business clients.
1. NEST Fragrances Reed Diffuser in Holiday
There’s nothing better than a warm and festive smell to add a cheerful touch to your space. NEST Fragrance’s holiday scent includes notes of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves, and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla and amber. This reed diffuser works perfectly in an at-home office, waiting room, or smaller shared office space.
2. Cookies Cutters and Cookie Mix
How cute are these holiday-themed cookie cutters from McGee & Co.? They pair perfectly with a homemade cookie mix in a jar. You can also buy a premade mix and transfer it into a mason jar (with extra chocolate chips or red and green sprinkles, of course!). Add a personalized gift tag from Carlisle & Co.’s Etsy shop, and you’ve got the perfect present for multiple clients!
3. Personalized Ornaments
In past years, we’ve gifted our clients with personalized ornaments, and they’ve always been a big hit. This faux pearl pea pod would be perfect for a food blogger, food journalist, or restaurant owner, while the color guide is the perfect fit for an artist or interior designer. Fun fact: We’ve worked with clients in all of these industries!
You can also check out KMStudios for their gorgeous hand-painted ornaments. We love the coastal ornaments and the blue and white chinoiserie ornament!
4. Champagne and Bottle Bow
Grab a medium-priced bottle of bubbly and top it with a sparkly bottle bow for a festive touch. Cheers!
5. Abstract Art Print and Gold Frame
Who doesn’t love a piece of beautiful artwork for their office walls? Search Etsy for something that feels like a good fit for your clients — like this abstract print of the vibrant Low Country. Even better, look for a local artist to support. You can frame it in this beautiful gold bamboo frame.
6. Premium Mixology Box
If you know your client is into unique cocktails (or mocktails), this mixology box will be the perfect addition to their holiday happy hours. Stock their bar cart with top-shelf ingredients for four servings each of the Mangonada Margarita, a classic margarita with add-ons of mango puree and lime chili sea salt, and Gentlemen & a Scholar, a whiskey-based drink with strawberry puree, aquafaba, and aromatic bitters.
7. Grande Holiday Bell
This charming bell is the perfect touch of whimsy for any office space!
8. Aged & Infused The Core Collection
This cocktail kit — including Naval Gazer, Island Time, and Blue Sunday — is the perfect way to stock the office bar cart for a team of three or smaller. Then, they just need to add 16 ounces of their favorite booze for a delicious end-of-day drink. Each kit makes 24 cocktails, preparing them for all of the holiday celebrations ahead!
9. Luggage Tag and Passport Holder
If you have a client who travels often, you can’t go wrong with this luggage tag and passport holder set from Mark & Graham. You can even personalize the color to their brand and add their monogram.
10. Ski Embroidered Coasters
How special is this set of four embroidered coasters for a client who lives out West and loves to ski?
11. Monogram Leather Notebook
A nice notebook is such a good gift for a client who’s always taking notes. The soft tumbled leather in pine with their monogram in gold foil will add some holiday spirit to their desk!
12. Shop Local
It always feels good to support another local small business. In Winter Park, we love the custom gift sets from Hunt and Hostess! Pick the one the best fits with your budget and clients, and your work is done! It’ll be packaged in a gift box with a branded gift tag added.
No matter where you live, you can reach out to a nearby bakery or cafe and ask them to put together some gift boxes for you to personally deliver. You can even add a holiday card or some branded swag, like a notepad or candle. If you need help with your holiday cards, check out our Holiday Card Concierge service.
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