“And the winner in the category of gift services is…”

**Lots of nail biting, heart pounding minutes later**

“Baskits”

We have all heard the stories before of a couple of single mothers that get together and build a successful business as their children play at their feet or the young woman from Asia that comes to Australia (speaking little of the language) and who nurtures her business into a multi million dollar empire.

The best thing for us about attending these awards was the realisation that these inspiring people are generally just like us. Yes – even the battling farmers that now produce a line of erotic soaps got to where they are because they work hard, support each other and believe in what they do.

It was a big call to envision our business as it was three years ago, operating in the back room with just a phone, venturing into cyberspace and making an impact. 

Thanks to all our customers for your support – you are our inspiration!

Everyone has had to buy a last minute gift.  

It was only a decade ago that your time poor friends and relatives used to take a safe bet and buy you a gift voucher decoratively (or not) printed on paper. These almost certainly got lost or thrown out in the gift paper frenzy or perhaps put safely in your pocket only to be washed with your party clothes.

Make way for Plastic Fantastic! Store credit has taken on new form and with so many designs to choose from you can now even personalise them with your own photos.

Wait up… don’t think we don’t notice that they are still just plastic money and a set amount at that.

There is no denying that there are people that absolutely hate surprises, want to know exactly what you are spending and only want a gift when they have determined every aspect of it prior to receipt – give them a gift card!

Before making a last minute plastic purchase for anyone you actually care about think about this:

Do you want them to know that they are worth a set amount of money? (Let alone a limited amount of time and effort?)

Personalised gift presentations are really the only option that shows our loved ones that they are worth the time to put together a gift expressing your thought and consideration.

We love our business and one of the things that we enjoy most is giving gifts that are not stock standard supermarket items but luxury products put together with your thought and our time so that the recipient feels so much more appreciated.

Baskits are as easy as plastic fantastic but more fantastic!

From a young age our children are being encouraged to think creatively and critically – to step outside of the box! At Baskits we have been using all sorts of innovative packaging from boxes to picnic backpacks for a long time now but we must continue to pursue change and development. (While still keeping a few key favourites). How do we do this? Should we follow every trend as it comes along? To some extent , but there is a lot to be said for keeping with tradition – this binds us as a community and what would Christmas be without just a hint of red and green. However just lately we have been liberated to try something a little different… Stripes and Spots!

We were so excited to visit the Gift Fair in Sydney in March and check out all of our suppliers new product ranges and gift ideas.  By far the highlight was to see the innovative ideas for kids. A month on and after a very busy Easter we have created and photographed the beginings of our fun new range for kids. You have to love the Herbie the Ouch doll with neat little icepack inside and squidgy neck pillow gift for kids in hospital – this is sure to brighten up their day!

Hi all!

This blog is for everyone who pursues the perfect gift. At Baskits, presentation and personalisation is everything and we welcome your comments.

In such a fast paced mass produced society we want to show our family, friends and workmates ( nay the nation) that they are being listened to and that their individual spirit shines through into our hearts. Baskits is about appreciating identity and catering to personality. We encourage unique sentiments and our day is so much more fulfilling (and we feel honoured) when we share in the hundreds of experiences that form part of every person’s journey.

So that is who we are and what we do… but where are we headed in 2008?

Things are really getting under way for Baskits. Our new website is up and running and we are all having so much fun in the shop front as well as trying to navigate cyberspace. Please keep checking into our blog as we will try to post lots of fun and interesting articles soon.

Check out www.baskits.com.au The perfect gift is just a click away! (and don’t hesitate to contact us by phone if you want something that you can’t see online)