Feeling Romantic

January 31, 2010

Feeling Romantic?

We all have a romantic side to us and let’s be honest, isn’t it nice the excitement you feel when you have organised something special for a partner, friend or secret lover. Whether it’s a surprise dinner, bunch of roses, quality chocolates or a Romantic Hamper; it makes you feel good inside knowing they are going to love your thoughtful gift.

Valentines Day falls on a Sunday this year which throws us all out a little. The giver, the receiver and us the gift creator! It’s so much easier when the Romantic Day falls on a weekday, when everyone is at work. It’s so easy to pick up the phone order a Valentines Day gift, have it sent to their work and then hear for hours how they were the centre attention and were envied by all their workmates as they doted over your gift.

Sunday the 14th poses a bit of an issue!

  • Will they be home?
  • How do you check to see if they will be at home without looking suss,
  • Do you even have their home address?
  • If you already live with the person will it have the same impact if a delivery arrives and you are there?

We’ve thought of the PERFECT WAY to get around this. It will still give the effect you want, if not better.

“Send your Valentines Day Hamper “before” the weekend and word your greeting card in a way so that the gift is to be enjoyed by them or for you both over the Romantic Weekend! It could almost be like setting up a Romantic Date!

For Example:

  • You could send a Picnic Basket full of wine, cheese, chocolates, pastes & shortbread. On your Greeting card you might offer that you both go on a Picnic. (Be sure to have a Romantic Picnic Spot in mind if they say yes!)
  • You could heat things up a little and send our Lover’s Spa Kit or 12 Romantic Dates Hamper and suggest you spend the whole weekend together.
  • How about our Ultimate Chef Hamper and write on the greeting card that you’ll be there at 6pm Sunday the 14th to cook them dinner.
  • Or what about our Elegance Moet & Chandon Hamper and offer a quiet night on the couch.

Sending your gift beforehand and writing the appropriate message on your card will have them looking forward to the Romantic Event for days!!! AND if they receive it at work, think of how envious their work colleagues will be.

                     ”BIG IMPACT”

 

So get started and browse our Valentines Day Hamper Range and get creative with your greeting card message and set up a date they will remember for a very long time.

 

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Valentines Day Gifts 2010

January 25, 2010

Just a quick reminder that this year Valentines Day falls on Sunday 14th 2010. Make your Valentine the envy of the office and request delivery for Friday the 12th. If your Valentine lives in Newcastle, we will be offering delivery on Sunday to all suburbs in the region. What ever date you choose for delivery, we have an amazing range of Valentines Day hamper styles to suit. The complete range will be available by the beginning of February.

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Thank You & Happy New Year

December 29, 2009

The past few months have been an incredible ride at Hobby Hampers; we would just like to take the opportunity to thank our staff and suppliers who went out of their way to make it all happen for us.

Our staff:

Alex, Ashleigh, Aimee, Lynda, Stacey, Leanne & Crystal. Thank you for the long hours and patience. We are already getting terrific feedback which we will post on the website. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Our Suppliers: Huge thank you to Pukara Estate for getting so much stock ready for us every week with little notice.

Bev - Our Cheese Rep and Guru. Thank you for driving to Sydney to pick up another load of brie and camembert with little notice.

House with No Steps – You are amazing. The cardboard boxes that we had to dispose of was unbelievable. These guys made a special trip twice with a truck and picked up the lot for recycling. All the wooden chests, trays & wine boxes etc that you made were of great quality and done quickly so thank you.

Terry from Smiths – We’d call you in the morning and you’d be there just after lunch. Love your super delivery efforts. Thank you!  

Eventful Foods – Leanne and the team, thanks for getting stock to us quickly, especially at the end when we needed extra.

Ogilvie Foods – Carol, although you guys are on the West Coast you always get stock to us quickly…. thank you!

We are now taking a short break to enjoy the festivities but will be back in full swing on the 5th Jan.

Happy New Year

Glenda & Angus

HOBBY HAMPERS AUSTRALIA

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Top 5 sellers this Christmas

November 30, 2009

With November behind us and December upon us, we thought we would share with you our biggest sellers over the past 2 months. As always we have a huge spread across all styles & types of hampers but the top 5 are as follows:

1/ Connoisseurs Indulgence

- Tempus Two Merlot or Chardonnay 750ml (please choose wine below)
- Ogilvie Roasted Cashews 70g
- Ogilvie Antipasto Peppers 115g
- John West Smoked Oysters 85g
- Organic Blueberry and Grape Paste 140g
- Bertoldo’s French Nougat 100g
- Rosenborg Danish Camembert Cheese 125g
- Borlands Macadamia shortbread 125g
- Jeffersons Daintree Breakfast Tea 50g
- Clear Mountain Crispbread 100g
- Ashmores Strawberries and Cream 80g
- Holland House Lumpfish Caviar 50g
- Cavendish and Harvey Mixed Fruit Drops 200g
- Bonne Maman Conserves 50g x 2
- Eventful Toffees x 2
- Trentham Tucker Fig and Ginger Crisp bread 150g
- Gift wrapped in a large basket with crisp cello
- Decorated with silk flowers, organza ribbon & gift card  

2/ Christmas Luxury Treat Hamper

 Christmas Luxury Treat

- Jacobs Creek Shiraz 180ml
- Jacobs Creek Chardonnay 180ml
- Ogilvie Rich Fruit Pudding 400g
- Ogilvie Roasted Cashews 65g
- Ogilvie Chilli Olives 115g
- Eventful Foods Australian Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea 50g
- Peace, Joy & Happiness Christmas Rock 200g
- Three Hats Irish Cream Ground Coffee 85g
- Gift wrapped in a gloss posy box with crisp cello
- Decorated with organza ribbon & gift card 

3/ Hunter Valley Gourmet Hamper

- Gourmet Wooden Tray
- Hunter Valley Wines
1 x Hungerford Hill Shiraz & 1 x Hungerford Hill Semillon 750ml
- Pukara Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil 200ml
- Pukara Estate Manzanillo Olives 270g
- Pokolbin Jam Factory – Cherry Jam 270g
- Pukara Estate Garlic Infused Olive Oil 200ml
- Gift Wrapped on a wooden tray with crisp cello 
- Decorated with organza ribbon, decoration grapes & gift card 

4/ Crowd Pleaser

1st Box: 
- Lindt Swiss Pistachio Chocolate Block 100g 
- Lindt Swiss Milk Strawberry Chocolate Block 100g
- Albatros Mini Toast 80g
- Ogilvie Smokey Cheese Nibbles 50g
- Ferrero Rocher Chocolates 60g
- Kurrajong Kitchen Lavosh 50g
- Cavendish & Harvey Mixed Fruit Drops 200g

2nd Box: 
- Butterfingers Shortbread 80g 
- Jeffersons Daintree Breakfast Loose Leaf Tea 50g 
- Columbos Cappuccino Shots 50g 
- Blueberry and Grape Paste 140g 
- Ogilvie Chilli Olives 115g 

3rd Box:   
- John West Smoked Mussels 80g
- Rosenborg Danish Brie Cheese 125g
- Country Cuisine Berry Preserve 40g
- Country Cuisine Orange Marmalade 40g

4th Box:  
- Eventful Foods Vanilla Centred Toffees 200g

5th Box:  
- Ogilvie Strawberry and Champagne Conserve 150g

6th Box:  
- Pink Lady Connoisseur Chocolates x 3

Packaged in a 6 box tower with soft organza ribbon and gift card attached.

5/ White Christmas

White Christmas

- Tempus Two Chardonnay 750ml 
- Ducd’O White Chocolate Truffles 125g
- Rosenborg Danish Brie Cheese 125g
- Elsa’s Story Rosemary and Olive Squares 150g
- Bertoldo French Nougat 100g
- George & Simpson Rich Fruit Pudding 100g
- Butterfingers Macadamia Shortbread 100g (Glueten Free)
- Charlies Cookies & Cream Tube 25g- Charlies Cookies & Cream Tube 25g
- Pfeffer Nusse Iced Ginger Bread 200g
- Pink Lady Buttermint Chocolate Wraps x 2 
- Gift wrapped in a seagrass basket with crisp cello
- Decorated with quality organza & Christmas themed ribbon & gift card

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Help to break a Guinness World Record this Christmas

November 28, 2009

The Christmas season is here, decorations have gone up, theres excited children planning their wish list to Santa & an extra spring in everyones step knowing the party season is upon us.  

As a gift basket company this is the busiest time of year for us. Its humbling to see so many family, friends and colleagues sending Christmas hampers to each other, however it’s heartbreaking to hear that so many people in particular children miss out on the magic of Christmas due to economic struggle.

In the past we have donated our left over Christmas stock; puddings, shortbread & Christmas cake to the Salvation army. It leaves a lovely feeling that we can contribute with a Christmas meal for the less fortunate. We’ve donated hampers to fundraising activities as well as added a few extra items to someone’s hamper as a nice gesture, whom we knew didn’t have a lot to spend but bought from us to share their spirit of Christmas with a loved one.

As our business has grown we have felt the need to continue to offer our help where we can.

We recently came across the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal, which is a fantastic idea to help brighten Christmas Day for so many, in particular children.

We have sifted through our plush teddy stock and have put aside a bundle of new teddies to send to Kmart to help them reach their Guinness Book of Record Goal.  

We all think this is such a lovely idea and hope you can find the time to do them same.

Below is all the information you need to assist with this cause.  

Help the 2009 Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal break a Guinness World Record

The 2009 Kmart Wishing Tree aims to break a Guinness World Record for the largest number of plush/soft toys collected in one room. We need 5,885 toys to break this world record. If you would like to help the Appeal, please send a soft toy before Friday 11 December 2009 to:

Trudy Pow, Kmart Corporate Affairs
Kmart Australia
690 Springvale Road
Mulgrave Vic 3170

Trudy will ensure your toy is counted in the record attempt. Alternatively, you can take your toy to the service desk at Kmart Victoria Gardens where the record attempt is being made (Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre, corner Burnley and Victoria Streets, Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria).

For more information visit Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal or call 1800 124 125.

Merry Christmas!

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Christmas Hampers Delivered to Newcastle and the Hunter Valley

November 12, 2009

Hobby Hampers Australia have long been regarded as Newcastle’s premium provider of top quality Christmas Hampers & Gift Baskets.  Our multi award winning company has dedicated many years to supporting industry and business in the Hunter Valley region.  Visit our Christmas hamper page to see a selection of the finest gourmet hampers in the region. Our suppliers include Pukara Estate, The Hunter Valley Chocolate Company, Tempus Two and Camelot Lavender Farm to name a few.  If you are nearby, why not drop in and visit us at Unit 5/6 Pippita Close Beresfield NSW 2322. We’d love you to experience our gifts first hand.

Hunter Valley HeavenHunter Valley Gourmet

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Gourmet Christmas Gift Baskets – Order early and save!

November 10, 2009

Due to the overwhelming popularity of our earlybird special for our Christmas Gift Baskets, we have decided to extend our offer until the 20th of November.  We don’t want you to miss out on the chance to save some money this year and encourage you to place your orders before this date. Contact us today and take advantage of top quality Christmas hampers and gift baskets at the best price.

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Christmas Hampers Delivered to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Newcastle & Australia Wide!

November 1, 2009

There is a certain feeling of Christmas in the air! Daylight saving starts this weekend, the days are warming up and the aisles at supermarkets and department stores are aligned with Christmas trees, toys and decorations as seems to be happening earlier & earlier each year. We have just finished decorating our showroom and filled the shelves with an amazing selection of Christmas gift baskets & Christmas hampers that will bring a smile to just about any ones face this Christmas.

Christmas Luxury Treat

Christmas Luxury Treat

Build Business Relationships, Reward Employee Commitment and Spoil your Family & Friends. Visit our Christmas page today and discover the value, convenience and true gift giving experience that many years of experience has taught us at Hobby Hampers. You’ll be glad you did!

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Unique Christmas Gift Ideas

October 29, 2009
108_1026856290_hohostripes08Below is a Reply I did on another Blog which I was invited to write on!
 
 
Firstly Megan, thank you for inviting me onto this discussion.
 
 
It’s interesting to see the suggestions made about what everyone thinks would be an ideal gift.
 
From another perspective; I’m General Manager and co owner of a national gift basket company, Hobby Hampers. As you would know Christmas is a massive time of year for us; one we start planning back in May for the “big” rush. We begin designing our Christmas hampers & gift baskets and order the stock as early as we can to ensure we are well and truly ready for the festive season.
When we created Hobby Hampers we wanted to steer clear of the basic basket and theme our hampers so we knew they would be practical; would get used, be enjoyed & give a great impression. Whilst we still use baskets for some we also use theme boxes, towers, buckets, trays, gardening pots, colanders, potty’s, nappy buckets, party pack tubs and so the list goes on.
 
It’s interesting to see the ideas posted under Traditional and A Bit Different at the start of your thread.
Over the years we have designed hampers to include:
– Movie tickets
– Calendar
– Christmas decoration
– Tea and/or tea set
– Books – does your client enjoy gardening or cooking?
– Golf pack
– BBQ accessories
– Stationery
* which is everything under your traditional list so far.
 
.. and what excites me more is under the “A bit Different” suggestions; we too have also used many of these ideas within a hamper.
– Bar accessories
– Beach towel
– Cooler bag or picnic set
– Beach survival kit
– Magazine subscription
– Restaurant voucher
– Australian native plant (drought tolerant!) or small cactus for the office
– Great eating/entertainment/bar cards – usually available from bookshops
– Deck chair (Don’t laugh but Coke a Cola wanted a Deck Chair in their hampers last year)
 
We absolutely LOVE having companies or individuals ring us and ask us to design their gifts and love it even more if they want them a little different. It makes our day more interesting.
The beauty of hampers is you can put whatever you want in them. Whether you do it yourself or ring a company to to them; the options are endless.
 
If you want some ideas visit us at www.hobbyhampers.com.au
 
Happy Christmas shopping :)

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Christmas Hampers Australia: How to choose the right gift.

October 25, 2009

With such a huge selection of Christmas hampers around, how do you make the right selection? By looking at a few simple things, you can make the experience enjoyable & stress free. Whatever gift you choose, ensure your supplier is trusted and reputable.

Style – Box or basket?  Christmas hampers  that are packed in posy boxes tend to be quite main stream these days and it is very hard to differentiate one from another.  Christmas hampers in baskets tend to be at the higher end of the quality spectrum & do have maximum visual appeal as they showcase all the inclusions so consider this when choosing.When choosing your Christmas hamper, look for the finer details. Look at the type of ribbon used. Is it top quality organza ribbon or is it paper and curling ribbon. Will your gift be decorated with Christmas themed trinkets or will it be simple and plain. Remember you want to choose a gift that is completely unique and stands out from the rest. To really customise your Christmas hampers consider adding extra items. This can be done at the time of choosing your gift with some suppliers and makes your hamper truly personal.

Price – A fine quality Christmas hamper is usually available at a variety of different price points. Usually, the better the quality, the higher the price. Christmas hampers with Alcohol are slightly more expensive. If you are looking for a hamper that is inexpensive, consider a gift in a box and one that is alcohol free.

Inclusions – Ensure you select Christmas hampers with the best quality ingredients you can find. Look for regional produce like the Hunter Valley or Barossa Valley. Remembering that what is inside your Christmas hamper is just as important as the presentation of the hamper.

Delivery – Make sure you allow plenty of time to have your Christmas Hampers delivered. This is a very busy time for Gift Hamper company’s and if your Christmas hampers are going to remote locations, you will certainly need to allow extra days for delivery. Speak with your Hamper supplier and confirm the delivery times with them.

Wishing everyone a fantastic Christmas!

Hobby Hampers Australia

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