Celebrating occasions have been rather common in the past few months. Some of us have gone as far as sending care packages to friends and family, whether it's for Zoom birthdays, engagement parties, stag night or bachelorettes, reunions, or even game nights. Hey, you can even send them a tuck box just to let them know you're thinking of them!
But it can prove to be a challenge to shop for gifts and giveaways, especially since there are many restrictions in heading out. Here's where shops that offer curated boxed gifts come into play. They offer boxed sets with items that are either pre-selected or can be customized according to your theme and preferences. Some even offer customization for the packaging and the option to throw in a personal item!
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Check out these shops where you can have curated box gift assembled for any occasion:
Sage & Ivory Box
Sage & Ivory Box dubs themselves as a "boutique gifting studio" with plenty of boxes that highlight wellness and self-care, which is evident in their pre-curated boxes. They can also help you create a custom box where you can choose items to put in a box, but they can also help you out with boxing if you don't need help sourcing items. Want to send something ready-made to your loved ones? Check out this Lavender Box that will bring them good vibes and induce relaxation!
Available online.
Simply Giving
Head on over to Simply Giving to curate boxes that will wow your family and friends. A quick look at their feed shows that most of their items can be personalized with names, which makes them a great option for birthday and wedding giveaways. They also accept orders for personalized gifts and corporate events.
Available online.
Winsome Box
Winsome Box has been around since 2017, curating boxes for corporate clients and wedding celebrations. They got into the business "to elevate the local gifting scene" by way of curated giftboxes. This shop puts an emphasis on the purpose of the gifter in assembling a curated box, so you know that each item and detail in a custom box are meticulously thought of.
For inquiries, send an email at winsomeboxes@gmail.com.
Las Arca
Las Arca is a gift curator for corporate and wedding giveaways, and you can get them for more intimate occasions, too. The have a pre-curated line that starts at P1,000 and with varying themes to choose from. But if a customized box is more your thing, go for their Make Your Own Box service, which lets you choose the packaging, the items to include, and the card.
Available online.
Keepsakes Ph
Keepsakes PH has mostly worked on weddings, but they also do Christmas giveaways, too! For this year, they collaborated with potter Ugu Bigyan for their Premium Curated Boxes. They're also the shop to check out if you're looking for unique packaging: Just recently, they've started to use a kraft paper-based bubble wrap alternative with a honeycomb die-cut pattern to wrap fragile items, which looks so #aesthetic!
Available online.
Sensy Box
Sensy Box's feed is full of curated boxes that have scented candles, handcrafted soaps, jewelry plates, and more. Aside from personal care-themed sets, they also have coffee- and tea-themed sets. Replicate your coffee dates by sending over a coffee kit to your friends!
Available online.
The Rustic Craft
The Rustic Craft takes customization to the next level with three options to choose from: you can build your own box, select from curated sets and personalize the packaging, or have individual items personalized. All sets come with dried flowers outside the box, jute string or ribbon color of your choice, fillers, and a tag. If you're planning to give some gifts to your gal pals, this skincare-themed set is right up your alley!
View their catalog here.
Pensée Gifting Studio
Pensée Gifting Studio considers themselves as a "gifting boutique." They make it a point to include local brands and entrepreneurs in their boxes. You can have a custom curated box made when you order 10 pieces or more, with a lead time of at least two weeks before the delivery date. If you want to include personal items, you can send them over to them for inclusion in your boxes, too.
For orders, fill out this form.
Happy Nest
Happy Nest both offers pre-curated boxes and custom boxes for whatever occasion. You can expect their box to have items sourced from various places, as the team likes to travel, but they also include locally made items in their boxes. If you're getting married and are planning to give a token to your bridesmaids, check out this box that has booze, lipstick, munchies, and a personalized pouch!
Available online.
The Finest Gift
The Finest Gift calls themselves "joy enablers", and for good reason. According to the owners, their goal is to make gift-giving a "joyful activity" and "paint a delightful experience to the receiver." They are currently offering bespoke gift boxes at the moment, but standard gift boxes are in the pipeline.
For inquiries, email them at thefinestgiftph@gmail.com.
Giftery Manila Co.
Share your passion for plants with this adorable plantita-inspired box from Giftery Manila Co. There's the Basic Box, which has items you'd see in the market; Premium Box, which features handmade items by local farmers and artisans; and Deluxe Box, which has popular brands alongside personalized items. They can also help you customize bozes depending on your budget.
For inquiries, send them an email at gifterymanila@gmail.com.
Hamper Gifts Ph
Hamper Gifts PH describes themselves as an "all-ocassion gift provider," offering gift hampers that you can personalize from the packaging down to the items included. You can also choose gift boxes from their extensive collection, like this set from the Soiree collection that's perfect for wine night! You can order boxes in advance: five days for on-hand collections, one to two weeks for pre-designed collections, and four to five weeks for customized items and boxes.
View their catalog here.
All the Best Gifts
All the Best Gifts has curated boxes for personal and corporate clients, as well as on-hand, ready-to-ship gift boxes from time to time. This box in particular is perfect for an e-numan sesh; all you have to do is just gather everyone on Zoom and say cheers!
Available online.
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