Here’s what has happened in the last month and what’s to come!
We've had a busy month here at Carabella gifts, and we're excited to share what we've been up to. Our team has been hard at work on some fantastic new gifting projects for our clients, and we can’t wait to show you some tips and tricks we've picked up along the way that will work for you too.
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One of our clients wanted us to prepare wellness hampers for employees that needed a boost, so with this in mind we have just launched a collection of hampers that promote relaxation, health and well being so thank you for the suggestion, we hope you like them!
So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and enjoy as we dive into the latest trends and insights in the world of gifting. We hope you find our experiences as inspiring and helpful as we have!
Browse our wellness Hampers:
https://carabellagifts.com/collections/wellbeinggifts
Our Lovely team Loading the Orders
We launched last month and have learnt so much throughout the project. We have partnered with manufacturers from across the globe to produce bespoke gifts and merchandise, and scaled up our logistics and strengthened our team. Every day is a learning curve but the team have relished this opportunity.
The importance of delivering gifts welcoming new home owners on behalf of our clients doesn’t pass us by, and we look forward to building a long and fruitful relationship for all!
PR Event at Story Homes
Story Homes Hamper
Our client Story Homes, asked us to curate a “First night in your new home” hamper to wow their guests at a recent PR event. We love coming up with gift ideas to support our clients' events, as it lets our creativity run wild! The hampers were filled with unique and stylish gifts to indulge and pamper, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many of the guests taking to social media to express their gratitude and enjoyment. A win win all round!
Southampton Football Club
M.D Caaren Dodd with Jazz Bhatti Head of partnerships and business development, Saints Foundation
For this coming season, we have proudly become a Patron of Southampton Football Club’s charitable arm, The Saints Foundation.
Before the launch of Carabella gifts, our M.D Caaren, was head of Communications for 7 years at Saints, so it seemed fitting to join as a Patron and support some of their local community projects.
We will also be donating to the foundation when any of the 135 patrons purchase our hampers, so hoping to raise lots, we can’t wait to get started!
Tips and tricks from the gifting experts
“It's not about the logo, it's about the feeling”
Think back to the gifts that have made an impact on you. Was it the company logo that stood out, or the thoughtfulness and personal touch behind the gift?
When forging news relationships, it's easy to fall into the trap of thinking that heavily branded gifts are the way to leave a lasting impression. But we know through years of experience, that what truly makes a gift memorable isn't the heavy branding, but the emotion it evokes.
So next time you're considering a client gift, subtlety is everything: it's not about making sure your logo is everywhere. It's about choosing something that will resonate on a personal level, creating a connection that goes beyond business.
Spotlight on....UP UP CHOCOLATE
The relaxation: The Me Time Hamper
We are delighted to be working with UP-UP Chocolate who prioritise humane and sustainable practices, aligning perfectly with our values at Carabella.
They source cocoa from Colombia, ensuring that it is completely free from forced or child labour— a commitment backed by a Slavefreetrade.org certificate.
And of course, their flavours are fantastic too, ranging from dark cherry and sea salt to wild mint and more. It's this combination of strong ethics and diverse, delicious flavours that made us choose UP-UP Chocolate to join our curated collection.
Enjoy this guilt-free indulgence within The relaxation: The Me Time Hamper above.
New Appointment
Nyarie Mafunga
We would like to introduce Nyarie to the Carabella team who joined us last month. As you know we have a small and mighty team of women here, so finding the right fit is so important. Nyarie comes with great experience in customer relations and digital marketing and is already proving to be such an asset to us, and has the team’s seal of approval!
Christmas ramping up behind the scenes, it’s all about the personal touches...
Behind the scenes with M.D Caaren Dodd
It may feel that we are just finally having a summer, but for us the festive season is in full swing.
We have some exciting new brands to include within our collection, from South Coast producers to social enterprises that make delicious gifts at the same time as supporting their local communities, and we are very proud to be working with them.
We have had the challenging job of sampling lots of food and drink but we will endure, just for you!
Our Christmas digital brochure will be live at the end of August so sign up below to receive a copy. If the personal touches are your thing but you lack time, please allow us to offer our expertise as we work with many of our clients providing bespoke solutions such as packaging and gift selections that truly reflects their brand.
Do contact us as soon as you can as the personal touches take time - our time of course, not yours!
For inspiration, click here to view our Christmas website page
To receive our Christmas collection digital brochure
email info@carabellagifts.com
Contact: Caaren Dodd
Christmas Gifting Consultation
https://calendly.com/carabellagifts/christmas?month=2024-08
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