The Inside Scoop

Canada Christmas Gift Baskets

2009-09-30T22:36:00.004-04:00

Our Canada Christmas Gift Basket Catalogue is going to be online soon...Cynthia will be busy designing, and then we'll be photographing and getting pictures ready for the web. We're aiming for the end of October to have everything online. We've got some exciting new products coming in, and this year's catalogue is shaping up to the best yet!

Of course, if you can't wait, you can always visit us in downtown Almonte--many of these new products are already for sale in the store, and new items are arriving every week!

Summer, What Summer?

2009-07-26T20:36:00.003-04:00

Wow, has the weather ever been a disappointment this summer! Rain has been in the forecast nearly every day. It feels like we're in Vancouver!

On a positive note, things are continuing to go very well with our new store. We continue to bring in new and exciting products....just this week we found another local chocolatier to expand our line of handmade truffles. We got to taste-test 12 new varieties....the sacrifices we make on your behalf!

So, stop by for a visit when you're in Almonte, or if you need to order an Ottawa gift basket or Canada gift basket, visit us online at www.appletongiftbaskets.com - see you soon!

The Good Old Summer Time

2009-06-16T15:14:00.002-04:00

We have been in our new store for a few months, and things are going very well! Customer response has been terrific, with many people saying they feel like they're in a store that you'd find in Toronto, Montreal, or any other cosmopolitan city. If you get the opportunity, you should visit downtown Almonte....it's a charming town with an absolutely gorgeous river walk!

Stay tuned, as we will be discussing several big new events that will be happening here at Appleton!

We're Finally Open!

2009-04-27T17:26:00.007-04:00

We finally opened the doors to our brand new brick and mortar store today (Monday, April 27)! It's been a long time coming, due to the intricacies of the heritage restoration at 65 Mill St., but enough is done that we could finally open our doors.

Our new sign should be arriving sometime in the next week or so.

Many customers came by today, and all of them remarked on how beautiful the store looked, and how it would be a valuable addition to downtown Almonte. Many people have remarked that it reminds them of some of the shops they've seen in New England, which is a very nice compliment. Cynthia has spent countless hours getting the store ready, painting, merchandising etc.

Stop by and visit us at 65 Mill St. during our regular business hours, or online anytime!

Canada Baby Gift Baskets

2009-02-24T18:55:00.015-05:00

We're in the middle of creating a new division of our company called 'Bambini Baby'. Stay tuned for more details!

Valentine's Day!

2009-01-03T13:50:00.003-05:00

Valentine's Day is less than six weeks away! Hard to believe, after the Christmas/Holiday rush. We've got some excellent new designs that will be appearing online shortly, featuring artisan chocolates and other luxury treats from around the globe!

Whew!

2008-12-21T17:10:00.003-05:00

We're officially sold out for Christmas! This has been our best Christmas yet...we weren't certain how the economic downturn would affect us, but it seems that customers really responded to our company's combination of luxury products, superior service, and beautiful presentation.

It was also our first Christmas in our new location on Mill St. in Almonte. The renovations aren't complete, so we were closed to the public, but were still able to use the space as a production facility. We're really looking forward to being able to open our doors. Our best guess is around two months from now.

Happy holidays to everyone, and thanks to all of our corporate and personal customers for their help in making 2008 our most successful year yet!

Christmas Craziness!

2008-12-08T18:27:00.002-05:00

Well, things are certainly interesting at Appleton Gift & Basket! We are incredibly busy for the holiday season, as more and more customers are discovering that our combination of superior quality, beautiful presentation, and exceptional service make us the perfect choice for their corporate or personal gift-giving needs. We've just received some wonderful new testimonials which we'll be adding to our website when we've got a moment or two (likely not until the Christmas break....lol!).

In the meantime, visit us to view our 2008 collection of Canada Gift Baskets, and don't forgot to order soon, as we will be sold out shortly!

Until next time,

Tony

Christmas Time Once Again

2008-11-22T12:03:00.004-05:00

It's that time of year once again....we're now in our new location at 65 Mill St. in beautiful downtown Almonte. We have beautiful new designs for the holiday season, and you're sure to find the perfect gift from among our Canada gift basket collection.

The Big Move

2008-10-29T17:34:00.004-04:00

Only a few days until we move into our new location (65 Mill St. in downtown Almonte)! We'll be shipping all of our Canada gift baskets from this new location.

Unfortunately, renovations on the exterior of the building are behind schedule (isn't that always the case?), so we won't be opening up the retail store until some time late in January or early February. Hopefully things will speed along, as we can't to open the doors on our new store!

Christmas is around the corner, so be sure to check out our new designs for the holiday season. New gift baskets are being added daily, so check back often!

Great New Ideas on the Way!

2008-08-19T09:41:00.003-04:00

We just returned from a very busy two day visit to Toronto, to attend the CGTA trade show. This is the largest trade show of its kind in Canada, and everything imagineable is on display. We managed to find some amazing new products that we're going to be carrying in our new store in November. Some of these products will also be incorporated into our gift baskets, but quite a few of them are going to be available exclusively in the store, as we need to be able to see which products are going to be hot sellers.

Plans for the new store are coming along....only a few months to go! The amount of little things that need to be taken care of is mind-boggling! Well, that's all for now....

So Many Things to Do....

2008-08-04T19:09:00.003-04:00

Well, preparing for the big move is taking up a lot of time.....seems like there are a million phone calls we have to make. We've also been scouring the internet for store fixtures. One exciting piece of news is that we have just ordered a six foot glass chocolate display counter. It's going to look amazing inside the store, and should be a focal point when people walk in the door!

We're Moving!

2008-07-15T08:17:00.002-04:00

Well, we're taking our business to the next level....we've just signed the lease for a unit in beautiful downtown Almonte (67 Mill St. to be exact!). The front part will be our retail store, while we will have a production area in the back. Stay tuned for more updates....we're going to be busy getting ready for the big move!

New Homepage Design

2008-06-17T16:31:00.005-04:00

We're in the middle of updating our website, with a new and exciting graphic concept on the home page. Hopefully it'll look great!

Father's Day is Sunday, June 15th!

2008-05-19T15:26:00.004-04:00

Father's Day is just around the corner! If you are looking for something a little different to get dad this year, why not check out our 2008 Father's Day catalogue?

Canada Gift Basket Delivery

2008-03-26T15:59:00.002-04:00

Appleton Gift & Basket Co. is your best choice for sending a luxury gift basket anywhere in Canada. Our Canada gift baskets can be delivered from coast to coast, including Victoria, Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, St. John's, Fredericton, St. John, Halifax, Charlottetown, and all places in between!

As we are located near Ottawa, gift basket delivery in Ottawa is done by the next business day. Gift baskets to Montreal and gift baskets to Toronto can also be delivered by the next business day (for orders placed before 11:00 am EST).

Toronto Gift Baskets

2008-03-19T19:35:00.002-04:00

Did you know that Appleton Gift & Basket Co. can have your gift basket shipped to Toronto, in some cases by the next business day? (For orders placed before 11:00 am EST). Our professional shipping services for gift baskets in Toronto ensure that your gift arrives in perfect condition, every time!

Easter 2008

2008-02-27T17:11:00.002-05:00

We are now featuring traditional Italian Easter Cakes, imported directly from Italy! They are presented in beautiful decorator tins, and make for a unique gift!

New Canada Baby Gift Baskets Are Here!

2008-02-14T17:01:00.005-05:00

We've recently added a nice variety of new Canada baby gift baskets and gift sets to our online store. These luxury gift baskets and gift sets are the perfect way to say 'congratulations' to proud new parents!

Christmas is Coming...

2007-10-06T17:39:00.001-04:00

Our Canada gift baskets for Christmas are now online....if you are a corporate customer who will be ordering multiple gifts, it is best to get your order in early--last year we were completely sold out by the second week of December!

You can order now, and request a later delivery date (to guarantee availability). Our professional team will make your Christmas gift giving perfect!

Remember that we ship to both Ottawa and across Canada using FedEx. Using our online ordering system, you can get real time updates as to your delivery status. The cost of shipping is automatically calculated for you based on the recipient's postal code. Don't forget that you can log in any time to check the status of your Canada gift basket order.

We've Incorporated!

2007-08-25T09:29:00.000-04:00

Our company has a new name....Appleton Gift & Basket Ltd.! Our continued growth allowed us to take this next step.

You can expect the same outstanding quality, beautiful presentation, and exceptional service from Ottawa's luxury gift basket company.

Mother's Day is Sunday May 13!

2007-04-07T22:29:00.000-04:00

Our Mother's Day 2007 collection is now online. Visit us to view these spectacular designs!

Easter is Sunday April 8

2007-04-01T08:16:00.000-04:00

Easter is right around the corner, on Sunday April 8th, and our 2007 Easter designs are now online! Stay tuned for our Mother's Day Collection, which will be up soon!

Spring is in the Air (Hopefully)

2007-03-10T23:19:00.000-05:00

It's been a while since we posted....we're busy preparing for Easter and Mother's Day. Also, we've recently found some wonderful new products to complement our bath and body gift baskets....they are all-natural, and made in Canada by McBloom's Skin Therapy.

We've also found some decadent new chocolate items which we will be introducing in the coming weeks....one of the best parts of this business is finding exciting new products from Canada and around the world!

Anyway, stay tuned as we add new Ottawa gift baskets and Canada gift baskets in the coming weeks!

Our New Home Page is Done!

2007-01-01T21:48:00.000-05:00

Whew! We've been working at a new home page design, and it's finally finished! We think that it captures the essence of our company perfectly: luxury gifts that you will be proud to give!

Stay tuned for new designs as we gear up for what promises to be a fantastic 2007. Our Valentine's Day collection will be online shortly.