Crafting the Perfect Holiday Gift Basket — A Thoughtful Touch from Merle’s Flower Shop 🎁✨

There’s something extra special about giving a gift that’s been thoughtfully arranged — one that feels warm, personal, and filled with holiday cheer. This season, skip the generic presents and craft a holiday gift basket that delights every sense! At Merle’s Flower Shop, we make it easy to create the perfect mix of cozy and festive, complete with local delivery for effortless gifting.

Start with a Festive Foundation

Choose a beautiful basket or decorative container as your base — something sturdy enough to hold your goodies but stylish enough to reuse later. A woven basket, tin, or wooden crate adds instant holiday charm.

Add a Holiday Plant for Natural Cheer

No gift basket is complete without a touch of living beauty. A holiday plant adds life, color, and a lasting reminder of your thoughtfulness. Some of our favorites include:

• 🌺 Amaryllis Bulbs – Watch as these bold, stunning blooms grow right before your eyes.

• 🌵 Christmas Cactus – A long-lasting, easy-care plant that adds bright pops of pink or red.

• 🌿 Poinsettia – The classic holiday favorite, perfect for bringing instant Christmas spirit.

Each plant brings its own kind of joy, and we can help you choose the one that best fits your recipient.

Include Something Sweet

Add a seasonal treat like gourmet chocolates, peppermint bark, or artisanal English toffee. Select a fave of your recipient for a personal touch.

Warm It Up with a Festive Drink

Tuck in a holiday beverage — a tin of hot cocoa, bottle of wine, or even a festive mixed drink. Pairing it with a cute mug makes it extra special.

Light the Way with a Candle

A holiday-scented candle adds the perfect touch of warmth and fragrance. Choose from our custom floral scent — a soft blend of fresh petals and greenery — or a winter greens scent, with notes of pine, cedarwood, and spice. Each soy candle is hand-poured by 168 Candle Studio, bringing a cozy, seasonal glow to any space.

Spruce It Up with Seasonal Greens

For that final festive flair, tuck in a few sprigs of artificial Christmas greens or berries. A touch of sparkle, pinecones, or ribbon gives your basket that professionally designed look. Then finish it off with a big, beautiful holiday bow — the signature touch that says “made with care.”

Let Merle’s Flower Shop Help You Spread the Cheer

At Merle’s Flower Shop, we can help you craft the perfect holiday gift basket from start to finish. Whether you want to handpick each item or let us design it for you, we’ll make sure every basket is beautiful, thoughtful, and ready to brighten someone’s day.

And the best part? We offer local delivery, so your handcrafted gift can arrive right at their doorstep — beautifully wrapped and full of holiday spirit.

This season, give more than a gift. Give a cozy, heartfelt experience — with flowers, fragrance, flavor, and festive flair — from Merle’s Flower Shop. 🎄