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The Perfect St. Patrick's Day Gift

How To Choose The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Gift

March 12, 2018

How To Choose The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Gift

Only a chosen few have mastered the art of gift-giving and if you aren’t part of the club, don’t worry, there is hope for you. All it takes is knowing the person you want to gift. That doesn’t mean you have to unearth their “hidden desires”, but it helps to have some idea of their likes and dislikes. Hopefully you’ve paid attention to the person you want to give a St. Patrick’s Day gift to, because they have likely talked about things they want. Then if you do end up gifting them one of those things, it’ll show that you care enough to listen to and remember their words.

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The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Gift Can Make All The Difference

The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Gift Can Make All The Difference

March 05, 2018

Who doesn’t love St. Patrick’s Day? It’s a chance to have fun and hit the town with your friends while immersing yourself in Irish culture. What’s particularly great about St. Patrick’s Day is that it comes right after Valentine’s Day, so if your day of love didn’t go quite as planned, St. Patrick’s Day might be the perfect chance to make amends. You never know, a special St. Patrick’s Day gift just might make your relationship stronger than ever.

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The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts

The Perfect Valentine’s Day Gifts

February 09, 2018

Love is in the air. Though the weather outside is cold, wet, and dreadful, one can’t help but feel warm and fuzzy the week of Valentine’s Day. It’s a time to truly express and show appreciation for our most cherished loved one, while enjoying their company and companionship. This special day comes only once per year, meaning its important to take the opportunity to spend time together and build memories that will last for years to come. Giving your sweetheart a beautiful and thoughtful gift is one meaningful way of building those memories, and Yorkville’s strongly believes that when gifting, it should be done right. We have artfully designed and assembled an array of beautiful Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets that will leave your loved one smiling and brimming with joy. We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce and guide you through a few of our favorite baskets, so that you can be familiar with the gift that may very well make your sweetheart’s day.

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Five Easy Tips To Spread Holiday Cheer

Five Easy Tips To Spread Holiday Cheer

December 01, 2017

Yorkville's Holidays Gift Baskets

The leaves have fallen, the days grow shorter, and the wind has a bite most bitter. The dog days of summer are but a distant memory, and winter has truly begun. It can be something of a downer facing the sharp cold of early winter, with an end months away, the bright warmth of spring far off and out of sight. But not everything is dreary and dull, for with winter comes the holiday season, a time to summon good joy and merriment to share with our loved ones. It can be difficult finding the holiday spirit when the weather outside is frightful, but Yorkville’s is here to help, with our five festive ways to spread holiday cheer!

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Thanksgiving: Gift Bold and New or Traditional Comfort?

Thanksgiving: Gift Bold and New or Traditional Comfort?

September 27, 2017

Offering a gift of gratitude to those you are thankful for is a kind and beautiful act during the Thanksgiving season. Gifts of food and treats are standard for the holiday, but there are a plethora of ways to go about it, and some may be a better fit than others. Is it better to stick with the tried and true traditional gifts of Thanksgiving, nostalgic and reminiscent of the holiday’s spirit, or is it better to gift in a bold new direction, valuing character and impact? Both have their merits, and both as gifts of gratitude are intrinsically caring and thoughtful options, but one choice may be preferable over the other.
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Classic Anniversary Gifts for the Modern Day

Classic Anniversary Gifts for the Modern Day

July 26, 2017


It’s Summer! Summer means more time outside in warm weather. Everything is green and everything is good. It’s the season for amusement parks, ice cream, splash ponds and lazy days. Responsibilities seem a little less important, and fun seems a little more urgent. It’s no wonder then, that summer love is a thing. There are dozens of songs written about it, and August is definitely the biggest month when it comes to wedding season. Simply put, it’s the easiest time to be outside with friends to celebrate any happy occasion.

 

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Yorkville Specialty Diet Gift Baskets

Yorkville Specialty Diet Gift Baskets

June 26, 2017

We want you to get excited when you think of our gift baskets. There’s so much fun to be had when you look at each individual item, and find something new with each one. Our baskets are an experience – one that you will relive every time you dig in to a new treat. They remind you of just how thoughtful someone has been to you, and let you try things you may have never thought to try before.

Our New Products Team is always striving to find new ideas for gift baskets that look great and taste exceptional, and bring adventure to people each day. Today, we are sharing something we find sadly lacking in the gift basket world: gifts for people with dietary restrictions.

 

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Yorkville on The Marilyn Denis Show

Yorkville on The Marilyn Denis Show

June 09, 2017

This year, Marilyn Denis and James Cunningham came up with a fantastic Father's Day gift guide! Helping Canadians all over the country get a better idea for what Dad wants for Father's Day, they were sure to include Yorkville as their choice for No. 1 Dads everywhere with our No. 1 Dad Ultimate Gift Crate and No. 1 Dad Gift Crate. After all, who doesn’t enjoy receiving a gift basket?

At Yorkville, we sincerely believe that everyone can appreciate a thoughtful collection of carefully selected goodies. We’re hoping to modernize the gift basket model and change the way people think about them – don’t get us wrong, we love our wicker – but times are calling for some surprising and delightful new options too.

For any occasion, they’re a beautiful way to show someone just how much you care to treat them to something special. Handmade with love in Toronto, our baskets are dressed to impress, and always full of surprises.

Thinking of putting together a gift basket for Father’s Day? We’ve got you covered with five excellent tips from our senior designers!

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