In a world of automated everything, we do something that might seem a bit old fashioned when creating our New Zealand gift boxes. Every single greeting card that goes out with our hampers is written by hand. Not printed, not typed, but actually written with a real pen by a real person.
Our team writes hundreds of these gift cards each week. Val has the most beautiful handwriting (honestly, it looks like calligraphy), while Shonagh’s is charmingly wonky but full of heart. Each card carries a bit of the writer’s personality, making every gift message genuinely unique.
For Personal Gift Giving
The responses we get from gift recipients tell us everything. They notice. They keep the cards. Some even frame them. One customer told us her mum stuck the handwritten note on her fridge for months because “it felt like getting a letter from a friend.”
Taking time to write by hand shows this gift comes from a place of genuine care between people. Because that’s what thoughtful gifting is really about, isn’t it? Showing someone they matter enough for you to take your time. Whether you’re sending birthday gift boxes or gifts for her, that personal touch makes all the difference.
For Corporate Gifts
When businesses send corporate gifts through us, that same personal touch takes on even greater meaning. We write hundreds of cards each week for companies celebrating team birthdays, thanking valued clients, or welcoming new employees. It’s how thoughtful businesses maintain that personal connection even when sending dozens of gift hampers. Each recipient gets the individual attention they deserve.
The responses from corporate gift recipients tell the same story. They notice the handwritten touch. They keep the cards. One HR manager told us her team member stuck the handwritten birthday note on her desk for months because “it felt like the company actually cared about me personally.” When businesses choose handwritten messages for their corporate gifts, it shows their gifts come from a place of genuine appreciation.
Next time you add a personal message to your gift order, whether for a loved one or valued team member, know that someone will sit down with a pen and thoughtfully write every word just for your special person.
