insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 21 - November 2016 | Page 44

THE SUSSEX HAMPER COMPANY
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FOOD + DRINK

THE SUSSEX HAMPER COMPANY

Everybody has someone who is a nightmare to buy a gift for – the last person on the list who you constantly put to the back of your mind until the last minute . But , rushed gifting never works well and more often than not , you end up buying something that just feels second best .
The challenge is choosing a gift for someone notoriously difficult that doesn ’ t feel like a cop-out . The tough nut to crack is to buy something you believe that is genuinely appreciated and most of all , will be used and not just tucked away with the rest of the gifts set to be shunted to the charity shop the minute the last mince pie has been eaten .
Nick and Muir started The Sussex Hamper Company after many years of trying to find gifts for difficult folk . To make it easy , they started with a range of base hampers with an added range of personalised jewellery , accessories and cards , making each gift unique to the recipient . They know a few things about gift giving and have a couple of helpful pointers .
Firstly , never underestimate the value of a surprise . Unwrapping a gift is one of life ’ s great pleasures and brings out the child in us all . Gift giving should be an experience and what sums that up more than rummaging through a box of treats ?
Secondly , make it personal . What does the person like ? Most eyes light up over gorgeous food and drink , but adding something well thought out will take you that extra mile to make it special .
Lastly , if you ’ re not sure what personal message to write , then think about what they post on social media – pictures and comments . Remember conversations and what their sense of humour is ... maybe what films they like , or actors and comedians they favour . Do they have children , or someone else whose name would make them smile . Some clues might even reveal a bit of a wishlist , if you ’ re lucky .
So what makes a great gift ? A bit of everything means that you have struck gold on giving a personal gift . Giving a hamper can tick many of the [ gift ] boxes , but likewise , remembering something important to your recipient will also truly make that gift sparkle .

Searching for the extraordinary ?

Our SuSSex hamper range iS anything but O rdinary .
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£ 10 O ff yO u r firS t O r d e r O ver £ 50 . QuO te inS1610
www . theS u SSexhampercompany . co . uk | 01273 387 220
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