Most people are familiar with the traditional fruit baskets or boxed gift sets of gourmet foods given during the holidays…but these days a new breed of gift basket is sweeping the nation. Versatile and impressive in style these ‘gift arrangements’ come in just about any container imaginable and can be themed for any occasion. Gift basket designers make it their business to create just the right gift for every shopper--one that matches the event as well as the specific tastes of the person who will receive it.

    Now, gift basket businesses across the nation are joining together to solve the stress of shopping. The TeleGift Network, a private organization established by the National Specialty Gift Association, will make the delivery of gifts as easy as picking up the phone. Anyone looking for an easy alternative to shipping a gift will find an  extensive directory of specialists at www.giftprofessionals.com. 

     Executive Director, Joni Damico comments, "TeleGift Network is really a grass-roots version of the traditional floral wire service. What makes us different is that members are not limited to mass-marketed, pre-designed gifts. They all have exciting original ideas and specialize in doing custom work, so we let them showcase that. Creativity, quality and customer satisfaction are the driving force."

     Each business participating in the TeleGift Network offers a variety of affordable gifts from traditional and custom gift basket creations...to party favors, balloons, floral and more. And old-fashioned service, like hand delivery, is standard. "In this day and age of juggling work and family TeleGift is a necessity. You no longer have to worry about packing and shipping anything, paying expensive overnight postage costs, or even picking out a gift! Our members will handle all of that for you…it’s like having your own personal shopper, image consultant, and designer all rolled into one." states Joni.