SYMPATHY BASKET IDEA

Container Ideas:

• Cake plate

• Fireside basket

• Flat basket

• Hat box

• Platter

• Serving tray

• Tin

• Wicker hamper

• Wooden basket
   

Content Suggestions:

• Cheese and crackers

• Chocolates

• Deluxe mixed nuts

• Gourmet coffee

• Gourmet cookies

• Herbal tea

• Inspirational book

• Jar of honey

• Journal and pen

• Photos of the deceased with a note of remembrance

• Pound cake

• Salami

• Shortbread cookies

• Sparkling cider

• Spring water

• Toffee

• Votive candle
   

Decorating Possibilities:

• Choose a color scheme with subtle colors, such as hunter green and ivory, or burgundy and ivory.

• Add real or silk magnolias or dogwoods to the inside or outside of the basket.

• Top the wrapped basket off with a small angel ornament, or place a stuffed angel inside the basket.

• Place items on a layer to tulle or Victorian lace, or place tulle puffs between the items.

• Tie the wrapped basket with a muted flower print bow, or a wired bow that complements the color scheme of the basket.

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