Basket Game Gift
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:43:36 +0000
The red carpet, the dresses, the bling and, of course, a statue named Oscar are what bring out the entertainment industry's most talented actors, actresses, directors and film makers each year, and while only a select few will go home with the coveted trophy, the rest will be consoled in the most Hollywood of ways: Free Stuff!
Distinctive Assets will once again be sending its condolences - and respect - in the form of bountiful gift baskets to Oscar nominees who don't win in the major Academy Awards categories of Best Actor/Actress, Best Supporting Actor/Actress and Best Director.
This "consolation prize" is currently valued at over $85,000!
Here's a sneak peak of what Sandra Bullock, James Cameron, Woody Harrelson, Matt Damon, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jeff Bridges, Helen Mirren, Meryl Streep, Penelope Cruz and Mo'Nique will receive if they leave the Academy Awards empty handed on Sunday night:
• Gourmet artisan chocolate creations from Chocolatines by Sweet Endeavours that will sweeten the bitter Oscar loss with a 16-piece Contempo Collection, Chocolate-dipped Bacon, Matcha Sesame Bark, Mini Lux Turtles and Diamond Collection Champagne Ganache
• Fancy Feast's "Celebrate the Moment" gift package including a FlipCam Mino, Tiffany crystal-studded cat collar and an assortment of Fancy Feast Appetizers for Cats
• HGTV Green Home Mattress Collection by Serta
• The Oral-B Pulsonic slim & sleek electric toothbrush
• $4,000 limited edition (only 125 made) luxury Leather Travel Bag from Victorinox
• Private island vacation at the Turks & Caicos Sporting Club at Ambergris Clay
• $45,000 private & exclusive use of an African Safari Lodge from Premier Tours (includes four nights at the luxurious Lion Sands Private Game Reserve in South Africa for up to 8 adults and 8 kids, all meals prepared daily by a private chef, daily private game drives in open safari vehicles and guided nature walks)
• $14,500 four-night resort stay in a seaside suite with breakfast in bed at the Monte Carlo Beach Hotel in the Principality of Monaco
• A $7,000 three-night all-inclusive rustic getaway to Winvian Luxury Hotel in the Litchfield Hills of Connecticut (2009 "losing" nominees Ron Howard and Frank Langella redeemed last year)
• Professional dog studio photography package from Otis & Lucy
Selecting the best gift for Valentine’s Day for your man can be a tricky task as most men pride themselves on not being mushy. The common Valentine’s Day gifts for women like flowers and chocolates are something that does not work for men.
So, take time out and figure out what he will like or what he wants. Before you decide on the gift, you should know the recipient first and about his likes and dislikes. It may sound obvious and simple. But not only is this the most important aspect but also often the most neglected one.
To ensure that you get the best gift for your man, make sure that you start listing his interests and likings and his favourite stuff months in advance. Also, make a note of what are the things that you like in your man. Reflect on the good moments that you have spent together along with the memorable moments that you know are dear to him. The more detailed a list you prepare, more sure you can be of getting the perfect gift for him.
Gift Basket
With the list ready, you can create a gift basket for him. You can further personalise it for him with the list of things that you have made a note of.
When making this basket, select one of the topics of his interest. Now, include as many items you can that relate to that interest and add it to the basket. For instance, if he is someone who loves soccer then you can select a soccer theme for the basket.
Thus, in the soccer themed gift basket, you can include items like warm socks, his favourite team’s jersey and hat with the team’s logo. You can also include a mini-radio with earphones which will help him to catch the broadcast of the match live. You can also get him tickets for the game and place it along with the Valentine’s Day card that you have bought for him.
You can also gift him a romantic gift basket which can include various items that will make for a special night together. For instance, you can include items like candles, a bottle of something that your list shows he likes and two glasses for it, along with a small bag of rose petals for bath. You can also add to his fantasies by including a pair of silk boxer shorts with a ribbon tied to it.
Romantic Gestures
This is another way to make sure that you gift him something that he likes. You can plan out a day together to a special event. You can get tickets for the two of you to the kind of sporting event, movie or concert that you feel he really likes and will enjoy.
You can also make restaurant reservations for the evening to his favourite place.
With the gift ideas mentioned above, you can be sure of not going wrong planning the perfect day out for him.
Author: Kalu Kalan
Source: ezinearticles.com
