When Jane received a delicate bouquet of lilies and a handwritten note from her childhood friend after her mother's passing, it was a small but profound gesture that provided a moment of solace in her grief. Amid the overwhelming emotions and the flurry of arrangements, that thoughtful sympathy gift was a gentle reminder that she was not alone. Expressing sympathy is more than a formality; it's a heartfelt gesture that conveys support, love, and compassion during times of loss. Sympathy gifts

Holbrook Cottage Celebrates Woman’s History Month March 1 thru March 31. This annual declared month highlights the contributions of women in history and contemporary society. We will be featuring women who created companies that are part of our collection at Holbrook Cottage. Each week we will send you an email that features one of these courageous women that made a positive contribution to the business world in both domestic and international markets. In honor of these wome

We’re entering into the 2019 holiday season, which is the best time of year for decorating! Adding your own personal taste to seasonal decor is what makes it truly special. We’re here to bring you some delightful ideas for making your home truly festive. Fall/Halloween There’s just something about fall—the crisp feeling of the air, the warm colors of autumn—that sends us right into a decorating dream. We love the balance of neutrals with pops of orange in this table we styled! Sto

We just finished a shoot of a new gift basket for our  New York Inspired Collection. As we were gathering the products to make Big Apple Artisan Gourmet Basket, we tasted each and every product as we always do. Yum! We also discovered that the artisans behind the products in this  New York Inspired Basket were all New York based women entrepreneurs who had followed their passions and created not only outstanding products but successful companies. Let me introduce

Making your list and checking it twice? Too early. Last week I proposed giving serious consideration to sending 2018 thank you gifts before Thanksgiving. I do not know what you decided but it really doesn’t matter when you send your thanks. It is just important we do. One of my favorite thank you’s is a New York Inspired Gift Basket. And I love to send one that has black and white cookies or pretzels in it. So New York! We include this item in New York inspired baskets o