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Article: Gift baskets galore

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November 22, 2007
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Gift giving has gone through a

metamorphosis of sorts. First came boxes. Presents were wrapped in

decorative paper and topped with bows. Then came bags, with tissue paper

sticking out the tops of them and a small tag attached to the handle. But

this is the age of baskets. Hand-selected assortments of presents are

placed in baskets or specially decorated buckets and done up with

cellophane. Baby baskets Kristin Schoon - who owns and operates Lil'

Surprises with her mother, Faith Nielsen - said it is all about

personalization. "A lot of customers like the personal touch. They can

come in to our boutique and pick out the things themselves. Some

grandmothers or mothers even bring in heirlooms to ...

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