Top Luxury Gift Box Designs for Client Appreciation

It's that time of year again! The time when we reflect upon our custom gift design projects from the last 12 months and come up with our top designs to share with you. What better set of custom gift designs to reflect on than our top client appreciation gift sets? We are so excited to share with you the best of the best gifts that we helped businesses, like leading tech companies and professional sports teams, gift to their top clients, customers, associates, partners and referrals.

Perhaps you recall last year's favorites gifts featuring spa and wellness themes gifts along with gourmet snack themed gifts? To be honest, this is always a tough process, especially for me, because I'm notorious for saying that EVERY custom gift project is my favorite project. (That's how it's should be, right?) After going back and forth as a team, we've narrowed it down to just ten of of favorite custom corporate holiday gifts and custom client appreciation gifts. 

Soon we will share our top custom wedding welcome gifts, and custom corporate event gifts, but for now, let's take a closer look at our top client appreciation gift designs of the year.

Advertising Client Thank You Gifts for Pinterest

When Pinterest called and asked for "Pinterest worthy" curated gift boxes to be designed and sent to their advertising clients at the holidays, I must admit, I had one of those "Am I worthy?" moments. Then, I quickly snapped out of it and got to work curating a gift design that represents their iconic brand, while at the same time, giving off a festive holiday vibe.

Pinterest's red and white branding aesthetic was the perfect foundation for a festive holiday gift set for their VIP clients. Chic black round hat boxes as the gifting containers added dramatic flare and were a keepsake recipients could enjoy long after the gift was opened.

Inside each custom designed gift set for Pinterest, we included sweet treats, a modern luxury candle by Brooklyn Candle Studio, and the real show stopper...custom cookies in the shape of an iPhone featuring the Pinterest app icon. 

We finished the gift boxes off with evergreen springs and pine cones for a seasonal touch and black and white striped ribbon with a custom branded gift tag with the Pinterest logo. We took a collective deep breath, exhaled, and sent a sea of these out the door hoping and praying that they pass the "Pinterest worthy" test! 

Let's unbox and dig into the modern black, white and red Pinterest-worthy holiday gifts we custom designed for Pinterest...

Cocktail Themed Holiday Gifts for LA Galaxy

We created custom holiday gifts for professional soccer team LA Galaxy last year and were thrilled to have the opportunity to do it again this season! Their navy, gold and white branding palette is a joy to work with, and is festive for the holiday season in its own right.

To create a luxury feel for this year's corporate client appreciation gifts, we used navy blue deluxe gift boxes and embossed the company's logo in gold on the top of each box so it's the first thing that's seen when the shipping box is opened. A bit of gold foil is sure to elevate any gifting experience and help drive home your brand's message! 

We created a hot toddy theme to curate an interactive holiday gift for the team's top supporters and VIP partners. Inside each gif set we included branded toddy mugs with the team's logo, a gorgeous hot toddy kit, honey, cinnamon sticks, and even a tin of small batch peppermint bark. Pine, pine cones and simple navy blue ribbon finished off the design.

Let's unbox the gold and navy blue custom branded holiday gifts that sent a comforting experience to VIP clients on the LA Galaxy's gift list this year...

Vegas-Inspired Conference Invitation Welcome Bags

Never could I imagine putting a LEGO set in any of our custom gift sets, but never say never! When the American Institute of Architecture hired us to custom design on-brand client gifts to serve as invitations to their upcoming conference in Las Vegas, a Vegas architecture LEGO set made perfect sense!

Instead of traditional gift boxes, we chose sturdy and reusable L.L. Bean canvas tote bags that would be useful to attendees during their upcoming trip. We also included locally-sourced small batch popcorn as well as Vegas-made lollipops (in the shape of dice...so fun, right!?) to further get attendees excited about the destination.

To add even more branding and personalization, we wrapped the canvas tote bags in branded tissue paper and closed the tissue paper with stickers featuring the company's logo before drop-shipping them to the recipients. This aesthetic is a bit of a departure from our normal look, but we thoroughly enjoyed this challenge and are thrilled with how the company's modern brand was represented and how their business objective was met with each gift.

Let's open up the custom designed conference welcome gift bags full of LEGO sets and other treats worthy of a Vegas vacation... 

'Better Together' Themed Holiday Client Gifts

California-based Gold PR loved the 'Better Together' theme and wanted us to incorporate this in their custom holiday gifts for their VIP clients. We custom curated a luxurious charcuterie board themed gift set that was designed to bring friends and family together.

We sourced high quality gift items to accomplish the 'Better Together' concept including handmade cutting boards, gold cheese knife sets, and gorgeous geode tumblers as well as honey and gourmet pecans. Each gift was topped with a small olive wood cutting board for a high end charcuterie themed holiday gift that will be put to use over and over again, long after the holidays are over. 

While the company's branding colors of white, gold and fuchsia aren't necessarily traditional holiday, we played up the gold that's typically seen during the end of the year holidays and also added greenery and pinecones for a seasonal look. The gifts ended up high-end and festive which is representative of the company's brand, not only at the holidays, but year round.

Let's unbox the custom designed corporate holiday gift sets that were curated to bring this company's most valuable clients together...

Custom Botanical Themed Gifts to Maintain Vendor Relationships Gifts

These botanical-inspired pine gift boxes we created for a luxury floral designer were destined to make this year's top gift list. Reason being...whenever we shared peeks of these on social media, they were always a fan favorite.

Our client's objective for these gifts was to thank event planners and other industry contacts for referring them to their clients. So, in other words, they went out to our client's industry contacts to solidify relationships and express gratitude instead of being sent directly to their clients.

To achieve a luxurious yet natural look, we chose pine wood keepsake boxes and filled them high-end, floral-inspired items such as dried flowers, a ceramic bud vase, botanical facial steam, floral scented soap and more. To solidify the organic vibe, we used textured silk ribbon to close the boxes and wrapped the ribbon around numerous times for a layered look. 

Let's unbox the high end organic floral themed vendor appreciation holiday gifts that we custom designed....

Branded New Client Welcome Gift Sets

The custom gift boxes for wedding photographer Lauren of Lauren Kearns Photography were definitely high impact and were sure to be on our top client gifts of the year list! We paired black round hat keepsake gift boxes with the company's deep, rich burgundy branding color for a rich, dramatic look. We love designing custom gifts that break with the traditional color expectations for the holiday seasons, while still keeping a festive feel.

We included small batch coffee, a luxury mulled wine candle, and artisan chocolate and then finished the gifts off with custom holiday note cards featuring a sincere message of gratitude from the business owner. We then incorporated pine cones to solidify the cozy winter vibe! Who wouldn't be delighted to receive one of these cozy and festive self care inspired holiday gift sets?

Let's unbox these non-traditional holiday gift sets designed to welcome new clients...

Luxury Pool Designer Home-Inspired Client Gifts

Sunset Pools, located in Texas, designs luxury pools and outdoor spaces for their clients. They came to us desiring a high end gift design that was not only on-brand for the company, but was best for them to show gratitude to their VIP clients throughout the year. They wanted festive holiday gifts filled with locally inspired items that could be used and enjoyed at home. With all of this in mind, we created a layered gift to help them express their gratitude to their clients while also keeping their brand and values in mind. 

We selected deluxe ivory keepsake gift boxes and filled them lotion and soap sets and artisan candles for a cozy touch of home. Custom wooden cutting boards in the shape of Texas added a nod to the company's home state. Small bottles of bubbly were perfect to help their clients toast to the new year. To top it off, we added a Turkish towel that can be used poolside. We loved the idea of pairing both indoor and outdoor items within the same gift. 

Let's unbox the high end custom gifts designed to help VIP clients relax and unwind inside and outside after a long year...

Virginia-Inspired Real Estate Client Appreciation Gift Boxes

A Virginia based real estate firm came to us looking for gender neutral client holiday gifts that would represent their branding aesthetic without being over-the-top holiday. With blues and greens making up their branding color palette, we used these colors as a foundation to build cozy winter corporate holiday gifts that would give a nod to the business' Virginia location. Locally sourced gifts make that much more of an impact while also supporting other small businesses. 

To highlight the cozy chic gift vibes, we chose sturdy kraft boxes and included both sweet and savory snacks including a dogwood flower cookie, which is the state flower of Virginia. We also created custom holiday notecards to send a thank you message to the real estate firm's clients. Springs of pine and pinecones added that extra wintery touch while custom logo gift tags and navy ribbons tied it all together. 

Let's unbox the untraditional corporate holiday gifts for real estate clients...

Festive Snack-centric Holiday Client Gifts

KY Meds is a repeat client of ours and we were so excited to have them back again for this year's holiday client gifts! And this year's custom holiday gifts literally had it all. From sweet and savory snacks to small batch coffee and bubbly, there was definitely a little something for everyone.

We worked with a neutral color palette of wintery silver, white, and black for an elevated holiday corporate gift without being kitschy. Custom branded holiday notecards and gift tags by Just Write Studios gave the gifts both professional and personal polish. 

Let's unbox the elevated custom corporate holiday gift sets packed with gourmet snacks...

'Better Together' Pairings Themed Client Gifts

The theme of 'Better Together' is the perfect starting point for holiday appreciation gifts. Trader Interactive loved the idea of creating pairings to represent this concept. We came up with three unique pairings: peanut butter and jelly, beer and nuts, and tea and honey to suit a variety of palettes and interests.

We used large sturdy black keepsake gift boxes for the packaging and paired it with bright red ribbon representing the company's branding color palette. This gave the gifts a luxurious and modern look. We added custom logo gift tags that were really special and made the gifts instantly recognizable. Silver foil elevated the gifts and added a touch of luxury. To tie everything together, we also included custom booklets representing their company mission and further reinforcing the 'Better Together' message.

Let's unbox the modern branded holiday corporate gifts...

That's a wrap on our favorite client appreciation gift designs of the year. Do you have a favorite custom corporate or client gift from this list? We always have a hard time deciding on our top custom gifts of the year too!

We'd love to hear from you and learn more about your gifting goals for the New Year! Reach out to our M&G gifting experts to learn more about our custom gift design services and how we can help you craft client appreciation gifts that stand out. 

Happy client appreciation gifting!

3 Ways To Do Gifting With Marigold & Grey

When it comes to corporate gifting, gifts for your business, or gifts for your company's employees, clients or events, there are three unique ways to gift with Marigold & Grey.

#1: Custom Gift Design Service

If you're interested in elevated branded gifts for your company for employee appreciation, holiday or any corporate event in between, please get in touch with us to ask about our custom corporate gift design services. We'd love to work with you or your team to create something that reflects your company's brand with limitless options for customization to include branding the packaging, gift contents, printed collateral, and more. 

#2: Add-Your-Own-Logo Program (i.e. Semi-Custom Gifts)

In addition to custom gift design, we also offer a thoughtful semi-custom gift design program with low order minimums and your company's logo and brand on each gift you send. Our Add-Your-Own-Logo Program is perfect for businesses that want to send company branded gifts either all at once for an event or particular marketing campaign OR throughout the year, on demand as you need them, for special occasions like employee appreciation, birthdays, client thank you gifts, and more.

#3: Ready-to-Ship Collection in our Online Shop

For curated gift sets and themed gift baskets that are easy-to-send for any occasion in life or work, don't forget to shop our curated collection of ready-to-ship gift boxes with quick turnarounds and no order minimums. These ship out within 1-3 business days; rush next-day shipping is also available at checkout.

Trader Interactive Gift Images: Emily Belson Photography
All other images: Lissa Ryan Photography