San Francisco Just Got a Little More Chic

Sept. 21, 2010 - PRLog -- Chic By Design Collections, the new online service dedicated to elegant and sophisticated gift giving, has been launched to assist corporate clients as well as individuals in search of corporate gifts or unique gifts which are refined, versatile, and timeless expressions of gratitude.

From alluring first look to stylish delivery, Chic By Design considers every detail of the gifting process. The initial launch debuts four collections (La Vie en Rose, Out of Africa, A Country Affair, and Modern Cool), with additional collections planned over the coming months. Men and women, wine connoisseurs and sports enthusiasts, sleek minimalists and traveling families are all in mind when Founder Heather Dalrymple gathers her elements.

“The task of finding the ‘perfect’ gift is one that is difficult and time consuming for managers and assistants alike,” Heather says of her inspiration. “The plethora of online ‘gift basket’ companies’ all seem to offer a compendium of the same thing—packaged food presented in wicker baskets. I thought ‘wouldn’t it be great to provide the option of gifting an entire collection of beautifully merchandised quality gifts that tell a story, and offer them in a vessel that itself would become a valued element of the gift?’ Heather adds of the company’s signature felt boxes.

Harnessing her background as an executive in New York’s fashion industry, and the  years spent in the employ of high-profile luminaries from coast-to-coast, Founder Heather Dalrymple brings gift giving know-how and taste to Chic By Design ‘Smart Gifting’.

Chic By Design melds Heather’s appreciation for heirloom-quality objects with a keen awareness of her clients’ needs. Leaving no stone unturned in her quest for the perfect gifts, she has assembled an impeccable array of products that discerning clients are proud to bestow. With Chic By Design ‘Smart Gifting,’ she now lends a similar sense of discovery to her clients, who may expect that caring energy has been put into each selection. “‘Smart’ is synonymous with lasting quality, craftsmanship and design,” Heather explains. “A gift or a collection of gifts that will last a lifetime and be remembered for their usefulness as well as their beauty.”

And why should any gift stop giving? Taking pride in elegant, sustainable presentation, Chic By Design partnered with Graf & Lantz to create a versatile, streamlined, and environmentally friendly felt box made exclusively for the collections. Unlike traditional gift baskets, these signature multi-purpose vessels outlast their original function by adding to the décor of any room. Use them again and again to gather favorite magazines and books, organize children’s toys, or artfully arrange favorite household artifacts. “No other company on the market is grouping a selection of carefully chosen high-end gift items that reflect style and substance, and offering them as a collection, beautifully wrapped and delivered inside an attractive, reusable vessel,” Heather adds.

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About Chic By Design ‘Smart Gifting’
Chic By Design Collections is a unique service dedicated to elegant and sophisticated gift giving. Founder Heather Dalrymple has gathered an impeccable array of heirloom-quality elements into four premiere collections. And unlike other gifting companies, Chic By Design Collections are presented in signature multi-purpose felt vessels that reflect the company’s dedication to style and sustainability. At once versatile and sophisticated, the Chic By Design ‘Smart Gifting’ experience offers the expertise of a personal shopper, the convenience of one-stop shopping, and the guarantee that every detail of the gifting process has been considered. This fresh perspective leaves the most important task to the client—to surprise and delight respected colleagues, clients, friends and family with timeless expressions of gratitude. Express Thanks. Celebrate a Colleague. Mark a Milestone. Say It In Felt at www.chicbydesigncollections.com.