It’s time again for gifts and one of the best things about gifts is the wrappings. What the gift comes in. Like it or not beautiful boxes or gift wrap boxes go along with the gift. And you will know if you hit it just right if the box is saved. Who doesn’t want to show off a beautiful box. Hey! It shows you cared enough to add a special box. (great move if you are in the dog house)
Besides, if the box is special the gift inside must be special and that special gift is for that special someone…Right? Of course right! It’s Valentine’s Day in a couple of weeks so it’s time for the special gifts.
Fine chocolates are always a winner. But there is one additional thing about fine and luxury chocolates that always make them a desired gift. The beautiful box they come in. The Ballotin Box.
Here’s a short lesson on Ballotin Boxes. It is a patented box for pralines which protected chocolates better than previous packaging. The box was designed and made by Neuhaus, Mrs Neuhaus in particular. The boxes have an angle that creates a wider area at the top of the box and then tapers down. Ballotin Boxes typically hold more chocolate than the regular candy boxes with the same base size.
Ballotin Boxes have always been associated with fine high quality chocolates. Indeed chocolatiers have their own distinct Ballotin Box design. Their box designs may come with specially designed ribbons, monograms, colors and foils. While every chocolatier has created a unqiue twist on the today’s Ballotin, the original design of the box has changed little.
You can design your own Ballotin Box to put your choice of chocolates in to give away. Decide on the color and size of the box, what material will be on the outside of the box such as gold foil. Do you want ribbons or cords. What about designing a personal Crest to represent you, business or family and placing that on the box. What type of tissues to use inside. Type of announce card or phamphlet inside the box to describe the chocolates included and a little about you or a special note to the recipient.
Image the delight and surprise when your special gift arrives. It won’t take long before friends, family recognize that special box and know something special is inside.
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