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Customizing a gift set lets you really find small items that are personalized for the recipient’s tastes, hobbies, and personality. While Danforth may not have everything you need, you can get a great start on a really top-notch gift idea! Here are five of our favorite DIY gift set ideas.

Brrrr Box 1: Cozy with Cocoa

Who DOESN’T love a perfect cup of cocoa for getting cozy on a winter day? We love the idea of creating an entirely cocoa-themed gift set.

Start with a festive Gingerbread Mug, add a Hot Cocoa Ornament (maybe even tie it on the ribbon of the wrapped gift), choose your favorite cocoa mix (we go head over heels for Lake Champlain Chocolates!) or hot cocoa bomb, and a pack of artisan marshmallows. Yum!

Brrrr Box 2: Customized Coffee (or Tea)

This is an easy one…start with a favorite roast of coffee or loose-leaf tea blend. Add a Maple Leaf Mug, and a Coffee Scoop or Maple Leaf Tea Infuser (depending on the recipient). Pack it up in a wooden crate that can double as a tea tray, and you have an elegant gift set that will be appreciated daily. (Shop our stores to find other options...such as a Lobster Mug available exclusive in stores, and a Whale Tail Coffee Scoop!)

Twice as Nice

If you’re coming up with an idea for a pair…this couldn’t be easier! Danforth’s festive Holly mugs are available in both red and green. One of each ensures that both people can have a favorite mug throughout the holiday season!

For the Cook

Maybe it’s the dreary November weather, but this time of year makes us think that pancakes are the perfect breakfast every day. A DIY breakfast gift set ensures you can get just the right “mix” of food! This Ann Clark Buttermilk Pancake Mix is easy and delicious. Add a Syrup Pitcher…these Mini Pitchers have fun designs, or you can opt for a classic Pewter Syrup Pitcher. You also can’t go wrong with these classic Measuring Spoons. Find your favorite Vermont syrup provider, add some Dakin Farms bacon…This would be cute packaged in a classic picnic basket or wrapped in a gingham tablecloth.

An Elevated Gift Set for the Reader

This idea is for someone special in your life, because the experience of reading by the light of an oil lamp is something to be treasured. Here’s our idea:

1. Choose an Oil Lamp that will cast enough light to read by. We recommend one of our medium or large sizes.
2. Select books that the recipient is sure to treasure, or give a gift certificate to a local book store.
3. For that extra-something special, wrap it all up in the coziest throw blanket you can find.

Curating a gift set for special people in your life can be incredibly gratifying. It gives you time to reflect on what you know and love about that person, and how you can bring joy to that person. We hope our ideas spark some creativity of your own!