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Burned out on gift cards? Youre not alone. Thats why shoppers are looking to the Old World for new gift giving ideas.

Vero Beach, FL (PRWEB) October 2, 2005 -- Burned out on gift cards? Youre not alone. Thats why shoppers are looking to the Old World for new gift giving ideas.

Gift cards have become the ultimate thoughtless" purchase. It doesnt take a lot of time or consideration to plunk down $50 and walk away with a piece of plastic. What ever happened to actually shopping for presents and carefully selecting a unique gift that was perfectly matched to its intended recipient?

Thats the very question that entrepreneur Michael Kanehl had on his mind when he founded ePicnicBasket.com. Tired of giving and getting gift cards and other instant presents, Michael spent the last Holiday season looking for something truly unique. He hit the mother lode when he discovered hand-woven, old world picnic baskets made from authentic English Willow, and packed with exquisite bone china dinnerware, sterling silver eating utensils, crystal stemware, and even tablecloths and linen napkins.

I was stunned when I saw the ingenuity and craftsmanship that went into the design and hand-weaving of each picnic basket. The china pieces were from some of the best names in the industry, and the little touches like bone china salt and pepper shakers, cork screws, and insulated inserts to keep food and beverage at the right serving temperature, went far beyond what you would normally think of as a picnic basket. These were almost portable pantries suitable for a movable feast," he said.

Kanehl contacted various exporters and assembled a collection of both traditional and contemporary picnic baskets for every taste and budget. His newest addition dubbed the Discovery Collection" features a subdued safari look and includes models called Havana," Casa Blanca," and Monte Carlo." Other collections include authentic English countryside picnic baskets and specialized wine and martini baskets as well.

Michael Kanehl invites fellow gift givers to turn their back on gift cards this year and give a thoughtful, unique, and fun gift from ePicnicBaskets instead.

Visit us at http://epicnicbasket.com.

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