"In a world where thoughtful, reliable service feels increasingly rare, working with Designs For You has been an absolute pleasure. Cathy presented and tailored perfectly to the recipient, to the point where it feels as though it was made just for them. What truly sets Cathy apart is her attention to detail and genuine care. From helping select the right items to ensuring timely delivery, the personal touch behind each basket consistently exceeds expectations. Whether for clients, friends, family or special occasions, Designs For You delivers gifts that leave a lasting impression."
Sam Araki
ElementIQ
"I'm pleased to write a review for Designs For You Baskets, and the name really says it all. Cathy is awesome to work with and doesn't rest until she has helped create a basket that is exactly what you're looking for. She has done a couple of
baskets for me over the past few years and I've been totally thrilled with the results. The customer service she provides is timely, reliable and very personable. Be sure to give her your business!"
Lori
Designs For You Client
"I have had Cathy from Designs For You make plenty of gift baskets from me over the years for clients of mine that
require slightly different baskets. Her attention to detail in making the baskets tailored to fit my customers is
incredible and she's always able to accommodate my specific needs. She has saved my bacon at Christmas time on more than one occasion. I would recommend her to anyone as my clients are always happy to receive one of her baskets and they always look incredible."
Chad Price
United Floors
"In this day and age of hit and miss customer service, discovering Designs for You gift baskets has been a wonderful experience and a highly useful asset to our busy lives. Cathy the owner is an incredibly talented and artistic designer, creating baskets that are stunningly beautiful and
always "rave worthy" by our friends and family who've received them. She offers a wide variety of product options to include in the baskets and will go above and beyond to accommodate an order with unique items that the customer would like to include. This makes it very easy to
personalize each basket to the needs, interests, and/or preferences of the people who are receiving the gift. Moreover, her delivery service and prices are excellent! All of our orders have been delivered on the agreed upon date and time, and the quality of the basket items has always been exceptional."
Laura
Designs For You Client
"Being a guy, the idea of gift baskets is a somewhat feel good thing that amounts to an adhoc collection
of items that either catch your eye at a store or you think that because you like it everybody else will as well. It's
basically another item you can cross off the Xmas list. Then you create a small business, form a limited
company and become safe certified because you're passionate about how you want people to view your work
and how you manage your company. Gift baskets being no different, Cathy was able to express that passion
into the creation of her baskets, personalizing each basket to the point of one recipient's response of "how did she know that this is everything that I love." Amazing that Cathy is able to create a basket that is so personal but
truly professional, a true gift."
Blair
Business Owner
"I was most fortunate to find the Designs for You website! I was desperately searching online for a local vendor who would supply a Thank You gift basket for a friend in the Kamloops, BC area. I called Cathy and was given many options for the basket I was looking for. In addition she delivered it for free, and did not ask for payment in advance, which really surprised me. Not many businesses are that trustworthy today. Cathy also sent me three images of the baskets to be sure I was happy with it. Other businesses, send it out, and you never know what you have paid for or sent. The basket was exactly what I was looking for, and I was thoroughly impressed and would not hesitate to recommend or use Designs for You in the future. The recipient of the basket was also very impressed! This was a most satisfying experience! Thank you Cathy and Designs for You!"
Darcene Chanaas-Larue
Designs For You Client
"We have used Designs For You Baskets on numerous occasions. Sometimes knowing what we want and other times having Cathy suggest something. It has always been amazing. The variety and quality are always great. I would recommend Designs For You Baskets to anyone needing a special gift idea."
Wanda
Designs For You Client
"I use Designs For You Baskets for most of my client needs and acquaintance gift requirements. Cathy is very diligent on how she produces your gift basket, making sure it is appropriate for the occasion. She
arranges for the delivery of said basket and sends you an email of exactly what was in it. I highly recommend her for any generic gift requirements you might have."
Carmen
Designs For You Client
"Dear Cathy, thanks you so much to you and your crew at Designs For You Baskets for your donation last year supporting our auction. It’s because of your generosity that the Vancouver Humane Society can do the important work of fighting animal suffering in our area."
Danielle George & the rest of the VHS board and staff
Designs For You Client
"We have used Designs For You Baskets a couple times in recent years and are always impressed by the thought and attention put in. Custom baskets for staff were a hit and more generic baskets on hand for clients always impress. Cathy is fast, fair and fantastic to work with! We will be ordering baskets again soon."
Scott Leathem
Refresh Carpet and Upholstery Care
"I don't even remember how I found Cathy and "Designs For You". All I know is that she has provided outstanding, unique, and creative baskets for Kent-Macpherson's clients in Kamloops and Kelowna for many years. She has become the friend I have never met. Baskets are always on time and greatly appreciated. Special last minute orders always accommodated. Cathy, thank you for your excellent service and beautiful baskets."
Cindy Willms
Kent • Macpherson Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants
"Cathy is just as much a creative genius as she is a life saver. Twice now she’s made amazing gifts for my family and both were incredibly well received. Her attention to detail, customer service, and thoughtfulness are truly appreciated. If you are looking for a gift for someone one call her!"
Adam, ONT
Designs For You Client
Cathy went above and beyond, curating a special sweet and savory Christmas for my son and daughter in law. I wanted something special this year as they are newlyweds. They loved it! I really appreciated the excellent communication with Cathy as well. She responded to emails quickly. She provided a picture of the basket and lists items in it.
Liliana DiNicola
Designs For You Client
"I just want to say thank you for the amazing baskets you did up for me for my customers. Being based in Kelowna and you in Kamloops I was a bit nervous but you assured me that you could do the baskets on short notice and get them to my customers before Christmas. You went above and beyond to help me make this happen.
All the customers were amazed how beautiful the baskets were and full of good things.
Thank you very much I highly recomend you to others and future business with Mak Transport"
Kelly Ficociello
Mak Transportation Services Inc.
"Beautiful, individualized 'Welcome to your New Home‘ gift baskets! Absolutely stunning craftsmanship and also fantastic service! Will certainly call on Cathy at Designs for You again! Thank you, Cathy!"
Maggie Schmaltz, Realtor
Designs For You Client
"Cathy delivered outstanding personalized gift baskets for my clients,
I was so pleased with the whole process and the progress photos were great because I could see exactly what was in them and that was important to me to be able to give someone something very personalized and specific as a gift.
I certainly recommend Cathy and her fantastic gifts baskets, she is a true professional."
Shalon Clarke (Guilbault)
Fair Realty Your Shuswap Realtor
"It is with great pleasure that I write this testimonial for Kathy from Designs For You in Kamloops. Kathy’s quick response and creative flare makes every request affordable, personable and beautiful.
She has managed to exceed our expectations and deliver baskets that look professional, classy and on brand.
I would not hesitate to refer Designs For You to friends, businesses or family.
Thank you for making my job easy and always exceeding Rocky Mountaineer’s needs."
Jackie Lloyd
Rail Operations Coordinator - Rocky Mountaineer
"Oh Cathy I read your email and wanted to cry and seeing the pictures was more of the same! Bless your heart! Once again, absolutely above and beyond! Thank you for your wonderful talent of being able to create personalized gift baskets that represent caring and love. You are amazing! As you know this one was sensitive and difficult and you blew it right over the top!
Thank you my friend!"
Val, ONT
Designs For You Client
"I just wanted to thank you for creating a wonderful Christmas basket.
The gift was well received.
I will be using your services in the future."
Don Macdonell
Designs For You Client
"Cathy was great to work with…she made up exactly what we needed at an affordable price and shipped when we needed it to arrive….and only charged the actual shipping costs, not for “handling”. I highly recommend Designs For Your Baskets!"
Mike Bell | Executive Director
Healing Nations
Made To Glorify God And Flourish
"Hi Cathy, I was very pleased with the baskets that I ordered from you. These became very appreciated gifts that I gave out to companies that I had dealt with. I would not hesitate to use your service again."
Thomas Gibson – Project Manager
True Construction Ltd. 3
"Just a few days before Christmas I contacted Cathy. I emailed from California inquiring if it was too late to send my daughter and son-law a gift basket. I usually send money but it just never seems personal. I loved her website and it was easy communicating with her. She made a beautiful basket for them and organized the delivery to Barrier. They so enjoyed it.
What can you get for your older kids? Next year I am going to do the same thing. So easy! Thank you Cathy."
Lyn, CA
Designs For You Client
"Our company has been sending gift baskets for years – I had a client that lives in Kamloops so I was looked for a local company there to get a Christmas basket sent to them – I was so impressed with the quality and the unique items that were in the basket – way different from the typical large baskets company – I have since used Cathy for all our baskets needs – even for the Lower Mainland – Cathy really cares about her baskets and it shows- This is the comments from the last basket we sent to a co-worker returning to work. "REALLY nice. ….the best basket I’ve seen yet." She was over the moon about it.”
Terry Hillhouse
Operations Manager
RE:Function Health Group Inc.
"I ordered a gift basket to surprise my parents for their anniversary while they were staying overnight in a hotel. It can be tricky ordering things like that online when you are not there to see it or be a part of the planning.
Cathy made it a piece of cake and took all of the work off my hands—ensuring the basket made it to their hotel and ensuring it was placed in their room and looked nice. The basket was beautiful and more than I expected.
Thank You Cathy…
I will definitely be ordering again!!"
Kate D, Calgary, Alberta
Designs For You Client
"What an experience!! Cathy was a pleasure to work with. She took the time to understand my situation and exceeded my expectations with her truly remarkable customer service. This was my first time doing anything like this online & she included me in the process which increased my confidence and put me at ease. I highly recommend Designs For You Baskets and working with Cathy!!"
Kim Edmondson – Ontario
Designs For You Client
"Love the gift baskets from Designs for you. Cathy is always so friendly, the gift baskets is beautifully arranged and custom designed for each client and they are always delivered in timely manner. Definitely a great gift for your clients."
Elvie Johan
Designs For You Client
"I was so pleased with my experience, dealing with Cathy at Designs for You. Cathy took great care to select items that suited the recipient, and consulted me at every step. Living across the country, I appreciated all the communication and photos. The basket turned out beautifully, and was happily received. This is so much better than mass-produced gift baskets!"
Helen – Ottawa
Designs For You Client
"Cathy was so wonderful to work with!! I contacted her last minute and she quickly put together a customized basket for me. And she delivered it within 48 hours of my order. I live in Calgary and the basket was for a friend in Blind Bay. I did all of my communication with Cathy via email and she was extremely helpful and flexible. She really went above and beyond to create and deliver the basket before my friend went into labour. I was so thankful that the basket got to my friend just in time. I would highly recommend Cathy’s services!! Thanks again Cathy."
Katie Pierce, Calgary, Alberta
Designs For You Client
"I was so pleased with my experience, dealing with Cathy at Designs for You. Cathy took great care to select items that suited the recipient, and consulted me at every step. Living across the country, I appreciated all the communication and photos. The basket turned out beautifully, and was happily received. This is so much better than mass-produced gift baskets!"
Helen – Ottawa
Designs For You Client
"My daughter found Designs For You on the Internet for me. I have a friend in Kamloops having a landmark birthday without family so I wanted something special. Cathy asked me questions about my friend and price range and came up with an amazing basket and card that was everything I’d hoped it would be. My only disappointment is that Cathy doesn’t live and work in southern Ontario! She is insightful and talented. I would recommend her services with full confidence."
Valerie C.
Designs For You Client
"Cathy is amazing! I was looking for something special to thank my work colleagues at Christmas time two years ago and came across Cathy's gift basket website. I reached out to her needing about 15 baskets delivered throughout the Fraser Valley and she created the most beautiful baskets and had them delivered on time to each individual.
The responses I got from my colleagues were all positive; they loved the baskets and the special touches that Cathy includes like the pinecone from her parent's property and the carefully chosen wine and chocolates etc.
Cathy even sent digital pictures to me of each basket explaining what she had done and what it contained.
I am so happy to have found Cathy and her amazing baskets; I asked her again this past Christmas 2022 and she came through again with on time deliveries to a number of different locations in the Fraser Valley. She is easy to communicate with and really works hard to make sure that everything is perfect from product selection; layout in the basket and finally delivery on time. I will definitely be contacting Cathy again for baskets for Christmas 2023!"
Paul Fricke
Designs For You Client
"I have known of Cathy and her extraordinary basket-making talents for almost 3 years now, and have been in a position to use those talents for the past 2 years. All of her creations that I have seen are truly unique in that she makes them to order, with your suggestions (if you have any), and gently inquires to the nature of the gift and their recipients. Cathy seems to absorb the smallest details, transferring those observations into a basket that is incredibly personal and thus accepted with genuine delight. I have requested her talents many times last minute, throwing in changes and even my own “stuff”, but she continually delivers within my budget and with my now-expected “wow” factor. It is this professionalism that allows Cathy to truly stand out from the crowd. It’s funny – before working with Cathy I never fully understood the impact that a tasteful, personalized gift basket can have on a relationship, but now I could not imagine using anything or anyone else when recognizing someone or sending a congratulatory gift, or having an eye-catching door prize at a work function. I am happy to recommend and endorse Cathy and Designs For You Baskets."
Jordan Amon
Retirement Living Consultant
Chartwell Ridgepointe Retirement Residence, Kamloops, BC
“I am so glad I found Designs for You!
My daughter was at a competition in Kamloops with her teammates over her sixteenth birthday. Missing her birthday was hard so we wanted to do something special for her. Cathy took on the challenge and created a giant basket of goodies to be shared by her team.
Cathy went above and beyond in her creation – sourcing a card and balloon to go with a great variety of goodies. She even visited the competition site in order to try to source an event T-shirt. She was incredibly flexible, responsive and communicative (sending pictures of the basket and the delivery) throughout the process. Her team delivered the basket exactly when they said they would (early in the morning before the competition started). My daughter loved the surprise, as did her teammates. Thanks for making me look like a super mom, Cathy!!”
Emma, ONT
Designs For You Client
"I highly recommend Cathy’s Designs For You service for anyone wanting to brighten up someone’s day from afar. I live in Richmond and was able to use Designs For You to send a birthday gift basket to my mother while she was up in Kamloops for a few weeks. Cathy was quick to respond to my inquiry, made it easy for me to convey my wishes, and perfectly executed my vision for a pampering basket of wine, cheese, chocolates, and baked goods, all done and delivered within two days of our conversation. She even went the extra mile and picked up a lovely birthday card which matched the colour scheme I asked her to use for the basket’s decor. My Mom was so surprised and loved everything in the basket. Even though we couldn’t spend the day together, I still got to make her smile and send my love her way thanks to Cathy’s excellent service. I would use Designs For You again in a heartbeat, thank you, Cathy."
Grace, Richmond
Designs For You Client
"As I was approaching the Holiday Season, wanting to recognize my clients and business associates I reach out to Cathy at Designs For You Baskets. I’m so glad I did, she was very easy to work with taking into consideration my budget and a few last minute changes. Great step by step updates by email with photo suggestions and additional ideas. I would highly recommend Cathy and Designs For You Baskets to anyone wanting to create a special gift with that personal touch. As well as THANK Cathy for all the
amazing support she
personally gives our community!"
Bryce Herman, Senior Consultant
Advance Hospitality Consulting Services
Kamloops, B. C.
The Spirit Warriors Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boat team wish to express our gratitude for the generous donation of your time and products to produce the beautiful gift baskets for our Live and Silent Auctions. We are sure that the beautiful presentations impressed the many bidders and assisted in driving the bids up. With the assistance of wonderful supporters, our Gala “Raise Your Spirit for Florence” at the Columbo Lodge on March 3 was an overwhelming success and guarantees that our participation in the International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission Dragon Boat Festival in Florence Italy July 3-9, will be amazing. The support of the Kamloops Community has been extraordinary, and we cannot thank you enough. You certainly “Raised Our Spirit”.
The Members of the Kamloops
Spirit Warriors Breast Cancer
Survivors Dragon Boat Team
Designs For You Client
"I am thrilled with what you have chosen to include in the basket, and how you have presented it. You have done an outstanding job. Thank you. Thank you.
It is difficult to create a gift when you do not deal face to face with the sender, however you have included what I requested along with gathered other selections that you knew would be appreciated. Too often we only complain about things and not compliment enough.
Well done! It is a splendid gift."
Ann, Regina SK
Designs For You Client
"I have used Cathy for a number of new baby gift baskets, and each time the reviews have been fantastic! Cathy’s communication throughout is excellent, with lots of customization options and progress photos. I highly recommend Cathy’s work!"
Morgan Elander
MORGAN R. ELANDER
Barrister & Solicitor, CATES FORD EPP
"We recently used ‘Designs for You’ in designing gift baskets for some of our prestigious clients. We had a short timeline and Cathy handled it very well.
She gave us options as we requested and totally customized it based on our preferences. All this over the weekend and working with our short deadline. All our clients received the basket on time and came back to us with very good feedback. Our experience was very good. Best wishes to the team.”
Shivam Nigam
Regional Manager
Designs For You Client
"Cathy was able to put together a gift basket within a few days for my friend’s birthday. She sourced all of the items that I had requested, and added several more which complemented nicely. I highly recommend Designs for You for any gift baskets that you’re after in the Kamloops area."
Anna, Australia
Designs For You Client
"You did a masterful job of creating a magnificent basket. My mother loved it as did all her friends. Thank you for sending all the photographs.
PS: thank you also to your husband for all his efforts in getting the basket to Chilliwack for Christmas"
Teresa
Designs For You Client
"Cathy came up with a wonderful gift basket surprise for my sister in Revelstoke. She understood what I wanted and took pictures all along the way so I knew what would arrive. Thank you Cathy! I will look forward to the next time I use
Designs For You."
Jeanette
Designs For You Client
“The baskets we purchased from Designs for You for our 2015 golf tournamentwhere fantastic!
Each one had a unique design filled with many great goodies. All baskets sold at top prices and greatly added to our fundraiser.”
Debbie Bielech
President -
Children’s Organ Transplant Society
“We’ve used Designs For You a couple of times now for employee birthday baskets. Cathy responded to my request right away and kept me informed of the progress every step of the way; including sending me pictures of the basket she delivered. Our employees are always impressed with the quality of the baskets they get. I’d definitely recommend using Designs For You!”
Janette
Designs For You Client
"Cathy, I just wanted to send a quick thank you note to you. I was a speaker at the SociaLight conference held in Vancouver and I received one of your lovely baskets. I just wanted to let you know you how much it was appreciated.
All the best with your business."
Jill Earthy
Designs For You Client
"Dear Cathy,
I cannot thank you enough for the wonderful baskets you prepared and
delivered for Valentine’s Day this year. The combination of outstanding quality items in the basket combined with varieties of chocolate choices and confections was excellently presented. The recipients were extremely pleased. Your variety of basket choices are fantastic. I think of your service often and can’t wait to place another order to reward someone special. I never hesitate to recommend your service to others."
Vance Smelland
General Manager - M3 Steel Structures Ltd.
"A VERY SPECIAL THANKS DESIGNS FOR YOU BASKETS”
Cathy has been creating amazing gift baskets for my clients with a custom feel and unique approach for each client. Her baskets are made with incredible care and their presentation is perfect, which makes choosing her services so easy for me. Helping my clients find a perfect home is such an incredible and rewarding experience, which is why showing my gratitude is so important to me. I would recommend her baskets to everyone and anyone looking to impress their friends, family or clients with an incredible gift that is made from the heart."
Parker Bennett
Realtor - Royal LePage Westwin Realty
"My family and I recently ordered a gift basket from Designs For You for our 83 year old father’s birthday. Not only did Cathy do an amazing job putting together a basket for us but we believe she went beyond and above what we expected to receive. We gave her a “basic” idea of what we wanted for him and although she has never met our father she seemed to know exactly what he would like. It gave our entire family great joy watching him open his basket along with our 2 year old great niece. If anyone is looking to order a gift basket for someone special in your life Designs For You is the place
to go. Thanks Cathy!"
Julie
Designs For You Client
“I have been working with Cathy at Designs For You Baskets on-going for almost a year now. Cathy uses her creativity and eye for detail to create baskets that are not only beautiful, but also unique. I also appreciate how Cathy incorporates items from local vineyards and businesses – which also supports other Canadian businesses. Designs For You is able to create baskets that are appropriate for any client, friend, or family member, and can also take client input to create baskets that are uniquely made for a special someone. Finally, I appreciate how closely Cathy works with her clients. She has a very approachable and fun loving attitude that makes buying from Designs For You even better.”
Kimberley Tompkins
Trade Exchange Canada
"I live in Victoria BC and have a brother in Kamloops and three friends at Loon Lake BC. I wanted something special for each over the holiday season and came across Designs For You through the internet. The service and effort put in by Cathy to construct the perfect custom basket for each was impressive. She provided photos of each basket as well as a detailed list of contents and for a very modest delivery charge her husband drove 120 km to personally deliver the three to Loon Lake.. My friends commented they we absolutely overwhelmed. The baskets were gorgeous with a red rose on the side of each and the personal delivery to the door was unexpected and special.
If you are looking for that something special for friends or family I would highly recommend a gift basket from Designs For You."
Bob Erickson
Victoria BC
"I wanted to take the opportunity to drop you a quick line thanking you for your exemplary service. I must say I have never been provided with such detail from anyone in the service industry internationally. Not just in Canada. It’s a pleasure to see some people still take the extra mile within the service Industry and I personally wanted to make a point of extending my appreciation. I have done a lot of travelling and conducted business in many different places and I have never seen effort like you have conveyed with this order. Keep up the awesome work and continuous success is sure to be a part of your enterprise!"
Joe Bell
Health & Safety Superintendent – Yukon Zinc
"We have been working with Cathy from Designs For You for the past couple of years and have referred her to several of our clients.
Each client has called us back to let us know how well the baskets purchased were received and have purchased more. If you are looking for a professional basket company that can custom design your baskets or just offer the theme you are looking for, you “must” contact Cathy. She is open to discussing your needs and will source well priced items to fill the baskets to your liking.I would highly recommend Cathy from Designs For You to anyone interested in impressing their customers, loved ones or family."
Scott Berg
Managing Partner -
Trade Exchange Canada
"I was struggling with the thought of finding the perfect Christmas gift for a person that seems to have it all. With time running out, I emailed Cathy providing her with few basic ideas and a budget and she presented me with some examples which turned out to be exactly what I was looking for. Cathy was very easy to work with and took the time to develop the perfect gift, which included some freshly home baked cookies! Cathy did a phenomenal job and it was such a relief during the holidays knowing that she was looking after my gift from start to finish. Cathy even took the time to drive into town and pick up a bottle of wine that I had hand picked and purchased at the liquor store for my basket. I would recommend Designs for You Baskets, without hesitation, for both personal and professional occasions."
Francy Kooistra
CAIB - Associate Account Manager
"I started working with Cathy a few years ago, for creating Christmas baskets for a few of our clients. I had left things to the last minute and she was great to deal with. Our clients are scattered throughout BC and shipping was not an issue for her. The best part is that I was able to make some modifications to the items within the baskets, which was great. Cathy
is great to deal with, her correspondence is always punctual, and I'm always in the loop as to where we are at in the process. Thanks Cathy for making the process easy and seamless."
Dita
Designs For You Client
