Allow me to introduce myself.  I’m Rachel, the ultimate last-minute gift buyer in Alexandria. 

While this is a title I’d love to shed, it’s true.  No matter how well-intentioned I am to plan gifts in advance, I am the person running into a store in a panic, five minutes beforehand.  And since I’m so chronically late in gift buying, I like to remind our readership every season that we at Helen Olivia have a collection of wonderful gifts available for same-day delivery.  Procrastinators rejoice!  (And for those of you who aren’t last minute, you can order as far in advance as you like). 

Custom Wreaths

There are few things lovelier to receive for the holidays than a beautiful, fresh wreath.  They smell incredible and are a beautiful and festive welcome home each day.  We have an ever-changing collection of wreaths on our website – all unique and available for same-day delivery. 

Holiday Gift Boxes

Last year was our first year offering curated gift boxes for the holiday, and we sold out twice. I’m a big fan of the curated gift box because I love a seasonal collection of items. This year’s boxes include delicious candles, fun mugs, treats, tea towels, mixers, and more.  They’re perfect for men and women. 

Floral Subscription

Just last week, I ran a report to see how many active subscriptions we had and I was floored. It seems like a lot of you are already onto this trend, but I think a recurring flower delivery is as good as it gets in the gifting department. Many folks are scared off by the thought of a subscription – it just sounds pricey. We have options at all price points and for all durations. 

Plants

What’s better than a generic gift card? Plants. We’ve got all sorts of festive options from poinsettia to amaryllis plantings. This year’s pots are fun and modern, because let’s face it – presentation matters.  

Workshops

For a family member or friend who loves to get their hands in it, may we recommend a gift card for a flower class?  Our 2023 calendar of classes just dropped, and we are so excited for dozens of new and exciting topics.  And yes, there will be peonies!

Cheers to a painless holiday shopping experience, friends.  And remember, if you’re last minute like me, not all hope is lost – we’ve got you covered. Merry Merry!