Restaurants and Wineries Appreciate Classic Legacy Custom Wine Gifts and Custom Accessories

Classic Legacy specializes in custom wine accessories and custom gifts.   Restaurants and Wineries realize how important it is to say thank you, we appreciate you to their customers.   Our wine bottle stoppers are a very popular gift.  Peter Kelly’s restaurant group Xaviars commissioned us to create this wonderful bottle stopper as a Christmas gift for their customers.   Wine Bottle Stopper Custom Xaviars Restaurant Group GiftWe used all four of their corporate logos as charms and added some cooking theme charms as well to create this delightful gift.   This bottle stopper will be used often in the future and each time it is used memories of Xaviars Restaurant are brought to mind.  What a perfect way to connect with customers.

Coopers Hawk Winery is top-notch.   They are growing and opening new stores each quarter.   Coopers Hawk sells our bottle stoppers in their  winery.   Customers love to bring home a memento from the good times they had at Coopers Hawk  Winery.  I think the Coopers Hawk logo is a  great logo…..simple and memorable.   I know their wine is wonderful too!Coopers Hawk Wine Bottle stopper Designed by Classic Legacy

  Another custom gift that Coopers Hawk commissioned Classic Legacy to produce are these handsome cuff links.   They come individually boxed in a black leatherette case.  Perfect for gifts for associates.Cuff Links Square with Coopers Hawk Winery Logo Designed by Classic Legacy Custom GiftsWhen I traveled to Napa and visited our custom Domaine Carneros I saw what a delightful place it was.   It is really a destination with a wonderful view and great wine!   They offer custom bottle stoppers and a gift that they have found useful is our custom purse hanger.   Ladies love to use this in restaurants and why not offer one with your logo or theme.Purse Hanger Domaine Carneros Designed by Classic Legacy Custom GiftsClassic Legacy is the perfect choice when you want to choose a gift and want to create the perfect custom gift for your restaurant or winery.   Give us a call.  We are here to help you and we just need your high-resolution jpg image to begin.

5 Gift and Marketing Ideas for Museums from Classic Legacy Custom Gifts

What do you suggest for my museum?   That is the question we are asked often.  Our experience in working with museums has provided us with feedback and the knowledge of what works.   These are suggestions that will help market your museum.

1. Promote Your Art with Gifts

It may seem obvious but your art is what your museum is known for …….use it!    We work with museum gift shops and it is important that gifts that showcase the artwork of the museum be available for your members and visitors.    I know that when I visit a museum I want to purchase a memento.   It should reflect the art of the museum.   The business card holder that Classic Legacy produced for The Biltmore features a painting that is in their collection titled, The Waltz.  This gift is not only beautiful but it is useful to hold business cards, money, and credit cards.     Classic Legacy  needs a digital image and then we can show you what your art will look like on any Classic Legacy custom gift.

The Biltmore Painting "The Waltz" Business Card Holder

The Biltmore Painting "The Waltz" Business Card Holder

2.  Celebrate Special Events with Art

Museums are all about history.  History is important and museums realize that.   Use your art to celebrate special occasions and anniversaries of your museum.   This Christmas ornament that we produced for Belle Meade Plantation features a painting of a horse named Iroquois who won many races including the English Derby.  The original painting is owned by Belle Meade and these Christmas ornaments are a favorite gift that is sold in their gift store.

Belle Meade Plantation Christmas Ornament Featuring Painting of Iroquois Race horse

Belle Meade Plantation Christmas Ornament Featuring Painting of Iroquois Race horse

3.  Share Your Art During Fun Events

Many museums have wine tasting parties and auctions to raise funds for their museums.   Your artwork can be used to attract interest and create good memories.  Our wine coasters are made of marble.  We can print any image including your original art on the marble.  They are perfect for both cold and hot drinks.

Marble Coaster with Painting of Dog

Marble Coaster with Painting of Dog

4.  Thank Museum Donors with your Art

It is important to thank museum donors and a gift with the artwork from your museum is perfect.   This bottle stopper was used as a thank you and the sponsor’s name was printed on the back of the stopper.   The stopper is a gift that is appreciated because it will be used again and again.

Made in Spain Minnesota Life Marble Stopper

Made in Spain Minnesota Life Marble Stopper

5. Recall History  with Photos of your Museum

The Hotel Del is a National Historic Landmark.   Classic Legacy designs gifts with their history in mind.   Your museum has a history be sure and celebrate it!

Set of 4 Marble Bottle Stopper Historic Images of Hotel Del

Set of 4 Marble Bottle Stopper Historic Images of Hotel Del

Classic Legacy is ready to assist you to market your museum.   It all begins with the digital image of your art work.  Please do give us a call at 888 645 3422 or email us at sales@classiclegacy.com to discuss how we may be of service.

 

 

How to Create Custom Gifts for Your Corporation, Resort, or Hotel

 

Classic Legacy specializes in custom gifts.   We are experts at helping corporate businesses,  resorts,  and hotels create truly wonderful custom gifts.   Our gifts include personal accessories, wine accessories, and gifts for your home. Let us walk you through the steps:

  1. Email us your Logo.   The file type that we most often use is a high-resolution jpg image.   It could however be a Photoshop file or Vector image.   This is the logo that The Roosevelt Hotel recently emailed us.

    Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans New Logo

    Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans New Logo

  2. Let us know what types of gifts would best fit your corporation, hotel, or resort.   The Roosevelt Hotel does well with our wine related gifts such as this bottle stopper.

    Bottle Stopper with Custom Charms and Beads for The Roosevelt Hotel

    Bottle Stopper with Custom Charms and Beads for The Roosevelt Hotel

  3. We then send you a screen sample of how a Classic Legacy  gift will look with your  logo.  Screen samples are FREE!     We will always share with you the latest trends and ideas.   This is for instance our new purse mirror.  I really think this is a great gift and useful also!

    Custom Classic Legacy  Purse Mirror with The Roosevelt Hotel Logo

    Custom Classic Legacy Purse Mirror with The Roosevelt Hotel Logo

  4. You  approve the screen sample…..or give us suggestions to improve on the design.   When all design work is perfect we begin production.    Our minimum order for custom design is only 24 pieces!   If you order at least 60 pieces there is no set up fee.    This photo frame is another favorite gift for  corporations, hotels and resorts that we serve.

    Custom 4" x 6" Photo Frame by Classic Legacy for The Roosevelt Hotel

    Custom 4" x 6" Photo Frame by Classic Legacy for The Roosevelt Hotel

  5. Production time is usually about 3 weeks once the design is approved.   We have found that once we become a partner with a hotel or resort that they continue to re-order our gifts.   They are unique, useful and a beautiful memento of great times!   Our new faux leather money clips like this one are a wonderful and useful gift.
    Custom Money Clip by Classic Legacy for The Roosevelt Hotel

    Custom Money Clip by Classic Legacy for The Roosevelt Hotel

    Please do email us your logo.    I would love to personally show you how it will look on a Classic Legacy custom gift!   Screen Samples are FREE!   I look forward to hearing from you soon.    Catherine

 

Why Like My Facebook Page: Classic Legacy Custom Gifts

New resolution:…….you will know why you should “like” Classic Legacy’s Facebook page. You will stay informed on gift trends, learn tips about custom design, keep abreast of special offers, receive news, and be entertained..      Did you know that we offer a free screen sample to EVERYONE who wants to see what their logo will look like on custom gifts.   Look at this fabulous logo from Bellerive Country Club.

Custom Marble stopper with Bellerive Logo

Custom Marble stopper with Bellerive Logo

 

I just read Andrew Blakeley’s article “Why I don’t Like Your Brand on Facebook” on the Brian Solis site.   We all want reasons why we should invest the time to follow a brand.   This article really made me think about the brands and businesses that I enjoy following.

All of us at Classic Legacy enjoy interacting with our followers and learning about your business so we can better serve you.   Be sure to let us know if you have a logo or and would like to see how it will look on gifts.  Here is another example using a photo.  The Brown Hotel has a beautiful lobby and our marble coaster really shows it off!

Marble Coaster Featuring The Brown Hotel

Marble Coaster Featuring The Brown Hotel

Do follow us on Facebook.   ……you will find out offers such as this……just email us with your logo and we will send you a free screen sample and show you what your image will look like.

Best To YOU.   Catherine@classiclegacy.com

 

Custom Gifts help Achieve the WOW Experience

The WOW experience is important to customers.   This is the time of changing retail.   Custom Gifts are a wonderful vehicle to achieve this goal.   Classic Legacy clients have found these trends to be true……Customers:

  1. Enjoy participating in the shopping experience.    More and more the customer wants a say in the design of the product.   Think about examples such as choosing what ingredients go in your gourmet coffee or choosing a  monogram for clothing……or being able to create a custom gift with your company logo.   We just shipped 60 custom stoppers to NYC webstore for their client who was hosting a trip to Spain.  The customer participated by providing this image and we were able to create a unique and memorable gift.

    Made in Spain Minnesota Life Bottle Stopper

    Spain Minnesota Life Bottle Stopper

  2. Seek Exclusivity.   Because of unlimited selection and having that feeling of too many choices   customers often desire exclusive gifts.  When I work with a new client and one of the first things they often  asked is; “How many other retailers in my area carry Classic Legacy products?”   I respond honestly and say we have an open line  but our custom  gift line  would be perfect to create exclusive gifts.   The Hotel Del Coronado exclusive custom Classic Legacy photo frame is a best seller.

    Hotel Del Custom Photo Frame by Classic Legacy

    Hotel Del Custom Photo Frame by Classic Legacy

  3. Expect Stellar Customer Service.   We value customer service also and realize that by helping you provide special products and services we are all winners!   Borsheims Jewelry Store recently commissioned Classic Legacy to create this custom notepad for the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder’s.    With our short turn around time to create custom gifts Classic Legacy helps you provide excellent customer service.

    Notepad Custom Berkshire Hathaway by Classic Legacy

    Notepad Custom Berkshire Hathaway by Classic Legacy

  4. Want Sensory Experiences.  I had not really thought of this until it was confirmed to me when I read the book “The New Rules of Retail”  by Lewis and Dart.    The authors describe this as the neurological experience that keeps the customer coming back to your store …..and they remember that  special smell, wonderful sight, pleasant music, or tasty treat.   When I think of memories like this I think of The Peabody and Lansky’s at The Peabody.    This marble coaster helps me remember all the fond memories I’ve had there……seeing the ducks, smelling the flowers, and hearing the music.
    Marble Coaster The Peabody Memphis by Classic Legacy

    Marble Coaster The Peabody Memphis

    We are introducing  a new category this spring…….Custom Cuff Links. These are going to be a hit!   I told one buyer “Cuff Links are coming back!”…….his reply was “They have never gone away.”….I’m glad!   Custom cuff links will also help create that sensory experience.

    Custom Cuff Links The Peabody by Classic Legacy

    Custom Cuff Links The Peabody by Classic Legacy

    Let us help you create that WOW experience that your customers are demanding!   Send us your jpeg image and at NO CHARGE we will send you a screen sample with YOUR image !  Give us a call and we will guide you in the process of creating custom gifts.   888 645 3422

Custom Gifts for Golf Tournaments by Classic Legacy

Golf professionals source gifts for golf tournaments. Many golfers end up receiving the same type of gifts year after year.   Classic Legacy is solving that problem by offering unique gifts for golfers.   These are gifts that are useful and will be remembered.    We are pleased to serve country clubs, resorts, and hotels with our golf theme gifts.   Our ability to offer custom gifts with the logo of the club or resort is a bonus!   Some examples of our recent projects for golf clients include the following:

  1. Custom Money Clip for Shoal Creek Country Club in Birmingham, Al. is a wonderful gift.   To create a money clip similar to  this you just need to provide us a high-resolution jpg image and we will be able to create a “screen sample” and show you how your image will look.

    Money Clip with Shoal Creek Golf Club Logo Designed by Classic Legacy

    Money Clip with Shoal Creek Golf Club Logo Designed by Classic Legacy

  2. Custom Marble Coasters for Ponte Vedra Resort in Ponte Vedra, FL. and Toscana Country Club in California were favorites with the buyers.     Ponte Vedra Resort has so many beautiful images it was hard to choose which ones to use!   This is their signature entrance.   Notice how we also included their logo in the photo.   Toscana chose to use their logo and this is very effective also.   This marble coaster will be used often for either hot or cold drinks.   Each time a golfer uses this they will remember Ponte Vedra and Toscana Country Club.
    Marble Coaster with Ponte Vedra Resort and Club Image Designed by Classic Legacy

    Marble Coaster with Ponte Vedra Resort and Club Image Designed by Classic Legacy

     

    Toscana Country Club Marble Coaster by Classic Legacy

    Toscana Country Club Marble Coaster by Classic Legacy

    3. Custom Marble Bottle Stoppers are a favorite.  We are honored to be providing the gifts this year for the Todeschini Memorial Golf Tournament.  Craig Todeschini was a New York state trooper who died in the line of duty.   The proceeds from this tournament go toward a scholarship fund.   We salute the family and volunteers that make this possible.

    Custom Marble Bottle Stopper for the Todeschini Memorial Golf Tournament

    Custom Marble Bottle Stopper for the Todeschini Memorial Golf Tournament

     

    Custom Ponte Vedra Marble Stopper with Logo Designed by Classic Legacy

    Custom Ponte Vedra Marble Stopper with Logo Designed by Classic Legacy

    The Ponte Vedra logo on the marble stopper is also a great option.

     

    4. Custom Wine Carriers with Corporate Logos will be remembered.    This wine carrier was designed for an Insurance Group outing.   Remember it could have your corporate logo!

    Custom Wine Carrier by Classic Legacy

    Custom Wine Carrier by Classic Legacy

    5.  Flask sets are great custom gifts also.   This flask is one from our open line.   The image is of a vintage golfer……….and of course we could create a custom logo medallion for you and insert it on the flask.   The set includes the flask, 4 cups, and a funnel in a wonderful presentation box.

    Flask with Vintage Golfer Designed by Classic Legacy

    Flask with Vintage Golfer Designed by Classic Legacy

    6.  Bottle Stoppers with Golf Quotes are a fun way to remember good times.  Just think “Life is a Game, Golf is Serious!

    Wine Bottle stopper Golf is Serious by Classic Legacy

    Wine Bottle stopper Golf is Serious by Classic Legacy

    Remember Classic Legacy for your golf gifts!   Our custom gifts are perfect with your logo.

You Don’t have to be Berkshire Hathaway to Create Custom Gifts

We are so proud to be commissioned by Berkshire Hathaway for the third year to create custom gifts for their shareholders meeting this Spring, 2011.   Warren Buffet’s image again graces the charm on the custom  bottle stopper.   This year the theme is “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles”.   Look how our graphic artist made Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger into pilots!

Custom Berkshire Hathaway 2011 Bottle Stopper by Classic Legacy

Custom Berkshire Hathaway 2011 Bottle Stopper by Classic Legacy

Berkshire Hathaway also has a “BRK” logo that is really sophisticated.   They asked us to create this custom notepad.   We found the perfect grosgrain ribbon to wrap around the paper for a wonderful presentation.

Notepad Berkshire Hathaway logo 2011 by Classic Legacy

Notepad Berkshire Hathaway logo 2011 by Classic Legacy

You don’t have to be Warren Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway  to develop custom gifts.   Some of our most re-ordered custom designs are from small towns.   Think of your special location, painting, photo, or  logo.  Contact us and we will show you how it will look at no charge on one of our gifts.  Our email is  sales@classiclegacy.com  This is one of my favorite custom gifts.  Luigi’s celebrated 100 years and gave these custom bottle stoppers to their top customers.   This vintage image showed the founders.   What a tribute!

Luigi's Custom Bottle Stopper 100 Years

Luigi's Custom Bottle Stopper 100 Years

 

Graduation Gifts for Men by Classic Legacy

Graduation time will be here soon.   It is time for retailers to begin to stock up on the perfect gift for both young men and young women.   It does seem like the gifts for  men are the hardest to find.   Classic Legacy has the perfect solution this year.   Our new line of faux leather money clips also doubles as a wallet that has a pocket to hold additional cash and business cards.   We embellish the money clips with small silver medallions that reflect interests and themes for young men.  This money clip features a silver medallion of a golfer…..perfect for the golf enthusiast.

 

Money Clip Golfer Faux Leather

Money Clip Golfer Faux Leather

We also have a medallion for the fisherman.

 

Money Clip Fisherman Faux Leather
Money Clip Fisherman Faux Leather

Classic Legacy specializes in custom design.  We can even have your logo reproduced for a custom money clip.  This is what we recently designed for Shoal Creek Country Club…….but it could be any logo!   Be sure and let us know of your request.   To view all of our selections just click here.   …..and Congrats to all those graduates!

Money Clip Custom Shoal Creek

Money Clip Custom Shoal Creek

Warren Buffett became a Cowboy….at least on a Classic Legacy Custom Gift

Warren Buffett  of  Berkshire Hathaway Corporation is well known for his excellent investments and his quality companies.   Classic Legacy has been commissioned  for three years to create custom gifts for the Shareholder’s Meeting of Berkshire Hathaway.     The 2009 Shareholder’s Meeting had a theme of “Cowboy”.    We were supplied a cartoon image of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger…..and we said we can make them into cowboys!?….we think!

 

Berkshire Hathaway Caricatures Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Berkshire Hathaway Caricatures Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Our wonderful, graphic artist, Beth, used her imagination and created one of my favorite custom medallions.    Notice how the ties are now bolo ties and of course the cowboy hats are great.   The colors were even changed to brown and blue for a western look.    This is how we made Warren Buffett into a cowboy.

 

Berkshire Hathaway cowpokes Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Berkshire Hathaway cowpokes Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Classic Legacy specializes in creating custom gifts.   We love to have fun and enable  you to  create unique and memorable gifts.  The Classic Legacy bottle stopper with charms and beads featured a custom charm with this image, a cowboy boot, and cowboy hat.  Other custom gifts the notepad, money clip, and coaster.

 

Wine Bottle Stopper with Berkshire Hathaway Cowboys Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Wine Bottle Stopper with Berkshire Hathaway Cowboys Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Notepad with Berkshire Hathaway Cowboys Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Notepad with Berkshire Hathaway Cowboys Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger

Money Clip Berkshire Hathaway Cowboys Warren Buffett Charlie Munger

Money Clip Berkshire Hathaway Cowboys Warren Buffett Charlie Munger

Coaster-BerkshireHathaway  Cowboys Warren Buffett Charlie Munger

Coaster-BerkshireHathaway Cowboys Warren Buffett Charlie Munger

 

Watch for upcoming posts to see what happened in 2010 and what is coming for 2011.  Classic Legacy is honored to serve you and your customers.   These custom gifts are available in Borsheim’s Jewelry Store.

 

White Wine or Red Wine?: Choose and Enter to Win It!

Classic Legacy has a new “Page” on the website.   Look the top right hand corner and you will see the words, “Enter to Win It” Each month we will be giving away a great gift from the Classic Legacy collection.   This month all you have to do is let us know if you like white wine or red wine the best.   We will draw a name from the team that gets the most votes.   The gift this month is our wine cooler and you will get to choose your initial for the embellishment.   Remember to Enter to Win It!

White Wine & Red wine Classic Legacy's "Enter to Win It"

White Wine & Red wine Classic Legacy's "Enter to Win It"

Classic Legacy Initial Wine Cooler

Classic Legacy Initial Wine Cooler