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This post is all about the best burr basket ideas with options for everyone in your life!
If you have been spending any time on Pinterest or TikTok, I’m sure you have come across the wonderful concept of a brr basket (or burr basket – the jury is still out on the official spelling). This trend is all about curating a small selection of gifts to celebrate your loved ones during the winter season.
While the idea of a gift basket is nothing revolutionary, I love the challenge of adding a Christmas or winter reference to it. It’s such a great way to elevate your holiday gift giving and make your friends and family feel extra special!
In this post, I have collected more than 40 items that can make great centerpieces for your burr basket. You’ll find them grouped by main area of interest but feel free to mix and match to create even more combinations for the perfect gift!
What is a Burr Basket?
Before jumping right into our burr basket ideas, let’s clarify what you’re trying to create. A brr basket is supposed to be a collection of medium to small gifts paired with filler items like candies and seasonal treats. You can think of it as a winter version of an Easter basket and a more modern take on a traditional Christmas basket.
Each basket is supposed to be fully customized based on the recipient, making it a more personal gift idea than a standard food/consumable basket. The goal is to find the right balance between the receiver’s favorite things and a few fun, affordable items and decorations.
While it’s not mandatory, brr baskets are often paired with a card and personal note. Essentially, your goal is to come up with a customized winter kit for whomever you’re gifting this to. Make sure to spend some time thinking about who you’re shopping for before defaulting to impersonal items. The whole point of this idea is to go above and beyond in designing something unique!
Disclaimer: each section contains 6 different items you can include in your burr basket. If your budget allows it, you can purchase them as a set for a higher-end gift. However, these are mostly intended to be the highlights of your composition. Leave space for candies, seasonal treats, and a card. 2 to 3 pieces from each selection will be more than enough!
A Burr Basket Your Girlfriend/BFF Will Love
I wanted this basket to feel feminine and fun, filled with useful but cute items.
While I love all the pieces, I have a soft spot for the initial earrings and the coloring book. I think the jewelry is so elegant and timeless! The book is instead a great way to spend time cozied up at home during a cold day. It’s also perfect to help them relax and take a moment to themselves.
Creating a Basket for your Boyfriend
Anytime I think of gifts my boyfriend would like, I always try to find pieces he doesn’t even know he needs. I think that’s the best way to truly surprise him! Here I wanted to mix some more practical items like warm socks and a convenient charging station with more sentimental pieces like a customized keychain and a meditation journal.
Burr Basket – The Book Lover Edition
As a long time book lover, I feel extra qualified to put together this burr basket. Quite frankly, all of this pieces are now on my wishlist. From stylish bookends and a gorgeous candle to Emily Dickinson’s inspired tea and a replica of “A Christmas’Carol” first edition, I honestly can’t tell you what I like most.
The Homebody Edition – Winter Theme
Sometimes it’s just too cold to leave the house, especially if your loved ones are not that fond of the outside world to start with. With this basket, you can provide all the winter-survival essentials they need to hibernate at home until warmer days come around.
From affordable but chic lounge wear and a satin pillowcase to a gourmet movie night and an irresistibly cozy blanket, good luck getting them to meet you outside again at least until next April!
The Perfect Foodie Basket
I love putting together foodie gift guides. There is such a huge variety of useful products and fun items that can work for this category. Some of my favorite pieces here include a cookbook from the iconic Ina Garten, a dice set to determine what you’ll cook for dinner, and a stunning canvas tote to make grocery shopping that much more fashionable.
Burr Basket – The Home Decor Edition
As the founder of a home decor blog, I have seen my fair share of home decor gifts. For this burr basket, I wanted to create a collection of chic but affordable pieces that can fit with most interior styles. The candle warmer is an easy bet, especially when paired with a beautiful candle. A Christmas-themed cookie jar is also a great idea if you’re planning on gifting this for the holiday season.
The Best Travel Finds
Tons of people travel in winter, especially during the holiday season. No better time for you to gift some fun and practical travel gadgets that will make their life so much easier! If you are only going to pick one item, I especially recommend the packing cubes. They have been an absolute game-changer for me as a chronic over-packer.
The Perfect Burr Basket For The Beauty Addict
Last but not least, here is a selection of products any beauty aficionado will love. Unless you know well their skincare or makeup routine, I would recommend you not to invest in products they may not be able to use. That’s why I opted mostly for self-care items or beauty accessories.
I have to give a special shoutout to the Essie Gel-couture nail polishes as I have been using them for the past 2 years and they are, by far, the longest-lasting shades I have EVER tried.
Burr Basket FAQs
1. What is a realistic budget I should set aside for a cute burr basket?
The answer to this question entirely depends on you. In this post, we have seen a big variety of items – from affordable lip balms to higher-end candles. On average, you can expect to spend between 20 to 40$ on a full burr basket. This would include 1 to 2 main gifts, a few packs of candies, and a card. Don’t be afraid to mix higher and lower cost pieces to get all the best options within your budget.
2. When can I gift a burr basket?
Plenty of people like to use a burr basket as a way to give gifts during the holidays (hence the term jingle basket). However, this is an appropriate gift throughout the entire winter season. It makes for a fun surprise from November all the way through February. After all, Christmas is not the only day worth celebrating during the colder months!
3. What are good options for the actual basket?
Personally, I don’t like to spend too much on the actual basket. I find people tend to use these mostly for hidden storage, so I like to go for a cheaper option and save most of my budget for the basket’s contents. Here are some examples of affordable baskets I think look great: option 1, option 2, option 3.
To Conclude
This post was all about the best burr basket finds!
As you create the perfect gift composition, remember to prioritize the recipient’s interests and passions, as well as any shared memory or inside joke you may have. This gift idea gives you the highest level of customization, making it the perfect choice if you’re ready to go above and beyond.
Happy gift giving! 😊
