Meet Patrice, the inspiration behind CARRIED AWAY Gifts
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Female owned, Carried Away Gifts was founded in 1997 by Patrice DeHaven, an award winning designer.
I started my business in southern California after attending a seminar, 'How To Start Your Own Business'. I heard the words 'gift baskets' and Carried Away Gifts was born from there.
It's a family affair ~ my son, DIL, daughter and dad all take part from fulfilment to actually making some of our creative containers and accessories.
When using Carried Away Gifts, you are supporting handmade local small business and vendors. Giving back to the community happens on a regular basis from our Amazon Smile to donations locally.
Specializing in corporate gifts, custom gifts, gift programs, nationwide shipping from baby to bereavement and everything in-between.
Our corporate clients have included Warner Bros Studios, LPGA, Toll Brothers, Comcast and KFC just to name a few..
I pride myself in getting carried away in the details, staying on top of the trends, keeping my shelves filled with a festival of flavors and making YOU look good while giving presence to your presents!
"If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life"