People Need Nice. We Deliver It in a Gift Box.

Whether it's a corporate thank you, a UNC care package, or a gourmet gift basket, we make it easy to send something personal, local, and beautifully put together.

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We Believe "People Need Nice".


At Handpicked Gifts, we believe a great gift doesn't just say 'thanks,' it says 'I see you,' Whether you are cheering on a Tar Heel, welcoming a guest speaker, or sending a housewarming gift, we make it easy to send something personal, local, and full of meaning.

Our founder, Kara Aycock, started this business with a simple idea: good gifts shouldn't feel hard or impersonal. With a background in counseling and years of organizing everything from school meals to celebratory events, she understands the power of sending something nice, and at just the right time. From gourmet snacks to UNC favorites, everything we offer is handpicked, hand-packed, and designed to make someone's day.

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Featured Gourmet NC Gift Baskets

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Wonderful

Wonderful experience!

Anonymous
Happy Birthday Basket - UNC-Themed Party Essentials & Delicious Treats
Happy Birthday Basket - UNC-Themed Party Essentials & Delicious Treats
Love!!!!

Was such a special birthday surprise for my daughter who just started grad school at UNC! She loved it and I loved the picture that was sent with her basket! Highly recommend!!!

Anonymous
Happy Birthday Basket - UNC-Themed Party Essentials & Delicious Treats
Happy Birthday Basket - UNC-Themed Party Essentials & Delicious Treats
Kara was so easy to work with; got to work right away on the bid day basket after we texted

Kara was so easy to work with; got to work right away on the bid day basket after we texted, and easily communicated with my daughter the next day to arrange a dorm drop off. She even sent me a picture! All-in-all great experience!

Alisa
UNC Sorority Bid Day Gift – Pre-Order for Free Local Delivery
UNC Sorority Bid Day Gift – Pre-Order for Free Local Delivery
Perfect way to celebrate sorority bid day

My daughter loved her surprise sorority basket! It was filled with lots of goodies to celebrate bid day. Really appreciate how quickly the basket was delivered to her door. Highly recommend!

Rachel
Delta Delta Delta Sorority Gift
Delta Delta Delta Sorority Gift
Love

Love, lobe this business!

Elizabeth
Phi Mu Sorority Gift
Phi Mu Sorority Gift
Great purchase!

The perfect gift was delivered the morning after bid day. It made my daughter's day and was such a nice surprise.

April
UNC Sorority Bid Day Gift – Pre-Order for Free Local Delivery
UNC Sorority Bid Day Gift – Pre-Order for Free Local Delivery
An awesome service!! My daughter LOVED her surprise bid day bag full of fun

An awesome service!! My daughter LOVED her surprise bid day bag full of fun, useful, great quality goodies!

Jayna
UNC Sorority Bid Day Gift – Pre-Order for Free Local Delivery
UNC Sorority Bid Day Gift – Pre-Order for Free Local Delivery
Bid Day Basket

Beautiful Gift! Everything inside was lovely!

Jennifer
UNC Sorority Bid Day Gift – Pre-Order for Free Local Delivery
UNC Sorority Bid Day Gift – Pre-Order for Free Local Delivery
Great products and service!

These gifts are so great! The packaging and quality are top tier! They were very fast in shipping and their customer service was very friendly and efficient.

Sam Wackerhagen
Carolina Welcome Gift Box – Housewarming & Hostess Essentials
Carolina Welcome Gift Box – Housewarming & Hostess Essentials
Amazing!!!

This was such a great gift for my clients moving to the area. They were super cute and well put together. The customer service was amazing and super responsive and fast. I would absolutely recommend them!

Sam Wackerhagen
Carolina Blue Deluxe Gift Basket
Carolina Blue Deluxe Gift Basket
Wonderful welcome back!

What a welcoming gift we were able to send with goodies to eat and paint kits for all the young ladies in the dorm suite! Thank you Kara!!

Elizabeth
Chapel Hill Paint Night Basket – UNC-Inspired Art Kit & Local NC Snacks
Chapel Hill Paint Night Basket – UNC-Inspired Art Kit & Local NC Snacks
The service is so friendly and personal plus their products are terrific

The service is so friendly and personal plus their products are terrific.

Anonymous
NC Flavors Celebration Gift Set - North Carolina Gourmet Snack Basket
NC Flavors Celebration Gift Set - North Carolina Gourmet Snack Basket
Very easy to order and super fast delivery

Very easy to order and super fast delivery. Great variety of gifts which I liked. The only item I would have appreciated would have been a photo of the actual gift I sent. I had no way to confirm they actually received the larger option and what was in it.

Anonymous
Welcome to North Carolina! - Gourmet NC Snacks & Candle
Welcome to North Carolina! - Gourmet NC Snacks & Candle
Perfection!

The baskets were PERFECT! All the UNC and local touches made them special. Ordering was a breeze and delivery was at the speed of light. Can’t say enough good things about this small business and their gift baskets. And the fact that it’s locally owned makes it even more special.

Caroline S
UNC Snack Spectacular – Gourmet North Carolina Snacks in a Reusable Gift Basket
UNC Snack Spectacular – Gourmet North Carolina Snacks in a Reusable Gift Basket

Gift for my mother in the Midwest from us, who live in NC. Perfect for mom's who have what they want but have a sweet tooth.

Diana
NC Sweet Treats Box - North Carolina Gourmet Dessert Gift
NC Sweet Treats Box - North Carolina Gourmet Dessert Gift

People Need Nice.

There's a lot going on in the world and sometimes, what someone needs most is just something nice. A little reminder that they're appreciated. A small surprise that says "I see you." A gift that is personal, local, and made to make someone smile. That's what we do. We make nice easy to give, and even better to receive.

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