Archive for the ‘Gift Baskets’ Category

Christmas Basket (Kerstpakketten) Preview & Soiree

Don’t miss out on our Christmas Basket Preview Party! Do you have clients, employees or family and friends who you would like to honor with a special unique gift this holiday season? With BTW for “things” and wine at 21%, we recommend a gourmet food basket (only 6% BTW) with coffees, teas, oils, pastas, spices and [...]

Kerstpakketten: Be Smart, Order Early

How many businesses order and pay for Kerstpakketten before 1 October? This year due to the BTW increase scheduled for the 1st of October it will save the savvy business owner 2% by paying ahead of time. Giving a Christmas package is a lovely gesture, and a Dutch

How Do You Thank Your Clients?

In any business, client appreciation for loyalty is one of the most important gestures a business owner can give; an occasional free coffee, or discount, which tells your client you value their business. One of the most popular things to

Kerstpakketten: Go Green in 2011

According to P&OActueel, more than 49% of employers in the Netherlands still provide their employees a Kerstpakket, or Christmas basket. As long as the gift does not exceed 70 euro it is considered “tax-friendly” (maximum 84 euro including BTW). Many of the “baskets” found however, are the predictable fare of Oliebollen bowls, bottles of wine [...]

Top 5 Entrepreneur Lessons: A Year in Reflection

On the 18th of June 2011, De Fahrenheit winkel centrum in The Hague celebrated their annual Braderie, or street festival. The Braderie  kept us busy at La Buena Vida, but we had an extra special day since it was our one year

Good Times, Good Will & Good Shopping-For Everyone!

Next Saturday and  Sunday, the 13th & 14th of November, the American Women’s Club of The Hague will host it’s annual AWC Holiday Bazaar from 11:00-5:00 at the Carlton Ambassador Hotel of The Hague. This festive, fun holiday

Too Early for the Holidays?

Is it too early to be shopping for your kerst paketten or holiday gift baskets? I say: not if there is a 10% discount, and Italian winetasting included!!! Next Thursday, the 23rd of September we will have our first annual Holiday Gift Basket &

Gift Basket Preview voor de Feestdagen bij La Buena Vida

Op donderdag 23 september aanstaande presenteren wij onze kerstpakketten en relatiegeschenken voor de feestdagen. Kom langs en geniet van een lekker glas Italiaanse wijn terwijl u zich laat informeren over de  verschillende prijzen en mogelijkheden. U vindt bij ons al een cadeau voor onder €10; leuk voor familie of vrienden. Bedrijven geven uiteraard meer uit [...]

La Buena Vida Den Haag Gets Noticed by the EXPATS!

Are you an EXPAT living in The Hague? If so, you may want to check out the new addition to the Fahrenheitstraat: La Buena Vida: a culinary gift shop and espresso bar. But this place is not typical…it does have beautiful international gifts, but they also

Holiday Gift Basket & Winetasting Party

Order Client, Family or Employee Gift Baskets in September and receive 10% Discount! On Thursday, the 23rd of September from 18:00-21:00, La Buena Vida located at Fahrenheitstraat 582 Den Haag, will offer a special event for customers interested in previewing the Christmas gift baskets for 2010. In addition, owners, Paul and Ginny Mees will be [...]