Hello Dears,

Summer is roaring on, and so is Secretly Gifting! We’re delighted to bring you a slew of good news this week, including details on an exclusive new release…special savings coming your way…and a big announcement for August.

Close followers, friends and fans know that we’ve been planning and plotting a custom face mask design for months, and we’re thrilled to announce that this exciting project is coming to life! After zeroing in on the perfect vendor partner, we got to work conceptualizing a face mask that is equal parts comfortable, chic, and protective.

We can’t reveal our design just yet, but you can be sure that it wholeheartedly reflects everything you’ve come to know and love about our Secretly Gifting brand! It’s whimsical and fashion-forward, yet impeccably crafted and thoughtfully designed. Our launch pattern is decidedly feminine (think bright colors, fun textures, and flourishes like ruffle and eyelet), but if interest is strong enough, we’re open to the potential for men’s and kid’s versions as well!

Be sure to keep an eye out on Instagram (@SecretlyGifting) for exclusive sneak peeks leading up to the release, and email us today to reserve a mask pre-launch! Initial quantities (dropping in August) may be limited, so this is the best way to guarantee that you get a mask from our first collection.

Of course, we can’t expect you to rock one of our masks without the requisite accessory: a custom beaded mask chain. Choose your color palette (we’ve done two-tone, monochrome, neutrals, rainbow…you name it!), personalize yours with a name, nickname, or fun phrase and never worry about losing your mask again!

Love the idea but prefer a more classic design? Spring for our newest release: the pearl beaded mask chain! This versatile piece blends the delicate look of pearl necklace with the functionality of our best-selling, practical mask accessory. So chic, and so affordable ($65, click to order)!

We’ve got oodles or colorful boater hats in stock this week…fun, fresh “hand” candles in a variety of candy colors…and kid’s mask chains, customizable with a name or nickname. We’re also announcing a brand-new price change for gift wrap (hint: it’s never been more of a “no brainer”) so be sure to read below for complete details.

Finally, in our “local spotlight” column, we’re highlighting local and regional chapters of The American Red Cross where you can make a much-needed blood donation during this time of crisis. Plasma and platelets are desperately needed for COVID-19 antibody testing, and hospitals across the country are facing shortages of healthy blood right now. A donation takes just ten minutes, and we urge you to support this essential cause if you can. You’ll find more information on eligibility and appointments below!

xo,

Ashley and Candace

Co-Founders, Secretly Gifting

Introducing $8 Signature Gift Wrap

There’s nothing worse than scrambling around to find wrapping paper and ribbon for a special gift…never-mind struggling to wrap said gift if presentation is not your strong suit.

For this reason, we’ve always offered a one-click gift-wrap option at checkout…but with gift packaging in different shapes and sizes, we could never offer our “signature” gift wrap for one flat free…until now!

We’re proud to announce flat-rate $8 gift-wrap on all items in The Gift Vault starting this week! Working with new suppliers for our custom tissue paper, crinkle paper, wrapping papers, and ribbons means we’re able to deliver the premium quality you love for a more affordable price every customer can appreciate.

Have a special gift-wrap request (particular color scheme, a handwritten card, etc.)? You can always email us (info@secretlygifting.com) with special instructions! We’re happy to accommodate most special requests, and it’s our pleasure to ensure your gift looks as amazing on the outside as it is on the inside!

“Must Have” Mask Chains for Everyone!

Toting masks around is part of “the new normal” and we’ve come up with a stylish and practical solution! Our customized mask chains give you a hands-free way to ensure that your mask is always within reach, while making a fun fashion statement at the same time.

Adults can choose a beaded chain or a pearl chain, and customize with letter beads to spell a name, nickname, phrase or monogram. And removable lobster claw clasps mean that you can transition your chain from mask holder to sunglass holder with one simple swap.

(Check out Candace modeling our beaded mask chain below, followed by a photo of our newly released pearl mask chains...simply click here to order -- $65 each!)

*Pearl chains available via email order only: info@secretlygifting.com

Candace rocking our rainbow beaded mask chain

Pearl mask chains that double as a sunglass chain! $65 each Click Here to order yours!

Our chains are a total game-changer and make the perfect gift for anyone routinely losing, forgetting, or misplacing their mask(s)…including kids! That’s right, you can now purchase children’s mask chains serving the same functional purpose!

Kid’s mask chains are made of durable, colorful plastic beads that are fun to wear and hard to lose. And they too can be personalized with a name, nickname, or fun phrase! Kid’s chains come in two color schemes (one with pink and one without), and can be purchased with a mask for $10 extra.

Order kid’s mask chains here...order a kid’s mask chain + a mask here (available via email only) and adult mask chains here!

Your New Favorite Straw Hat

In last week’s issue we announced a restock of our favorite classic “boater” hat style, and this week we’re giving you a fun update on this fabulous accessory!

Not only do the grosgrain ribbons come in seven fabulous colors (dark green, mint green, bright pink, cobalt blue, fuchsia, yellow, orange, and black) but they are elasticized and removable. This means you can wear your hat with ribbon, without, or accented in your favorite unique way.

We love the idea of knotting a colorful silk scarf around the woven crown, or decorating it with a novelty pin or brooch. But you don’t have to commit to a single look, because the versatility of this piece means you essentially get three hats in one!

Check out all of the grosgrain color options below and order your straw boater hat before they’re gone!

Peace, Love, and Rock & Roll

Our brand-new “hand” candles have been selling like hotcakes, and we want to remind you of what a fabulous gift these make! Handcrafted and incredibly chic, these sculptural accent pieces add color and charm to any room in your home at a super-affordable price point.

We’re currently offering two candle designs: the “peace sign” and the “rock and roll” styles. Both are hand-poured and made of 100% vegetable-based paraffin wax with a 12 hour burn time. Candles are unscented and wicks extend the full length the candle lending evenness as they burn.

“Peace Sign” Hand Candle: Available in cherry red, yellow, teal blue and black. $50

“Rock and Roll” Handle Candle: Available in neon pink, cobalt blue, and yellow. $50

Local Spotlight: The American Red Cross

Like most non-profits, The American Red Cross is experiencing a crop of new, and unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re highlighting The Red Cross this week because it’s an accessible, nationwide organization with dozens of local chapters in nearly every U.S. state.

We encourage our friends, followers, clients and partners to consider donating blood because the current shortage is putting immense pressure on the hospitals and clinics that serve our communities. Fewer blood donations means that that The Red Cross must ration its supply all hospitals – meaning our essential medical facilities may not receive the healthy blood needed for trauma surgeries, chemotherapy treatments and vital operations.

You can help by donating blood and essential platelets today! It takes 10 minutes and The Red Cross is following CDC guidelines to ensure that blood donation sites continue to be safe, secure and hygienic for donors.

To learn more about The Red Cross’ “fuss free” blood donation process, click here. To find a donation site near you, click here. To read up on eligibility requirements, click here …and to learn how your blood will be used by The Red Cross, click here.