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Our Approach

Calm, considered gifting for real life moments.

Some moments are obvious. Others are quieter, harder to name, and easier to mishandle. Winterberry Gifting exists for those moments.


It’s not about being more thoughtful. It’s about being clearer. Because most missteps don’t come from not caring. They come from not knowing what the moment is asking for.

How we guide ourselves

Chosen With Care

Every detail is selected with intention. From what’s included to how it arrives, we focus on what feels appropriate, steady, and genuinely supportive for the moment it’s meant for.

Support, Without Pressure

Our gifts are designed to offer presence, not expectations. They’re meant to be received gently, without asking for a response or a reaction, just space to feel held.

Thoughtful by Design

We believe good judgment matters. That’s why we prioritize proportion, timing, and restraint, so what you send feels considered, calm, and right for real life moments.

Hi, I’m Wendy

Winterberry Gifting was created from a belief that thoughtful support doesn’t have to be complicated. The right gesture, chosen with care, can speak gently, clearly, and without obligation.

Every collection is designed to help you show up for others in a way that feels human, calm, and intentional — especially in moments that don’t come with a script.

Why we built this

Traditional gifting advice is great for holidays. It’s less helpful for “life just happened” moments. When the moment is tender, people often go quiet, get awkward, or over-correct into something performative.

What people fear

Doing harm by accident

Saying the wrong thing, reopening wounds, or making it about themselves.

  • Overstepping
  • Triggering reciprocity
  • Under-showing

What people want

Presence without pressure

A way to say “I see you” without adding weight to the moment.

  • Kindness without spotlight
  • Support without social obligation
  • Clear, gentle language

What we provide

A calm framework

A simple map for choosing the right type of support.

  • Five “support modes”
  • Appropriate tone + volume
  • Tangible ideas that feel human

Meaningful care doesn’t have to be loud.

We believe care should be well-timed, well-scaled, and deeply human. Not flashy. Not complicated. Just right for the moment.

Learn about our 5 focused moments

How we design our gift boxes

Every box is built around an emotional purpose and a “volume level.” You’ll see calm palettes, practical comforts, and a message that gives the recipient room to breathe.

We start with the moment

What is the moment asking for: steadiness, rest, honor, light, or gentle connection?

  • Clear emotional purpose
  • Appropriate tone and pacing
  • Support without overstepping

We choose “usable comforts”

Items that become small rituals: tea, paper goods, calming home elements, soft personal care.

  • Not fussy, not flashy
  • High-use, low-pressure
  • Seasonally adaptable

We make the message gentler

When needed, we include language that removes pressure and avoids “you owe me” energy.

  • No fixing
  • No timeline
  • No pressure to reply

We keep it beautiful and grounded

Packaging that feels like steadiness: warm neutrals, soft textures, and a sense of care.

  • Gift-ready presentation
  • Consistent quality
  • Optional inserts (realtor/corporate)

Ways to work with us

Choose your path

Whether you’re gifting personally, supporting clients, or building an HR program, we’ll help you keep it calm and appropriate.

If you’re not sure where to start

Start with the framework, then shop with clarity.

  • Anchor: steadiness for unsteady seasons
  • Shelter: rest for depletion and overwhelm
  • Witness: honor for endings and loss
  • Light: gentle brightness for hard seasons
  • Bridge: connection without obligation
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In my daily practice I pause to acknowledge and reflect upon the fact that the land where I learn, work, explore, and reside was the original homeland of the Wabanaki, and N’dakina. (Abenaki / Abénaquis).

I am grateful to the care and love they instilled in this land, give thanks for the opportunity to share in the joys of this place, and pledge to continue to honor and protect it.