Recovery Gifts

Good recovery gifts offer comfort, encouragement, and a moment of enjoyment during a slower period. A beautifully presented gift basket with a personal handwritten note is a thoughtful choice for someone recovering from surgery, illness, treatment, or a hospital stay.

Choose a gift that suits the recipient and their circumstances. Gourmet treats, tea or coffee, useful lifestyle items, and small comforts can all work well. For someone with dietary restrictions or personal preferences, you can create a custom gift through our Design Your Own Gift option.

In many cases, yes, though hospital policies can vary. Before placing the order, confirm the recipient's room details and the facility's delivery guidelines. Sending the gift to their home can also be a good option for when they are discharged.

Yes. Our recovery gifts are chosen around the occasion and recipient rather than a fixed category. You can browse ready-to-send options or build a gift that reflects the recipient's tastes and preferences.

Yes. Every Black Bow gift includes a complimentary handwritten message card. Add your message at checkout and we will include it with your gift.

Delivery times vary across Canada depending on the destination and shipping method selected at checkout. For estimated transit times, please refer to our Shipping Across Canada FAQ for more details.

Future ship dates can be selected for all gifts, which is a great option when planning ahead. Please note that the selected date is the day your gift will leave our studio, not the date it will arrive, unless the order is being locally hand delivered or picked up.

For local orders we offer hand delivery in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford, Sackville, and Eastern Passage. If you have questions about timing or the best delivery option for your destination, our team is always happy to help.

All online gifts are ready within 2 business days. Orders containing 4 or more gifts may require additional processing time.

If you need your gift sooner, Rush Curation is available. Orders placed before 11 AM will be curated the same business day. Please note that Rush Curation speeds up gift preparation only. Delivery timelines remain unchanged unless the order is being picked up or locally hand delivered.

Yes. We ship anywhere in Canada via FedEx with a flat rate of $22 for up to 4 gifts to a single address. Free shipping applies on orders over $400 and discounted shipping of $10 is available on orders over $250.

Free shipping and discounted shipping thresholds apply to orders of up to 4 gifts shipping to a single address and are not available on bulk or corporate orders. Express and Priority shipping options (Faster Shipping Anywhere in Canada) are available at checkout.