Three years ago, we had a crazy idea:
Creative people deserve creative gifts.
So we started designing gifts for people like us. People who are into products that are beautifully made, thoughtfully packaged and visually stunning.
Our Mission is Simple:
To make gifting as easy as a couple of clicks on your beloved Amazon Prime, but for it to feel as personal as if you'd spent hours creating a gift just perfect for your friends, clients, family, or your robot-loving coworker (true story).
We obsess over finding the perfect packaging, the best products, the most delicious chocolate (real hardships!!) and the verrry best way to combine bubble wrap and packing tape, so that you can go back to doing what you're awesome at!
From the first design to the last piece of bubble wrap, we’ve assembled a team that can do it all (or knows someone who can!) We have backgrounds in design, event planning, logistics, graphic design, coding, and marketing … but it’s our unanimous obsession with focus on the client experience that really gets us out of bed in the morning (and the free chocolate doesn’t hurt).
Torrance Hart
Torrance Hart
Hi, there! I’m Torrance: Virginia-native, homebody, veteran, new mom, lover of plaid and serif fonts, a sometimes-minimalist, and a big fan of podcasts and checklists (must. check. all. the. boxes!). I usually have a cat in my lap and crinkle paper stuck to my socks… and I am convinced that it’s my professional duty to taste test ALL of the chocolate.
I founded Teak & Twine because I noticed that a lot of creative entrepreneurs and businesses had these amazing brands, with websites and collateral that was thoughtful and original… but that their options for gifts were either a generic cellophane wrapped basket, or the same old branded swag. As a long time admirer of products with great packaging, and as a wannabe entrepreneur with a creative streak, I knew that there was room to create a gift that was more beautiful, fun, cohesive, and unique! For the next year, I spent my days secretly reading business books under my desk, and my nights nerding out on spreadsheets and design sites. Finally, after serving for eight years in the Air Force, I decided it was time to start day-doing my day-dreaming! It’s been an amazing three years ever since!
These days, my focus is on gift design, corporate gifting, product sourcing, and snuggling with my brand new baby boy :)
Chelsea
Hey y'all! I'm Chelsea, Torrance's right hand woman! I wear many hats at Teak and Twine - Creative Director, Marketing Director and Operating Officer! Which basically means my daily routine consists of making beautiful gifts, writing sweet hand written cards, creating new custom gifts, talking with our amazing clients, posting on Instagram and Pinterest, eating way too much sea salt chocolate and dancing to Bruno Mars! Going home smelling of Lavender soap and candles is just the cherry on top - and my husband's favorite part! My favorite part is creating something that will put a smile on someone's face :) I still can't believe this is my job!! I am so lucky Torrance found me in a tiny town in New Mexico!
A little bit more about myself, I went to school in the South and grew to love everything southern, I am a lover of all things pink and girly, my fashion guru is Audrey Hepburn and I have a serious obsession with ice cream. I can't get through the day without a cup of coffee in the morning and kisses from my dog Bailey at night. My favorite place I have traveled to is Capri, Italy, but my absolute favorite place to be is snuggling with my husband and dog on the couch, eating cheese, drinking wine, and watching Friends! You can also find us dancing around the house singing our favorite Celine Dion or Michael Buble song. If I wasn't creating beautiful gifts, I would be a ballroom dancer or a makeup artist. Anything creative is my passion! Thanks for reading about me!
Norine
Hello!!! I’m Norine, the Director of Operations here at Teak & Twine. I have the pleasure of coordinating the day to day operations to include fulfillment of our store and custom gift orders. My favorite part of the job is seeing the heart warming and sentimental reasons for each gift we send. Each gift is as special as the next, whether it’s a birthday gift, a thank you gift, or a gift to brighten someone’s day.
I was introduced to Teak & Twine by my daughter Chelsea, who just happens to be the Creative Director of T&T. While visiting Chelsea, I had the pleasure of meeting Torrance and was introduced to the day to day operations at Teak & Twine. I was immediately charmed and more than happy to jump in and help create the beautiful gifts that T&T sends out everyday. I have always believed that you should love what you do and I can honestly say I am still living by this belief. I have traveled the world as a Flight Attendant with a major airline, and have worked in the Interior Design industry where I collaborated with a team to create beautiful homes. This position is no different! I get to wake up each day knowing I will help to make something beautiful and someone happy!
Christine
I'm Teak & Twine's go-to-girl for all things website and design. Whether it's creating special packaging for custom gifts or designing mock-ups so clients can visualize their carefully curated boxes, I can whip up just about anything as the need arises. I'm also responsible for keeping T&T's website looking fresh and running smoothly! With a background in fine art, graphic design, and coding, I know that good design isn't just about making things pretty – it's about function and user experience too.
When I'm not working, you can find me wandering Target (in search of a latte), online shopping, or hanging out with my family – my military man and the happiest toddler you've ever met.
Caroline
Hi there! I'm Caroline, and I currently work as the Special Projects Manager for Teak & Twine! I first started with T&T back in November 2015 as the Custom Account Manager, which I fulfilled until my daughter was born. I have loved every second working for T&T as it has combined my love for business strategy with a creative design edge. My favorite part about working for T&T (besides the chocolate, gummy bears and amazing smelling candles) is that I've had the opportunity to help so many businesses grow their brand and build their client experience.
Like Torrance, I am a military spouse and new mom - two roles that require constant balance and patience. I love being able to represent Teak & Twine alongside such a wonderful, colorful, and talented group of women!
By The Numbers
What we're in to
