Why This Perfect Lavender Gift Is Special
Frequently Asked Questions
Looking for a small birthday gift for someone who never seems to switch off — is the Relaxing Hand Cream Gift Set – Better Sleep a good choice?
Yes — it pairs two everyday lavender rituals: a rich hand cream for dry, busy hands and a sleep spray to mist over the pillow at night. The sachet and dried flower add a soft lavender scent to a drawer or bedside, and the illustrated bookmark is a small keepsake. It's a thoughtful, practical gift that will actually get used.
What occasions suit this lavender sleep gift set?
It's a popular birthday gift and one of our bestsellers, and it also suits thank-you gifts for teachers or nurses, a colleague who's leaving, or anyone going through a busy patch who needs better rest.
Does this gift set arrive ready to give?
Yes — it arrives gift-boxed, ready to send straight to the recipient: just enter their address as the shipping address. To include a personal message, add one of our greeting cards to your order and write your message in the Gift message or special instructions box in your cart — we'll handwrite it on the card. Receipts are emailed to you, so no price or invoice goes in the parcel.
How do I use this lavender sleep gift set?
Massage a little hand cream into hands and cuticles whenever they feel dry, especially before bed. At night, mist the pillow and sheets lightly with the sleep spray and let the fabric dry before lying down. Keep the sachet under the pillow, in a drawer or in a handbag for a gentle lavender scent.
Does this lavender sleep gift set contain nuts, coconut, beeswax or milk?
The Lavender Hand Cream contains sweet almond oil and shea butter. None of the items contain coconut, beeswax or milk. Full ingredient lists are on each product's own page.
Where does the lavender in this gift set come from?
All of it comes from our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, where we've grown lavender since 2014. The sleep spray and hand cream are made with Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') essential oil that we grow and steam-distil ourselves, and the sachet and dried flower hold lavender harvested from the same fields.
How long does delivery take within New Zealand for this gift set?
We send every order by tracked courier, with no signature needed. We aim to deliver within 3–5 working days in the North Island and 5–7 working days in the South Island and rural areas, and orders placed on a weekend or public holiday are sent the next business day.
Can I order this lavender sleep gift set from overseas for someone in New Zealand?
Yes. You can order the Relaxing Hand Cream Gift Set – Better Sleep from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver it to any address in New Zealand — just enter the recipient's NZ address at checkout. We only deliver within New Zealand, so it can't be sent to an address overseas.
Lavender Backyard Garden Gift Sets Compared to Other Brands
| Features | Our Gift Sets | Many Other Gift Sets |
|---|---|---|
| Lavender Source | Grown and steam-distilled on our family farm in Newstead, Waikato, since 2014. | Lavender oil is often bought in from overseas, and its origin isn't always stated. |
| Own Brand | Most items are our own Lavender Backyard Garden® products, made in small batches at the farm with our own lavender essential oil. Keepsakes like bookmarks, pins and magnets are designed at the farm. | Many gift box shops buy in products from other brands and pack them into a box. |
| Lavender Variety | Named on every product: Super Lavandin (Lavandula × intermedia 'Super') for oils and body care, and English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia 'Pacific Blue') for teas. | The lavender variety is rarely stated. |
| Dried Lavender | Grown spray-free and harvested on our farm for sachets and dried flowers. | May be imported and sometimes treated with sprays or preservatives. |
| Scent | Scented with our own lavender essential oil. Our goat milk and scrub soaps use an English lavender fragrance. | May use synthetic fragrance oils instead of essential oil. |
| Ingredients | Full ingredient list on every product page, with common allergens named in each gift set's FAQ. | Ingredient details aren't always easy to find. |
| Cruelty-Free | We don't test on animals. | Varies by brand. |
| Small Batch | Made in small batches for freshness and care. | Often mass-produced. |
| Gift Ready | Packed by hand at the farm, ready to give. Most sets arrive gift-boxed with tissue paper and ribbon. | Presentation varies, and some sets need extra wrapping. |
| Send to NZ Recipients | Order from anywhere in the world and we'll deliver to any New Zealand address. | Delivery to New Zealand isn't always available. |