My daughter is in the Navy and stationed on a Navy Ship Base. There was no one that would help me or know how to get a Birthday Basket to her. Since this is her first Birthday away from home, I desperately wanted her to have a Special Gift. Then I found Claudia and Exclamations! Claudia went out of her way to make sure my daughter had the most Beautiful, Special Birthday Basket. and had to make special delivery plans for her to get it. This has been a wonderful experience, service beyond expectation (which is a very rare experience, I've had to enjoy). Claudia even sent me a picture, which I truly treasure and thank her for. I'm hoping she will put it on her web site for all to see how Beautiful the basket was and how happy she made my daughter. Claudia, you've been an absolute Delight. If you are looking for a special gift, for that special someone, no matter where you live or where you have to send it. It's Exclamations! you're looking for. Thank you Claudia for all your thoughtful help. read more

This gem of a shop is a real find! I went in to drop off something for my employer, and ended up staying for twenty minutes talking with the president of the company, (Claudia) and thinking about the gifts I would like to purchase for the Holidays! From the moment you walk in you can expect to be immediately greeted, either by Claudia herself, or one of her very friendly and attentive staff members. The space is quite large, and there is A LOT to look at, so make sure to browse every inch of the shop. There really is something for every occasion, every person, every theme, holiday, etc. You cannot lose! I was told that it is best to make an appointment when coming into the store because they are consistently busy with deliveries. However, it is important to visit the store to see all of the wonderful, special things that Exclamations! can do!! Claudia is passionate about her business, and treats customers as guests. If you have a gift to give, then Exclamations! is where you need to go! read more

I can't say enough good things about this company! I needed a gift basket delivered next day. I placed an order online (they have many to chose from with excellent descriptions and pictures). The order was placed last night after operations hours for the business had closed so I added a note if they could deliver same day (today, when they get in and see the order) I'd be happy to pay extra. First thing this morning i got an email saying they got the order and yes they could deliver today and there is no extra charge! I ordered 2 gift baskets and both delivered early afternoon today. I even got a photo confirmation with who signed for it! They even personalize the ribbon the gift is wrapped with at no extra charge! Prices are very reasonable. They were a pleasure to deal with, which isn't always the case with gift delivery companies. Thank you for the last minute effort!! read more

I was looking on line for gifts for my boyfriend. I wanted to find something really cool and different. I was looking online for gifts for guys. I came across the Pleasant Surprises website. They had some really cool things. What I was most excited about was the fact that they put beer and wine in their gift baskets. When I saw these gifts I knew I had found exactly what I was looking for. They put together a gift for me with my boyfriends favorite beer, and snacks and cookies and things. They also put Happy Birthday and his name on the ribbon for me for free. I had the gift hand delivered to my boyfriend at his office in San Diego. He loved the gift and so did his coworkers. I am really glad that I came across Pleasant Surprises, they helped me make the perfect personalized gift. I would definitely recommend them for any occasion. read more

Once again Claudia Johnson and her team went above and beyond with the beautiful center pieces at the Walden Family Services annual Wine D'Vine fundraiser event. They were elegant yet simple so folks didn't have to talk around them - one of my friends who attended said, "These would be perfect for our daughters wedding!" I've known Claudia since 1999 when I joined her Rotary club and she has always stepped up to make any size event extra special. She has also created numerous amazing corporate gift baskets and special gifts for friends and family. Pleasant Surprises continues to provide the highest quality products while maintaining an extraordinary level of professionalism combined with an extra special personal touch. They are one of a kind! read more

Claudia, thank you so much for my tour yesterday! I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am with Exclamations! Gifts. An extraordinary company resulting from 17 years of your hard work, persistence and dedication to your passion! I hereby present to you a gold star from me, the ultimate consumer! HA! I have always spent a great deal of time shopping for that special unique gift for the important people in my life. Now, all I need to do is to walk through the doors of Exclamations! Gifts and everything I could ever wish for is in one place! You have no idea what a stress reducer that is! I even visited your showroom again last night in my dreams! Rarely am I that impressed! I feel blessed to have met you! read more

This company epitomizes everything I like about small entrepreneurial local companies- personalized service- creative ideas- quality product. They really lived up to their name with me. Aside from the huge selection of very impressive gift baskets for every occasion you can think of- my very favorite feature is the custom ribbons. You can go online- find an image you like and they put it on your ribbon. It really impresses people. They actually hand deliver in San Diego (next day) and every basket I've sent (to my boss when he had a baby- to a friend on her birthday- to a wedding shower) was a HUGE hit. I seriously haven't been this impressed with a business in a long time. read more

Don't often send gift baskets, primarily because I've rarely received one that didn't contain crackers the consistency of the Sahara Desert and some pretty pathetic fruit-facsimiles. If you don't see it go out, how can you trust the quality? After reading the reviews for Pleasant Surprises, I decided to gamble my company's money and order one. Good gamble - it was expeditiously and expertly handled, and the result was spectacular (so says the recipient, who called to say she "loved everything in the basket, but especially the ribbon!") Great service, great prices, great results. I hope I'm lucky enough one day to receive one!! Unconditionally recommended. read more

Quilts of Valor, an organization honoring active duty military and veterans for their service, thanks you so much for the two beautiful gift baskets that will be used as fund raisers for our foundation. The patriotic gift baskets Claudia designed and made for our organization reflect our military focus. She did a superb job, and members of our organization look forward to purchasing personal gifts from Exclamations again in the future. I highly recommend Exclamations to anyone needing the perfect gift for a group, family member, or friend. It will make their day! Best Regards, Sandra read more

I used Exclamations Gifts during the holiday season and was extremely impressed. I was really nervous because I got a request to send a gift basket to a client in San Diego - keep in mind that the request came at 10 am from one of our Directors who wanted the basket to be delivered that day by 3:00pm. Very last minute! I called Exclamations and they were really helpful and nice. They put together a great basket for our client and they were able to do it within our strict timeline. I would recommend them 100%. It was an absolute pleasure working with them :) read more

The gifts from this company are consistently the best. For my corporate clients, friends and family, I know that when they receive a gift basket from Exclamations, they will be delighted. The baskets are filled with the best of the best. The owner seeks out and uses only top quality products. Especially when I am sending out gift baskets at the holidays for clients, I know that my basket will stand out! In this economy, its important! Finally, when the gift arrives its always packaged to perfection; its kind of like receiving the blue box from Tiffany's. read more

The best gift basket I have ever received - seriously!! Not only was there a secret bottle of wine hidden within the beautiful silver tiered boxes, but you could tell that each item had been carefully selected and thoughtfully arranged for an amazing combination of savory and sweet. They think of everything, down to the little cheese knife for the smoked Gouda. The creativity that goes into the items inside and the baskets and boxes themselves are truly original. Highly recommended for yourself, your friends and anyone that you want to impress. read more

The clients I have given a Pleasant Surprises gift basket to still talk about how impressed they were with the presentation and everything that was included in the gift basket. The best part about it is that Dan was able to decorate the basket with my company's logo and corporate colors so whenever my customer thinks about the basket, they also think about my company. The ordering process was easy and the service was impecable, but even moreso, the return on my investment has made Pleasant Surprises my gift basket company of choice read more

I wanted to send a surprise gift to my boyfriend's office and found Pleasant Surprises on my google search. They did a fantastic job and I love that you can customize each gift. All the products, from the spirits to the edibles were incredible picks. My boyfriend loved the themed basket as well as the customized ribbon. Even his guy friends complimented on it. They also keep you updated on the shipping of your gift and delivered on time. This is definitely a great place to buy something special for someone you care about read more

Exclamations always delivers! This is the easiest way I know to make a friend smile. I simply pick up the phone, explain what I am looking for, and know the end result will be beyond my expectations. Claudia and her staff are professional, fast and create the most uniquely creative gift baskets. Exclamations has mastered the Art of Giving. I've had friends not want to unwrap the presentation as it is all packaged so beautifully! If you are looking for a wow factor - Exclamations is the way to go! read more

I manage a 200,000 sf class A, multi-tenant corporate facility building in Mission Valley. Claudia and her team have provided holiday treats for my tenants since 2013. We have about 800 people working in the building, so value is a big factor. The great treats over the years have included hand dipped chocolate covered oreos, decadent brownies, and other goodies. Claudia's team always pleases my very demanding people and they always find creative ideas that fit my budget! read more

Awesome experience !! My BFF bday today............been so crazy- call at 2pm to send her Wine wishes ( they have a great birthday bottle with Happy Birthday engraved in the bottle- way cool............) feeling bad that she will get it a day late........I e-mail Bailey at Pleasant Surprises and she gets it delivered today !!!! Beautiful basket and she will get to enjoy it on her bday ........elevated experience -surpassed my expectation on all levels- Thank you !!! read more

I can't begin to tell you how easy this was to get beautiful gifts for lots of uniguely different people. When they arrived...everybody was in awe and felt so appreciated. The personal touch of Amy and Claudia customizing ribbons with names and settiments put these spectacular gifts over the edge. Thank you so much. For those of us that like to create new and unusual memories...do yourself a favor...and give this company a try. read more

I honestly never thought that I would be so impressed by the amazing unique variety of such quality items that Claudia is able to put together for any occasion. The baskets are absolutely amazing! What I love most is that she can customize ANYTHING you want! Who does that?! Exclamations! does just that. I encourage you to check this place out. I'm glad I did!!!! Thank you Claudia for your amazing work! Katina Tschirn read more