Your milestones deserve more than a generic gift. When you celebrate, launch a campaign, or honor a milestone, the moment matters. This is when your brand matters, and the recipient’s place within it.
Done well, it deepens loyalty. Done poorly, it’s forgotten, or quickly discarded.
We help you turn important moments into meaningful brand experiences. From the first spark of an idea to the moment the box is opened, every detail is intentional. So that it creates genuine emotional impact. Through beautifully crafted design and flawless execution, we transform gifting into an experience that feels personal, elevated, and unforgettable.
When recognition feels unique, relationships grow stronger and your brand is remembered for all the right reasons.
THE CRAFT OF GIFTING
What we do
THAT'S WHAT WE DO
Andrew Shortell is a Washington, D.C.–based entrepreneur, creative director, and visionary behind Soleil & Sel — a modern authority in the art of gifting. With roots in classical culinary training in England and a career shaped by global events and luxury hospitality, Andrew approaches every experience like a film: intentional, immersive, and emotionally resonant. Known for blending storytelling with refined design, he doesn’t simply create products or moments — he architects experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Meet Andrew
FOUNDER & CREATIVE director
Molly Cordle
Senior Regional Marketing Manager, Elastic
I’ve partnered with them across two companies, from planning Sales Kickoff events in the middle of a global pandemic to ensuring seamless delivery of customer and employee swag worldwide. Their dedication, attention to detail, and ability to adapt have been key in helping us strengthen our brand and open doors at the C-suite level from an ABM perspective. Soleil & Sel are more than a vendor—they are trusted partners who consistently go above and beyond to support our goals.
Andrew and his incredible team, has been nothing short of exceptional.
MAX
STUDIO Manager, PROSCENIUM
Anyone can run a project when everything goes smoothly, but what I'll remember about Soleil & Sel is how they handled it when things didn't. When one of the sub-vendors fell short partway through the process, their team came to us with solutions already in motion and managed both the logistics and my stress so I never had to scramble. That same care showed up at every stage, from helping us shape the right gift box concept to coordinating 70+ packages out the door to our top clients, who were thrilled with the gift and the presentation alike.
They made a complex project feel effortless on our end, and I'd trust them with anything we throw at them next.
- HaLLMARK media
It was a pleasure collaborating with
Soleil & Sel on our Talent Birthday gifting program. The gifts were thoughtfully curated to represent our brand. We received great feedback from our actors, who felt genuinely celebrated and cared for.
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