Little boys that is! They deserve to have a fun, boy themed party take away too. Whether you’re hoping to keep small hands busy, or just want to give a big thanks for coming to the party, we’ve got a cute idea for you.
Bulldozers, band-aids and scary dinosaurs are packaged up in our cardboard berry basket. Not only is it super sweet, it’s got a handle for easy carrying. Here’s a hint…to get the handles to stand perfectly upright, just use a hairdryer to heat them up a bit so you can shape them into place.
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Is it the middle of May already?! Time to start thanking those men and women who spend all day with your children…their teachers.
We found this very cute apple scrub brush in the dollar bin, and it was the jumping off point for this fun gift. Along with a cute tea towel and mini size soap, we put in a well deserved gift card. And of course, we just had to use our new paper card sleeve and oval label to jazz it up. Our cardboard clamshell keeps everything where it should be on the bus ride to school. We think your child’s teacher will appreciate this one!
What do you like to give as a gift to the teacher? Do you have a go-to gift or an idea you’d like to share? Leave us a comment….we’d love to hear from you!
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It doesn’t have to be a special occasion for you to feel special. This is a perfect example. We normally use our coffee machine for a quickie espresso in the morning. Well today, we thought we deserved a full on latte…and a cookie!
Our ripple cups definitely make this coffee break feel like an occasion (not to mention, it was really easy to steam some milk, so we will definitely be doing this again!). And just to be sure we don’t overindulge too much, we decided to pack up some of those peanut butter cookies in one of our cello bags to give to a friend. We like to think of it as paying it forward! It really is easy to celebrate the everyday…the Garnish way!
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p.s. even though we have about 50 fancy cookbooks, you can’t beat Joy Of Cooking for the basics. Find the peanut butter cookie recipe here. We tried using Truvia sweetener for baking in place of the white sugar, and it worked out great!
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Tags: cellophane bag, ripple cups, twine, wooden cutlery
We have lots of fun thinking of different ways you can use Garnish. We try to think “outside the box” and show that a berry basket just isn’t for berries, or our No Soup For You container just isn’t for soup! Today we have parties on the brain….
It’s hard to come up with new ideas for party favors, especially for the kiddos. While browsing the dollar bin at Target, we were struck with some fun ideas. How about sand toys? Target has some great colors, and they are only 99 cents each! So much better than candy, right? The perfect tote for these goodies is our two for the road drink carrier (see…it’s not just for drinks!) We added a tag that we printed off on the computer, some bubbles wrapped in patterned paper, and this favor is ready for the taking.
What do you like to give out as favors at your parties? Do you have a go to idea that you want to share? Tell us how you Garnish…we’d love to hear!
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It’s May 1st ya’ll!! Can you believe it? Spring has definitely sprung in our neck of the woods, and the sunny weather is making us think we need to lose the burgers and think about some salads.
Our new oval bowl is just the right size for a lunch on the go. You can also purchase a lid so nothing spills out on your way to work. Don’t forget to keep a stash of our wooden cutlery for lunch at your desk, in the park…or, let’s face it, sometimes sitting in the car (not while driving of course!) Nod your head if you are trying to catch a quick bite between baseball, soccer and tennis! We love this new Garnish, and hope you do too.
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Tags: disposable paper bowl, wooden cutlery
We hope you are enjoying the new issue of Garnish – the magazine. We tried to pack it full of new ideas, and some new products. Did you have a chance to check them out?
How fun are these paper card sleeves! We like to call them Garnish For Your Garnish. They are the perfect add on to any of products, or pretty sweet just on their own. We are going to get creative and show you different ways to use them, but here is a simple idea….stamps! These sleeves are the right size for gift cards or a handwritten notes.
Next on our list are our new disposable serving bowls. We’ve got them in three different sizes. Here we are showing our 6oz bowl with a tasty snack of kettlecorn. Our 12oz bowl is a great size for fruit, soup, salad…well really, just about anything! Finally we have our oval serving bowl for which you can also purchase a lid. This one is perfect for a meal in a bowl, and you can take it to go. We are going to try out our version of a Chipotle burrito bowl…we’ll let you know how it turns out!
Do you have any ideas on how to use our new Garnishes? We’d love to hear them!
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Pull out your party dress and get ready for some inspiration that is sure to put a spring in your step! (Yes… Spring… finally!) We are absolutely delighted to publish our fourth issue of Garnish * The Magazine. In this issue we celebrate the glamorous life in our typical, easy no-fuss Garnish style.
WHAT YOU’LL FIND INSIDE:
- puttin’ on the glitz: don’t wait for a special occasion to gather your friends together for cocktails and conversation. Our how-tos will have you inspired to put on your glad rags as soon as you can!
- easy-peasy simple chic: black and white with a touch of glitter and practical advice for elegant entertaining (plus we’ll tell you our secrets to a perfect antipasti plate!)
- printables: you can create elegant invites just like the ones in the magazine with our free printable
- And as always, you’ll find our full product catalogue at the back, fully linked to our site.
Are you ready to get reading? Grab a coffee, or mug of tea (or a glass of something sparkly, if that’s your style) and dig in:
READING OPTIONS
There are two ways that you can read your Garnish Workbook:
- If you’re reading this post on your computer, you can simply open the issuu preview above! If for some reason you have any problems with the preview, you can also get Garnish in our issuu library, here.
- If you’d like your own PDF copy of the magazine to read on your computer, or on a mobile device such as a cellphone or iPad, or to print as single pages, you can download it here. Download times will vary depending on your internet speed.
- Finally, the printables link is embedded in the PDF, or you can download your printables here.
A few quick words of thanks before we let you get reading. First, thank you to Catherine Choquette, who contributed both her styling and photography skills (she works on this blog, too). Second, Michelle at A Girl Named Fred designed and edited the magazine and brought our vision to life once again. And Alexander Diaz makes another appearance, helping with styling and serving as our oh-so-suave model.
Don’t forget, we’d love to know what you think. Every blog comment, Facebook “like,” pin and tweet helps us get to know you better. We’re always looking for ways to help you bring a smile to the hearts of those you love… that’s what Garnish is all about. So don’t be shy, talk to us!
as always,
Garnish + Enjoy!
PS: Did you miss the last three issues of Garnish? No problem! Check them out here.
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It’s your weekend to stock up on some Garnishes! Check out our new products…our NEW disposable serving bowl in 6oz and 12oz, and our NEW oval disposable serving bowl with optional lid. We’ve also got NEW super cute paper sleeves in kraft and white. Have fun and get shopping!
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Do you have a birthday party, shower, pot luck or picnic on the horizon? Why not have some fun with confetti!
We glued some confetti onto our glassine bags and used them as cutlery pouches. So cute, right? Or what about sending some favors home in our burlap bags, decked out in confetti of course. We didn’t use any special tools here…just a hole punch to make our confetti and a glue stick to attach them. This is a perfect project for the kiddos to get involved in. So go ahead…have some fun with confetti!
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It’s getting to be that time again….time for another issue of Garnish – The Magazine. We’ve got some sparkly goodness coming your way soon. In the meantime, here’s a little sneak peek at our cover!
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