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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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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Here's a Thought,Mother's Day,Packaging
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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Categories: Birthday Parties,Bright Ideas!,Gifts,Packaging,Party Ideas
Tags: drink carrier

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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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Here's a Thought,Packaging
Tags: disposable paper bowl, wooden cutlery

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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Categories: Baby Showers,Birthday Parties,Bridal Showers,Bright Ideas!,DIY,Packaging,Party Ideas
Tags: burlap bags, glassine bags

Last week we used some puffy paint on our french fry scoops…today we are showing you some Garnish’ed burlap bags.

Puffy paint is perfect for this project.  It dries shiny and flexible so the bag is not stiff when you tie it up.  Let your imagination go wild…flowers, stripes, chevron, polka dots…whatever is your favorite.  You can use these as favor bags for a party, gift card holders or even to gift some pretty jewelry.

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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Gifts,Packaging,Party Ideas

We have to confess, we love Easter Brunch!  And it’s even better if you get to enjoy it by keeping little hands busy, right?

Why not leave the kiddos something fun to do while you savor that eggs benedict.  A couple of fun and easy crafts (ie. don’t require parental supervision) in one of our french fry scoops is just the thing.  Whether it’s some dollar store crafts and stickers, little puzzles or something fun to eat, the younger set will enjoy this special treat.  We personalized these with some puffy paint…it is easy to write with and stays put.  Now…go enjoy another mimosa on us

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Categories: Bright Ideas!,DIY,Easter,Family,Packaging,Party Ideas
Tags: french fry scoop

It’s already March, which means it is almost Spring (YAY!) and  we’ve got a bunch of holidays coming up that could use a little Garnish!  First up…St. Patrick’s Day.

It’s easy to do something quick and simple for this March 17th holiday.  Whether you choose some cookies, four leaf clovers or lucky gold coins (of the chocolate variety), our kraft treat bags are the perfect package.  We found these cute pins at Michaels.  Not only do they hold your package closed, they are also a fun to wear!  Maybe they are even lucky and will help you find the pot of gold…

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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Holiday Ideas,Packaging
Tags: kraft treat bag

We are thrilled that Tanya from Save The Date For Cupcakes chose to Garnish her post on Valentine’s Day for People.com!  Check out these great pictures…

 

 

 

 

Tanya used our large push pops (genius with the mini cupcakes!) and dressed up our wooden demi-tasse spoon.  You can check out Tanya’s blog here for tons of great ideas.  Thank you so much for thinking of Garnish.

How do you Garnish?  Show us how…send us an email to info@thinkgarnish.com and let us know.

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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Garnish Pal's,Holiday Ideas,Packaging,Party Ideas,Valentine's Day
Tags: push pop, wooden cutlery

Valentine’s Day falls on a Thursday…a school day and a work day.  Why not send your loves out the door with some heart!

We found the cutest paper hearts at Target.  They were inexpensive and you get a ton in the package.  If you can’t find something similar, just grab the construction paper or even some paper doilies, and you are good to go.  We cut up our paper hearts and glued them onto one of our paper cups, adding the perfect polka dot straw to match of course!  Or, why not package up lunch in our white box, and seal it with a pretty heart.  We call it, love to go!

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Categories: Bright Ideas!,DIY,Packaging,Valentine's Day
Tags: striped paper straws, twine, white coffee cups with lids, white rectangular box

It is a dreary, snowy day here in New England….the perfect day to talk soup!  Did you know that January is National Soup Month? We have just what you need at Garnish to make your soups extra special! Here are a few ideas…

Soup is a great dish to serve at your next get together.  You can make (ok…buy) something simple like this tomato bisque, or you can make your grandmother’s famous chicken noodle soup or  secret recipe chili.  You can serve soup as an hors d’oeuvre or part of the main meal.  Here is an example of three Garnish containers that would be perfect for any occasion.  You could use our 4oz ripple cup or geometric dish for small servings, and our no soup for you bowl is perfect for a hearty portion.

We chose to serve this tomato soup with some grilled cheese croutons.  Awesome, right!?  Wish we could take credit, but we found this idea while browsing Pinterest.  And grilled cheese is the perfect accompaniment to tomato soup!

You can also send your guests home with your favorite soups packaged up in our large bio pack.  This soup for two includes two of our no soup for you containers, labelled with our kraft round labels.  We also included some crackers in our glassine bag and two wooden spoons.  All your guests have to do is heat the soup up when they get home and they have a tasty treat.

Don’t forget, January 26th is Soup Swap Day.  Make sure to stock up on our no soup for you containers or contessa containers to package up your special recipes.

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Categories: Bright Ideas!,Packaging,Party Ideas
Tags: bio-pak container, contessa container, glassine bags, paper bowls with lids, round labels, twine, wooden cutlery

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