Friday, December 4, 2009
Kick Starting the Day
When I was a little girl my family lived in Europe for a bit, 2 years in Belgium and the same in Switzerland (not that you're asking, but hey, I'm telling!). During our years abroad, my parents were the ones who always hosted the big holiday parties. My sisters and I would sit at the top of the stairs listening to the grown up laughter and the disco music blaring (is this what my children do?!). Since these countries are the lands of delectable chocolate, the next morning we would all find boxes and boxes of chocolates in the dining room that were brought as lovely hostess gifts. As my mom is allergic to chocolate (I'm sure unbeknownst to the guests), and my parents seemed to need a little extra sleep the morning after, my sisters and I would devour chocolate for breakfast...much to our little hearts' content!
Now that I am the grown up (because 'adult' seems inappropriate when looking like a fool dancing to my own disco music) and am responsible for a hostess gift I try to think about the morning after. Because really, while I'm sure all the party goers had the best of thoughts and intentions, stringing out children on a sugar high while their parents desperately try to catch some extra Z's is just not needed.
While all hostess gifts are appreciated and loved...if you're looking for a helpful gift that will make your host giggle inside, I have a suggestion. Bring breakfast for the morning after the party. Something sweet, something nutritious, something simple (so they won't have to empty the entire dishwasher from the night before!). A french toast bake is awesome and the best part is that it has to soak overnight so all that needs to be done in the morning is turn the oven on and pop it on in. A refreshing fruit salad in a clear deli container will start the morning off right along with juice to accompany it all. Think cinnamon rolls or maybe banana bread baked right in a loaf mold. The gable boxes are the ideal carriers for it all
I know this will be a much welcomed gift...my friend phoned right after she ate her breakfast to say thanks (should have done a better job "prettying" up my Garnish...but then again, simple is beautiful!), and really I should have been thanking her for such a fun evening.
Think about the hostess gift that kick starts the day. Think about spreading cheer (aka, sleep). Think about dancing like nobody's watching...because that's the only way to do it!
Garnish + Enjoy
Labels: Garnish;gable box;clear deli container;loaf mold
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{The Perfect Palette} said...
just popping over to say hello!!! hope you're having a wonderful holiday season! Loving your collection!
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