Garnish Summer 2012

Summer 2012

summertime and the livin’ is easy summer BBQs • custom cocktails • garnish tips and tricks

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“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Henry James

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inside this issue of garnish 6. take it outside [ where we lounge by the lake for an afternoon... won’t you join us? ]

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cutlery three ways [ it’s a Garnish show-me! ]

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more what’s inside drink up!

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wondering how to get the garnish?

Don’t worry... we’ll give you the full product rundown for each image, plus our catalogue is at the back! All fully linked to our website.

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[ yummy summer bevvies ]

how we did it [ it’s a Garnish movie! ]

14. beat the heat [ ice cream, slushies and other cold treats ] Summer 2012 • 4

summer is in the air! [ and we’ve kicked off our shoes, ditched the dining room and taken it outside! ] I’m a lake girl. Yes, even though I live in an area of the country dotted with beautiful ocean beaches, my heart belongs lakeside.

There is something about being on the lake that makes me smile. Call it my happy place—my little slice of heaven.

We are blessed with a family cottage on the shores of Lake Muskoka and despite the long car ride, my children are always beyond excited to head to the cottage. Boat rides, swimming, lazy days, family and lunches on the dock. I have a feeling it is their little slice of heaven too.

would be complete without ice cream, slushies and other cool treats? We’ll revive some of our blog’s greatest hits that will have you screaming for the cold stuff!

This issue of garnish is all about taking it outside. Summer’s warm weather and long nights are ideal for ditching the dining room and moving the party outdoors. Somehow the food gets tastier, and the conversation more vibrant. That relaxed vibe—that all of us who live where summer is fleeting strive to capture all year ‘round— just comes naturally at this time of year!

Behind the lens, making everything brilliant as she always does for Garnish, is Catherine Choquette. She also styled our casual table! I am so lucky to have someone who can make my vision a reality in such a fabulous way. And once again, this issue wouldn’t be possible without the very talented Michelle Cormack of A Girl Named Fred. Her creativity exceeds my expectations every time.

Whether you are dining dockside, or find yourself in the backyard with your toes in the kiddie pool (can we join you?), Garnish is here to help add a little sparkle to the setting. But always summertime easy breezy. Nothing too planned; nothing too formal. Pinkie swear!

I hope you all have as much fun wading through the pages of this issue of Garnish as we did putting it together. I wish you all a summer season filled with laughter, good friends and fantastic moments.

I had so much fun spending the morning lakeside to shoot this issue. I can’t thank my good friend Alexander Diaz (that’s me and Alex up above) enough for sharing his lovely home, Villa Del Lago, with us. Not a bad office space for the day! He also styled our formal table. He’s multi-talented that way!

And if you can enjoy it lakeside, all the better!

We’ll show you fun ways to style cutlery packs. We’ve got summer essentials to keep everyone comfy and happy.

You’ll see a table two ways: good ol’ backyard barbeque or summertime chic. We’ll share our favorite mocktail ideas (they make pretty good cocktails, too). And what summer

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garnish + enjoy

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soak up

summer!

come lounge with us lakeside.. where the water is warm and the livin’ is easy [ did we mention we’ve got s’mores & sparklers? ]

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clockwise, from top left 1. Even the simplest snacks are summertime-fun when guests scoop their own. Our 4 oz. paper cones dish up just the right serving size.

2. At Garnish we’re all about easy, so our beverage bar is strictly DIY. Basic mixes are served up in our 96 oz. beverage boxes (that’s a lotta lemonade!). 3. Your basic burger and fries are much more fun when they’re served up diner style. Our kraft paperboard tray, dip cup, bamboo cutlery and knotted pick add just the right touch.

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s’more makings & sparklers are on the dock for later [ fun + yum! ]

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plan ahead... enjoy the spread Summer is way too short to sweat over an al fresco meal. So we like to keep it simple. First, we choose dishes that can be served cold or at room temperature. That way we limit our time in the kitchen. Salads in all their forms (chopped, pasta, potato, mixed greens) always make it to our summer table. We also like to add something crunchy: crisp pickles and everyone’s favorite potato chips fit the bill. All that’s left are the burgers, and you know the men can’t wait to fire up the grill! Finally, don’t forget the summertime sweets. A berry crisp bakes up nicely in advance and tastes just as good (trust us, we tested it for you!) served at room temperature.

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1. Chopped veggies are a bright addition to any buffet. Set out our 8 oz. ripple bowls and your guests have a perfectly portable salad! 2. As if our sweet treats weren’t tempting enough, who could resist these mini baking cups? 3.

The only part of this plate that needs cooking is the burger. Everything else is *gasp* store-bought. Pasta salad is served up in our 4 oz. nut and party cups, and that pickle is held in place with our 4" knotted picks.

Nestle the chips and burger in our kraft paperboard food tray lined with our caramel waxed tissue. And bring out the good plates. They add the perfect stylish touch to your backyard bash.

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yep, those are goldfish crackers and store-bought trail mix, folks! [ and everyone loved them! ]

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show cutlery three ways me how [ not your basic forks, knives & spoons! ]

You know how when you’re in line at the buffet table, and you start to panic because you don’t know how you are going to hold everything in your hands all at once? Well, we have a solution... cutlery packs! They have everything you need, all in one place.

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put a stamp on it

wrap it up

We used our small kraft bags as our “pocket”. First we cut the tops off with some fancy scissors so that you could see the cutlery sticking out. Next, we filled two of our small glassine bags with salt and pepper and used a Sharpie to label them. Then we simply stacked them on top of each other and stapled them to the kraft “pocket.” Finally, we stuffed our napkin and bamboo cutlery inside. So simple; so fun!

This one’s so simple that we’re almost embarrassed to make it a “show me how.” But seeing is believing, right? We found this cutlery stamp while shopping the aisles of our local craft store. One red inkpad later, and we had a pile of customized bags (this is a fun activity for the kiddos, too!). We punched two small holes in the top of our bag, popped in our cutlery, napkin and salt and pepper packs, and tied everything up with twine.

If brown baggin’s not your thing, why not wrap your packs? Grab a sheet of kraft paper and cut a set of 2" wide strips, each about 10" long. We used our caramel wax paper, folded double, and that worked, too! We took our napkin, bundled it up with our bamboo cutlery, and wrapped the pack right smack dab in the middle with our paper. We secured everything with a touch of twine, and, of course, topped it off with a bow.

Here’s a tip…place your cutlery at the end of the buffet line. That way your guests don’t have to juggle it while loading up their plates with food.

Here’s a printable... No stamps? No problem! Our bags run through a home printer lickety split. We’ve created a printable you can download here.

Here’s a variation... If you want to mix it up, you could try this with colored paper. What a fun and easy way to add a splash of color to your table!

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we dipped our toes in the water, and our condiment spoons in yellow and red craft paint. such an easy way to add a fun splash of color to our table!. [ it’s that simple! ]

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the drinks are on the house!

We had a blast mixing up the beverage bar for our all-ages bash. First, we prepped two refreshing flavored waters... honestly, easy as pie. Take one of our mini milk jugs, and pop in about a cup of chopped veggies or fruit. We used cucumber in one, and a mix of raspberries and blueberries in the other.

If we had any mint, we would have added that, too. Top up with water, and store in the fridge overnight. Voilà.

Next, we stocked our beverage boxes with lemonade and iced tea. You can easily make your own, but store-bought will work just as well. Guests can help themselves to either / or, or mix up a classic Arnold Palmer: 50% lemonade, 50% iced tea, 100% summer. If you like your drinks a little, shall we say, more adult... a wee shot of vodka or rum takes this from mocktail to cocktail in no time flat.

Here’s a tip…stash a bucket of ice under your beverage bar, where the shade will slow the melting. You can keep your extra drinks cool and save yourself trips back to the kitchen for beverage box refills.

clockwise, from top right 1. Our 32 oz. plastic mini milk jugs show off the bright colors of the fruit and veggies. We used simple tags and twine to label our drinks. Our 96 oz. beverage boxes hold a lot of liquid refreshment. We brought our our mini chalkboards for labeling. Fun! Oh, and that pennant? Just cut out triangles of construction paper, string on our twine, and hang. Easy peasy!

2. Every drink tastessummery when it’s sipped through one of our adorable paper straws. We wrapped our glasses in cardboard sleeves to beat the summer sweat!

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how’d they do that?

one table two ways

We had so much fun styling these two summer tables! Candles, glassware, plates (yes, the good stuff!) all make an appearance out of doors. Really, how much more likely are they to get damaged outside than in? We mixed them up with pebbles from the beach, “grass” from indoors and, of course, plenty of Garnish. The result takes you from casual backyard barbeque

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to summer chic in no time flat. Nothing too perfect, nothing too strenuous. Just like summer!

[ Want to see how we did it? Just click the pic above to watch us on YouTube! ]

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summer sundries

why don’t you?

We’ve come a long way from the crazy days of slathering ourselves in baby oil and baking in the blazing heat of mid-afternoon. Now, we like to practice safe sun. It’s the “bright” thing to do!

(Sorry, we couldn’t help ourselves.)

We stocked our dock (but you could stock your deck, or garage, or front porch, or... you get the idea!) with summer essentials so that all our guests could enjoy the laziest of summer afternoons. Fluffy beach towels. Sunscreen in a variety of SPF levels and application methods (sprays, creams, mists). Insect repellents. And a few first aid essentials: anti-baceterial cream and Band-Aids.

We even popped a few flashlights into the basket for those after-dark trips to the dock for s’mores and sparklers!

Finally, we filled two rectangle wooden berry baskets with packets of hand wash tissues, and gave them a bit of bright decoration. It’s an easy way to clean those grubby hands before dinner!

get the garnish if you’re inspired to take your next summer bash outside, shop our look by clicking the product links at right.

berry berry quite contrary 5.75" pint size rectangle wooden berry box

wooldn’t you like to 6.25" wooden fork 6.25" wooden spoon 6.5" wooden knife sippy-do-do-dah 8" paper straws now that’s a cuppa 4 oz. ripple cups coffee klatch kraft cardboard coffee clutch in the knick of twine bakery twine picky, picky, picky 4" knotted picks pack a punch 96 oz. beverage box

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no soup (or ice cream) for you 8 oz. ripple bowls time in a bottle 32 oz. plastic mini milk jug patty cake baking cup do me a favor 2" x 3.75" small glassine bag 5" x 7" kraft flat treat bag chip off the ol’ block 7.75" x 6" kraft paperboard food tray double dip 4 oz. white paper nut and party cup no snow required 4 oz. white paper cone wrap it up 12" x 12" caramel FDA waxed paper

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these Garnish greatest hits will have you (and everyone you know) screaming for icy treats!

Oldies but Goodies [ we still got it! ] icre cream exchange When the weather is warm, we often look to our freezers to provide relief. Sure, you might crack open the door to let a little blast of cool air waft over your face. But there’s nothing better than a scoop of ice cream with your favorite sweet toppings to beat the heat. Share the love with a little ice cream exchange with your besties. After dessert, invite them to grab their two pints (or more) as they head on out the door!

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brain freeze If it looks like it’s going to be a scorcher in your neck of the woods today, why not crush some ice for a slushie? Our small plastic cups are the perfect size for some cool refreshments. And how fun do our straws look cut down to size? You can even add your favorite liqueur for the over-21 crowd, or some fresh fruit for the kids. Whatever you decide to mix up, we’re sure everyone will be cooling off in no time!

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a boatful of ice cream If we’re being completely honest, we’ll take ice cream pretty much any way we can get it. (You’ve probably figured that out by now.) In a cone. In a cup. Heck, right out of the carton. But something about these adorable wooden boats and customstamped cutlery makes the ice cream taste extra sweet. So go ahead, push the boat out the next time you scoop your favorite flavor (ours is Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked).

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pop goes the pudding Seriously, prepping this frozen treat could not be easier. First, we dribbled a bit of chocolate sauce into one of our mini push pops. Nothing fancy, just whatever you use for ice cream, and squeeze it in.

Second, we used some store bought pudding to fill them up. Finally, we popped them in the freezer for about an hour.

Kids and adults alike love ‘em. Trust us.

We’ve tested them extensively.

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the summer scoop We can’t image why anyone would want to exercise portion control when it comes to ice cream, but if you’d like to serve a smaller scoop, then nothing is easier than this. And we mean nothing! One of our small ripple cups + a wooden spoon and you’ve got a bite-size treat that’s beyond adorable. Or how about this? An ice cream tasting plate?

Who says you have to stick to just one flavor? After all, they say variety is the spice of life! Get the Garnish here.

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the last word

but... oh... ...those summer nights!

PS: We love hearing from you. Every blog comment, Facebook post, tweet and Pin brings a sparkle to our heart.

So please keep in touch! facebook.com/ThinkGarnish twitter.com/ThinkGarnish

Sandy & Danny, Grease

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what’s in store

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get the garnish Our (virtual) shelves are packed with everything you need to Garnish your summer. Our products are great for your special occasions, of course... but they add a sparkle to the every day, too.

White, kraft, clear plastic and wood... all just waiting for your own personal touch.

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garnish [ boxes ]

berry berry quite contrary How does your Garnish grow?

With nostalgia and fun and sweet berry boxes, all in a row!

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1. 1.5 quart cardboard berry box with handle: 6.5" x 5.25" x 3" • $1.75 ea 2. pint size wood berry box: 4.25" x 4.25" x 2.5" • $.60 ea 3. quart size wood berry box: 5.5" x 5.5" x 3" • $0.80 ea 4. quart size rectangle wood berry box: 8.13" x 4.38" x 2.63" • $0.85 ea 5. pint size rectangle wood berry box: 5.75" x 4" x 2.5" • $0.75 ea Get the Garnish here.

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frankly, my dear Rhett Butler may not have given a damn but Garnish sure does!

Our gable boxes bring a touch of sophistication to any occasion.

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1. large white gable box with window: 9" x 6" x 6" • $2.50 ea 2. large gable box (white or kraft) 9" x 6" x 6" • $2.00 ea 3. squat gable box (white or kraft) 9.5" x 3" x 3" • $1.75 ea 4. small gable box (white or kraft) 4" x 2.5" x 2.5" • $1.15 ea Get the Garnish here.

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the little white box Cross our heart and kiss our elbows, everything is better in a box. Those famous blue ones may contain diamonds, but ours contain endless possibilities.

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1. square box (white or kraft): 4" x 4" x 4" • $0.70 ea 2. white square box: 6" x 6" x 4" • $0.75 ea 3. kraft rectangle box: 4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5" • $0.75 ea 4. rectangle box (white or kraft): 9" x 4" x 2 3/8" • $1.25 ea Get the Garnish here.

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happy as a clam 1.

These containers are ideal for packing up picnic and tailgate munchies, supplies, cakes and pies.

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1. small cardboard clamshell box: 5.5" x 5.5" x 3" • $1.00 ea 2. large cardboard clamshell box: 9" x 9" x 3" • $2.00 ea Get the Garnish here.

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good to go Do you love takeout containers as much as we do? Maybe it’s the allure of the yummy delicacies inside... or maybe it’s just that takeout means we don’t have to cook!

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1. squat bio pak takeout (white or kraft): 7.75" x 5.5" x 2.5" • $1.10 ea 2. large gable box (white or kraft) 9" x 6" x 6" • $2.00 ea 3. small biopak takeout (white or kraft): 4.375" x 3.5" x 2.5" • $0.70 ea Get the Garnish here.

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hip 2b square We first learned this tidbit from Huey Lewis and the News. Then the characters of Sesame Street chimed in with their two cents. Now it’s Garnish’s turn to let you know that it is oh so hip, to be square.

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1. geometric paperboard dish: 2.75" x 2.75" • $0.85 ea 2. geometric paperboard dish: lid only • $0.25 ea Get the Garnish here.

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hinge on this

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Clearly the success of any gathering hinges on being surrounded by good friends, inviting conversation and bellies of laughs. It sure doesn’t hurt, though, to add a little garnish with these hinged containers.

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1. round clear container 12 0z: • $0.45 ea 2. square clear hinged container 48 oz 7" x 7" x 3" • $1.50 ea Get the Garnish here.

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it’s all so clear You won’t leave much to the imagination when you use our clear acetate box. When you want the beauty of the contents to shine through, these are perfect. How cute would a favor table be when filled with these boxes containing adorable cupcakes?

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1. clear acetate box with tuck top: 4" x 4" x 4" • $1.25 ea 2. clear acetate box with tuck top: 3" x 3" x 3" • $0.85 ea Get the Garnish here.

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box appeal You don’t need to be a sommelier to know that a bottle of wine makes an excellent gift for any occasion.

And you don’t need to be a toddler to remember that the packaging is half the fun!

kraft wine box: 3.55" x 13.5" • $1.10 ea

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ibop What could be easier and more enjoyable than sharing some of your favorite music with friends?

Music adds great background noise to everyone’s laughter and conversation.

metal cd case with insert • $2.75 ea

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garnish [ serving & storage ]

asian persuasion fever

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Think bamboo and you just might think of cute pandas. But in the Garnish world, we think bamboo and we think fun, unique and creative pieces for fabulous moments. You want to be sassy and you want your presentation to be sassy too. This is a fever you’ll want to catch.

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1. large wood paper serving cone: 5" tall x 2.75" diameter • $0.75 ea 2. wood paper cup: 2.25" diameter x 2.25" tall • $0.75 ea 3. wood paper serving cone 3.5" tall x 1.75" diameter • $0.40 ea 4. wood serving boat 6.5" x 3.25" x 0.75" • $0.80 ea Get the Garnish here.

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chip off the ol’ block Mmmm... fish and chips, lobster rolls, chicken fingers and fries.

What memories come to mind?

Sharing good meals with good friends? Now you can bring a little of that nostalgia home with our paper chipboard trays.

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1. kraft paperboard food tray: 7.75" x 6" • $0.45 ea 2. white paperboard french fry scoop: 3.75" x 5" x 2" • $0.35 ea 3. paper chipboard food tray: 9" x 7" • $0.60 ea 4. white paperboard food tray: 6.5" x 4.5" • $0.40 ea Get the Garnish here.

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contessa’s way

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At Garnish we love the Barefoot Contessa, aka Ina Garten. She has a knack for packaging up or wrapping up all of her yummies in simple ways, with simple tools, and making it all look chic.

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1. 32 oz translucent deli container with lid • $0.85 ea 2. 16 oz translucent deli container with lid • $0.70 ea Get the Garnish here.

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double dip Let’s face it, everything tastes better with a little dip, and if kids can dip it they’ll most likely eat it! Our handy single-serve containers put an end to double dipping citations.

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1. white nut & party cup: 4 oz • $0.20 ea 2. black oval cup with lid: 1 oz • $0.25 ea 3. white dip cup: 1 oz • $0.10 ea Get the Garnish here.

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look mom, no dishes Love to bake? Love bringing a smile to a face with Grandma Betty’s infamous chocolate bread? Wonder if you’ll ever see that dish again?

If the answer is yes then you need our oven-ready, disposable paper loaf pans.

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1. small kraft loaf mold: 4" x 2" x 2" • $0.75 ea 2. kraft loaf mold: 7" x 3" x 1.75" • $1.00 ea Get the Garnish here.

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no snow required The first thing our paper cone cups will have you thinking of is sweet crunchy flavored ice. The next thing you’ll think of is how much fun you’ll have using these in so many different ways.

1. white paper cone cup: 4 oz • $0.15 ea Get the Garnish here.

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no soup for you!

The versatility and look of these “soup” containers is amazing. Tote some chicken noodle soup to help tame your friend’s sniffles or fill them with ice cream for your next sundae party.

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1. paper bowl with lid (white or kraft): 16 oz • $1.10 ea 2. paper bowl with lid (white or kraft): 8 oz • $1.00 ea Get the Garnish here.

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patty cake Go ahead, bake my day... or not!

Who says baking cups are just for baking? Why not fill them with truffles or cookies or nuts.

Or let them eat quiche!

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1. baking cup • $0.40 ea 2. brown lotus cupcake liner • $0.25 ea Get the Garnish here.

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definitely not a pushover Those jingle bells of summer. They bring the children running to the ice cream truck. Looking for cool relief on a hot day. No need for the trucks, Garnish has you covered!

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1. clear mini push pop • $0.90 ea 2. push pop with lid: 4 oz • $1.75 ea Get the Garnish here.

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who can make the sun shine Our favorite childhood hero was the Candyman. How can you not love someone who could make the sun shine while covering it in chocolate?

These tubes are perfect for stashing your favorite sweet treats!

clear plastic tube with cap: 1" x 8" • $1.60 ea Get the Garnish here.

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garnish [ bags ]

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let’s do lunch Who says a lunch bag is just for your pb&j?! Now you can give the phrase “brown bagging it” a whole new meaning. Our mini white and kraft paper bags are perfect for party favors.

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1. lunch size paper bag (white or kraft): 5.25" x 3.5" x 10.75" • $0.25 ea 2. small paper bag (white or kraft): 3" x 1 7/8" x 6.25" • $0.20 ea Get the Garnish here.

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do me a favor Like window sheers delicately shade a window, our favor bags subtly hide what is waiting inside.

With three sizes to choose from you’ll find the perfect garnish for any party favor, from note cards to sweet treats.

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1. extra large glassine bag: 5.75" x 8.25" • $0.35 ea 2. kraft flat treat bag: 5" x 7" • $0.30 ea 3. burlap drawstring favor bag: 4" x 6" • $0.70 ea 4. small glassine bag: 2" x 3.75" • $0.10 5. medium glassine bag: 3.25" x 4.75" • $0.20 ea 6. large glassine bag: 4.75" x 6.75" • $0.25 ea Get the Garnish here.

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hello cello You will welcome our cellophane bags into your home with open arms. Add a stack of cookies or some chocolate pretzels for a little gift with flair. There is even one especially for cupcakes!

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1. medium cello gusset bag: 4" x 2.5" x 9.5" • $0.30 ea 2. small cello gusset bag: 3.5" x 2" x 7.5" • $0.25 ea 3. large cello gusset bag: 5" x 3" x 11." • $0.35 ea 4. clear gusset bag with cupcake insert: 4" x 4" x 9" • $0.75 ea Get the Garnish here.

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oh goodie Celebrities know that when they attend special events it’s all about the swag. That’s Hollywood speak for gift bags... and you don’t have to be a celeb to love them. Have the birthday boy or girl decorate the paper take out bags for each of their guests. However you use them, great style is in the bag!

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1. lined tie top bag (white or kraft): 4.25" x 2.5" x 9.75" • $0.55 ea 2. paper takeout bag (white or kraft): 11" x 11" x 5.75" • $0.80 ea 3. clear frosted diecut bag: 5.5" x 3.25" x 8.25" • $0.55 ea Get the Garnish here.

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garnish [ beverages ]

coffee klatch coffee klatch - n : A casual social gathering for coffee and conversation. Sounds like a perfect moment to us!

1. cardboard coffee clutch (white or kraft) • $0.25ea Get the Garnish here.

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now that’s a cuppa Now you can have the coffee house experience at home... without the tongue-twisting lingo! Our simple cups hold a generous serving of your favorite hot and cold thirst-quenchers.

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1. white cup: 12 oz • $0.35 ea 2. kraft ripple cup: 12 oz • $0.40 ea 3. mini cup-clear plastic • $0.65 ea 4. kraft ripple cup: 4 0z • $0.35 ea not pictured 12 oz lid • $0.10 ea 4 oz lid • $0.10 ea mini cup lid • $0.25 ea Get the Garnish here.

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pack a punch No longer reserved for the conference room, these beverage containers perfectly combine style and function. Set up a hot chocolate bar or beverage center, add some cups and lids and let your guests help themselves.

1. beverage box: 96 oz • $10.25 ea

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sippy-de-do-dah Sippy-de-do-dah, sippy-de-day My oh my what a wonderful way To add a little sparkle, to have a little fun Garnish has the way to get it all done!

1. paper straws (available in grey, blue or red stripes on white paper; or blue or red dots on white paper): 8" • $0.08 ea Get the Garnish here.

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These easy-to-use plastic bottles are ideal for any kind of liquid, from oils and sauces to paints and potions. All of our bottles are dishwasher safe (top rack) and BPA free.

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1. plastic bottle with cap: 2 oz • $1.30 ea 2. plastic mini milk jug: 32 oz • $4.50 ea 3. plastic bottle with cap: 8 oz • $1.50 ea Get the Garnish here.

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two for the road A picnic. A friend’s house. The hotel room of your wedding guests.

With all the possibilities, we’re wondering what the final destination will be.

1. white cardboard drink carrier: 7.5" x 3.63" x 9" • $1.50 ea Get the Garnish here.

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picky, picky, picky If you have picky foods or picky eaters you’ll want these food picks.

They’re perfect for those cocktail franks that everyone loves.

The knotted ones put the fun in function and are great for tall sandwiches. And the tongs are ideal to keep things “hands-free”.

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1. bamboo tong: 4" • $0.65 ea 2. cocktail fork: 4" • $0.25 ea 3. knotted pick: 4" • $0.25 ea Get the Garnish here.

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wooldn’t you like to?

Sometimes we want to blend in with the crowd. Other times, we prefer to shout from the rooftops and make our presence known. Or perhaps, all that is needed is our disposable wooden cutlery to make a simple, yet bold, statement.

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1. wooden disposable demitasse spoon: 4" • $0.20 ea 2. wooden disposable fork: 6.25" • $0.25 ea 3. wooden disposable knife: 6.5" • $0.30 ea 3. wooden disposable spoon: 6.5" • $0.30 ea Get the Garnish here.

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say what?

We’ve garnished your Garnish for you in our new line of stamped cutlery. Fun sayings plus fun colors are perfect for any occasion.

Let the cutlery speak for you!

A little different than our “blank canvas” products - these are all sold in sets of 10.

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1. stamped wooden spoons (“bon appetit”, “dig in” or “happy birthday” in blue, orange or grey): 6.25" • $5.00 for 10 2. stamped wooden demitasse spoons (“happy day”, “celebrate” or “yum” in blue, orange or grey or woodgrain): 4" • $5.00 for 10 3. stamped wooden forks (as per 6.25" spoons): 6.5" • $5.00 for 10 4. stamped wooden knives (as per 6.25" spoons): 6.5" • $5.00 for 10 Get the Garnish here.

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in the nick of twine There is a time and a place for your ball gowns and formal attire.

But, if you’re like us, more often than not, those great jeans and perfect tee fit the bill.

bakery twine (black & white, blue & white, brown & white, green & white, natural, red & white) • $0.10 per foot Get the Garnish here.

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stick ‘em up Don’t leave the guesswork to your guests. No need to match lipstick marks to decipher whose cup is whose. Use our labels to shed some light on what is what.

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1. scalloped kraft labels: 3" x 2" • $1.25 for sheet of 10 2. oval labels (clear, kraft and white): 4" x 2" • $1.25 for sheet of 10 3. square labels (clear, kraft and white): 2" x .75" • $1.05 for sheet of 9 4. round labels (clear, kraft and white): 2.5" • $1.25 for sheet of 12 5. arched labels (clear, kraft and white): 2.25" x 4" • $1.05 for sheet of 6 Get the Garnish here.

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wrap it up Take a little tissue, add a little twine, put it all together and what do you find? A smile, a gasp, an embrace, a cheer.

It’s all so simple, it’s all so clear.

fda waxed tissue paper: (olive, caramel, white and red): 12" x 12" • $0.15 per sheet Get the Garnish here.

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Why not soak it up with us?

use promo code summer12 for 10% off your next order @ thinkgarnish.com