SUMMER 2013
ON THE ROAD AGAIN WE’VE GOT SUMMER, TO GO! portable • oh-so-easy • so much fun
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“In every conceivable manner, the family is the link to our past, the bridge to our future.” ~ Alex Haley
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inside this issue of garnish
6. oh so al fresco [ in which a group of girlfriends stages an impromptu summer tailgate picnic ]
9. more s’mores [ gah! is anything tastier? ]
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more what’s inside
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the sounds of summer [ how to pack a playlist ]
in the swim [ or just another day at the pool ]
our contributors Garnish just wouldn’t be Garnish without the hard work of:
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Catherine Choquette styling and photography
the games we play [ no more “are we there yet? moaning! ]
Michelle Cormack (A Girl Named Fred) design and editing Hannah Coomber, Jillian Katinas, Paige LeFrancois, Emma Lyons, Brianna Montvill, Aaron Millette, Colin Millette, Hannah Leahy and Ava Leahy our models
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go ahead... jump into summer! [ because if I can do it, anyone can do it! ] I’M GOING TO LET YOU IN ON A LITTLE SECRET. I’M NOT EXACTLY THE JUMPING OFF THE DOCK TYPE. In fact, I’m perfectly content to sit in a comfy lounger and soak up the sun, while my boys show off their cannonballs and helicopter jumps. It’s my happy place! But I’m not going to make summer memories sitting in my chair, am I? So every once in a while, I grab a lifejacket (to soften the blow of that cold, cold water!) and jump right in.
It’s early July as I sit down to write this note, and I’m already dreaming of heading back to the cottage in a few weeks. As you saw in our photo collage on Page 1, my family has a serious love of a summer spent outdoors (and yes, my boys pioneered our tradition of dock-jumping in lifejackets). My grandmother looks so chic in her shorts. Were my parents ever that impossibly young? And check out my sister Catherine’s “Mork from Ork” suspenders. Such a blast from the past!
Does it help that the cold, cold water is at my family’s beloved cottage in Muskoka, Ontario? And that the sun sparkling on the lake—and the boys’ joyful cries echoing over the bay—are the reward for our twice-a-summer road trip from Boston? It sure does!
We had a blast putting this issue together and I hope you’ll have just as much fun putting our ideas to use. Remember, it’s summer! Which means no fuss, no muss... put away your glue gun and break out the Sharpies and stickers. That’s what we did and our Garnished-goodies are perfect just as they are!
BECAUSE NOTHING SAYS “MAKE SUMMER MEMORIES” LIKE TAKING IT ON THE ROAD. And that’s what this issue of Garnish is all about.
Enjoy your summer. ‘Til the next issue...
Whether it’s picking out your favorite road trip tunage, packing a hamper and meandering down a woodland path or kitting out the kids for an afternoon by the pool, this issue is brimming with ideas to help you enjoy the best summer has to offer.
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al fresco
nothing says summer like dining outside, right? join our intrepid gang of girlfriends as they serve up an impromptu tailgate picnic. so fun! [ Tailgating’s not just for football anymore! ]
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But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine. ~ Thomas Jefferson
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clockwise, from top left 1. We encouraged each girl to make her box lunch her own. Each packed her favorite treats, personalized her wooden cutlery and tied it all up with some twine in our bio-pak takeout contatiner. 2. Our mini milk jugs make perfectly portable drink holders. And when they’re personalized with adorable washi tape, there’s no chance of a mix up. 3. Sharpies for the win! Nothing could be easier to do, or more fun for kids of all ages.
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honestly, watching these girls enjoy each other’s company was inspiring! [ here’s to friendship! ]
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summer... to go! Summer is way too short to spend it in the kitchen. The next time your kids and their friends have a day of activities planned (or your family is heading on the road), why not pack up some portable treats. It’s easier than you think (and kind of fun, too!)
clockwise, from top right 1. Here’s another great summer to go idea. If lunch-on-the road isn’t your thing, how about this portable snack pack? We stuffed a quart-size berry box with a tasty muffin and a push pop filled with fruit salad. We added a couple of knotted picks, popped it all into a large cello bag, and secured it with some fun washi tape. This makes a great portable treat for some of those time-intensive summer activities like baseball tournaments, swim meets, soccer games... we could go on and on. You get the idea! Oh so easy! 2. Could we be looking at a future tennis champion? One thing’s for sure... the girls totally got in the summer spirit and worked up an appetite on the tennis court. By the looks of it, it was “love” all around. 3. You know what we love about this Garnish? It’s so easy to add a little adult flavor! How about packing lobster rolls, spicy coleslaw and Long Island Iced Tea? Or prosciutto and mozzarella sandwiches, pesto pasta salad and sangria? So many possibilities... so little summer!
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sandwiches and salads (packed into our new lidded serving bowls) totally hit the spot [ the girls gobbled them down! ]
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nom more s’mores nom nom [ this is the taste of summer! ]
Chocolate, marshmallows and graham crackers. Why do such simple ingredients add up to such a scrumptious summer treat? We don’t know... but we do know two things: we love them, and they’re always better when shared with friends.
The secret to s’mores is simple: it’s almost impossible to mess them up! Take two graham crackers, one or two squares of chocolate and one melted marshmallow (they’re best carefully roasted over a campfire, but trust us... a BBQ will do the trick just as well). Smoosh them all together and devour. S’mores are summer. ‘Nuf said. What we did… Aren’t these s’more kits adorable? We stuffed one of our kraft tie top bags with marshmallows, graham crackers and a chocolate bar. Rolling the top down makes a perfect space to pop in a marshmallow roasting stick. Finally, we made our intentions clear with a Sharpie: more, please!
our boys and their summer pals have loved s’mores since they were small [ we literally cannot handle the cuteness! ]
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in the swim just another day at the pool
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sometimes, they don’t want to swim Most days, we can’t keep Aaron and Ava out of the water. But on days when they’re a little less than enthusiastic about jumping in with both feet, we’ve got just the thing to keep them occupied all afternoon: custom pool kits. These were a snap to put together and because the kids helped decide what went inside, we knew they’d be excited to break them out during a lazy summer day at the pool. Hours of entertainment for the kids; hours of peace and quiet for the moms! Just how we like it. WHAT’S IN OUR KITS • 1 kraft cardboard drink carrier • 3 kid-approved coloring and activity books • 1 mini-pack of crayons or markers • 1 mini notebook • 1 bottle of bubbles • 1 sweet treat • 1 toy from the dollar store WHAT MAKES IT WORK • We opened up our arts & crafts box and let Ava and Aaron decorate their own activity kits. It would appear Aaron has a thing for monkeys! Ava chose an aquatic theme. The point is these are supplies we had on hand: stickers, washi tape and makers. Summer so easy! • These are perfectly portable: everything rolls up or fits neatly into the space and the kids can proudly tote them themselves. NOT HEADING TO THE POOL? THAT’S COOL! These activity kits are just the thing for summer road trips, or long afternoons spent spectacting at an older sibling’s summer sports event.
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why help is in the bag don’t you [ it doesn’t get easier than this! ]
Some of our ideas are so simple that we think “Can we really put that in the magazine?” But we figure hey... if we loved it, you might too! And so here it is... our summer help bag. We took one big kraft paper take-out bag and stuffed it with all the on-the-road supplies we could think of.
how can you help? SUMMER ROAD TRIPPING: • Fill your bag with supplies to keep the kids calm on long car rides and pop it in the back seat between them (also helpful in keeping sibling poking and prodding to a minimum): granola bars, juice boxes, activity books, pencils and crayons, road maps... you get the idea! SUMMER SPECTATING: • Do you have a day at the ballpark coming up? Pack your help bag with sun screen, sun caps and hats for the little ones, a book or two for when they get bored, maybe even a small blanket for when they get tired. They won’t even have to ask for assistance if they know the help bag is open for business. SUMMER ELECTRONICS: • Now, we don’t advocate spending your summer glued to your iPad. But when you’re heading out of the house, why not stuff your help bag with all your electronics essentials: charging cords, adaptors, spare batteries, iPad styluses and the like. All in one place and easy to access in the car.
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Wondering what’s in our bag? Just hit the play button for quick video show and tell (you’ll be taken to YouTube). We’ve got more videos like this planned. Check us out on YouTube here.
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let’s hear it for the sounds of summer
We gave the girls a blank CD, one of our iBop CD cases and open access to their digital music files. After they had compiled their perfect road trip playlists, each decorated the CD case in her signature arts & craft style. This makes a fab getting-ready-for-a-road-trip activity. Everyone will enjoy groovin’ to their favorite summer tunes when it’s their turn to hit play!
here are some of our fave road trip inspired tracks!
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IF YOU’RE A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY: • On The Road Again by Willie Nelson • Life Is A Highway by Rascal Flatts • Every Mile A Memory by Dierks Bentley • King of the Road by Roger Miller • I’ve Been Everywhere by Johnny Cash • Highway 20 Ride by Zac Brown Band • Long White Cadillac by Dwight Yoakam • Good as Gone by Little Big Town • Down The Road by Kenny Chesney • The Road Goes on Forever by Robert Earl Keen
[ go ahead, swap your playlists! ] IF YOU’RE A LITTLE BIT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL: • Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen • Runnin’ Down a Dream by Tom Petty • Ol’ 55 by Tom Waits • The Passenger by Iggy Pop • Wanted Dead or Alive by Bon Jovi • Passenger Side by Wilco • No Particular Place to Go by Chuck Berry • Born to be Wild by Steppenwolf • Take It Easy by Eagles • Roadrunner by Modern Lovers
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adventure on two wheels Our family has gotten into biking in a big way. We’re not tearing down hills on mountain bikes, mind you, but we love discovering the trails and paths in and around our part of Massachusetts. You’ll often find us packing up our picnic baskets, strapping on our helmets and heading out for a Sunday afternoon of exploring. It’s almost like summer in slow motion, and we adore it!
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a picnic blanket for lounging a favorite magazine for reading a store-bought baguette for munching some linen napkins (because we think they’re pretty!) a lunch pack filled with leftovers (go ahead, make it easy on yourself!), Garnished up in one of our lidded Bowl Me Over containers and our wooden cutlery, and secured with bicycle washi tape (so cute!) a re-fillable bottle or two of flavored water
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[ sometimes a girl’s just got to kick up her heels! ]
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the games
we play Any parent who has ever hit the road with a carful of kids dreads hearing “Are we there yet?”! No matter how many times you explain the length of the journey, or how many pit stops you’ll make before you get where you’re going, they just don’t seem to understand. So in the spirit of sharing, here are some of our favorite ways to keep kids occupied and interested on the road.
I SPY “I spy with my little eye, something red.” This easy-to-learn game can keep younger kids entertained for longer than you might think. The game is simple: One person spies something and recites the line, ending in a clue. Everyone else takes turns trying to guess the mystery item.
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BY THE NUMBERS Here’s an easy activity to pack in the car. Choose six things that inevitably start a sibling squabble. For example: picking the next song on the radio, deciding where to stop for lunch, choosing the movie in the hotel, opting for ice cream or popcorn. You’ll know what works for your family. Then grab some blank card stock, write them out and pop them in some of our gift card enclosures. Package them up in one of our burlap bags and let the kids pick their numbers.
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This alphabet-based memory game is great for kids five and up. It’s more fun when the whole family joins in. The first player says “I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing...” followed by something that begins with A, such as apples. The second player repeats what the first person said, but adds something that begins with B, for example, “I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing apples and bananas.” And so on with C, D, and the rest of the alphabet. Forget an item? You’re out! The last player able to recite all the list wins.
20 QUESTIONS We all know this road trip classic. Player One thinks of a person, place or thing. Players take turns asking questions that can be answered with a simple yes or no. After each answer, the questioner gets one guess. Play continues until a player guesses correctly, or 20 questions have been asked without a correct guess.
WOULD YOU RATHER? This one is fun, and a great way to learn a little bit more about the likes and dislikes of your family. Brainstorm a bunch of “would you rather” questions: “Would you rather kiss a snake or a tiger?” “Would you rather be a deep sea diver or an astronaut?” The game can be silly or fun: however you like it! Print them out and put them in the car. They’re great for long stretches on the road!
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BOWL ME OVER oval disposable serving bowl and lid 6 oz disposable serving bowl 12 oz disposble serving bowl and lid BERRY BERRY QUITE CONTRARY quart size rectangle berry box WOODN’T YOU LIKE TO wooden cutlery DEFINITELY NOT A PUSHOVER pushpop with lid GOOD TO GO squat kraft bio pak take-out TWO FOR THE ROAD kraft cardboard drink carrier IN THE NICK OF TWINE bakery twine (various colors)
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PICKY, PICKY, PICKY 4" knotted pick HELLO CELLO large cello gusset bag TIME IN A BOTTLE mini milk jug OH GOODIE kraft paper take-out bag kraft lined tie top bag DO ME A FAVOR burlap drawstring favor bag IBOP metal CD case with insert GARNISH FOR YOUR GARNISH white Tyvek paper card sleeve
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the last word
“All in all, it was a never-to-be-forgotten summer–one of those summers which come seldom into any life, but leave a rich heritage of beautiful memories in their going–one of those summers which, in a fortunate combination of delightful weather, delightful friends and delightful doing, come as near to perfection as anything can come in this world.” ~ L.M. Montgomery, “Ann’s House of Dreams”
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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. Please note prices are accurate to July 11, 2013. Please check our website for current pricing.
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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" • $0.70 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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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" • $1.00 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. 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
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hinge on this 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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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" • $1.25 ea Get the Garnish here.
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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 Get the Garnish here.
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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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bowl me over Well bowl me over! You won’t believe what these little gems are made of. Not only are they super cute and fun, they’re great for the environment too. Seriously. Now get back up and check ‘em out!
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1. 12-oz oval disposable bowl (compostable): 9.7" x 6.25" x 1.5" • $0.75 ea 2. clear snap on lid • $0.25 ea 3. 12-oz disposable serving bowl (compostable) 4.5" x 2.3" x 2.3" • $0.65 ea 4. disposable serving bowl lid (compostable) 12-oz • $0.25 ea 5. 6-oz disposable serving bowl (compostable): 3.5" x 2" x 1.8" • $0.45 ea Get the Garnish here.
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a garnish for your garnish Even your sweet sentiments need a little Garnish! These liitle beauties will spruce up a gift card. Or simply trace a credit card on cute paper, trim add your personal note and you’re all set to garnish your Garnish.
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1. white tyvek paper card sleeve: 2.375" x 3.5" • $0.50 ea 2. kraft paper card sleeve: 2.375" x 3.5" • $0.50 ea Get the Garnish here.
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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) • $0.30 ea 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 • $0.45 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 Get the Garnish here.
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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; blue or red dots on white paper, and black birch on white paper): 8" • $0.08 ea Get the Garnish here.
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time in a bottle
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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. kraft cardboard drink carrier: 7.5" x 3.63" x 9" • $1.50 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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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.
2. 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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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" • $0.30 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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summer snapshots Have we mentioned how much we love summer? *sigh* Consider this back page our collage homage to everything that makes the season great: good times, great friends, a little water, a little sunshine and yes, a little Garnish.
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we’re soaking up every single second of Summer
Why not soak it up with us?
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