sunday sponsor {ella wrap}

Did you know that each year 38,000 miles of ribbon alone are thrown out in the U.S., which is enough to tie a bow around the Earth? One solution to this excessive ribbon use is found in the lovely reusable and sustainable gift packaging from Ella Wrap. They have a wide range of sizes and styles, ranging from the simple and elegant...

To bold and graphic.

I highly recommend you all hop on over and take a peak at their full range of options.

7:36 AM by beemagnet · 0

gift from the kitchen

There have surely been times when hosting a dinner party that people ask for your recipe (well, I have only been asked once and it was for this pad thai recipe). However, instead of simply giving them a print out, sending a URL or providing a photocopy of the recipe wouldn't it be so much more lovely on one of these very sweet recipe cards from the petite press.

What is the one dish you make that makes guests ask for the recipe?

9:53 AM by beemagnet · 0

france calling: cote bastide

Well, this week I seem to be having a little obsession with lovely packaging and therefore I could not resist sharing these beautifully contained products from cote bastide. And from the looks of it these bath salts, soaps and gels must smell divine too!

5:20 PM by beemagnet · 0

natural packaging

I just adore the packaging of these natural products from Andrea Garland. Having worked in advertising for a couple of years I definitely appreciate the importance of well packaged product and these are wonderful examples of it.


I am really sorry for the brief post today but I have a ton of work to do, especially after spending the morning watching the inauguration (time very well spent!). Hope you all have a great day and be back later!

10:09 AM by beemagnet · 0

last minute gifts {from the kitchen}

(gingerbread caramel filled cones via Martha Stewart)
This holiday season when gifts may be a little more frugal than in the past there is no better way to show your appreciation of a friend or family member than with a gift from the kitchen without breaking the bank. Also, you can avoid all those lines!

Some peppermint marshmallows compliments of Martha Stewart will surely add some holiday flair to the recipients hot cocoa.

And a trio of pound cakes looks adorable in these cute paper boxes.

Even if you don't have time to spare with preparing goodies in your own kitchen even store bought sweets take on a new light when in ribbon adorned brown paper packages.

Or bottle your favorite savory or sweet topping in a simple glass container or mason jar finished off with some ribbon or yarn. You can find a delicious recipe for coconut Dulce de Leche here.

Even simple metal containers can look festive when lined with pretty paper and full of sugared cranberries.

Do you make any of your gifts in the kitchen?

12:32 PM by beemagnet · 0