I Need Help!
November 29th, 2007 @ 1:12 pm by Mrs. Magnolia
Okay, Weddingbee readers… I have a request.
Mr. Magnolia and I are lucky enough to be having a holiday-themed couples shower this Saturday night, hosted by four of our fabulous friends. We’re so looking forward to it — I know that they’ve gone all out with the planning, and we’re anticipating a great crowd and a fantastic time!
Here’s my dilemma: hostess gifts. I’ve purchased four damask serving bowls from Target…
…this is the same pattern, but for whatever reason, Target doesn’t sell the serving bowl online. It’s a round, deep bowl, about eight inches in diameter. What I’m trying to figure out is what to put in the bowls! I don’t want to spend too much money, since I have to put together four of these things. Ideally, I’d like to stay under $20 per person.
Here are the options I’ve come up with:
Fruit
Wine/cheese/etc
Bath/Body products
Ornaments/holiday accents
Since the shower is two days away, online purchases aren’t really an option, so I need suggestions that I’m going to be able to find pretty easily in Atlanta… Michael’s, Ikea, Target, WalMart, World Market, etc.
What do you think? How should I fill these bowls to provide a super-fab hostess gift?
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17 Responses to “I Need Help!”
What about purchasing 4 matching mugs and adding coffee or teas from World Market, along with some little biscuits or cookies?
tangerines are inexpensive and seasonal right now, and they are such a treat! i also never have enough lemons and limes in teh house and citrus is bright and decorative as well as being useful. i think the colors would look super in this bowl!
How about making each one unique to fit the hostess? Teas, bath products, even holiday decorations depending on each hostess. Or for something completely different little toys and games!
Maybe you could put in a mini poinsettia plant and some tissue paper around it
I was in Ikea last week and they had some very cute holiday stuff-and very inexpensive too. I’d maybe get a couple of 4-packs of ornaments and break them up into the bowls.
I like the ornament idea. Those would look so beautiful with just those round shiny colorful ornaments mounded up in them.
I’d totally do ornaments in those bowls. They won’t go bad and they’re a ready-made centerpiece for your friends. Plus, a few packs of them aren’t expensive (a dozen ornaments for $5).
I would bake something. It is cheap but adds a lot of thoughtfulness to the gift. Cookies, rolls or you could even make caramel corn or something…
I agree with the ornaments - that would be such a pretty gift and fit the holiday theme! From a fellow Atlanta bride, you could always go to Swoozies or Paper Affairs if you have time and look for unique ornaments there. Good luck!
I would definitely do the ornaments - shiny silver would look beautiful in those bowls! Try the $ store, you’d be surprised at some of the ornaments that they sell.
At Pier 1, they have silver and white stripey ones and some black ones. I believe they hit sale this weekend, so you should be able to save some moolah!
ones^^^ being ornaments! Sorry!
fresh clementines, good chocolates, apple cider mix, and gourmet coffee…. perfect for the colder days and nights!
How about red candies? I think it would go great with the black and white. Mix up chocolate kisses wrapped with red foil. All girls like chocolate, and its a nice contrast.
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Miss Magnolia, Atlanta
Age and Occupation: 28, Public Affairs and Government Relations
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Lobbyist
Engagement Date: December 1, 2006
Wedding Date: January, 2008
Blogging Since: September 6, 2007
Venue: catherdral ceremony/private club reception
About Me: Mr. Magnolia and I are thrilled to be planning an evening, winter wedding for 200 people in Atlanta. We both work in politics and share a love of University of Georgia football, pop culture, and good food! I'm a runner who adores wedding magazines, bad reality television, and a
good glass of wine. Most of the time I like to think I'm pretty organized, but between wedding planning, house hunting, and a full-time job, I'm being put to the test!
i suggest making a trip to world market for a possibly some different chocolates, cheese, or wine sounds great to me!