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BOO-ze your friends

Are you guys all ready for Halloween? We’re not dressing up {or passing out candy}, so I did a little something for my friends at work. I did this same thing a couple years ago, but added some upgrades, like washi tape and wraphia. I turned on some Michael Buble Pandora, sipped on pumpkin spice coffee and enjoyed a crafty morning on my back patio.

Here’s what you need to “BOO!”ze your friends:

  1. Paper; washi tape; scissors; pens; wraphia.
  2. Bottles of wine – one for each friend. I always opt for red since it’s scarier than white.

I like to go to Trader Joe’s for the wine. They have a great selection of wine labels that are dark & spooky – and cost any where from $1.99 – $6.99 each. Which, is pretty cheap if you’re buying for a few friends.

I put a bottle at each of their desks at work and surrounded it with some black, shredded paper. And done!

Happy Halloween friends!

October 30, 2012 by
Giving Joy

Gift for a new neighbor

A little cottage went up for rent by us and I had my eyes on it for weeks. We can’t rent it of course since we already have a place of our own, but it’s adorable and has a killer back patio with a view of the ocean. On my lunch hour as I was cruising up our street, I saw the new resident out with her dog and stopped for a chat. Yes, I was my overly zestful self and asked her a million questions. Plus, I’m really excited to feel apart of a neighborhood, where here people wave and make genuine small talk.

One Sunday I made Joy the Baker‘s oatmeal raspberry scones from her new cookbook. We had extra so I wrapped up a few, added a note and some flower seeds and dropped it off to our new neighbors {they’re New Yorkers!}!

Have you ever put together something for a new neighbor? If so, what did you do?

June 24, 2012 by
Giving Joy

Sea shells make everything better

When we walk the beach, Rob and I look for pretty shells. And I’ve recently found them the perfect finishing touch to a wrapped gift! My favorites are the ones with the ridges; they’re more artsy.

At my office we have these super soft, American Apparel tees and they come in child, women’s and men’s styles. So I thought to include one in my Mom’s birthday box and also sent a couple out to my 2nd cousins. Also made sure to include a little shell!

 

Just a heads up. If you receive a gift from me in the near future, it most likely will include a little sea shell;)

April 12, 2012 by
Giving Joy, Projects

Happy Valentine’s Day

In lieu of us moving, I wanted to do something extra special this Valentine’s Day. So, I combined these and with this idea for a sweet treat for my co-workers who I’ll miss so much.

What you need:

  • Ingredients for rice crispy treats (marshmallows, rice cereal and butter
  • Frosting or candy coating
  • Sprinkles
  • Heart-sharped cookie cutters
  • Sucker sticks
  • Plastic wrap, ties & scrap paper

 

Make your rice crispy treats, flatten out and using your heart-shaped cookie-cutter, cut out some hearts!

Let harden just slightly and then “stick”’em! Have fun with the frosting, candy coating and sprinkles to decorate.

Let dry and then insert into a clear baggie cover and twist tie shut.

Add your personalized note. In my case, mine said ‘”OWL” Miss You’.

Then give to your friends! Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

February 15, 2012 by