Hostess Gifts 2009

As the holidays grow closer, I am once again on the lookout for fabulous hostess gifts.  This year I have decided to give these little boxes of truffles from one of my favorite chocolatiers, Charbonnel et Walker.

The company is based in the UK (although you can find their products in department stores like Macy's here in the States) and their packaging is every bit as pretty as their delicious chocolates.  I chose these lovely soft green boxes of "Sugar Dusted Mint Truffles" - don't you just love that name - so perfect for the holidays!

 

Now, while I do love their packaging just as it is, I decided it would be fun to dress the boxes up just a "bit" more...  So, out came my satin ribbons...

and these adorable mini pastel glass ornaments...

I simply removed the original gold ribbon from the candy boxes and added some luscious layers of satin ribbon.

I tied on a big bow and added a few of the ornaments to each box.  To do this, I just looped some very thin jewelry wire through the hooks and then wrapped the ends around the bow a bunch of times to secure them.

This was a very fast and easy way to put a little personal touch on my gifts. You could obviously try this with any box of candy or small gift - and the embellishing possibilities are endless...

:-)

Jessica

Comments

[jessi nagy]

these are fabulous!!!
oxoox,
jessi

[Jessica]

LOVE this idea! Those bozes are so pretty!

[karin]

They are very pretty indeed. Love the little ornaments, so cute!

[Lindsey]

when i was in london a few months ago, i picked up a few boxes of Charbonnel et Walker - just for the packaging :D

lovely, lovely

[Sarah]

Where did those ornaments come from?

[Tracy]

I'm with Sarah - where did you score such beautiful ornaments! They look so fabulous - yesterdays post and todays post - LOVE the off colors for the season!

xo

[Michelle]

LOVE those gorgeous ornaments and the chocolates sound so delicious!!

[Kristen]

love the packaging and colors! Where can we find those cute ornaments at??

[debi]

Yummy post! I LOVE how you layered your ribbons. And the ornaments are the perfect finishing touch. What a beautiful gift!

[eliane]

i am brasiliense - Brasil
i love your blog
beautiful!
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[Kat]

Tell us where the ornaments came from!

[Stephenie]

Jessica,
THose ornaments are just gorgeous!!! Those chocolates sound so yummy!!!! What a beautiful way to wrap packages..
Stephenie

[Karla Nathan]

I wish you were coming to my house.... And not just because you have the best hostess gifts, either!!

[Betsey]

So pretty!!! Could you describe how you do the ribbons. Do you use glue? Are they crossed on the back? Where does the green ribbon stop and with what?

Love it!

[Jenny]

So pretty! I wish someone could bring me those chocolates ;)

[Mitzi Curi]

I just love your pastel color palette and gorgeous photographs. Very inspiring! Have a safe and joyous holiday!

Mitzi Curi

[Paris Hotel Boutique]

OMG, just discovered your blog and Flickr account. Absolutely stunning! Can't wait to catch up on your archives. Happy Holidays!

Lynn
parishotelboutique.com

[Daisy]

Very lovely hostess gift..so pretty!
Daisy~

[Monica]

Hi there,

Just wanted to let you know that I really really like your blog. I followed you through your pretty photos on Flickr. So glad I've found this piece of happiness-making-inspiration.

Keep it up!

Monica