Perfect Packaging

With the slew of holidays we have ahead of us in the months of October, November and December I wanted to share a web-site chock full of fun products and creative ideas. It is a great resource for good old-fashioned packaging supplies for your holiday baking, entertaining and gift giving. Garnish was started by two women inspired by the creativity that basic packaging allowed them in their party planning and gift giving. As you might guess, they had trouble finding the products they were looking for and a business was born.

Their products provide a "blank canvas", as they put it, just waiting for your personal expression. They have a great selection of containers, serving utensils, bakery twine, labels, bags and more to tempt your creativity. I am a big fan of creative packaging and truly appreciate a gift or meal with an added personal touch. The basic look and blank slate of these good old-fashioned supplies can allow your food, entertaining and creativity to take center stage. They also have a blog full of creative ideas and photos sent in by customers. Enjoy!

Good Old-Fashioned Food

I am always drawn to the success stories of women entrepreneurs who followed their passion or drew from a childhood memory to create something new, unique and fabulous.  I recently came across the story of Katie Camarro, in a beautiful magazine "Where Women Cook".  Katie created an award-winning hot fudge,  Sundaes Best,  based on a family fudge sauce recipe, 5 simple ingredients and fond memories.  Many things came together for Katie to make her dream a reality, including a timely gift from her husband.  He bought her a vintage 1956 truck for her 37th birthday that became a catchy marketing tool and her company logo.