blue pool road goodie bag

For the people who love paper products in your life (ah-hem, me included), I found this adorable holiday goodie bag from minimalist stationery designer, Blue Pool Road in Los Angeles.  It comes with a mini calendar, a folded card, a post card, a thank you card (useful to thank your gift giver) and other funky items that I’ve posted below.  I love this idea. 

nice package

If you are looking for ideas about how to package your holiday gifts, maybe something with a more personal touch, check out this awesome blog/etsy shop/site, Nice Package.  So cute!

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Polka Dot Boxed Truffles from Three Tarts

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Ho Hum.  With the holiday party season underway, what is a party-goer in demand supposed to gift the hostess?  I found a cute company in New York that I look forward to checking out this weekend called Three Tarts that is cooking up some cute gift ideas for the holidays.  Started by three culinary classmates nick named “three tarts” while in school, Sandra, Marla and Kiyomi seem to have a good thing going with their company.  Check out their stacked bios on the company website, you’ll soon understand why their gift ideas are so innovative and quirky.

I think the Polka Dot Boxed Truffles (above) from Three Tarts, would make a great hostess gift for the holidays.  The box is leather and lined with felt and is filled with 18 chocolate treasures!  Or the whimsical popcorn tub and its cute play on words would surely delight your business minded hostess/host. 

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 Finally, if you are asked to bring dessert, why not offer a trio of mini parfaits in flavours chocolate banana, black and white rice pudding and pumpkin!  I want these at my next event.

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Tully’s Gluten Free Bakery

I have a couple friends who love dessert but can’t process gluten.  🙁

So when I read about Tully’s Gluten Free Bakery, I thought I would spread the love and share with the world about this growing company and female entrepreneur/success story who solved a simple problem: lack of tasty gluten free bakery treats.  When the owner, Tully, was diagnosed with a gluten intolerance (celiac disease), she put her degree from Le Cordon Bleu in Austin, Texas to the test and invented a satisfying line of gluten free products. 

Tully’s Gluten Free Bakery makes cookies, brownies and cupcakes- they all look great and while I”m in NYC (where the products are sold) this weekend, I plan to track a brownie down and give it a try.  I belive you can also order her products direct from the website but I am not sure if she will ship to the friendly neighbours in the north.

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Lit Espresso Bar

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I checked out this cute little espresso bar called Lit Espresso Bar, in Roncesvalles this past week.  What drew me inside was their interior decor.  I love their counter.  It is made of (my guess) reclaimed rail road tracks refurbished barn wood (I got the answer from Lit!@)and it is a fabulous statement piece for the shop.

Since I am not a coffee drinker, I can’t comment on the java but I can tell you the decor was done right.  Great vibe.  I would enjoy a tea and a newspaper there.

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