Those are a great idea!

Love those tumblers.

My go-to are Bomba socks.

I have a gift-swap gathering tonight and I used an idea that could be tweaked in lots of ways. I found a recipe for ”chamomile tea latte” that sounded lovely. I printed the recipe on nice paper, added a teacup clip art, rolled the paper up and tied it with a ribbon. In a gift bag, I put a nice mug (snowflake print), a box of chamomile tea, a jar of honey, and the recipe.

Could do the same with a hot cocoa recipe, or a cocktail recipe (with a fancy glass or 2 instead of the mug).

Everyone in my family loves Yeti cups except me! Something about the metal…but I love my big Tervis tumbler. DH drinks almost EVERYTHING out of his beloved Yeti cup.

I don't like Yeti cups either @Sueb20 and I think it is the metal. There are certain plastic cups that I don't like either.

Wasn;t sure where to ask this because I don't think it needs its own thread BUT I keep seeing this come up on my FB feed and it just looks so sweet as a little something. I see they say they are available at various museums and stores but I have not seen them in person.

Has anyone done this? Was it cute or just a waste? I know, it's only like $12 but I'd like it to be sweet.

freshcutpaper bouquets and such

I've never seen this before but like the idea. The reviews on specific bouquets are very good and I love the company commitment to WCK in Ukraine with the sunflower bouquets.

I saw something like this recently, only "potted" and $$$$. https://papierfleurs.com/collections/all

Mtn, I saw that too! On a blog? No, a Homeworthy tour? I was wondering about it, thanks for the link.

I ordered 5 of those paper bouquets, hope they’re as cute as they seem. Thinking of a few upcoming birthdays.

ETA: $325!!! Never mind. I take back my thanks.

I know Sue, I didn't buy anything from their either. I think I am the only one who'd appreciate it and I don't want it. They are gorge, though.

can you have the company send it directly to the person you want to send it to rather than first coming to my house.

I have not done it yet, but you can send it anywhere, and it looks like "for an additional $5" you can include a matching gift card. I still think it's a sweet idea, but I so hate when they nickle and dime you to death.

Lyban, I was interested in knowing that too ;) In their FAQs...

" You can mail to yourself or directly to your recipient. If you would like us to mail directly to your recipient, just use their shipping address instead of your own at checkout. We would recommend adding on the personalized card for an additional $5. We will print your message on a coordinating notecard and tuck it into the bouquet. If you mail to yourself first, you can hand-write your message on the enclosed blank note card and mail it on to your recipient. "

Salvona, I have seen the tulip bouquet in person. Liked it so much that I sent one to a friend through our work interoffice mail. Very warmly received!

Salonva, Yes! I ordered two Fresh Cut bouquets for Christmas. They were a Good Morning America deal shortly after Thanksgiving, I think, and came in a two pack. They were so well received by each of the women who received them. The quality was really nice and the bouquets were so pretty. One was the Winter Joy and the other was a Christmas tree with birds all over it. One household went so far as to say it was the hit of Christmas. Your mileage may vary. ;)

Salonva - thanks for the info. Of course the ones that I really like are the more expensive ones - the dahlias and the sunflowers. But the others would make great greeting cards.

I've bought a number of pop-up cards at Hallmark but they're regular card size. And my local stationery store carries them.

Was just in a Hallmark store and they had a display of Fresh Cut bouquets. You could check them out in person before buying.

I prefer to give (and receive) edible gifts, plants, or gift certificates for experiences. It doesn't even have to be handmade. I look for unique things from local businesses. People love to give and receive gifts, but most people I personally know don't want any more "stuff". You really can't go wrong with consumables though! (unless you're way off the mark, like giving chocolate to someone on a diet.)

The only time I give people non-consumable items is when I note them talking about something they actually really love or need. It makes them feel seen and heard!

Wanted to know, did anyone on here send the fresh cut paper bouquets after we discussed them here. wondering how you felt about them.

i have a neice going to hace a minor sugery and was thinking of sending this but dont want it to be looking silly or gimicky.

@Lyban zone 4 I am going to place my order ( did I mention I procrastinate a bit?). I had actually thought since they did listt a place that sells them near me, I woudl try to see it in person. However they only have them at certain times so ... I will be ordering today.

However, several long time posters mentioned they had done it. Scroll up and Bluebell has done it as has ljwrar.

Thank you Saloriva. i did order it and it was shipped yesterday directly to my niece. i will everyone on here know what she thinks of it.

I couldn't resist the Fresh Cut flowers (at only $12!) ... and I love poppies. Glad that I did! Here they are, a nice bit of summer.