The Making of a Gift Series #002
 Hi Creative Friends, With this series find daily inspiration for holiday making and gifting that features our favorite handmade gifts along side complementary gift items from our favorite local shops. Todays Inspiration is a perfect gift for a host or hostess: a 'beverage' caddy, Pattern by Sallie Tomato Honestly, I'm thinking you put some specialty sauce in here, some fancy and delicious oil & vinegar combos, even some bottles of wine or cocktail mixers will fit into this caddy, making it the perfect carry-along for any holiday parties. Check the list below for supplies found at Smile Spinners and our list of local favorites for ideas on how to fill your caddy. This gift is stylish and useful! I have to say, we really love the reusable aspect of this project! Get the pattern HERE Shop Food Themed Fabric HERE Find all of your other supplies at SmileSpinners.com or in store
I get invited to my fair share of holiday themed gatherings with friends around the holidays and I love showing up with a special thank you for the host/hostess. I'm filling this caddy with Specialty Sodas from RiJuice (Find them at the Broad Street Market), or Spicy Sauces made locally and available at my fav local market Radish and Rye (how perfect, to put together hot sauce with hot sauce fabric!!). There is always one beer exchange that I'm invited to and I love Evergrain Brewing and Millworks for their variety ( and honestly their packaging! Perfect gifting for those who love craft brews). Tait Farms makes drink mixers (among other delicious things) that work in just about anything, try their Shrubs! Recipes available on their website and you can find a nice selection of flavors at Wegmans. If your people are more into wine, Spring Gate Winery has a delicious selection for any palette, and if your parties are more focused on eating than drinking, remember to visit Tastealotta for the greatest flavored oils and vinegars, along with specialty pastas and other mixes for the chef in your circle. Shop Local! RiJuice (Broad Street Market) Radish and Rye Food Hub Evergrain Brewery Millworks Tait Farms Spring Gate Winery Tastealotta Happy making and happy gifting! Jess & Cathy |
