Monday, October 22, 2012

October gifts


You know how sometimes you just need a little something to take to the office...or a hostess gift?  We've had a few occasions in our office the past few weeks that merited a small gift.  The first was a collegue who was moving to another town while her husband goes back to law school.  With autumn upon us...I thought a cheery farewell basket would be fun....




....especially with such a cute scarecrow....I love scarecrows!



This little garden in a basket was very economical ...two mums, panseys, a couple of gourds and a tiny pumpkin with a bit of "moss".  The fall ribbon I already had and the basket was on sale. 




 Then came boss's day ....so when I found this Virginia Tech pan at Cracker Barrel... perfect!  It was easy to whip up a batch of symphony brownies and wrap it all up and tie it together with the school colors and a few autumn leaves. 




 Then the very next day another one of our collegues was leaving for a promotion....so once again, I "planted" a going away garden in this cute pumpkin basket.




And another cute scarecrow woman stands guard over the flowers and pumpkins.  I think she's too sweet to really scare anything though.  What do you think?


  I guess I'll need to restock my fall ribbon.....this was the last of that batch. 


Hope you're enjoying October in your corner of the pumpkin patch!

See ya!

6 comments:

  1. Cute gifts! I know everyone loved them and so thoughtful of you.
    Have a good week.
    Hugs,
    Donna

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  2. All wonderful ideas! I have become kind of lax in this area lately. I didn't realize it until I read your post. I think this might be a little divine appointment for me to do something about that, too.

    We have a new youth pastor who just arrived at our church. A welcome basket is a great idea.

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  3. This is a great idea, as I'm the bakers gift kind and I love it if I can just fix a pretty small basket like this. Great farewell gift! Thanks for the inspiration, so cute too. Thanks for your sweet b'day wishes Martha. Big hugs,
    FABBY

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  4. What kind and thoughtful gifts. They all are just darling. I know your friends loved them.
    xo bj

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  5. Awesome. You are so talented. I wish I lived close enough to you to be part of this group.

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  6. Such lovely and thoughtful gifts. Looks like you have a kind heart and a talent for making sweet gifts!

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