Are you attending several holiday parties this year, or will friends and neighbors be dropping by? Why not hand out easy, affordable hostess gifts? All you need is store bought poinsettias, gift wrap of your choice and ribbon.
I picked up paper that looks like burlap with a snowflake pattern on it, and purchased ribbon in the fabric department rather than the Christmas department.
I’ve never liked the look of foil wrap around potted plants anyway, and they seldom come in the colors I like. So I decided to grab a roll of heavy weight gift wrap and cover the ugly pots. Make sure and leave the foil on just cut it down so it doesn’t overlap the top of the pot, you need it to prevent water from seeping through the bottom. I cut a 18X18″ square and gave the pots a new look.
For now I have them decorating the tv stand mantel, but I will hand them out one by one when the time comes. It’s a very affordable way to give something small to that unexpected guest, your mailman, stylist or anyone else who pops into your place at Christmas time.
Great idea Dawn. Simple and special love this. Happy Sunday.
Kris
Thank you Kris, yes simple and easy is how I like to roll.
So creative, and a pretty gift idea! 🙂
Susan
Thank you Susan I can never be prepared enough.
Dawn, I think poinsettias are welcomed by anyone at this time of year, especially ones wrapped as pretty as yours! You’re so smart to be prepared for unexpected guests. Right now I’m not so I need to get on the ball!
Jane, they are such an easy thing to have around for that unexpected drop in guest. I hope I have enough this year.
a lovely, simple and thoughtful little gift that will be appreciated
Linda now just to water them and keep them alive till guests arrive. Im not very good with indoor plants.
Who wouldn’t love to receive on of your pretty poinsettias??
Nancy, well all my guests will be going home with one. I’m not good with indoor plants so they need to go before I kill them all.