Don’t show up empty handed. Surprise your holiday host with a custom framed gift!

Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, this holiday season will not resemble any other in recent memory. Holiday parties will most likely be limited — just a small group of close friends or family. Small gatherings can be wonderful because you can spend more quality time with the people you love … a welcome change from social distancing and quarantines.

Your holiday host has put in time and effort to make this gathering a success, and you want to show your appreciation and gratitude. A custom framed gift is the perfect way to say thank you, so you don’t have to show up to the party empty-handed. Whether you need a host/hostess gift, or your family is doing a traditional holiday gift exchange, framing a memory is a thoughtful, personal gift idea.

Frame a memory 

You’ve had some extra time this year to make small gifts. Gather them together and make a presentation that will be valued and used year after year to decorate for the holidays. Give a framed gift that displays a favorite memory.

Bringing some homemade treats never hurts!

Need a little something extra to bring along? Here are some of our favorite cookie recipes.

• Snowdrops aka Mexican Wedding Cookies
• Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
• Ugly Christmas Sweater Cookies

What NOT to bring:

• Cut flowers: A potted plant is fine, but don’t bring anything that requires immediate maintenance.
• Cheap wine: Noooo! Your host has gone to a lot of time and expense, so reward them!
• Uninvited guest: Especially if it is a sit-down dinner, don’t bring an uninvited plus one.
• Your pet: Don’t put your host on the spot by asking if you can bring Fido.