Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Tats talks gifts: gift bags

Have you ever received a gift that is so beautiful that you don't want to even open it? My friend Tatiana Sotiriou is an amazing gift giver. Not only is the gift perfectly thought out but the packaging is impeccable. I thought, who better to ask to curate some gift giving ideas for Brides & Grooms? You can find more inspiration on her blog http://www.tete-a-tats.com/

Find her Manhattan Mash Up below...

"Manhattan Mash Up"
by Tatiana Sotiriou

Paris, New York, London & Rome. Famous around the world, these cities are known for their food, cultures, and lifestyles. To marry in these locations and not take advantage of their special attributes would be a sin. Not to mention make life more difficult. With so many well-known and unique attractions and edibles incorporating them into your special day is a cinch.

For the ultimate New York City gift bag, I have chosen items I love that represent my favorite aspects city's culture, restaurants, and of course treats - the baked, the buttered, and the boozy.

Manhattan

The Standards:

Water: 1/2 Liter bottle
Medicine: Advil (two pack) & Alka-Seltzer - in a small cloth/nylon bag tied with a ribbon & illustrated card* of a classic cold-pack
Night Of: Altoids & Gum - in a small cloth/nylon bag tied with a ribbon & illustrated card* of a classic lipstick kiss
New York Magazine/The New Yorker

The Take-Aways:

2 Custom Postcards* of a Manhattan Cocktail with The Savoy Cocktail Book recipe for Manhattan Cocktail No.2
2 Custom Pencils with the classic "I heart NY" design
1 Notepad with a taxi cab illustration*
1 Matchbox with an illustrated drawing* of the wedding location on one side and location name and wedding date on the other

The Treats:

1 Magnolia Cupcake
1 Zabar's Bagel with Butter and Preserves
1 E.A.T. Metrocard Cookie
1 Cipriani Bellini Mix with Champagne Split
* Illustrations by same artist


Manhattan Cocktail

Manhattan Cocktail Recipe Postcard

Lipstick Kiss Illustration

E.A.T's Transportation Cookies

Ice Pack Illustration