Lulu’s Musings….

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How Cute is This?


No matter what your function, here’s an idea from a recent book club lunch that will make your meal a smashing success.

Cute little boxes (these are from Michael’s)  tied with a bow

are set at each place.  Already everyone is smiling looking forward to what’s inside because the presentation is so cute.

The vittles are surrounded by colorful tissue which make the contents even more of a mystery.

Cupcakes just might have smushed inside the box, so they make the perfect centerpiece to say nothing about being a tempting dessert.  I’ll eat everything in the box to get one of these beauties.  The hard part is deciding which one to choose.

All in all a most simple idea that is clever and adds a dose of fun to lunch.

Take a peak at Tablescape Thursday for other ideas.

i love your comments, so jump right in and share yours

lulu

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33 responses to “How Cute is This?”

  1. vernice Duford Avatar
    vernice Duford

    What a fun idea. I had to laugh at some of the comments and that you answered them all. I do have a couple of cupcake towers and use them often.I am going to be a follower.

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      Thank you, Vernice. Getting a good chuckle out of things makes this all the more fun.

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  2. bendedspoon Avatar
    bendedspoon

    The box itself is already a treat! Love it and the cupcake holder — got to hunt for that. Thank you once again Linda for sharing table beauties!
    🙂

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      This could be a fun idea for you to use at a birthday party for kiddos.

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  3. Entertaining Women Avatar
    Entertaining Women

    Box lunches have come a long way indeed! Darling idea. Thank you for sharing your design. Cherry Kay

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  4. Barbara Avatar
    Barbara

    This is such a cute idea! I just love the whole idea – so full of fun and color! Linda, I wanted to thank you for your kind messages over the last few weeks. I really appreciated them.

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      Welcome back!

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  5. Margaret Reyes Dempsey Avatar
    Margaret Reyes Dempsey

    I found you over at Zahara’s place. I’ve been christened the queen of the tea in her latest post. So, obviously, I loved your post. My tea making is pretty much a solo activity, a calming ritual in the middle of the day to soothe the Muse so she sticks around a bit longer.

    I love this idea with the boxes. I see them all the time at Michael’s and I’m always drawn to them. The cupcake centerpieces are gorgeous, too. You have me thinking about hosting a tea for more than just me. 😉

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      Thanks to Zahara for introducing us. I can’t wait to read more of your witty, entertaining blog.

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  6. Jeanne @ Collage of Life Avatar
    Jeanne @ Collage of Life

    Hi Linda…this is a great idea and has so many applications. I have six 11 year old boys spending the night tomorrow night for my sons birthday party. What a great idea to present their treats in a box. They will be over the moon!

    I love clever ideas and this is perfect!
    Thanks so much for your note on my Midlife Wisdom post. It is so nice when we meet people who have travelled similar paths. I feel we have too 🙂

    Jeanne xx

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  7. Tricia@The Dull & the Dutiful Avatar
    Tricia@The Dull & the Dutiful

    Cute idea! I had to giggle at the person who asked what “vittles” were — she obviously is too young to have ever watched The Beverly Hillbillies!

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      And you made me giggle!

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  8. kiwidutch Avatar
    kiwidutch

    I am SO glad that I wasn’t not the only one to log on to ask “What was in the box please?” (the suspense was killing me LOL)
    .. and then to find out that the answer was LUNCH!
    What a brilliant idea THAT is!
    I’m going to save and steal this idea for future use for sure! …Kiwi Daughters 10th Birthday Party springs to mind, if not before!
    Of course finding suitable boxes here might take some doing… (but that”s what google is for, right?)

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  9. marlis Avatar
    marlis

    ooh so love this idea. it’s absolutely charming. I think in Japan they are bento boxes for their lunches and such. I love the colorful boxes you used and the cupcakes for a center piece.. Can I come too?? LOL

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  10. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    Vittles are SO much more tasty presented in an adorable box~ How fun! They would certainly break up the work day monotony too, if delivered that way to an office. The cupcake tower too is a great centerpiece. I’ve seen some recently at Target 🙂

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      Thanks for letting us know about cupcake towers at Target. Love that store!

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  11. Betsy Perry Avatar
    Betsy Perry

    I love the colorful, happy table, particularly the boxes and cupcake tree. The Mothership (i.e. T.J.MAXX) was displaying cupcake trees and stands this week. My cupcakes never looked so good.

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      Pass the mothership info on to Cathy!

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  12. Nellies Cozy Place Avatar
    Nellies Cozy Place

    That is a very cute idea!!
    May just have to try that sometime.
    Blessings, Nellie
    and the cupcakes sure look wonderful!!

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  13. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    Those boxes are so cute and they would make lunch even more exciting! Cupcakes look yummy too! Linda

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  14. Sheila Avatar
    Sheila

    That is definitely table designed to make you smile! Loved seeing this! I will have to be sure and check out those boxes. SO cute, and i love your cupcake tower.

    Happy Tablescape Thurs!

    XO,

    Sheila 🙂

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  15. laurie Avatar
    laurie

    What a cute table. I’ve done the box lunch before for a luncheon (sure made clean up easy). Love the pretty cupcakes on the mirrored runner as a centerpiece. and what pretty boxes. laurie

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      Easy cleanup throws in a whole new reason for a box lunch.

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  16. Happier Than A Pig in Mud Avatar
    Happier Than A Pig in Mud

    How fun to find a present at each setting-very exciting:@)

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  17. Katherine Avatar
    Katherine

    This is adorable! Love the boxes!

    I know what vittles are!!

    Katherine

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  18. Susan @ My Place to Yours Avatar
    Susan @ My Place to Yours

    How cute? VERY cute! (I, too, want to know what’s in the box!)

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  19. Linsey Avatar
    Linsey

    1. What was in the box?
    2. What in the world are vittles?!?!
    3. Did your power roll off and on all day? Made for some tricky blogging over here!

    Xo,
    Lins

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      Inside the box a sandwich, fruit salad, chips. Vittles, dearie, is food.

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  20. Jacqueline Avatar
    Jacqueline

    How fun, I love the boxes – a surprise for everyone!

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  21. Catherine Avatar
    Catherine

    I too want to know what was for lunch in the box? Love the idea! Think it would be terrific for a shower. Guess I better get a cupcake holder too. Any suggestions where to order that?

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      A plate holder would work or any kind of wire/mesh tower.

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  22. marci Avatar
    marci

    okay, so what’s in the box? Great idea! But I need help…do ya think I could use this idea for a bridal shower for 36 peeps? Put the boxes on the table, let everyone grab one, then come back for cupcakes?

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    1. Linda Lewis Avatar
      Linda Lewis

      I think this would be an adorable idea for a shower, and I can assure you everyone would love it. Yes, on coming back for cupcakes, but if you have more than one table, put cupcakes as centerpiece on each.

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