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Rustic, Shabby chic, whimsical and simple are words that tend to don the wedding trends list this year.

Apart from weddings, any special occasion may need a favour to thank guests for showing up and sharing the moment with you.

If you are an eco-friendly lover or just wanting to give a useful gift to your guests, why not keep within a minimal budget and abide by the saying, “It’s the thought that counts.” Not only are you thinking about your pocket, but the environment as well. This can be done by stepping into your garden.

First things first, chose an item from the garden which you think would make an authentic party favour and go with it, or better yet, visit your local nursery. Possible selection suggestions include a hard wearing flower such as a cactus or any type of mini succulent or herbs that can be planted in a small pot plant, mini metal bucket, glass jar, a DIY paper or cardboard container or even covered in hessian and tied with a piece of yarn or string.

The method is so simple:

1. Take the plant out of the container if bought from the nursery  or carefully cut a section out of your garden and set aside.
2. Fill your chosen container with potting soil and then add in your plant, patting it down to compact the plant against the soil.

3. Decorate your container by placing a personalised sticker on the outside or attaching a label with string or ribbon around the container. Another option is to punch a hole in the paper or cardboard option and thread a piece of string through and attach a label.

In 3 easy-to-do steps, you will have a rustic party favour that your guests can use – whether it is for table decoration, in their own garden or simple office desk greenery. Plus, if you are looking at simplistic décor for your occasion, use this party favour as part of your table decoration.

Enjoy!

Article courtesy of the Granny Mouse Country House & Spa team.

If you’re looking for the perfect year end function, make sure you try Granny Mouse Country House & Spa. No matter how big or small, Granny Mouse has a range of options available to make sure you end the year on a high note.

Perfectly located an hour and half from Durban and four hours from Johannesburg, the Hotel has a host of conference options seating from 30 to 120 people, and through its combination of on-site activities and team building ideas, is ideal for nationally based companies to bring all of their staff together to celebrate the year’s victories and build team spirit for the year ahead.

Choose from a host of fun activities, including the Mousterchef challenge, where teams take to the kitchens in a cook-off challenge, paring each dish with the correct wines, under the supervision of the Hotel’s culinary artists, or get involved in some of Granny Mouse’s green team building options, and make a real difference in the local community.

And when it comes to some downtime, there really is no place like the countryside to revive tired minds and bodies. The on-site Spa offers a host of treatments to spoil your team members, or take in the fresh country air with a walk along the picturesque Lions River.

Whatever you’re looking for, the Granny Mouse team are on hand to assist, ensuring that your team is well rewarded for their efforts. Contact Granny Mouse today on (033) 2344071 or email banqueting@grannymouse.co.za and end your year on a high!