Ho, Ho, Ho

The support of my shop last Saturday put me in the Christmas Spirit.  I needed to feel good about my business again.  This week I was asked to put together a Christmas Tray of fudge and chocolate.  There was a professional couple giving a dinner party.  They wanted to emphasize the businesses in Dwight.  She told me to just be creative and make it look nice.  I was a bit nervous.  I do not fancy myself creative.  Though, I will admit I use my creativity more now that I have Coco's.  I enjoy it too.  This project I was a bit nervous about.  It was going to be a great way to showcase my store.
I went to our local box store.  I found a couple of red plates on clearance, bought those.  I can always use plastic plates.  I found this white tray, with handles, on sale for half price.  I bought some cupcake holders that were a Christmas design.  I also purchased some tiny clear plastic bowls.  I can always use these again.  The lady will return the tray, bowls, and grabbers.  I had the red tissue paper and curling ribbon.  Those were for pops of color.
I cut the fudge and put out the dark chocolate she specifically asked for.  I cut the sea salt caramels.  Thinking a person would be more inclined to try a little piece more than the large caramel.  (This is my way of trying to hook them on the crack, I mean caramels.)  After those were put on the tray I wanted to add some pops of color.  I went with some cherry balls, Christmas Gummis, and spearmint leaves.  I carry Cappuccino Jelly Bellys.  Thought those would work well on a dessert tray.  Added some cinnamon Jelly Bellys for color.  I put several peppermints on the tray to be festive.
To advertise my business I could put some business cards with the tray and add a description of what the candy was.  I spent too much time searching for a document I could download and use as a candy menu.  Looking for things on the internet can suck hours out of a day.  I felt like I really nailed it all.  I spent about four hours getting everything just so!  I was asked to deliver it, so I did.  Unfortunately, the person I was taking it to was not in his office.  So I gave it to a staff person.  It was a let down.  I wanted to hear someone rave about how adorable it was.  The idea was to get it out there to business people what I can do for them.  I hope the tray made a good impression.  I hope some extra sales come my way!
Tomorrow is the big Christmas Parade.  Our little village puts on a cute parade.  Last year we had the most beautiful snow princess of all time.  Well, she is my granddaughter I might be partial to her.  As seems to be the standard it is going to be freezing tomorrow.  I hope that helps Coco's.  I printed off quite a few coloring pictures for the kids.  I will have hot cocoa.  I am bringing in some extra chairs.  Taking out some tables.  Tru Stories is trying to wrangle some sweet children to sing Christmas Songs outside our sweet shops.  Today I spent forever looking for gift certificate templates.  Printed some of those off.  Hope to sell some tomorrow night.  I want to target high school age kids.  Made up some certificates for them.  Having my niece randomly give them to people at school.  Ho, Ho, Ho, looking for a Merry Week-End and a very profitable year!