Do the Trunk-Tea-Trunk Pot, $25
Apothecary soap set, $22
Ritz Crystal Frames, $11
Marquis Spreader & Bottle Opener, $10
Notting Hill Table Clock, $20
Crystal tape dispenser, $30
Square horn bowl, $18
Party Bites book, $16
Sequin Animals, $10
Banquet Piece with Mince Pie, Willem Claesz Heda, 1635
Square horn bowl, $18
Party Bites book, $16
Sequin Animals, $10
Banquet Piece with Mince Pie, Willem Claesz Heda, 1635
When the party is over and the mess has been made it is important for a hostess to remember why she decided to host a party in the first place. The proper gift depends on the hostess you are giving the gift to. We all have a variety of friends that all like a variety of things. I like to give fairly personalized gifts because I want the person to know that I am thinking about them and who they are to me. If it someone who you know hosts many parties at their house give them something that they can use at another get together. If the hostess has a touch of glamour to her style give her something with a little bling that she can show off in her house. For those of us, myself included, with eclectic taste we prefer objects that burst with individuality - like the sequin squirl! The point is that any gift you give should express the impression of the person as you personally know them.
Here are some general rules to follow for different gift giving situations:
For a Cocktail party a hostess gift is completely optional. Perhaps a bottle of wine or a batch of blueberry muffins for the next morning—or, for the holidays, something seasonal, like an ornament—would be thoughtful.
For a Dinner party bring a gift, but keep it simple and under $25. A bottle of wine, a flower arrangement already in a vase, candles, or soaps are all good ideas.
For a Casual get together like brunch a gift is optional. You may choose instead to bring something to the meal—a side dish, dessert or drink. But ask: just showing up with a tray of goodies puts the host on the spot.
For an Overnight stay a gift is mandatory. You can present the gift upon your arrival, during your stay, or at the end of your visit. Consider giving your hosts something you note in the course of your visit that would be right for them, like a tray that goes with their color scheme. The longer the stay, the more expensive or elaborate the gift.
Here are some general rules to follow for different gift giving situations:
For a Cocktail party a hostess gift is completely optional. Perhaps a bottle of wine or a batch of blueberry muffins for the next morning—or, for the holidays, something seasonal, like an ornament—would be thoughtful.
For a Dinner party bring a gift, but keep it simple and under $25. A bottle of wine, a flower arrangement already in a vase, candles, or soaps are all good ideas.
For a Casual get together like brunch a gift is optional. You may choose instead to bring something to the meal—a side dish, dessert or drink. But ask: just showing up with a tray of goodies puts the host on the spot.
For an Overnight stay a gift is mandatory. You can present the gift upon your arrival, during your stay, or at the end of your visit. Consider giving your hosts something you note in the course of your visit that would be right for them, like a tray that goes with their color scheme. The longer the stay, the more expensive or elaborate the gift.
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