How to Give Hostess Gifts
Hosting is the epicenter of the social swim. Part of saying thank you for an evening well spent is a token gift of gratitude-the hostess gift. It's a small gesture with a big stymie factor. Here's some help demystifying the tradition. See the links below to order online. Does this Spark an idea?
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Sparkler Rods. Like the handheld sparklers we wave around at celebrations, these tall rod versions are beautiful when placed throughout the yard for a party.
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Brightly Colored Vinyl Doilies. These are not your Grandmother's tea version; they have sass! Made by Graham & Green order a load for your gift stash.
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A Beautiful Book. Our pick for the equestrian set is Stables: Majestic Spaces for Horses by Olga Prud'homme, Alice Vayron de la Moureyre, and Gabriele Boiselle, is an equine fancier's dream. Order a copy from Amazon.
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Gourmet Soda. Bring a six pack of the unique palate teasing flavors like lavender, lemongrass, rhubarb, and kumquat to name a few.
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Give to the kids. When you're not sure what to bring, it's always safe to give to the kids. If there's an infant in the house, cute t-shirts are a sure bet. Our faves have one liner's printed on them, like a lobster that says "pinch me" or a seahorse saying "giddy up." Find them at One Acorn (617) 388-5870 or on the web.
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Instead of flowers make a quick bouquet of herbs from your garden; rosemary, basil, mint, or other fresh-smelling herb. Be sure to bring it in a small vase so the host does not have to stop everything to find one (perfect for recycling the vases you've received flowers in).
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Send something after the party, like photo coasters. Bring a camera to the event, choose a few of your favorite shots and slip them into the coasters.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid the obvious, like a bottle of wine or flowers unless you personalize it. Sign the wine label and look for a year that you did something together. Flowers are beautiful, but if the host has to stop everything, unpackage them, find a vase and put them in water, it will distract from the party so bring a potted plant instead.
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Elvis De Leon
Aug 25, 2007
Very true. When there are more than one host, you may bring something more generic that everyone can possibly enjoy as well. Same rule applies if your head is stuck on what you should bring-- of course, as long as you personalize it, as you stated, Allana.
