Etiquette
calls for always arriving to your guests home with something in hand. One
can also send a little something in advance of the event if you
prefer. Of
course a bottle of wine is always appreciated..........but
also
expected. I like to surprise my hosts with something a bit more
creative. Take a look at some of these very nice gifts that will get
you invited back!
~ Sferra Cocktail Napkins ~
I love to give my favorite cocktail napkins! Sferra's Festival Linen Napkins are modern and chic...especially when monogrammed with block lettering. This set of 4 napkins wrapped in organdy bag...a lovely presentation......for gift giving! $25 ThePicketFence.com
Perfect for bringing to all of your Fall parties! Give the sweet gift of coziness. Cotton muslin bags are hand printed and filled with mulling spices. Your host & hostess will want to use them immediately. They also will look fab piled in a container in your own home. $8.00 PinkOlive.com
The D.L. & Co.
Scented Candle Gift Set is a great idea and actually can be two gifts in one. The scents are inspired by the fruit sculptures themselves. A lovely gift or two. $95 Barneys.com
Next time you are invited for dessert and coffee.....bring a treat on these Thomas Paul Melamine Plates. perfect for a tart or cookies! They are only $8.00 per piece so keep a few on hand for every hostess in your life. BurkeDecor.com
~ L'Objet ~
Anyone can bring a bottle of wine. Only those "in the know" will bring an exquisite wine stopper. With elements of Swarovski crystals...Limoge porcelain.....14K gold and more...these stoppers top all! $80 unicahome.com
If you are going to bring flowers......be sure to bring them already arranged. Your host or hostess does not have time leave her guests for floral arranging! Do it yourself pre-arrival - in Juliska's Hanna Case. I own it. It is lovely! $44 Bloomingdales.com
Show up at my house with these in your hands and we'll BFF's! Sucre's Assorted French Macaroons are handmade and heavenly! Filled with flavors like pistachio...hazelnut....almond and more make these little cookies a sweet treat for almost anyone. $23 Taigan.com
For the Francophile host or hostess...or someone serving you Coq Au Vin....this le petit (4.5 x 3) French postcard tray is tres chic! Lovely alone or present it with a Bon Bon or two. $22 JaysonHomeandGarden.com
~ Michael Aram ~
Perfectly packaged candles wit heavenly scents are a lovely way to say "Thank You!" Each piece is topped with a lid adorned with a sculpted design that hints at the fragrance inside. After the candle has burned....the chic container can be repurposed. Very tasteful! $60 at Macys.com
Next time you are asked to bring an appetizer or dessert....present it on the Clairebella personalized melamine tray. Imagine your host or hostess's surprise when they go to clean the tray and find their own monogram! A very thoughtful gift for $43 at LaylaGrayce.com
Gianna Drawer Liners are sensationally scented and so very lovely to look at! Six liners come beautifully packaged and ready for gifting. Almost everyone.... especially a hostess....will appreciate this gift. $18 at PioneerLinens.com
