Ten on Tuesday: 10 Hostess Gift Ideas


I love today's topic - not because of my list but for what others will be sharing.

1.  Muffins - When I go to a party, I like to take homemade muffins (and maybe some pretty napkins) to the hostess.  I figure that the day after a party, it might be nice to have breakfast ready to eat.

2.  Wine - tried and true...

3.  Kitchen handsoap and a handknitted dishcloth - Lots of nice scents from Bath and Body Works

4.  Candle - from Bath and Body Works or from Pier 1

5.  Ornament - I like giving ornaments at Christmas, especially the Li Bien ornaments from Pier 1.

6.  Flowers - another tried and true hostess gift.  Unless someone is allergic to flowers, I think most people enjoy receiving them.

7.  Plants - if it's spring or summer, I'd give someone a potted herb or flowering plant.

8.  Notecards - I love notecards.  They're so pretty and handy to have around.

9.  Tea - I'm not sure that I've done this, but I think giving someone tea or coffee would be nice.

10.  ??? - Totally drawing a blank here.  This is why I need to read today's list from other people!

What hostess gifts do you recommend?  Check out the ideas on Carole's blog.

Comments

[Patty]

1, 3, 8 Brilliant! Great list Beth!

[Jennifer]

Great ideas. BTW thanks for the idea about the Pier One ornaments. I wasn't familiar with those before and they're great!

[Chantelle]

I really like the idea of a potted plant!

[lydia]

great ideas.

[Mary]

love the Pier One ornaments...and the muffins. you're right, breakfast the next morning is a perfect help!

[=Tamar]

Clearly we move in different circles. The hostess gift around here is a potluck dish and a handful of Ziploc bags, to help by removing leftovers.

[Estella]

Love the Le Bien ornaments too...I buy them as soon as they start to reduce the price and stockpile them. Great gift.