| When invited to a dinner party or get together at a | | | | personalized wine glasses. These will surely come in |
| friend's house, you generally know what to expect - | | | | handy at her next little get together and your name |
| good food, good wine and spirits, stimulating | | | | will be at the top of her list of invitees. |
| conversation and getting up to speed on the latest | | | | Stationary: This is a great "catchall" hostess gift. Take |
| gossip. Though you can be counted on to always | | | | it a step further and get her a stamp or embossers |
| provide your end of the deal (i.e. your charming self), | | | | with her monogram so she can add her own |
| should you also provide a little gift to the hostess to | | | | personalized touch. |
| thank her for her hospitality? | | | | Other: Gift certificates to her favorite boutique, |
| In a nutshell, YES! Your hostess (and host) have | | | | restaurant, or bookstore, some gourmet baked |
| gone out of their way to provide a great night of | | | | goodies and a nice bottle of wine are all good |
| entertainment for their guests and though it is not | | | | options. Flowers are a little bit tricky - they can be |
| required that you bring a hostess gift, good taste | | | | cumbersome to the hostess to try to arrange them |
| and good manners dictate that you should. | | | | and meet guests at the same time, or they may |
| Here are some suggestions for what to bring for | | | | clash with the party's décor. If you feel you |
| your favorite hostess at her next get together: | | | | must send flowers, try to do so a day ahead (or |
| Candles: A personalized monogrammed candle is an | | | | early the day of) or better yet, drop off a gift |
| excellent choice. Just make sure you order it a few | | | | certificate to the local flower shop a few days |
| weeks in advance to insure it is delivered in time for | | | | before hand with a quick note letting her know you |
| the party. A Lollia candle (a scented soy wax candle) | | | | are looking forward to the get together. |
| would also make a great gift. | | | | If you didn't get the chance to get out and purchase |
| Soaps: Since there will be many guests traveling in | | | | a hostess gift before the party, never fear, it is |
| and out of the hostess' bathroom, why not giver her | | | | perfectly acceptable to send a gift after the party. |
| something that is both practical and adorable with a | | | | Also, it's always nice to send the hostess a short |
| set of monogrammed soaps. | | | | thank you note letting her know how much you |
| Home Accessory: If you are pretty close with the | | | | enjoyed the get together and appreciated the effort |
| hostess and want to spring for a really nice gift, try | | | | she put forth. |
| giving her a monogrammed martini set or a set of | | | | |
