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HOSTESS GIFTS

April 30, 2012

Being the good hostess means graciously throwing a party for 8 — or 58 — without letting on how exhausted, overwhelmed and overspent you are.  Being a GOOD GUEST means you rsvp promptly, you don’t cancel 8 hours before the party, you compliment the hell out the hostess’ cooking and you bring a high-quality, thoughtful gift.  A good bottle of wine is always welcome (don’t bother with the cheap stuff) but a unique & useful gift shows you really appreciate that she’s cleaning up the kithcen after you go home.

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Hand-carved reclaimed Fir tree Baskets
($95 & $79 @ VIVA TERRA)

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Hand-blown Votive Candle 2-Set in various colors
($88 @ GLASSBABY)

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Diptyque “Baies” Candle
($60 @ AMAZON)

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Large Rectangle Wood & Lacquered Trays
($59 @ West Elm)

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Monogrammed Apothecary Jars
($39.95 & $49.95 @ WILLIAMS SONOMA)

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Celestial glass/ceramic coaster sets – in various color palettes
($32 @ ANTRHOPOLOGIE)

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Crane’s Hand-Engraved Ginkgo Leaf Note Set
($29 @ PAPYRUS)

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Glass Zipper Bag Holder
($17 @ UNCOMMON GOODS)

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“Choose Your City” Dish Towels
($20 @ UNCOMMON GOODS)

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Corkicle Wine Chiller
($19.99 @ AMAZON)

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Stoneware 6″ bud vase Anemone Mezzo
($18 @ ANTHROPOLOGIE)

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Glass Votive Set of 6 Candleholders
($9.95 @ CRATE AND BARREL)

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Ceramic Berry Basket  (you provide the berries)
($6.95 @ SUR LA TABLE)

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