I simply adore selecting and giving presents. So it was great fun to put together a holiday gift guide for hostesses (and hosts) in time for the holiday season to kick off with Thanksgiving. I focused on gifts under $100, many under $50. If you're looking for other price points just tell me and I'll see what I can dig up. And, if you have any other areas you're interested in, tell me in the comments. I'll probably add an update in December.
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Bring a friend a lovely piece of affordable artwork. Print on the left by
Elisabeth Dunker,$35. Print on the right by
Hadley Hutton, from $30.
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Bring cheer to the kitchen with these vibrant
Marimekko tea towels, from $24.
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I want this one. What could be cuter than this adorable
bird pot by Camilla Engdahl, $45.
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Keep loved ones warm and cozy. Slippers from
LL Bean, from $39. Cozy, chunky throw from
West Elm, $79.
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Give joy and by joy I mean sparkles. Spunky pinecone critters from
Pottery Barn, $26. Festive wreath by
David Stark for West Elm, $59.
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Go crazy with basics like salt and pepper. Penguin (and many other creatures) salt and pepper shakers from
Jonathan Adler, $48.
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Don't forget the foodies. Espresso serving set with Blue Bottle Coffee from
Heath Ceramics, $115. Or give a spicy version of an old classic - this stuff is amazing. Aztec hot chocolate by
Mariebelle, $19.
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These stunning trays can be used to serve food, anchor a small bar station during a party, or they can be hung on the wall and admired. Serving trays by
Ibride, from $75.
Dude, you totally have a gift for gift giving!
ReplyDeleteOooh! This is an excellent service. Can you suggest something for the following scenario? Something to send favorite aunt, who is hosting Thanksgiving dinner in another city. (Extra-credit question: the guests of honor have just been put on low-cholesterol and low-sugar diets by their doctors. I'm not saying it should be a food gift, but if it is, then it should obey doctor's orders.)
ReplyDeleteThese are great suggestions, I think I may get the salt and pepper shakers for my Aunt as gift, we're doing Thanksgiving at her Palm Springs house :)
ReplyDeleteI agree. I really like the Jonathan Adler stuff. Maybe I'll give the aunt owl napkin rings or an apple trivet.
ReplyDeleteI would accept any and all of these as a gift. :)
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