It’s time for April’s tea talk…so grab a cup of coffee or (if you’re like me) some tea and join us as we discuss the question for this month!
“What is your go-to hostess gift when attending a party or dinner hosted by a friend?”
- Name: Christy
- Age: 49
- City: Nashville, Tennessee
- Occupation: stay at home mom
- Number of Children: two
I like Archipelago boxed candles in Pomegranate Citrus, Mango Tangerine, or Verbena Basil.
I also love anything from Williams Sonoma. Their kitchen towels, logo towels, and little holiday towels are fun. I love their Essential Oils Kitchen Essentials with dish soap. hand soap or lotion, and countertop spray. The olive oil and balsamic vinegar sets are wonderful!
- Name: Wendy
- Age: 47
- City: Ottawa Hills, Ohio
- Occupation: financial advisor
- Number of Children: two
If I find something monogrammed that’s appropriate for a hostess gift, I buy it and set it aside until I can use it. Some examples are soap, cheese boards, notecards, and coasters. Otherwise, I’ll pick up something seasonal from Williams Sonoma…a pumpkin bread mix, hot chocolate, etc.
- Name: Jill
- Age: 47
- City: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Occupation: teacher
- Number of Children: two
My go-to a lot of times is a Yankee candle in a “generic” scent, like Vanilla Cupcake, or a seasonal scent for that time of year.
- Name: Tammy
- Age: 49
- City: Pauline, South Carolina
- Occupation: homemaker
- Number of Children: 2 daughters, 1 heavenly daughter
I try to personalize my hostess gifts as much as possible…whether it be “themed” along with the party I’m attending or something I definitely know the hostess appreciates and enjoys. My favorite idea when attending a dinner party is to provide a breakfast bread, coffee, and a couple of mini-bottles of Baileys or OJ/champagne for the hosts’ morning after breakfast.
- Name: Christy
- Age: 46
- City: Toledo, Ohio
- Occupation: mom, wife, and corporate executive
- Number of Children: two
I like utility or consumable items. My current favorites are:
- Corkcicle, which is frozen and used to cork and chill wine
- Mrs. Meyers linen spray, dish soap, counter spray, etc. My two favorites are lavender and geranium
- Philosophy Amazing Grace body wash
- Godiva chocolates
- Name: Lauri
- Age: 46
- City: Ottawa Hills, Ohio
- Occupation: mother, coach, and retired attorney
- Number of Children: two
A great bottle of wine that the host will love. As a level 1 Sommelier, I sometimes bring something I think the host may not have tried before, but really like.
- Name: Kathy
- Age: 61
- City: Ottawa Hills, Ohio
- Occupation: development officer
- Number of Children: one
I have several go-to hostess gifts when attending a party or dinner hosted by a friend. A nice bottle of their favorite wine or pretty cocktail napkins (depending on the host). But if it’s a special friend, I usually take a jar of American Spoon preserves, jelly or spoon fruit. That way it’s a gift the entire family can enjoy.
- Name: Julie
- Age: 48
- City: Sylvania, Ohio
- Occupation: stay at home mom
- Number of Children: three
Wine is probably my easiest pick up. I also enjoy perusing Hallmark or TK Lane (a local boutique) for a fun gift, often seasonal.
- Name: Meredith
- Age: 40
- City: Ottawa Hills, Ohio
- Occupation: former licensed nursing home administrator…now a household engineer
- Number of Children: four
I would have to say Paula Brown sells a pistachio dish for about $20 and then I get a bag of pistachios. It’s kind of my go-to gift for men or women or for a couple. It is also great for cherries. There is a separate bottom dish for the shells or pits.
As always, my friends shared some great ideas! I will definitely remember these suggestions the next time I need a hostess gift!!!
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