best hostess gifts??

[snowflakeluvr]

hi,
dh and i have a holiday party at the home of the president of his company, where dh has been employed since april. dh says president probably mid 50''s. i have met noone from the organization yet, so i know nothing about this couple. what is an appropriate gift to take? (i do not want to take wine) any creative ideas? silly that sometimes these little life details cause us stress. it''s a huge organization and i don''t want to look like the "beverly hillbillies" walking in

. thanks so much!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 12/4/2008 9:39:12 AM
Author:snowflakeluvr
hi,
dh and i have a holiday party at the home of the president of his company, where dh has been employed since april. dh says president probably mid 50''s. i have met noone from the organization yet, so i know nothing about this couple. what is an appropriate gift to take? (i do not want to take wine) any creative ideas? silly that sometimes these little life details cause us stress. it''s a huge organization and i don''t want to look like the ''beverly hillbillies'' walking in

. thanks so much!

lol! I know the feeling!

Ok, first, how much are you wanting to spend?

 

[aprilcait]

Maybe some nice chocolates or fancy flowers?

Of course there''s always the fresh bread or dessert from a local bakery option.

 

[Italiahaircolor]

Since these aren''t personal friends or even people that you know well, I would suggest staying away from "home baked" goodies since people can be finicky, or have allergies, or just don''t like to eat things made in other peoples homes...

Two of my personal favorites are....

A lovely holiday candle since they are easily used and festive--Yankee Candle puts together really fantastic gift sets this time of year.

Or

You could go could get a lovely treat to be enjoyed privately or shared by all from Harry & David.

http://www.harryanddavid.com/gifts/store/home___

http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/retail.jsp

The truth is, people open their homes in the spirit of celebration and anything you do will be genuinely appreciated. The best gift to give is always something that you yourself would love to receive.

 

[aprilcait]

Date: 12/4/2008 10:37:16 AM
Author: Italiahaircolor
Since these aren''t personal friends or even people that you know well, I would suggest staying away from ''home baked'' goodies since people can be finicky, or have allergies, or just don''t like to eat things made in other peoples homes...

Two of my personal favorites are....

A lovely holiday candle since they are easily used and festive--Yankee Candle puts together really fantastic gift sets this time of year.

Or

You could go could get a lovely treat to be enjoyed privately or shared by all from Harry & David.

http://www.harryanddavid.com/gifts/store/home___

http://www.yankeecandle.com/cgi-bin/ycbvp/retail.jsp

The truth is, people open their homes in the spirit of celebration and anything you do will be genuinely appreciated. The best gift to give is always something that you yourself would love to receive.

Italiahaircolor''s Harry & David suggestion is great!

If you''re looking for another yummy treat idea, I''ve used Cheryl & Co (http://www.cherylandco.com/?rfr=2005100399) a number of times for sympathy, get well, thank you, etc. gifts and have received rave reviews. They have delicious cookies... and they always have a few good deals available.

 

[snowflakeluvr]

thanks for your thoughts, the party is tomorrow night so ordering is out...we moved here just in august and i am unsure if there is a harry and david locally(tho i am soooo familiar with moose munch thanks to pg #5!!!) i thought of a candle, hmmm, i guess candy is always good, though ordinary...keep the suggestions coming. thank you!!!
ps possible to drop 2 sizes in 24 hours? ha ha but that''s another issue

 

[Loves Vintage]

I have this great chocolate shop in the town where I work. The chocolate is soooooo amazingly good, that I still cannot get over that this place exists in this small, unnoteable town. Anyway, I was just there yesterday, and I ordered a cookie tray for my vet''s office. The tray is huge -- they take cookies (choc chip, oreo, raisin oatmeal) and pretzels and waffle crisps, etc. and dip them in chocolate. They also have tons of stuff like this in the case, so they''d be able to make up a tray quickly I think.

Something like this, that is local and superdelicious would be a nice idea, but it sounds like you may not be aware of such a place in your area, yet. Maybe you can try to find a cute local place on the internet?

Hmmm . . . I will keep thinking.

 

[Skippy123]

a house plant is always nice and chocolates. I loved it when people gave me a nice potted plant (not a plant where I had to go out and find a pot).

 

[ladypirate]

I like houseplants, too--Trader Joes usually has pretty orchids for not very much. Or what about a poinsettia since it is Christmastime?

 

[Efe]

If you know that they celebrate Christmas, why not a really beautiful ornament for the tree?

 

[Italiahaircolor]

What about a lovely ornament? Simple, seasonal. You could get something really beautiful, like blown glass.

I love it when family or friends gifts us oraments.

 

[OUpearlgirl]

What about a poinsettia? I don''t think you can ever have too many of them this time of year!

 

[snowflakeluvr]

a new friend and soon-to-be neighbor is quite the world traveler has hubby is a mover and shaker and she said no ornament..i am guessing they are not jewish as the invite has christmas-y theme. i think an ornament is a nice idea too but since friend poo-pooed it i didn''t know??? ya know????
maybe i''ll drink before we get there...

 

[Sabine]

If it''s definitely Christmas themed, you could bring them a fun CD of holiday music (I bought a Regis Phillban (sp?) cd that went over well), or instrumental music that could be played in the background.

 

[FireGoddess]

I love to give one or two of Williams-Sonoma''s flavored dipping oils.

 

[Elmorton]

I second the poinsettia - that''s my hostess gift of choice during the holiday season. Go to a florist, find a small one in a really chic pot, and you''re golden.

 

[katamari]

Date: 12/4/2008 2:17:16 PM
Author: Elmorton
I second the poinsettia - that''s my hostess gift of choice during the holiday season. Go to a florist, find a small one in a really chic pot, and you''re golden.

Just one thing to consider, cats are allergic to poinsettias. I always get them from people and have to throw them away.