After all of the time and exertion that your hostess puts into a planned evening, the least you can do is pleasure him/ her with a thoughtful hostess gift. Some gifts can be extravagant but simple gifts are appreciated just as much, after all it is the understanding that counts. When searching for the exquisite hostess gift though, try to think surface of the box. Investment to world markets, craft stores, coffee shops and museums for creative ideas. Make sure though, as you look for the exquisite hostess gift, keep the tastes of your hostess in the forefront of your mind. Let's go through some former and some unique gifts for your holiday hostess.
If you are on a tight funds this year look to something homemade that will please the hostess. Make some holiday cookies or fudge that can be served alongside desert or that can be set aside for the hostess for a later date. These treats are not only unique but are thoughtful in that you made them yourself.
Along the same lines as homemade treats, one gift that is sure to please anyone and can even be added to the extra evening is some fine chocolate or other treats such as toffee. These treats can be found at any local chocolate store such as Enstrom's, See's, Russell Stover's etc. Pick out a pre made box of candies or hand pick your own. Each store will offer to wrap the present up for free which will also add a extra touch to your gift.
Many grocers now sell what are known as connoisseur olives including both locally and internationally grown ones. Consider a jar of almond, blue cheese, garlic or feta stuffed olives in a simple gift bag. These tasty morsels can also add something to the evening by pooping them in some martinis.
Along more former lines, a nice bottle of wine is always a nice increasing to the meal or a great gift for the hostess to enjoy later. When considering what bottle to buy think about the wine taste that your hostess has. Ask questions such as, does she/he do a lot of heavy cooking, does she/he enjoy more of a sweetmeat wine and how educated is this man on fine wine. If you are a bit out of your range on this one, a fine winery can aid you and advise many choices in a range of prices.
One gift that can make an impression for years to come is a nice coffee table book. These can be found at any book store, museum, or specialty store and have a collection of themes from wildlife to airplanes. If your hostess has a extra interest such as baseball, architecture, or traveling then there is something for them!
Since it is the holidays a themed gift is always nice, think ornaments. A thoughtfully picked out adornment not only creates memories but will be hung every year on the hostess's tree. You can find glass, crystal, metal, wood, and woven ornaments in a collection of dissimilar themes from nurse to Santa clause to a candy cane. These gifts can be found in any craft store as well as many specialty stores throughout the holiday season. Do keep in mind the hostess's taste though and Consider if she/he will unmistakably enjoy that lime green ornament.
These ideas barely break the surface when it comes to looking the exquisite hostess gift, but I promise, none of these gifts will disappoint. As I said before, it is often the understanding that counts.
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