I know it's hard to believe, but Halloween is at the end of the week, and it's time to start thinking about the winter holiday season - if you haven't already! You may have received an invitation to a holiday party or two, and perhaps you have started to think about some options for gifts you can give your hosts and hostesses this year.
When you receive an invitation to a holiday dinner or party, you might find yourself wondering what gift to give the host or hostess. Often, party-goers just don't know what to bring. Wine is nice and it is the most common gift to bring, but frankly, some generous hosts and lavish events merit a more distinctive gift. (One giant no-no is fruitcake, unless you know for sure that your host or hostess is a big fan!) So in today's post I'd like to suggest some terrific, sure-to-be-welcomed gift ideas for that special host/hostess.
A common theme at holiday parties is great food, beautifully served. Everyone has their own favorite holiday recipes and treats, and my favorites are decadent desserts! So give your host/hostess an attractive desert platter – we suggest one of our monogrammed crystal platters, which we offer in several shapes and sizes. You could even bring it with a sampling of chocolate-covered strawberries or some other bite-sized treat for your host/hostess to enjoy later...because you certainly don't want to compete with your host's/hostess' holiday cakes or pies at the event!
Another gift that is sure to please and make a lasting impression is a beautiful monogrammed crystal bowl. For a festive gift presentation, you could fill the bowl with a creative compilation of colorful holiday ornaments or miniature decorations.
A "Breakfast for Two" gift bag is another personalized idea to give your host/hostess with an assortment of treats they can enjoy in the morning, after a late night of entertaining. Place all the goodies in a monogrammed tote bag that the host/hostess can use again and again!
Gifts with a personal touch are always appreciated, so you pretty much can't go wrong with anything monogrammed or personalized. At A Gracious Plenty, we offer over a thousand classic, practical items that can be personalized in a variety of fonts, thread colors, ink colors...so the possibilities truly are endless! We'd love to help you find a gift that is meaningful and memorable...after all, you do want to be invited back next year, don't you?
