You know the story. You spend all day, balancing, juggling, running around to get your to-do list done, all so you can be done in time to go to your girlfriend's little get together. You're getting ready to walk out the door when it dawns on you - you forgot to pick up a little hostess gift to bring! So you go flying around the house looking for a presentable bottle of wine, wrap a bow around the top and say "oh well, boring, but I guess it will do!"
For a long time, that was me. Then one day a light bulb went off! Why don't I get a little stash of hostess gifts built up so I can bring something cute without scrambling the day of the party?!? Genius!
So, in my "spare time" I do what I like best - I shop! I look for trinkets and small gifts, clever ways to wrap the beauties, and create personalized gift cards. I buy them, wrap them, and on a moments notice am out the door with a hostess gift I can be proud of!
Here's a few of my favorite items:
french bull pinwheel plate and saucer set
pink paisley round platter
Here's a great resource for wrapping supplies:
And, here's a great place to have personalized gift tags made:
Be creative. Remember, you don't have to spend a lot of money. Presentation and personalization is the key! If it's cute and you put some energy into it, your hostess will really enjoy the token of your appreciation!
For lots of great hostess gifts, you can also visit:
Our hostess boutique at Cookies For A Cause. 100% of all profits go to charity.
1 comment:
I used to do that when I first got married. I bought things like wine stoppers, wine charms, place setting cards, personalized napkins etc. Kind of gotaway from doing it when the children came on board, but I intend to get back there soon! :)
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