A gift for the host or hostess is a nice way of thanking them for the invitation and doesn't have to be expensive. A gift is certainly not anticipated, but appreciated. You should definitely bring a hostess gift:
If you are the guest of honor {if someone is hosting a shower or celebration on your behalf}
If you have not been asked to contribute to the occasion by bringing food or beverages
Follow the links for DIY tutorials
Follow the links for DIY tutorials
Flour Sack Towels {$5/4 at Target}
Note Cards {$4.50/10}
Sugar Scrub {$5}
or for a beach house invitation, Citrus Sugar Scrub for the beach shower
This lavender mint softening bath soak is great for the day after hosting.
Mint Julep Cup - the options are endless!
Candle {Voluspa at Anthropologie $16}
Olive Oil {shown St. Helena Olive Oil $16}. Many cities offer local olive oil stores as well!
A custom hand towel.
Additional Hostess Gift Ideas:
I designed this hostess gift around one of my favorite recipes.
And for the exceptional host, a picnic basket!
What are your favorite hostess gift ideas?
3 comments:
those glass pedestals are great I'd love it if you would add this to my blog party at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com
these are all really lovely ideas. A couple of my favourites include:
my homemade cheese crackers stacked inside a chinese food container (from Michaels) - the recipe card included serves as the gift tag (on reverse);
an orchid plant in a pretty pot, tied with satin ribbon, and accompanied by a glass mister (when they are available locally) - not homemade but it's always appreciated and they last so long;
I also have given a rosemary plant in a similar manner and always include one of my favourite homemade rosemary cracker recipes or my rosemary lemon loaf to go along with it.
Diane, thanks for sharing! I love the cheese cracker idea! Yum!
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