Holiday parties abound!  Don’t forget to honor the hosts with a token of your thanks for their hospitality.  Fresh flowers are pretty, but keep in mind that your hosts (not to mention other guests) may have allergies and, when you arrive with a bunch of fresh blooms in hand, they will have to take time out from other important hosting duties to search for the right-sized vase and arrange the flowers, which can be an inconvenience.  Instead, try some longer-lasting, fun, and creative ideas your hosts are sure to enjoy:

For the wine lover: Art Glass Wine Bottle Stoppers  (You can always bring along a bottle!)
$7.99 each Bed Bath & Beyond  http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep them warm and toasty through the holidays!
Threshold Woven Plaid Throw, 50×60
$24.99 Target     http://www.target.com

 

 

 

 

 

Do your hosts enjoy cooking?
Kitchen Spice Trio: Garlicky Lemon Pepper, Roasted Garlic
Celery Salt, and Carmelized Onion Powder.
$14.95  Crate and Barrel  http://www.crateandbarrel.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A game that can be enjoyed with friends and family:
Rory’s Story Cubes–an imaginative game for all ages
$7.15  Barnes and Noble  http://www.barnesandnoble.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
For the beer lover!
Two’s Company Antler Bottle Opener (bring along six bottles!)
$17.50  Amazon    http://www.amazon.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personalized and filled with tea or chocolates:
Homegrown Monogram Mug
$8.00  Anthropologie   http://www.anthropologie.com