11.10.2009

Thanksgiving Dinner Guest - Top 10 Hostess Gifts Under $40

Even though hosting Thanksgiving can be a lot of fun, it's also nice to just show up as a guest. If you will be a Thanksgiving dinner guest this year, bringing a special hostess gift is thoughtful and greatly appreciated. A nice bottle of wine, homemade jam or freshly baked bread is always well received. But, if you are running short on time and want to bring something a little different this year, here are my top ten favorite hostess gifts under $40:

One - Personalized Orange Damask Coasters from Red Stamp - go here to receive 10% off.

Two - L.A. Burdick's handmade chocolate turkeys



Three - Branch-to-Bough, robin ornament from Anthropologie

Four - Cardinal Snowglobe from Gump's

Five - Eco-friendly & lead-free Linneas Light Candles {Pumpkin} from Inglenook Decor

Six - Numi flowering tea gift set from Gaiam

Seven - Fleur de Sel French Sea Salt from Williams Sonoma


Eight - Dandelion Wish 4 Bar Letterpress Stationary from Paper Source

Nine - Foglia dishtowel from Crate & Barrel

Ten - Any local honey or Orange Blossom Honey from Olivers & Co.

What's on your top ten favorite hostess gifts?

*this is not a paid advertisement

17 comments:

  1. I don't really have anything that tops any of these! Love them all!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Great ideas. The little chocolate turkeys would also be a real hit as a party favor or on the plates at a childrens' table.

    ReplyDelete
  3. These items put my bottle of wine to shame. I ADORE the bird ornament, of course it is from Anthropologie! Love it. Hey...wouldn't the bird be adorable hanging around the neck of the bottle of wine as a gift?
    Janell

    ReplyDelete
  4. marvelous ideas! i love the chocolate turkey and i appreciate the eco-friendly candle. you're totally invited to my thanksgiving if you are this savvy of a guest - i'm lucky if i get side dishes when my family comes to eat here!!!

    ReplyDelete
  5. ps you can't go wrong with numi tea. it's excellent.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Oh great finds. I recently got a Linneas candle and I'm in love with it. Great gift idea!

    ReplyDelete
  7. all awesome ideas Cristin! I seriously should have monogrammed coasters. Gorgeous! Already have that pumpkin candle...lol

    ReplyDelete
  8. Great idea! I should definitely get something for my mom.

    ReplyDelete
  9. beautiful assortment of gifts.....loved em!! each one is a great idea..
    jeanette
    jvw home

    ReplyDelete
  10. Most of these would be great hostesss gifts for any occasion -- except maybe the chocolate turkey... which is ADORABLE!!! :-)

    When we go to a dinner or party, I usually bring homemade chocolate chip cookies or a different take on a trifle -- chocolate cake, crushed Skor bars, Bailey's-flavoured vanilla pudding, and whipped cream. Yummy!!

    Kelly

    ReplyDelete
  11. Great recommendations, Cristin. I always take wine to Thanksgiving (it's my assignment) and a little something extra for the hostess (my mom). This year, it's an old-fashioned, glittered santa figure that will look great with her collection. If I were the hostess, btw, I would be completely thrilled with one of Anthro's new little bird ornaments.

    ReplyDelete
  12. I'm going to my mother-in-laws for the first time ever this Thanksgiving and want to make a splash. The chocolate turkey is too darling to pass up.

    I wonder if Jacques Torres, who has a shop near me in NYC, would have a similar confection?

    ReplyDelete
  13. Looks like I need to go shopping for myself since I am hosting dinner and my kids would never dream of helping out or bring me a gift!
    I think I will head over to Crate & Barrel on Tuesday after bowling!

    ReplyDelete
  14. The flowering tea was going to be my favorite, until I came across the honey!! But taking the time to get something personalized, like the coasters, is a wonderful touch.

    ReplyDelete
  15. These are great! I really like the dishtowel, but I am a sucker for anything from Crate and Barrel!

    Thanks for stopping by the other day!

    ReplyDelete
  16. These are great ideas...and thanks for reminding me that I have to come up w/ a good hostess gift! Cute stationery!

    ReplyDelete
  17. I love all your picks. I've actually been wanting to try that candle for myself lately too :)

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for leaving a comment. I love hearing your thoughts!