Top Ten Hostess Gifts Under $40 for 2011

Although fun to host a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner, being a guest is preferred by many. If you will be a dinner guest this holiday season, bringing a thoughtful hostess gift is always appreciated. A favorite bottle of wine, homemade baked goods or a lovely bouquet of flowers are tried and true hostess gifts and will certainly be well received. However, if you are running short on time or want to bring something a little different this year, here are my top ten stylish hostess gifts under $40:

{Kate Spade’s Prize Ball Coasters – $20 – just makes me smile!}

{Bellocq’s Majorelle Mint Tea via Terrain – $36 – I’ve gotta try this!}

{Etsy’s Fond Remembrance Personalized Paper Weight – $10 – what $10? now that’s a deal!}

{Dabney Lee’s Catch All Monogramed Lucite Box – $40 – fun to fill with chocolates}

{20th Century Travel: 100 Years of Globe-Trotting Ads via Saks 5th Ave – $40 – for the avid travel}

{Custom Hometown Puzzle via LL Bean – $39.95 – fun & educational}

{Ames Farm Honey Sampler via Terrain – $24 – something sweet}

{Aji Amarillo Chili Paste via Williams Sonoma – $10 – for the cook who likes it hot!}

{Flora Grubb Gardens’ Footed Aerium – $32 – it just exudes serenity!}

{Etsy’s Dawn Correspondence Chevron Postcards – $12.50 – chic & practical!}

What's on your favorite hostess gift?

*this is not a paid advertisement, just items I like.