The holidays will be here before we know it, and that means an endless parade of dinners, parties, and trips to see family. When you show up, make sure they remember with a gift that shows a little more thoughtfulness than a last minute bottle of wine. But if you are going to bring, at least put it in something beautiful like this embroidered leather wine caddy.
For the hostess with the hostess, bring something that they can use in their hosting rotation. I love these bespoke Mark and Graham embroidered coasters, which have a delightful holiday motif without getting too heavy. These leather coasters are a wonderful more masculine take, too. In fact, anything from Mark and Graham usually will do the trick. I’m obsessed with these skinny, monogrammed silver vases and mini beaded trays. And how lovely would these monogrammed soaps and hand towels look in a powder room?
For the host that’s in the kitchen as much as the living room, stock up their shelves with gourmet versions of their favorite pantry staples. I got this Maldon salt bucket for Christmas one year, and it’s one of my favorite gifts ever. Flamingo Estate’s personalized olive oil or William Sonoma’s rainbow-colored bottle means you’ll be remembered with every drizzle in the future. Or what about Martha Stewart’s new cookbook, and a tiny appetizer board she would be proud of?
When in doubt, you can never go wrong with a candle. Flamingo Estate makes luscious, California-inspired scents that always linger beautifully. The Night Blooming Jasmine and Damask Rose is my new favorite. Jo Malone’s Pine and Eucalyptus or Diptyque’s Sapin (Pine Tree) candle deliver some much needed holiday joy, while Mark and Graham’s celebration candle leaves your hostess with a vessel they’ll always remember long after the candle has burned out.
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