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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:
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{Kate Spade’s Prize Ball Coasters – $20 – just makes me smile!}
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{Bellocq’s Majorelle Mint Tea via Terrain – $36 – I’ve gotta try this!}
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{Etsy’s Fond Remembrance Personalized Paper Weight – $10 – what $10? now that’s a deal!}
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{Dabney Lee’s Catch All Monogramed Lucite Box – $40 – fun to fill with chocolates}
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{20th Century Travel: 100 Years of Globe-Trotting Ads via Saks 5th Ave – $40 – for the avid travel}
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{Custom Hometown Puzzle via LL Bean – $39.95 – fun & educational}
hostess_gifts_2011_honey_sampler{Ames Farm Honey Sampler via Terrain – $24 – something sweet}

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{Aji Amarillo Chili Paste via Williams Sonoma – $10 – for the cook who likes it hot!}
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{Flora Grubb Gardens’ Footed Aerium – $32 – it just exudes serenity!}
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{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.
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Favorite Mother’s Day Gifts for 2011

Mother’s Day. A hand made card, fresh flowers and breakfast in bed are always great gifts for any mom, but here are a few extras that would be happily accepted…


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1. Mariposa Collection via ZGallerie, 2. Tory Burch Straw Shoulder Bag, 3. Carnaby Talitha Vas by Jonathan Adler, 4. Gold Finger Print Necklace and Ring by Sarah Graham Metalsmithing, 5. Terrazzo Aubrey Wrap Dress by Kate Spade.

My favorite item listed above, is the custom gold ring and necklace by San Francisco jewelry designer, Sarah Graham {#4 above} made with loved ones’ fingerprints. I love the subtlety and organic nature of the design. A true one of a kind gift.

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I love you mom!

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Read full story By on May 3, 2011 in gift guide