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Holiday Gift Guide for Men

With less than two weeks until Christmas (yikes!), I still have a couple people on my list to shop for – namely my Dad and my husband. Because the men in my life are all very practical, it can be a challenge to shop for them. This year I aiming for timeless, high-quality gifts. Here are a few fab gifts for the guys that caught my eye and thought I’d share with you too!

holiday gift guide for the gentlemen // www.simplifiiedbee.com

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Happy shopping!!!

Cristin

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Read full story By on December 12, 2013 in Christmas, gift guide, Holiday

Fabulous Hostess Gift Ideas for 2013

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As we move into November (can hardly believe it!), our minds quickly shift from spiders, cobwebs and witches to turkey dinner, holiday parties and hanging the stockings with care. Like many of you, the holiday season means large family dinners and cocktail parties with friends. If you’ll be heading to a Thanksgiving feast, Christmas party or holiday open house  in the next few weeks, bringing a thoughtful host or 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, here are my favorite hostess gift ideas for 2013:

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top to bottom:

pom pom throw (unexpected, yet always a winner) // wine tote (for the host’s fave bottle of champagne or wine)

 monogrammed cheese board (for the entertainer)

 personalized stationary (always well received) //holiday cupcakes (adorable right?!)

anchor bottle opener (for the cocktail party) // dried pomegranate wreath (great alternative to a traditional bouquet)

monogrammed drink coasters (for the host or hostess that has it all)

elephant place-card holders (love & a sneak peek from Nate Berkus’ Holiday Collection for Target due in stores 11/17)

What’s your favorite hostess gift?

Cristin

*some of these links are to affiliates of Simplified Bee, but product picks and opinions are my own!

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Read full story By on November 5, 2013 in Christmas, gift guide, Holiday, monograms, Thanksgiving

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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Read full story By on November 7, 2011 in Christmas, Entertaining, gift guide, Holiday, holiday decor, Thanksgiving