Monday, January 30, 2012

Love Gifts

My go-to gift this past year for that hostess with the mostess was fun cocktail napkins. This year, I am trying to think outside of the box. Here's what I've been gifting lately:


Introduce your hostess to a new treat! I love Ciao Bella's 'Blood Orange' Sorbet. It even has a seal of approval from Oprah, as it made her favorite things one year. It's a delicious sorbet, fun-sized and a great little delight for your hostess to dish on after all of the guests have gone. Top it with a bow, and it's sure to be a hit. (Spoon under the lid = no more dishes!)


We have entertainingly great photos of friends from our wedding. I've had a blast printing some of my favorite ones as 3.5 x 5s and placing them in double frames. Tie with a bow!


Root Beer Floats are fun! I have fond memories of them from my childhood as they are a dessert my parents and I would often treat ourselves to. I still order one today at my favorite restaurant, Angus Barn. Pick up a glass bottle root beer, a baby vanilla Ben & Jerry's ice cream and add a straw! Add two straws if you think this float will be shared with a sweetie.



One of my favorite theme nights is Mexican night. Last week my friend Elle and I got together for our own little fiesta. I love the idea of a tequila tasting, so I played off of this for her hostess gift. I placed three mini-bottles of tequila in a set of two salsa dishes I scored at the Dollar Store. Then I used brown shredded paper to add a little pizzazz - The best place to find shredded paper is at the Dollar Store as well. I love how this turned out. Ariba!

Love gifts are the happiest of gifts.