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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Hostess Gifts

 



I hope all is well in your world.  Our world was hit by some freezing temps yesterday.  Instead of sitting on the patio last night, we were sitting by the fire. 

Happy Veterans' Day to all the brave men and women and their families!  Thank you for your service.


On Sunday, we headed down to Lucy's house to celebrate our favorite son-in-law's birthday.  We also brought an early Christmas present for Little Lucy.



There was some assembly required because we couldn't fit it in the car.  Before coming, the Mister had souped up the car with a flashing light, vanity plate, and a horn that could wake up the neighbors within a 5-mile radius.

I gave her my list of the best excuses to get out of a speeding ticket.



This is the face of a satisfied customer.



We celebrated at one of our favorite hot spots, Muchacho.  
 
 

We walked around for a bit so Miss Lucy could show off her pretty turkey dress and cute cowgirl boots.
 






'Tis the season for hostess gifts.  I put together this list of ideas for your viewing pleasure.  Most of the items are under $50. 



I have no idea what the candle smells like, but I love the packaging.








For the friend who gets more entertaining with every espresso martini.





This does wonders for getting rid of a wet-dog aroma.
I know from experience.











Warm bread, warm heart!







DIY Edible Butter Kit



At least you'll know they don't already have one.



Glowing stone hot plate












Place some store-bought cookies on this, and tell the host you baked the cookies and hand-painted the platter.
And that was just before lunch!







A beautiful addition to the host's shelves, a remembrance of some fun times together.  Check out the site to see all the themes available.










Holiday soap collection







Bake your world-famous  Buy a loaf of banana bread and tell the hostess you were baking all day and to keep the pan.


I had a neighbor who gave a cute apron to all her besties.
JP - I still have mine!



Comes in gold, too.
On sale!


Anthro
On sale!




Fill a frame or two of your favorite pic of YOU!
Insist she hangs it on the tree so the whole party can enjoy.





This is a handmade platter of a state.  It's a great gift for a friend who is moving out of state, or one you wish would move out of state.  


WS

Wrap one of these cute little towels around a bottle of vino, and your host and pooch will love you forever!!



You can't forget your favorite cat lady!



Cute and easy grab-bag gift, all wrapped into one.










Amazon

1.  Place wine in the bucket.
2.  Tie a pretty ribbon around the bottle.
3.  Give to the hostess with a smile.
Done!



A Christmas Bulb!



I love paperwhites, but mine are always late bloomers, just like me.
 




We had a couple of these floating around our 'hood years ago.
And then there were none, and no one owned up to it.  
 




If we are bringing a snack, I love a tray with handles.
It doesn't work so well with stew, though.





This looks like my kind of
gingerbread house!!!



Instead of gifting the host, why not bring a bribe treat for the kids?









A new take on decorating a gingerbread house!  A great way to keep the kiddos out of your hair.




A gift for the whole family!
On Oprah's Favorite Things list.





A dose of forced family fun is always a good idea.



Sista's book!











Just released.



My absolute favorite designer released her first book, and it is a beauty!


This one is a beauty, too.




 The best compliment a host can receive.
I had to buy my own.









Preppy Empty Nester
Preppy Empty Nester

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