Gifts When You're a Guest

Host and Hostess Gifts to Give When You're a Gracious Guest

Never show up to a party or a dinner empty-handed. It's bad manners and it's inconsiderate. Whether it's a cocktail party, a dinner party, a Christmas party or you're a weekend guest at someone's home, bring something. April will give you the best ideas for what to bring so you sparkle your hosts, and are remembered as a thoughtful guest who they'd like to have back again.

And there's more good news, April has also hand selected some great gift items and offered up some wonderful tips on what to give for every occasion (even when you're on a tight budget).

TIP: If the host has a child, between (10 to 12 years old) or a teenager, it's extra thoughtful to bring a little gift for the son or daughter.

Tips on Gifts for YOUR HOST

"Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration
is being wreathed in smiles."
-Unknown

Cuban Crafters

Impress the man of the house with a fine cigar Here you can choose by Taste, Brand or simply choose from an array of Cuban Classics.

Gifts Under $25

Gifts for $25-$50

Gifts Under $100

The Wine Messenger

Specializing exclusive boutique wineries The Wine Messenger allows you to choose the region, price and category of wine you'd like. Some of their specialties are a gift boxes, of 2 to 12 wines, beautifully wrapped starting at $140. Another cool idea here is the wine per month club. You can choose how many months you want to send and for either, $27 a month, or $44 a month, two bottles, one white, one red, will be sent to the recipient with your best wishes. For a sophisticated gift, send a bottle of Port, which is a special drink for winter months. If you don't know about wine, pick a price point from $17 to $147 and let The Wine Messenger send one of their featured selections for you.

Tips on Gifts for YOUR HOST & HOSTESS

"Next to a circus there ain't nothing that packs up and tears out faster than the Christmas spirit."
-Kin Hubbard

GiftBaskets.com

Sweet and savory gift baskets from $39 to sky's the limit. Holiday Delight, the perfect 'Thank you' for a lovely dinner, or a Gourmet Gift Basket featuring cookies, coffees and delicious teas. Better yet, consider a Season's Greetings they're sure to remember, filled with an assortment of popcorn, biscottis and tins overflowing with all sorts of savory goodies.

Masters of Deception

The Wall Street Journal named Masters Of Deception  as it's choice for one of the "Best Books for the Holidays," and you should too -- if you really want to give a gift that will be appreciated, that is. This beautiful coffee table art book is filled with magic and visual surprises that everyone, of all ages, will be mesmerized by.... Nearly every page is filled with incredible, mind boggling and mind baffling illusions.  Masters Of Deception is a fine, high quality, book that does not come with a sky high price tag ($15.00).

Gifts Under $50

Richart Chocolate

Imagine your Host's name adorning this personalized French Delight directly onto a delicate, pure chocolate plaque-well, Richart not only makes the most sinfully delicious French chocolates (with 49 different sensations divided into 7 different taste families), Richart Chocolates were featured in this year's New York Times article on the best chocolates in the world! These chocolates will make you ask, "Godiva who?" Prices start at $20 a box and average around $60, although the splurge worthy boxes can be had for about $150.

Gifts Under $60

Gifts Under $80

Tips on Gifts for YOUR HOSTESS

"A turkey never voted for an early Christmas."
-Irish Proverb

Florist.com

Give your host and hostess a luxurious bouquet of flowers for such a delicious meal or a fresh and fragrant bouquet. Bring Something Special. An unforgettable Monet's Garden Bouquet and if it's been an especially cold and dreary winter, something in Living Color will definitely light up the table and your hostess.

Gifts Under $50