A Gift For: Your Kind Hostess
Tuesday 18th March 2008 by Shopping Mistress
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A little something for your kind hostess.
Whether it’s a light lunch with the girls, a party late into the night, or your entire family for a whole weekend or even week’s holiday, it’s always important to take a gift for your kind hostess who has gone to so much trouble. Here are a few ideas that she’ll enjoy more than and that’ll last longer than a bunch of flowers.
 The all-time classic gift for a dinner party is chocolates but the After Eight has been around so exceed her expectations with a Truffle Selection Ballotin Box (pictured left) from the delightful Rococo. Long lasting... hmm not so sure but there are large boxes available so you can be sure there are plenty to go round.
 If you don’t know your hostess particularly well, a box of Medina notelets and envelopes from Billet Doux are a perfect way to say thank you without going to great expense – just make sure she doesn’t feel she has to use one to thank you in return!
 Zandra Rhodes’ range for Royal Doulton is the perfect gift for the girlie girl who loves all things homely. And this Lily Jug (above right) is so pretty that she’ll want to put it to use right away. It comes beautifully boxed too making your life even easier.
 If you and the family are descending for a whole weekend then a contribution to the food side of things is always a smart idea. A hamper of goodies from the lovely Daylesford is bound to be gobbled up in no time.
If it’s a whole week then a serious gift is most definitely in order – something she can keep to remember your visit (hopefully fondly). Ideal for summer days out, this traditional hamper from Life’s A Picnic (pictured right) contains everything she’ll need to entertain you all (hopefully) next time.
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