We're going to a friend of my mom's for Thanksgiving Dinner and, since we're definitely going as "guests" and she doesn't want us to bring any food, I'd like to bring a gift for the hostess. She doesn't drink so wine isn't an option and I'd planned on picking up a vase and a floral arrangement but she told me yesterday that she'd ordered the most amazing arrangement for the table so I'm out of ideas. I'll have to pick it up tomorrow so I can't make much of anything. Any ideas?

By Kaye on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 - 11:00 pm:

What about a nice candle or a bunch of nice tapers tied with a pretty bow. Maybe a picture frame. I dont' do well with hostess gifts either.

By Annie2 on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 12:22 am:

NICE box of chocolates. If she doesn't eat them herself, she can open the box and share with the guests.

By Amyk on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 06:43 am:

How about a nice set of note cards/ stationary? Barnes and Noble has cute ones - probably spend $10 or less.

By Karen~moderator on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 07:36 am:

I like the candle idea - but then, I LOVE candles!

By Hlgmom on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 08:07 am:

Candles are always a great hostess gift. Starbucks has really fun CDs and coffee to be purchased-those make fun hostess gifts if she is a coffee or tea drinker. Also the cookie makings in a jar are pretty and easy- there are some recipes on the recipe thread!

By Tink on Wednesday, November 23, 2005 - 01:17 pm:

Thanks, ladies! You're the best at these kinds of things. I may combine a few of your ideas for the ultimate hostess gift.