GIFT GUIDE: For the Host

You absolutely cannot forget your lovely hosts this season! Family or friends, it’s always a good idea to show up with something sweet and special for them. So much goes into hosting guests, I know even when I visit my parents or in-laws, they make sure to have everything we need and ask ahead of time of things they can get us to make our stay more comfortable and I think that is so special so I can’t show up empty handed. Rounded up a gift guide for your host(s)!

JO MALONE Green Tomato Vine Scented Candle / FLAMINGO ESTATE Blackberry Vinegar / SOHO HOME Barwell Cut Crystal Champagne Coupes / GEORG JENSEN Henning Koppel Stainless Steel Pitcher / ONYX COFFEE LAB El Salvador Santa Rosa Washed Whole Bean Coffee / AVALINE The Holiday Collection / MODA DOMUS Scalloped Linen Cocktail Napkins

Starting off strong with my favorite kitchen candle, the Green Tomato Vine scented candle from Jo Malone. It smells so delicious and really livens up a kitchen space. Flamingo Estate also makes a Tomato scented candle that I’ve been dying to try but I had a sample of this Blackberry vinegar and it was so delicious. Perfect drizzled over figs and brie cheese. Serving ware is always a great idea as well as nice coffee! We can get into routines of just picking up a generic brand at the grocery store so its nice to bring over an extra special coffee to enjoy during the season. Wine is also always a good idea and organic wine from Avaline is so special. Before pregnancy I loved having their wine on hand for dinner parties, thankfully I’m almost at the end of my pregnancy so I’ll be able to enjoy wine again with my hosts.

Are you travling for the holidays or staying home!? We still are deciding what we want to do but whatever we decide, I’ll be ordering this delicious coffee or a gift basket to send to family even if we can’t make it home for the holidays.

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Holiday Gift Guide: The Perfect Houseguest

The Holidays are quickly approaching and we are just about to start getting our fill of pumpkin pie. Best part of the holidays - in my opinion - is gathering together with friends and family. Whether it be in your own home or you visiting  someone's home the time spent together is something incredible special - with a side of crazy if you're speaking about my family. If you are visiting someone's home for the holidays it's polite to bring them a little present. There is a lot of work that goes behind preparing a meal or for visitors so take that into consideration when choosing a gift for your host. These are my picks for most appropriate gifts to give and ones that will be appreciated - I'm sure - by your oh so gracious host. 

ONE: Candles - I LOVE candles, to an overwhelming point where my mom asks me to blow some out cause I'm burning too many at one time in my room. Lighting a candle just sets a mood of relaxation and when vanilla and musk fills your room - there is nothing more comforting. This is my number one gift to give on any occassion - guaranteed your host will love it. Just be cautious with the scents - don't go for something odd like 'black sand' cause no one wants to know what the heck that smells like. [Diptyque Candel Mimosa | Options: 1. | 2. | 3. | 4. ]

TWO: For the darling in the kitchen, get him or her a beautiful apron. One with an elegant pattern or just a simple black is a surprisingly nice gift for those who think of all the mouths they will feed over the holidays before their own. [Gold and White Apron | Options: 1. | 2. ]

THREE: I'm a big fan of champagne glasses. They have an air of elegance to them even if you're just cheers-ing away in the kitchen. To take them up a notch for your host - buy some fun modern flutes. These inside out champagne flutes are so pretty! If you can - try to bring a bottle of Veuve to the party as well. Also, don't forget that glassware comes in even numbers so buy either two or four (or six - you get the picture). [Inside Out Champagne Glasses | Options: 1. | 2. | 3. ]

FOUR: A sturdy cutting board is always needed in a kitchen so buying one made of a beautiful wood like this is really special. It can have multiple purposes - for cutting, serving, or displaying. I love this one from Crate & Barrel made from driftwood - the tone of the wood is really stunning. [Heritage Driftwood Cutting Board | Options: 1. | 2. ]

So there you have my Houseguest Gift Guide! Hope it makes the holidays a little easier for you as you show your gratitude!