7
Dec
categories: christmas, drinkware, fabulous gift ideas, kitchen tools, serveware
Need some gift ideas for your favorite people that love to cook and entertain? Then check out the gift guide below for some fun, useful, and out-of-the-ordinary ideas that are sure to unwrap a smile…
{shown above} You just can’t miss with personalized coasters from iomoi! Tons of hipster designs available – all of which can be customized with your favorite phrase, monogram, or name.
($90/set of 4)
{shown above} convertible colander, coral bowl, folding cutting board, vin eau carafe (with 2 red cups that fit in the top!), and salad song oil & vinegar cruets…all from the moma store.
{shown above} festive peacock tableware from Kate Spade: cups & saucers ($75/set of 4), tidbit plates ($50/set of 4), and cake plate ($100).
{shown above} Talk about affordable entertaining! I’m loving the sleek & modern Csquared product line from Colin Cowie…elegantly designed and perfectly priced. Favorites shown here: modern ice acrylic napkin rings (set of 4), modern ice 12-piece cheese set, modern ice 2-tier buffet server, and modern ice decanter & wine glasses.
5
Dec
categories: fabulous gift ideas, hostess gift ideas
The hours somehow got away from me today – but just in the nick of time (at least PST!) – here is the "Under $20" Hostess Gift Guide ! There are a lot of items so I’ll list the product info beneath each photo. Hope you find something you like!
{shown above} faux crocodile shaker & faux crocodile bar accessories , beer bands drink markers , & "cool cocktails " by ben reed.
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4
Dec
categories: christmas, holiday ideas
Ohhh….Pier 1 is making me SO happy right now! I’m overwhelmed every time I visit them lately because there’s too much great stuff to make a decision…and all of their holiday merchandise – decor, gift wrap, stocking stuffers, etc – is 25% OFF right now! Here are some images to inspire you…
First up, gorgeous blue & green:
Next up, sparkly gold & silver:
And last but not least, festive fuschia & red:
{images from pier1.com}
4
Dec
categories: christmas, holiday ideas
Z Gallerie has some fantastic holiday decor this year as well! I have the 2 modern white deer figures pictured below and just love them! ($25 each in-store or $50/set online)
2
Dec
categories: hwtm
HWTM is looking for some oh-so-yummy recipes to share with readers on the new website! If you have some favorites that you just love, please send them to us along with your name, country, city & state – and we’ll post them on hostesswiththemostess.com and credit you for the recipe! Just shoot an email to info@hwtm.com and send in as many as you like – we’re looking for all categories: appetizers, desserts, main dishes, side dishes, soups, salads, cocktails…you name it!
All recipes sent in by Friday, December 8th will be entered into a random drawing to win one of 5 retro-mod “what’s cooking” recipe boxes! (comes with 50 classic recipes, divider tabs, and blank cards for your own favorites – all packaged in a cute metal box)
*Please note that duplicate recipes will be credited on a “first come” basis! If you’re copying a recipe verbatim from another publication, please let us know and include the name of the publication. Thanks!
