When you’re invited to someone’s home, whether it be a dinner party, an afternoon coffee or a weekend visit, it is still customary to bring a gift or small offering as a token of appreciation. Friends may try to dissuade you from bringing anything, but even a small gesture expresses gratitude and friendship.
When deciding what to bring, consider the invitation and the recipient. The more thoughtful you are, the more memorable the gift. You might choose an item that will contribute to the occasion or a preference of the host or hostess. For example, if you’re invited to brunch, you may bring a special jar of maple syrup. Or for a luncheon, a small bouquet of the hostess’s favorite flowers. Whatever you decide, don’t forget to include a little handwritten note or gift tag.
Gift Ideas:
Favorite flowers
A beautiful Plant
A particular wine
Baked goods from a favorite local bakery
Specialty candies or fine chocolates
Hand towel
A small serving dish
A special candle
Holidays – consider a beautiful ornament or symbolic object
Additional Resources:
Goldbelly – an incredible online marketplace offering regional and artisanal foods
Yummy Bazaar – a shopping destination for curated gourmet foods from around the world
Louis Sherry – fine chocolates in exquisite gift tins and other delectables
Hudson Grace – a curated selection of home entertaining essentials
Farmgirl Flowers – signature burlap-wrapped bouquets are shipped directly from their farm partner facilities to your doorstep