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hostess with the mostess

Oh etiquette you are considered so out dated and such a select few of us still appreciate you. I’m not sure about you, but I think etiquette is important and a sad loss for our society that more people don’t really. So when people do show regard for proper etiquette, I really appreciate their indulgence of such a lost art. On New Years, my husband and I thew a sweet little New Years shindig, my brother and his girlfriend brought over some sweet little ikat bowls as a hostess gift, I thought how thoughtful and very apropos of them. I also appreciated my friend Sam’s thoughts here, on bringing a hostess gift to a friends home. Here’s the thing if someone is going to go to the effort to open up their home to you and entertain you, I think it’s thoughtful to bring something small over as a way to say thank you, I appreciate your hospitality!

When my friend Sam texted me asking me if I had any ideas for hostess gifts under $10 the challenge was on! So here are my fabulous hostess gift finds for $10 or less…

According to the Emily Post Institute, it is considered proper to bring a small gift when you attend a dinner party. The Institute suggests keeping your hostess gift simple and limiting your budget to $25 (see these finds for $10 and under really are incredible!) or less.

Porcelain trays from West Elm, Vintage Wooden Letters from Lackluster Co., Paper Straws from Kikkerland, Peony Votive from Sweet Petula, Silk screened Moleskine Journals from Cutie Pie Company, Chalkboard Labels from Terrain, Milk Bottle from Urban Outfitters.