hostess gift ideas -- no flowers...

[bertha katzenengel]

Is it okay to give a bottle of wine to someone if you don't know if they drink?

Other ideas?

thanks

[Heidi]

1. I think that's a fine, best-all-around hostess gift.

Wine is our "catch-all" hostess gift. If the hostess doesn't personally drink, she'll probably appreciate having a nice bottle of wine available for guests. :hi:

[bertha katzenengel]

8. thanks, Heidi

:hi:

[Bunny]

2. I would think it would be okay, but maybe a small houseplant in

a nice little pot instead, just in case they're teetotallers?

[bertha katzenengel]

9. good idea, Bunny

Maybe both. Hmm. Thanks :hi:

[Hepburn]

3. Not sure what kind of event...

....you are attending and do not know your host/hostess, so this may not fit, but IMO things like scented candles are always nice. Just make sure your host or hostess does NOT have allergies. I was at a friend's house last night and she had a new candle - carrot cake scent. It was wonderful! I am not much of a drinker and I would sure like that candle over a bottle of wine!

[bertha katzenengel]

7. engagement party

and it's today, so while your idea is lovely, I think it's not an option. Now, if I had planned ahead I would get a nice candle! Great idea for the future. Thanks, Hepburn. :hi:

[Left Is Write]

4. A small box of fancy candies is nice.

[bertha katzenengel]

10. thanks, L-W

Actually, maybe I'll take them a cat! :hi:

[Jade Fox]

5. Why no flowers?

There's nothing I love more, personally.

[bertha katzenengel]

6. meh... I just think it's kinda pedestrian... no offense meant to anyone

OTOH, when I try to be different I usually fall flat on my face. :rofl: at self.

[gardenista]

11. I don't drink, and people give us bottles of wine all the time.

I appreciate it, because we're not up on the latest in the wine world, and we can serve it to our guests.