Today's Journal

Summer Hostess Gift Ideas

Summer has finally arrived!  The season of visiting friends and family at vacation homes in the mountains, at the beach or on the lake is upon us.  Whether your visit is for an evening barbeque or a week's stay, it is always nice to bring a  memorable gift as a token of appreciation for the hospitality.  Finding something that is easy to pack is a high priority!

Here are some of this season's favorite summer hostess gifts:

1.       Kim Seybert Bandhani Napkins ~ These bright, easy care cotton napkins are the perfect summer accent.  Choose one color or mix and match...a fun and functional gift! 

2.        Lisa Corti Tablecloth  ~ Italian designer Lisa Corti creates tablecloths like none other.  She is known for her weightless cottons hand printed in India using amazing colors.  Available in 71" squares...perfect for round or square tables or off center on a rectangle table.  Standard rectangle size of 71"x106" is a good size for most rectangle tables.  Tournesol is one of a handful of shops in the United States that offer these fabulous tablecloths.
      
3.       Calaisio Square Chip & Dip  ~ Perfect for entertaining anytime, but particularly on casual summer days. The natural fiber - water grass - makes this a natural gift for the great outdoors!

4.      Crab Place Tiles  or Caskata Aquarium Canape Plate Set ~ If you are traveling to the ocean or lake, either of these hostess gifts would be hard to beat!  Both Place Tiles and Caskata are our most popular hostess gifts year round, add some sea life and you have the perfect summer gift!

5.     Sorcha Irish Throw ~ Who wouldn't love one of these luscious super-soft Irish throws?  Wonderful for warming cool evenings on the lake or the beach or sitting around the fire.

6.     Garnier Thiebaut Confettis Napkins ~ Everyone can use extra napkins and Garnier Thiebaut's Confettis 100% cotton napkins are available in lots of fabulous colors.  There is no need to match...choose a rainbow of colors.    

7.     Grant Dawson Gold Orchid Wine Stopper ~ Always a  lovely gift!

Enjoy the summer....and your travels!