Summer is finally here! Hopefully you've secured an invitation to a friend's cottage by the lake or beach house for a weekend of sun and relaxation. It's always nice to show your appreciation for your hosts generosity, and although not required, a thoughtful gift goes a long way to saying thanks.
A favorite gift I received last summer from a weekend guest was two freshly baked loaves of banana nut bread, beautifully packaged with the recipe attached. We devoured one loaf at breakfast and nibbled on the second loaf throughout the weekend-delicious! But if you haven't been blessed with the baking gene, don't despair, bring a box of your favorite bakery treat and wrap a pretty grosgrain ribbon around it. My favorite treat for families with kids and chocoholics is a tin of Fat Witch Brownies. These treats are decadent, delicious and have a hilarious name-who can resist!
Chic and Stylish:
Fido will appreciate his own "Good Dog" towel and bone after a swim.
(The Monogram Shop)
A set of linen starfish napkins screams summer cocktails.
(The Elegant Setting)
These plastic pool cups are chic and virtually indestructible.
(The Monogram Shop)
For the host with everything-a polished nickel flip flop!
(Homenature)
Bring a short stack of juicy summer reads!
Artisanal teak cheese set for your foodie host.
(Homenature)
Be a star at Sunday brunch with this Best Bloody Mary Bar
(Dean and DeLuca)
