Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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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! 

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 Fido will appreciate his own "Good Dog" towel and bone after a swim.
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Dumbwit Tellher said...

You are the perfect hostess. Who would not love to receive any of these great gifts of appreciation!

Thanks for the wonderful ideas ~ x

Chrome flipflops I may have to buy for me!

Suburban Princess said...

Love this post! I always bake something, freeze it and wrap it up to take with us. It can go right into our hosts' freezer to be enjoyed anytime!

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Town and Country House said...

Great ideas! I enjoy your blog so much!

Coryanne Ettiene | Kitchen Living with Coryanne said...

lovely tribute to summer, just loved the first image.

The Buzz Blog said...

We always arrive as guests with something in hand and that flip flops bucket may be just what we bring this summer!

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