It's really nice to show up at your holiday parties with a thoughtful gift. You will score bonus points if your gift is original. And, while many of the gifts under $100 (see slide one) would work nicely, here are some gifts that seem particularly suited for your most spirited hosts.
1. A designer made kitchen apron from Yoox (prices vary)
From Missoni to Vivienne Westwood to MSGM, check out these incredibly hip aprons made exclusively for Yoox.com. Bonus: Part of the proceeds will go to the Fondanzione slow food por la biodiversita - which promotes sustainable agriculture.
2. Charles James: Beyond Fashion Book $50.
MET Museum
Charles James, often considered to be America’s first couturier, was renowned in the 1940s and 1950s as a master at sculpting fabric for the female form and creating fashions that defined mid-century glamour.(
Amazon). This book will be sure to impress your hosts, and look good sitting on ANY coffee table.
3. White Peshtemal Turkish Towels $35
Shop Latitude
Show up to your next dinner party with a half dozen of these and you will be the favorite guest of the evening. There is nothing as luxurious as a set of crisp, white Turkish towels.
4. Arrowhead Farms set of five cocktail mixes $140
Moda Operandi
Bronson van Wyck knows entertaining. And, his set of cocktail mixes that come straight from his Arrowhead farms will make sure people will be well lubricated at your holiday party.
5. Artemis set of 4 Coasters $48
Artemis
These coasters, suggested by my friend Carson, are made of kilim and leather and are each one of a kind. What a beautiful gift!
6. Petrossian Caviar $105
Petrossian
Why don't you show up to their door with 50 g's of Caviar and a mother-of-pearl spoon to go with it?