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The Top Ten Gifts For The Holiday Host or Hostess

Win brownie points with your friends this year by bringing more than just the usual chocolates or bottle of red wine.

So you have been invited to a holiday party this year and don't know what to bring. Have no fear. Check out our suggestions for some new and original gifts that any chef, bartender, baker or entertainer will love to unwrap!

1- Thomas Kincaid Coasters $10.00
Win brownie points with your Felix Unger type friends. Prevent drink glass circles with these ceramic and picturesque coasters that come in a variety of the artist's famous paintings. ()

2-Cafe Clare Coffee Syrups $7.99
Give your after dinner drinks an extra kick by stirring in these delicious, rich gourmet syrups. ()

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3-Chef and Baking Aprons $25.00
Let your host or hostess show off how much they enjoy cooking and baking with these stylish cotton aprons. (Breathe)

4-Recycled Oak Wine Kit $30.00  
For the wine enthusiast or sommelier, this compact kit includes everything that you need  for enjoying and storing your favorite bottle at home-or on the go. ()

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5-100 15-Minute Fuss-Free Recipes  by Jenny Fleetwood $7.85
Filled with glossy images, this easy to follow cook book covers everything from breakfast to vegetarian dishes and amazing desserts. ()

6-House Warming Candle $20.00
This shiny glass enclosed pillar candle is said to bless/protect the home and increase peace and contentment. ()

7- Illustrated Party Girl Door Plaque $9.99
For the hostess that loves to party, this 8x10 hanging sign is the ideal finishing touch in any room. ()

8- A House Plant (Prices vary depending on plant size and type) 
At one of the oldest and most esteemed greenhouses, you can pick up a lush Pointsetta or house plant guaranteed to make any green thumbed host or hostess happy. ( )

9- "The Palm" Glass and Tin Cocktail Shaker Set $9.99
Perfect for the amateur bartender, this set features a special mixing glass that lists all of the ingredients needed for making your guests classic drinks. ()

10- A Gift Card To Dine Out
Thank your host or hostess by allowing them to kick up their feet and relax the next day. Give them a chance to take a break from cooking or cleaning the house and let them recuperate by having someone take care of them instead. (, , , , , ,) 

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