Perfect Professional Presents

You’re already prepared with gifts for people at the office, but what about presents when you’re attending holiday parties?

Chances are, even though you’re busy at work, you’re also attending client or office parties. So what’s the best gift for your hostess?

Nothing says ‘thank you’ like a handmade gift. It doesn’t have to be fancy or expensive. Make personalized coasters or baked goods in a nice package.

For a gift that keeps giving, consider a magazine subscription, or a table topic game for party guests to play. With a calendar, your kindness will be remembered all year.

Personalized presents are popular, too. Monogrammed soap or note cards always come in handy.

Flowers and wine are the two most popular hostess gifts. Want to go the extra mile? Bring a unique corkscrew or ID clips. If you’re delivering flowers, include a personalized pot or one-of-a-kind vase.

If you know your hostess frequently entertains, a set of napkin rings, a new cookbook, or personalized bake ware are all good choices.

If your gift can be wrapped, package it festively. If it can’t be wrapped (like a bottle of wine or a bouquet of flowers) attach aso your hostess will know who it’s from when she finally gets to see it. Sending flowers before the party is also thoughtful.

Bringing a gift slipped your mind? No worries! Sending a gift the next day will cheer up your exhausted hostess.

Bonus PINK Link: Unsure what to get your boss? Here’s our gift-giving guide.

What’s the best hostess gift you’ve ever received?

Sarah Grace Alexander

“No one has ever become poor by giving.” Anne Frank