Olioboard Inspiration – Perfect Ideas to Bring the Holiday Hostess

Entry #3038, November 22, 2013

Today we continue Stagetecture’s feature ‘Olioboard Inspiration‘. Before you were inspired by – ‘Creative Outdoor Thanksgiving Decorations’ from Cari Murphy . Today, I feature Shelley Harcar who is a member of the Facebook Olioboard Fan Room group and she helps you thank the holiday host or hostess with delicious treats and memorable gifts. This holiday season don’t show up empty-handed!

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Olioboard Inspiration #51

‘Perfect Ideas to Bring the Holiday Hostess’ – Shelly Harcar

With the holidays fast approaching, now would be a perfect time to plan the gifts for those dear people who will be hosting upcoming events. While a gift for your host or hostess is not obligatory, it is a nice gesture which expresses your appreciation of their hospitality.

Choosing a gift for your host/hostess does not need to be difficult or expensive. For this article, I have compiled a collection of unique and thoughtful gifts available at a variety of price points. I chose readily available items which do not require much forward planning. Of course, the more familiar you are with your host/hostess the easier it will be to tailor these gifts to their own personal tastes.

A LITTLE SOMETHING EDIBLE:

Try gathering a few pints of gourmet ice cream and several toppings (like hot fudge, butterscotch, and caramel) for a delightful treat your hosts can enjoy well after the party is over.

A lovely basket lined with a tea towel and filled with two or three loaves of bread and a bread knife is tasty universally enjoyed. Another nice idea for bread gifting is a baguette slicing board and a single French baguette.

Several varieties of flavored vinegars or cooking oils, presented in a seasonal wine bag puts an interesting twist on the traditional hostess gift of a bottle of wine.

A beautiful glass candy jar filled with colorful candy is thoughtful and reusable.

 Another creative and tasteful idea is to bring your host or hostess a collection of muffins or bagels, with jams & assorted teas and/or coffees. This provides your hosts a little breakfast for the morning after the party.

Use these ideas to bring the holiday hostess or host this season

About Shelley Harcar

I am a lifelong Ohioan and presently live in Stow with my family. I am a graduate of Youngstown State University, where I studied Social Work and Psychology. I am currently employed as a substitute teacher within my local school district. I also do freelance writing. My designing interest began over 20 years ago when I became a floral designer. In addition to making floral designs, we were invited into customer’s homes to assist with holiday and seasonal decorating.

I discovered Olioboard through a friend, and I quickly became caught up in the fun of the Olioboard Fan Room. It is a great escape from everyday life and I find a great deal of satisfaction in taking a blank screen and turning it into something lovely. When I’m not designing, I enjoy watching sports with my son, shopping, writing, and spending time with friends & family. You can read Shelley’s writing here.