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Hostess Gifts
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How To Be A Gracious Guest & Hostess Gift Ideas

For as long as I can remember I have loved having people over to my house.  It brings me joy watching my guests have a good time.  I know what goes into hosting a party or a small gathering. When someone recognizes this effort with a hostess gift, it makes me feel much appreciated.   I want to share with you some quick tips on being a great guest and also some of my favorite hostess gifts to give when I attend a party at someone else’s house.  The reason why it is important to try and be a good guest is it makes the entire event more enjoyable for all. It also gives the host an opportunity to feel good about the event and feel appreciated and respected with a hostess gift. I know when I go to someone’s home I want to make sure they are also enjoying themselves.

Below are a few minimalistic guidelines to follow.

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Easy Pear and Pancetta Appetizer
Recipes

Easy Pear And Pancetta Appetizer

This Easy Pear and Pancetta Appetizer is going to be the hit of your next party!  I love it because it is super simple, looks fancy and anyone can put this together!  No culinary skills required and it looks fabulous!   Just follow the directions below and enjoy!  It doesn’t get much easier than that!  For those that don’t know, Pancetta is Italian bacon, not to be confused with Prosciutto, which is Italian ham.

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Monogramming Mania
Style

Monogramming – Your Personal Swag

Monogramming has been around for centuries and is still in Vogue today.  There are so many ways you can customize your home with your own personal sense of style and taste.  So much of what we own today is mass-produced abut monogramming makes items more personal.  It is an elegant touch to the ordinary.  It is a mark of your identity.

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Serving Fresh Apple Salad
Recipes

Fresh Apple Salad with Honey Cider Dressing

I am excited to share with you this delicious fresh apple salad recipe.  When I need a hearty salad to keep me fuller longer this one does the trick.   It has healthy proteins, good fats and full of nutrients.  I have a blog post on how to cook the perfect hard cooked egg.  Make sure to check it out before starting.  I’ve also used this honey cider dressing on food other than this salad, like turkey meatballs and grilled chicken.  I love the fact that I am using my homegrown honey for the dressing recipe.  I actually have another fun blog post about our honey bees, you can read about it here.

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The White Company Loungewear
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Luxury Company From London Hits The US; The White Company

I found The White Company on Instagram and fell in love with their products and story.  The White Company has been around for over 20 years in London.  They carry timeless clothing, beautiful homeware and luxurious bed linens.  They are focused on making the little things spectacular.  My first purchase was the cashmere bed socks which they are known for.  I am one of those people that is hot at night but my feet are cold.  Wearing socks is a must for me in all weather conditions.  I ordered a couple of pairs and I adore them!  They are such a great gift idea for that person who is hard to buy for.

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