Good Houseguest Gifts

Your good friends have invited you to stay at their place. Remember your manners and pack some treats to bring your hosts. Here are some gift ideas:


Dogwood Vessel
A pretty dish full of candies is always welcome. The dogwood vessel by Whitney Smith will brighten their tabletop long after the sweets are gone.



Mushroom Incense Holder

  Paired with a packet of incense, a porcelain mushroom makes a whimsical gift for friends. Even without scented smoke, this charming ‘shroom by Michiko Shimada brightens any windowsill.



Ram Spreader

For sophisticated foodie friends, bring a decorative spreader and a jar or two of spreadable goodies, such as olive tapenade, fig jam, or (of course) cheese. This delightful ram spreader by Ann Smith will serve your hosts well.

Conversation Cups
Add to your hosts' breakfast table with some espresso cups and a dark roast. Coffee lovers will adore these cheerfully chatty cups by Simply Pretty Prints.



Garden Markers
Forget the flowers. Why not surprise your hosts with little pots of herbs? Go one step further, and stake herb starts with these bamboo garden markers by Simple Pretty Prints.