Three of the Hottest Books for Hosts/Hostesses Right Now
1. Barefood Contessa "Make it Ahead" ($21, available to order on Amazon)
2. "Death & Co": Modern Cocktails with Over 500 Recipes ($26, available to order on Amazon)
3. "The Skinnytaste Cookbook" by Gina Homolka ($17.55, available to order on Amazon)
Fabulous Faux Furs as featured on Oprah's Favorite Things (that are one of ours too)
Faux Fur Throws shown in Ivory Mink and Gray Chinchilla ($399, available from Treluxe.com)
Maptotes Winetotes
Because these are so much more interesting than brown baggin' it ($17 each, available at Maluka, 633 Wyckoff Ave, Wyckoff, 201-485-8393)
Gifts to Gobble
Balthazar Gift Card (available in various denominations from Balthazar Bakery, 214 S Dean St, Englewood, (201) 503-9717, or to order online)
Maggie Louise Confections Chocolate Charm Box ($48 plus shipping, shown in Sugar, other arrangements available, order online)
Holiday S'mores Kit ($24, from Anthropologie)
NY Brunch from Russ & Daughters ($115, available to order online or in store, Russ & Daughters, 179 East Houston Street, New York, (212) 475.4880)
Gold Things
Sempli Monte Flute Box Set of Two ($50, available to order from Ron Robinson.com)
Molton Browne Oudh Accord & Gold' Single Wick Candle ($49, available to order from Nordstrom.com)
Custom Stamps (to make holiday card addressing a snap!)
Local mama Brittany Lauren customizes each stamp based on your family's favorite things (she'll even do a family photo or pet photo!) (stamps start at $20, available to order via her Etsy shop)
Custom Napkins by Caspari
Luxe Linen Napkins personalized (starting at $85 for a box of 100, available at Monsoon Flowers and Gifts, 15 Broadway, Cresskill, 201-250-8110)
