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Whether your new neighbors invited you over for a holiday bash or you’re looking forward to a cozy evening by the fireplace with your dearest friends, the best way to start the festivities on a high note is to present your hosts with the perfect “thanks for inviting me” gift. Rather than regifting a random picture frame or making a pit stop at the wine shop on the way over, choose one of these thoughtful gifts based on your host’s interests that she can enjoy after the event, or share with friends and family.
For the coffee connoisseur
Your host can rhapsodize for hours about the subtle differences between beans from Costa Rica and Brazil, and she knows all the best baristas in town by name.
THE GREATEST GIFT
An elegant French press, either in classic glass or in a pretty ceramic color that matches her kitchen, plus a bag of her favorite coffee beans. Wrap it all up with a Ferrero Rocher® 18-Piece Gift Box—the perfect complement to coffee after a fabulous meal with her favorite guests.
For the world traveler
Your host’s home is decorated with mementos from all her favorite excursions, from that backpacking trip through Patagonia to her Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans.
THE GREATEST GIFT
Scout out what trips are next on her wish list, and buy a beautiful coffee-table book with colorful photos from that dream destination. She’ll get hours of joy flipping through it and planning her next itinerary.
For the master entertainer
Every time your host opens the door to welcome you into her home, the intoxicating aromas from her latest gourmet meal greet you, and her recipes don’t disappoint.
THE GREATEST GIFT
Help your host show off her creations by presenting her with an elegant cake stand or a monogrammed cutting board that she can use to serve guests. For the perfect finishing touch, place a mouth-watering 24-piece box of Ferrero Rocher® Chocolates on top.
For the nature lover
This host loves nothing more than breathing in the fresh air on a wooded trail or spending hours in the botanical garden, marveling at the hundreds of different varieties of roses.
THE GREATEST GIFT
Bring some of that outdoor beauty inside with a gorgeous, low-maintenance succulent. Choose either one perfect jade, aloe vera, or Christmas cactus, or combine three small varieties in a terra-cotta planter that can be used as a centerpiece for her holiday feast.
For the fun-loving competitive type
Everything is a good-natured competition with this host. She loves trivia contests, game shows, and seeing who can finish the Sunday crossword puzzle first.
THE GREATEST GIFT
Fill a gift basket with brand-new packs of card games that are perfect for breaking the ice on party night. And since every game winner deserves a delicious prize, include a classic Ferrero Rocher® 12-piece box to make the competition even more irresistable.
For the literary lion
Your book-loving friend is always happiest when curled up in a cozy armchair, deeply absorbed in a favorite novel or juicy new biography.
THE GREATEST GIFT
A pair of bookends can help organize that epic tower of paperbacks next to her bed. Depending on her style, go for a sleek modern pair or scout out a cool vintage set online. Pop a new short-story collection right between the two ends so she can discover her next favorite writer.
Holiday party on the horizon? Bring your host a gift she’ll adore from Ferrero Rocher® Chocolates.
