Ring the Doorbell Holding Something Better Than Wine
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Hostess Gifts is the Fun & Sassy Gifts collection for the moment on the front porch, right before the door swings open. She invited you, she cleaned the guest bathroom, she has been cooking since noon. The least you can do is show up with something that makes her laugh before she even takes your coat. These Whatever designs were practically made for that handoff.
For the woman running the kitchen tonight
Whatever Cooks Your Goose stars a goose in a Santa hat standing beside a grill with the flames going, looking a little too relaxed about the situation. Whatever Bakes Your Cookies has two penguins in red caps taking over a baking table, and Whatever Frosts Your Cookies piles a plate high with decorated treats. Hand one over with a wink and a promise to help with the dishes. You will not help with the dishes, but she will appreciate the thought.
For the woman who decorated every inch
You walk in and the house is glowing. Honor it. Whatever Hangs Your Wreath shows a lush wreath of red and cream poinsettias, pinecones and berries. Whatever Hangs Your Star features a shimmering ice-blue star, and Whatever Brightens Your Star shines in warm gold. Whatever Lights Your Tree dresses an evergreen in every ornament color at once, and Whatever Jingles Your Bells ties a cluster of red and gold bells with a big bow. A reindeer perched on a snowy rooftop brings Whatever Hooves Your Roof, for the hostess who has, at minimum, one inflatable in the yard.
For the hostess with a wicked sense of humor
Some hosts want the naughty list. Whatever Jolly's Your Follies features a Santa who has clearly been lifting, arms folded, grinning under his hat. Mrs. Claus arrives in party red or little black velvet, wine glass raised, for Whatever Ho Ho's Your Ho. Whatever Gets Your Goat shows a wild-eyed goat bursting right through a wooden fence, which is how most hosts feel around nine o'clock when someone asks where the extra chairs are.
For the friend who always says "oh, you didn't have to"
She says it every time, and she means it, and she lights up anyway. She is the one who hosts Thanksgiving, the book club, the ugly sweater party and the Tuesday night drop-in. Picture her unwrapping this in the front hall and laughing hard enough to forget the timer for a second. Then smell the rolls. Somebody check the rolls.
Written by Lily. Thanks for reading.