Holiday Gift Guide 2009: It's My Party
For the uber entertainer, here are the latest gifts and gadgets chosen by Delta Sky Magazine editors to help a hostess be the mostest.
—Liz Doyle, Amanda Hoffstrom, Jason Oliver Nixon and Mackenzie Waddick
Dinner Party Conversation Questions by TableTopics, Inc.
Bring the party to life with the TableTopics Dinner Party cube. A great conversation will emerge from icebreakers such as, ‘Who’s your favorite celebrity right now and why?’ and ‘What makes someone a success?’ With 135 questions that are thought provoking and fun, it’s a perfect gift for a host or hostess.
Dinner Party Conversation Questions by TableTopics, Inc., $25.
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CitiZ Espresso Machine by Nespresso
Make this season’s espresso in style with the new CitiZ espresso machine. The design is inspired by shapes of buildings and landmarks in major cities around the globe. Its slim format was made with smaller kitchen spaces in mind, so it’s ideal for the urban lifestyle. The white version is modern yet retro and takes us back to the 1960s.
CitiZ Espresso Machine by Nespresso, $279.
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American Kitchen Gift Crate by Penzeys Spices
Spice up the party’s cuisine with 20 jars of versatile seasonings. In addition to a six-inch peppermill and six-inch saltshaker, you’ll find global flavors such as Hungarian Sweet Paprika, Chinese 5 Spice, Italian Herb Mix and Singapore Seasoning.
American Kitchen Gift Crate by Penzeys Spices, $128.99.
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Slate Cheese Board Set by VivaTerra
This cheese board set has personality! The slate surface allows hosts to write what they’re serving with chalk. After each use, simply wipe it clean with a damp cloth. The board also provides a safe cutting area for the two included knives. It’s the best chalkboard you’ll ever purchase.
Slate Cheese Board Set by VivaTerra, $69.
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Whole Foods Gift Card
Give the gift of natural and organic products with a gift card to Whole Foods Market. Although no products are available to purchase online, the cards are valid at any of the 280+ stores around the country. Bonus: Refill cards at Whole Foods Market stores for shopping all year round.
Whole Foods Gift Card, from $20.
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Buckets of Bubbles Champagne Gift Set by Moët & Chandon
Break out the bubbly, and cheer! The set includes four mini champagne bottles of Moët & Chandon’s Nectar Impérial label in a carrying case that can also be used as an ice bucket. Attach the four mini champagne flutes to the top of the bottles, and toast to Happy Holidays and a magical New Year.
Buckets of Bubbles Champagne Gift Set by Moët & Chandon, $53.99.
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Iowa Pine Holiday Clean-Up Kit by Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day
The scent of Iowa pine with a touch of clove and cedar is all you need to freshen the house after the party this year. This clean-up kit comes with countertop spray, liquid dish soap, all-purpose cleaner and window spray—all in tidy eight-ounce bottles. Cleaning has never been more fun.
Iowa Pine Holiday Clean-Up Kit by Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day $14.99.
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The Game of Things
You’ll never believe the things guests will say during this party game. After you ask a question from one of 300 topic cards: “Things a chimp thinks about when he sees you at the zoo.” After the other players write down their responses, you have to try to figure out who said what. Players can answer any way they want, so you’ll be laughing in no time. For four or more players.
The Game of Things $26.99.
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Easy & Impressive Appetizers Recipe Collection by The Pampered Chef
Create an exciting menu for your next cocktail hour with this easy-to-follow cookbook. Find more than 20 recipes for appetizers, such as pesto-cheese pastries, smoked salmon deviled eggs and chili-lime meatballs, and cocktails, including raspberry tequila sangria.
Easy & Impressive Appetizers Recipe Collection by The Pampered Chef, $7.50.
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Party Paperie: An Elegant Ensemble of Dinner Party Décor by French General
Vintage décor sets the scene for an elegant dinner party. Entertain twelve of your closest friends or family with printed invitations and envelopes designed by Kaari Meng, the founder of French General. Included place cards and individual menu cards let you personalize the event.
Party Paperie: An Elegant Ensemble of Dinner Party Décor by French General, $14.95
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