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What do you think? Re: Hostess Gifts

AMossyAMossy member
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What do you think of these necklaces as hostess gifts for my MIL and SIL?  They cost around $50 a piece.  Yay?  Na? 

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Re: What do you think? Re: Hostess Gifts

  • trinakbtrinakb member
    Are they symbolic in some way? They are pretty.
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  • AMossyAMossy member
    Not symbolic really -- just their taste.  The black one would be for my SIL and the mother of pearl for my MIL. 
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  • BlondiePhDBlondiePhD member
    Ummmm.......if you have a good feel for their style and think that those necklaces go with what they like to wear then yes but they seem very taste specific to me and maybe not the easiest accessories to work into a wardrobe.
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  • WilwarinWilwarin
    I guess I don't really understand hostess gifts.  When I want to thank someone for doing/buying something for me, I send a card, not buy them something in return.  Etiquette-wise, that is all that is required.
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  • Soon_2B_MrsMSoon_2B_MrsM
    I mean if they wear stuff like this and they mean something then fine but otherwise NAY
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  • AMossyAMossy member
    UGH. I have no idea what to get them. 
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  • ckred27ckred27 member
    I love em! those are super cute. I can see what others are saying about it being taste specific, but its the thought that counts. For past hostess gifts ( wedding showers) I gave a basket with special olive oils and dipping spices, that was a hit. Maybe something with Aunt or Grandma on it? or GCs for a mani/pedi? In my area hostess gifts are def. expected and required.

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  • kg_08kg_08 member
    A key? I would give that a nay.
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  • evadizzleevadizzle

    Try Brighton. I love their stuff, I've recommend it before for Hostess gifts. I love their stuff just for me too :)

     

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  • huntington79huntington79

    To a PP: Hostesses should never expect gifts - just like we shouldn't expect gifts. So no, they're not required. However, it is a very thoughtful way to thank the people who went through so much trouble to give you a shower. So, while a simple thank you note is plenty sufficient for the guests at the shower who brought you a gift, a special "thank-you" gift to the hostess(es) is very considerate. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's tacky not to give a hostess gifts, but it shows that you're not so focused on yourself and your needs - that you don't notice what others are doing on your behalf. 

    As far as the OP's question goes - I (personally) think they are way too taste specific. I'm a teacher and appreciate every gift that my students give me - because they're gifts. However, the ones I like the most are gift certificates. I can not tell you how many things I've gotten that I'm sure people spent a lot of money on, that they were sure I'd like - and they are sitting in a box ready to be donated or for a yard sale. You obviously know your MIL and SIL's tastes, but it might also be kind of weird for them to have matching jewelry???  

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