1. TIM WALKER: STORY TELLER Book 2. CIRE TRUDON Candle 3. KATE SPADE Monogram Note Cards 4. CLAUS PORTO Soaps 5. ANTHROPOLOGIE Fluorescent Pencil Set 6. “CAIRO” Glassware 7. MARK AND GRAHAM Cocktail Napkins 8. DEBAUVE & GALLAIS Tin of Chocolates 9. JOHN DERIAN “Things I Like” Tray 10. JONATHAN ADLER Throw 11. LA BOITE Spices 12. IOMOI Ice Bucket 13. FURBISH Business Card Holder

Before the big holiday comes the holiday parties – and we all know better than to show up empty-handed to those festive fêtes. While a bottle of wine gets the job done, I like to have a little more fun with my hostess gifts. (However, if you’re attending one of my holiday parties, please feel free to bring all the vino you want!) Here’s an assortment of ideas to get you thinking outside of the box. I’m sure your hostess will greatly appreciate it.