What to bring when you are a guest: 12 gift ideas to thank the hosts

The good news: an invitation to spend the summer holidays at the house of friends, or of the partner. The bad news, indeed, the dilemma: What to bring and give when you are a guest? And, possibly, make a good impression to thank the reception? Especially when you hold back for more than one night in other people’s home, buying a gift for the hosts is the way to show gratitude, respect and gratitude.

Whether it is the farmhouse in the countryside of the grandparents, the second home by the sea or a nice mountain chalet, spending the holidays from guests is a winning ticket for the lottery: an escape from the city and from the AFA to practically zero cost.

The only problem is to choose The perfect gift to be brought to those who host. It is likely that the offers to contribute to the expenses and pay the account at the restaurant will be accepted with a smile and with a shake behind, but this is one of the few cases in which thought is not enough.

What to bring to friends’ house? From dinner to the weekend by the sea, ideas for all budgets

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We have selected the best proposed for all budgets (even below ten euros!) And for all the hosts, from the former university companions to the parents of a friend, to the in -laws. Without forgetting the “Save space” options for those traveling with a small luggage. Among the gift ideas, there are those they call immediately recall the summer, but also those that are fine all year round. In addition, excellent gift ideas can also prove to be for An invitation to dinner.

From the sets coordinated by the table to the books to be displayed in the living room, from the soap perfumed to the classic plant, but with a trick that will facilitate life to the traveling. With such a gift, the second invitation is insured.

A blown glass carafe

Westwing
Browded glass carafe with golden border Aleo

Focusing on a piece of design is always complicated if you do not know the home furnishings, but with this golden carafe in gold you go on the safe side: minimal and refined, it is fine on any table and will accompany lunches and dinners even after your departure.

A collector’s book

Pocket
To Garden Eden. Masterpieces of Botanical Illustration

A book is always an appreciated gift, at all ages, but if you do not know the tastes of those who host you episodes on a coffee table book, an exposure book. Pocketin this sector, it has few rivals: this botany book with the rigid cover contains unique illustrations. Nice to browse, but above all to be admired on a shelf or on a table.

Runner for the table

More elegant than the American placemaker, more nice than the classic tablecloth, the runners they are the most choice chic to embellish summer dinners. Runner signed, the redoute are anti-cheaten, very easy to clean. To make them even more unique, the prints that are combined with all styles and furnishings.

A mixture of fine tea

Twentieth century tea

90 grams can

Holidays in the mountains or in a farmhouse in the hill? In these cases, a cup of tea is always an excellent idea. The nine hundred tea cans combine the benefits of green tea with the fruity tastes of the summer, such as fig, strawberry and peonies. The colored packages are then a real gem. You can take yourself, or combine various packs: they occupy little space and do not ruin with the heat.

A design tray

Select
Round tray Hybrid Dorotea

A piece that remains at home for a long time, and that keeps the memory of the time spent together. This Seletti porcelain traycomposed of two different dishes, does not disfigure neither in a country house with a classic furnishings, nor in a modern apartment. You will guarantee the hosts a lot of compliments for future dinners, and you will ensure a new invitation for next summer.

The perfumed soap for the bathroom

Ortigia

Pack of 25 grams

If you have little space in your suitcase or backpack, but you still want to make a special gift, the soap of ortigia I’m here for you. The one at the Fico d’India, delicate and fragrant, has a special moisturizing formula enriched with olive oil and almond oil. But it is the tin box decorated to make a difference. The value for money is very convenient and allows you, if you already know the house, to take one for each bathroom.

The jar of Leone pads

Leone pads
Thirst -quenching candy vase

The box of chocolates is a great classic, but in summer the heat risks ruining this type of gift. The alternative? The Leone padsvery fresh and thirst -quenching, to be presented with a special package: a glass vase with a golden cap, which will show off at home even when the tablets have already been enjoyed.

Smart cocktails

Spirit cocktails

5 -sachets boxes

A similar speech applies to the classic bottle of liqueur: excellent gift, but it is often incompatible with a long journey and a small bag. The Smart alternative are the cocktails Ready to drink in sachet. There are all kinds of them from the Old Fashioned to Cosmopolitan, and can be purchased individually or in five boxes. All you need to do is shake them, pour them into a glass full of ice and kick off the party!

A candle with a summer perfume

Woodwick
Ellispe fragrant candle with crackling wick

The scent of the clothes spread to dry in the sun immediately makes summer. This candle of Woodwick contains that feeling in a fragrant mixture that is inspired by the linen and fresh laundry. Once on, it guarantees up to 50 hours of combustion. Among the most loved details, the oval design and the “crackling” wick, perfect for creating the atmosphere.

The shell -shaped bowl

Serax
Small bowl marcel

If you are a guest in a house by the sea, this porcelain bowl with an enameled finish is an excellent choice: not only does it make a good impression on the table, but can go without microwave and dishwasher problems. It is not suitable for the oven, but who wants to turn on the oven in the summer?

A game of club

Hasbro
CLUEDO CONSPIRAcy

What do you bring when you are a guest in Amici’s house? A board game to animate the evenings in company or to spend those torrid afternoons in relaxing in which to leave the house seems impossible. Cluedo is a great classic: here in a new version Conspiracywith a crime to be solved in a resort …

A plant or a bouquet of flowers

Crystal
Vase begonia plant

There are classics with which it is impossible to make mistakes: a floral composition, or a potted plant, are among them. But between you and the happiness of the landlord, sometimes there is a long train journey or a plane – two options not exactly in -footed. However, you can entrust the plant in question a Crystal – Yes, that of spending at home – who will take care of taking it to the destination, leaving your hands free. The selection is wide and includes plants – like a beautiful florite begonia – or bouquet. You can get them before your stay or after departure, to thank the hospitality.

Source: Vanity Fair

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