To The Tens Holiday Gift Guide: For the Home

Whether buying a hostess gift or gift for a loved one, a piece for the home is always a great bet. Who doesn't love receiving an insanely delicious candle, punchy cocktail napkins or a beautiful coffee table book. Here are my picks for Holiday Gifts for the Home...

1. The perfect ice breaker tray - a great addition to any cocktail table or bar. 

2.  A Rosemary Tree in a delightful galvanized pail is sure to be a hostess favorite. 

3. Katie Ridder Homes: my favorite new design book of 2011 - stunning images that even non-design savvy folks will find inspiring. 

4. Mr & Mrs cocktail glasses - I have had my eye on these guys for awhile and may just have to scoop them up now that I am a future Mrs...

5. Orchid candle snuffer - such a great display piece when not in use!

6. Chic desk calendar with gold bamboo stand - sure to dress up any desk space.

7. Spruce Tree Diptyque candle - perfect scent for those of us who don't have an actual Christmas tree this year (I burn mine nightly with Christmas carols playing - Christmas in a pinch!)

8. Hand blown glass matchstrikers - one of those things that everyone would love to have, but doesn't want to buy for themselves.

9. Monogrammed cocktail napkins in festive red linen (a little personalization always goes a long way!)

To The Tens Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts

Holiday parties are in full swing and I always like to bring something extra special for the host around the Holidays (in addition to a delicious libation)!

Ornaments are a wonderful gift, and a great memory piece from the night for the host. 

Great zig zag ornaments ($18). 

How fun would it be to have a tree trimming party with these - every friend could write down a holiday word, wish or memory on their own chalkboard ornament! ($4-$8)

I may need to join Owls-Anonymous, the obsession continues to grow - but really who wouldn't love to add this guy to their tree! ($22)

Personalize an ornament for the host! ($30)

For the ultimate host - a few items that will add to her party planning prowess...

Every host needs a plethora of coasters - these paper ones are decorative and disposable! Plus, they come in a lovely lucite box. ($30)

My mom loves her cocktail napkins, especially ones with a touch of humor. Mary Phillips Designs offers an amazing array of cocktail napkins that are sure to be a conversation starter!

A great coffee table book will always be treasured and Flair by Joe Nye is perfect for those who love 

parties. ($19)

A gift that keeps on giving! I have gifted these jute wine totes ($19) before and they are always a huge hit.

Spice up everyone's post-party morning with a gift basket from Stonewall Kitchen (de-lish!)