Years ago I had a Christmas dinner for 14 friends. I will never forget one gift in particular. A guest sent me a gift certificate to my favorite florist a week before the dinner party! Now that was a time saver for me. I love receiving flowers any time, don't get me wrong, but when someone hands you a bouquet of flowers while you are trying to greet 14 people arriving at the same time...well, you have to turn your attention to finding a vase and scissors, discarding the wrapping and doing their gift justice by arranging them in some sort of artistic way. STRESSFUL!!!
Sending a gift certificate to a local wine shop, restaurant, gourmet shop or spa will eliminate a to-do item on their list and will surely be appreciated.
Here's to a stress free party whether you're attending or hosting....Cheers!