3. A potted plant that they can keep for years, instead of a nearly dying bouquet from the shop.

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4. A meal ingredients pack or a healthy hamper for breakfast. You know your host is a keen cook and a big foodie; his/her dinner parties are famous for a reason. Give the gift of food right back with an interesting meal ingredients pack for a dish they adore are dying to try. Alternatively, come along to the party with a breakfast pack they can dig into the morning after the mighty party. Assemble a basket with everything the tired host family need to start the day off right: lovely gourmet coffee or tea, fresh fruit, bakery scones, butter, and really good jam.
5. Aaaand..., last but not least, a cocktail mix and utensils box. This should always be a winner.

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Sometimes, it's really hard to think of a really thoughtful gift beyond the flowers and wine variety. Which is why gifting, especially at Christmas, where you need to think of a dozen presents for a dozen different people and personalities, can be a source of anxiety. In addition, many of us confuse the cost of a gift with the value of the sentiment behind it. But, again, especially at Christmas, gifts are meant to be throughful, practical and long-lasting, we think. So say our friends at IMAGE Interiors & Living: "Ditch the formulaic chocolate and wine, and thrill your host with a thoughtful gift this year". Pictured here is their selection of unique table and home gifts, which includes our white marble and pearl detail cutting/serving board.
They say that the best gifts should be considered and emotionally resonant. We believe we have just the right mix of thoughtful and trendy on home-lust.com. We offer a curated hand-picked collection of designer and luxury products that are both unique and versatile, at affordable prices.
Here is a selection of home-lust.com gifts with a difference that are both elegant and sensibly priced, and certain to get you an invitation for Christmas parties next year: