Hostess gifts

I don't know why it is that there are so many tacky wine-related accessories out there—I shuddered at the wave of wine glass charms that flooded the market a few years ago (apologies if you didn't; it's a personal, irrational shuddering)—and although I like the idea of cute wine tags to add to hostess-gift bottles, they are often lacking in the style department. Leave it to (previous Blog Crush of the Week nominee) SwissMiss to find some that are actually funny and charming. Popptags come in a set of 6, each with a different message, like, "Nothing says thank you like a bottle of wine I know nothing about." Ah, it hits so close to home! All that's missing is one that says, "I picked this just because I thought the label was cute." $19.99, popptags.com [via SwissMiss]

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An invite to friend or family's summer home for a weekend or meal is one of life's simple and most luxurious experiences. In all cases, a gift of thanks is a necessary display of gratitude and the best guarantee to get a repeat invite!

1. Alessi's blue parrot corkscrew conceals a practical party tool within a beautiful exterior. $54, conranusa.com
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