Be Our Guest: 10 Chic And Charming Hostess Gifts Under $50!
by Anna Yu
Dec 17, 2009 10:23 AM PST
I don't know if it's true for every culture in the world, but I know in most Asian cultures it's incredibly rude to show up at a friend or family member's house completely empty handed. Maybe that's why I have enough oranges to fill a grove on my kitchen table so I'm prepared to give out to any homes I go to (it's a Chinese thing). Anyway, I'm sure some of my friends hosting holiday parties this year will be confused if I bring a sack of oranges, so I've been on the hunt for affordable hostess gifts. For the tea lover, a set of English teas in a hand-carved box is a thoughtful gift. If your host is a budding cupcake maker, give them this cupcake making kit which includes recipes, baking liners, a pastry bag and piping tips. Take a look at my slideshow to see more hostess gifts she'll appreciate and love!
Decorate Your Home On The Cheap With Stylehive's Decor Deals!
by Anna Yu
Dec 3, 2009 10:24 AM PST
The best part about finding sales is not that I can shop for my favorite things for super low prices. The favorite part about sales is that I can share the sales with all my friends so they can save too! Decorating your home can be a huge expense since there are so many things to buy like furniture, bedding, and even artwork. Luckily, there's Decor Deals, so it's even a greater joy to share the deals that can be found for over 50% off the original retail price. If you're going to be entertaining a lot during the holiday season, a nice pair of stainless steel salad servers is a must have at any dining room table. The Dorado salad servers used to be over $40 but you can snag them for $16.95. Mirrors can also be a huge expense (and totally worth it when you glimpse your gorgeous self), but I've found the Turner Portrait Mirror for $149.99 down from $500! Click over to my slideshow to see all the must have deals that will keep your home well decorated and your wallet happy.
