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summertime hostess gifts girlawhirl's gift guide
Jun 27, 2008
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Girlawhirl's truly lucky when summer rolls around. Friends who have beach houses lavish her with invites, those that live in the country make sure she's included in the weekends that promise the most interesting activities and even far flung Super Pals insist that she stay with them when she finds herself nearby on business. But with all the visiting comes just a touch of pressure – making sure she arrives with just the right hostess gift… • Girlawhirl's so in love with these colorful handmade bowls from the Sundance Catalog that she wants to share them with everyone! They can be used for so many things, from salads to pasta or even as a centerpiece filled with fresh fruit. And with four gorgeous colors to choose from, she'll surely find the perfect one to coordinate with each of her friends' décors.
Bountiful Bowls 12” diameter Poppy, chartreuse, sky, sunset $98 sundancecatalog.com Click here to purchase
• For weekends that are all about barbequing and beer, a fabulous bottle opener – cast iron, in the shape of a wrench, hammer or pair of pliers – accompanied by a microbrew and gourmet snacks or grilling spices and sauces is all that Girlawhirl needs to put a serious smile on the face of her host. Cast Iron Wrench, Pliers or Hammer Bottle Opener $30 each designwithinreach.com
Click here for a selection of summer grilling gadgets and accompaniments from Stonewall Kitchen.
• When she's visiting a home that has a pool out back, Girlawhirl arrives with a selection of DuraClear® pieces from Williams-Sonoma. With so many options she can put together a set for martinis, wine, iced tea or margaritas. And there are even platters and plates to round out the table setting, all made from this super strong and shatter resistant polycarbonate. If she's thinking ahead, Girlawhirl can even have certain pieces monogrammed.
• When there are kiddies in the house, Girlawhirl comes prepared! She arrives with a stash of colored sand for the sandbox, washable chalk for the patio – there's even a 3-D set, and a special rake that allows five colors to be used at once – or an ice cream ball, which uses the motion from being thrown around, instead of churning, to make a pint of the good stuff.
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