Summer means travel, often staying with friends.  Don't go empty handed; here are some of our favorite hostess gifts.




For the Hostess with the Mostess
If your hostess is someone who likes to entertain, these stacking trays will add bright summer color to their kitchen and table, and with their three convenient sizes, they'll become serving staples.  Set of three trays, one each in green, red and blue jewel tones. $48 www.redenvelope.com



For the Gourmet
If they're a master in the kitchen, they'll be thrilled with Colonna Orange-Infused Extra-Virgin Olive Oil from Williams-Sonoma. Cold pressing organic oranges with olives gives this unfiltered oil a summery citrus flavor. Because different varieties of olives are separately harvested, milled and pressed, the oil's consistent quality is maintained. The result is a well-balanced oil of extraordinary purity and zesty flavor, sealed in an amphora of dark glass. The specially selected olives have been grown since 1800 on the Italian estate of the descendants of Prince Francesco Colonna. 8.45 fl. oz.  $20 www.williamssonoma.com


 

For A Nice Vibe
If they like to steal a quiet moment, this Silver Initial Candle sets a relaxing yet sophisticated tone. Simply beautiful with its single silver plate script initial, the Silver Initial candle has a delicious wild currant scent and is bundled up with clear wrap and a pale green satin ribbon, ready for gift-giving. $28 www.roomservicehome.com


For the Sweet Tooth
There's no sweeter way to send your thanks than with Fairytale Brownies. Suzy's used them dozens of times and it's always a huge hit.  This assortment of rich, gourmet brownies comes individually wrapped in a super cute gift box. Fairytale Brownies donates a portion of the proceeds from EVERY Special Occasion assortment sold to help support KaBOOM!'s quest to make the world a safer place to play.
$36.00 www.brownies.com