Of course, you’re a gracious holiday party guest who always arrives with a goodie in hand for your gracious host or hostess, but what to give the entertainer who seemingly has everything? And on such short notice at that (how did Thanksgiving creep up so fast)? Consult our handy guide for the perfect gifts for everyone and where in town to purchase them.
The Chocoholic
Le Grande Hatbox: 16 piece Exotic Truffle Collection, La Parisienne Cocoa, 1/2 lb. Bapchi’s Caramel Toffee, 9 piece Aztec Truffle Collection, 18 piece Exotic Caramel Collection & 3 Exotic Candy Bars.
$187.00 at Vosges Haut Chocolat, 951 W. Armitage Chicago, IL 60614 (Lincoln Park) / 520 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 (Downtown)
The Nester
Belle of India Candle by D. L. & Co.
$65.00 at Barneys New York, 15 E. Oak St. Chicago, IL 60611
The Politico
“Richard Nixon” throw. 100% Baby Alpaca wool, comes in six colors.
$295.00 at Jonathan Adler, 676 N. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
The Tastemaker
Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens, People coffee table book
$75.00 at Borders, 830 N Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
The Mixologist
Nambe’ “Twist” Cocktail Shaker
$145.00 at Crosell & Co., 1922 N Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60647
Jennifer Dunham Luby is the creator of SecondCitySoiree.com, an online resource offering home entertaining advice, ideas, and inspiration from a Chicago hostess.
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