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Boston Herald
Jun 25, 2009 --
Inviting gifts: Find personal ways to thank summer hosts
Lisa Hornak
Adams’ handblown glass stars ($28-$36)
By Julia Rappaport
Thursday, June 25, 2009 - Added 357d 20h ago
As the summer heats up (it will, eventually), so does our social calendar - barbecues, dinner parties, weekends on the Cape. And a good guest’s work doesn’t end with a prompt R.S.V.P. - there’s the hostess gift to consider.
For the perfect thank-you present, a bottle of wine just won’t do. And in this economy, it’s important to spend a little and make it count a lot. Your best bet for a gift that’s sure to score another invite? Make it personal, unique and local.
Marie Corcoran, Boston artist and co-owner of new South End boutique GiFtED, says a piece of local art is the best way to say thank you. "You get a more personal item when you purchase something from a local artist." said Corcoran, who runs her Dartmouth Street shop with her boyfriend, glassblower Luke Adams. "And you get originality-this won't be a gift anyone else will get."
When she's a guest, Corcoran opts for Adams' handblown glass stars ($28-$36). "They're colorful and they go with any decor," she said. "I always like to bring something (the hosts) wouldn't think to buy for themselves." A nice piece of pottery is another favorite, and GiFtED, which highlights area artists, has plenty for less than $20. "You want to go for something fun so when (your host) takes it out, they think of you," said Corcoran, whose own jewelry and ceramics can be found at the shop.
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