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Gifts

What to Bring to a Dinner Party (and What to Leave at Home)

Bring something the host does not have to deal with tonight. Hostess gift ideas, when a dish is welcome, what to leave at home and how to hand it over gracefully.

Oct 4, 20264 min

How to Write a Thank-You Note for a Gift

Five short parts make a warm thank-you note. Wording for money, group presents and gifts you would not have chosen, and how soon to send each one.

Oct 4, 20264 min

What Is a Good Housewarming Gift? Etiquette for Guests

A good housewarming gift is small, useful and easy to live with. Ideas that suit any new home, what to skip, how much to spend and what to do if you cannot attend.

Oct 4, 20264 min

Traditional Anniversary Gifts by Year, With Modern Alternatives

Paper for the first year, silver at twenty-five, gold at fifty. The traditional and modern anniversary themes side by side, plus ideas that make each one personal.

Oct 4, 20264 min

Thoughtful From Afar: Ordering a Funeral Bouquet From an Online Flower Shop With Confidence

Distance changes how grief is shared. A cousin overseas, a former colleague with a full diary, a friend who cannot travel for health reasons: each may still want something of theirs present…

Sep 17, 20253 min

The Science of Pairing Champagne: Acidity, Texture, and Flavor in Harmony

Champagne tends to appear at the start of an evening, raised in a toast and then set aside when dinner arrives. That is a missed opportunity. Few wines are as flexible at…

Sep 9, 20252 min

Price vs. Value: Debunking the Myth of Expensive Equals Better

Picture two wool jumpers on neighbouring shelves. One costs several times more than the other, and instinct says the expensive one must be better. Sometimes it is. Often, though, the difference lies…

Aug 1, 20232 min

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