Lifestyle And Etiquette Expert Shares Gift Giving Tips

STUDIO CITY (KCAL9) — Need some holiday shopping tips?

Lifestyle and etiquette expert Elaine Swann stopped by KCAL9 Thursday to share some tips.

Gifts for Your Co-worker:

• Do not give gifts that are personal in nature (such as perfume, cologne, or bath sets)
• Choose something that is useful in nature without being offensive
• Examples:
  • Unzipped Glass Zipper Bag (great for candy on your desk that is unique and inviting)
  • Built NY orgami style wine tote (great for taking water to work during the day and wine over to friends by night)

Holiday Tipping & Gift Ideas:

• Your goal is to tip people who have been of service to help you throughout the year
• Rather than hand over cash, think of something special that will give your babysitter, housekeeper, manicurist, etc a bit of a luxury experience
• Examples
  • Diptyque Mini Candles (help set the mood for relaxation)
  • Philosophy Hair and Body Set (nice touch have an at-home spa experience)

Hostess Gift Ideas:

• Give the host something they can use to help simplify their hosting duties for future parties.
• Examples:
  • Savora ice cream scoop and garlic press (for the desert lover or the foodie)
  • Personal Creations Stoneware Casserole Dish (personalize with the host's name or the name of their 'claim to fame' dish.

Gifts for Your Overnight Guests:

• A little advance planning can go a long way and leave a lasting impression
• Simple elegant touches can help you make your guest feel less of a burden and more at home.
• Examples:
  • Debra Valencia Bath set with matching carry case (a take-home gift for your guest that is small enough to fit in carry-on luggage)
  • Sesame Ultimate Unwind Gift Set (gives the 5-star treatment that your guest can take home)