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Just as Holly guessed during last week’s winner post, our latest giveaway is indeed from our friends at Z Gallerie. They’re back after their much loved freebie last May to put a little sparkle in your holiday season. While the big Zee-G has tons of glittery items for your house, your tree and even your dining table, we somehow managed to comb through all the eye candy and pick out a collection of our absolute favorite holiday items. So here’s what this week’s winner will be snagging:
The Z Gallerie holiday prize pack includes: two ribbed Antique Mercury Votive Cups, a silver Antique Mercury Hurricane and a set of four Puccini Hiball glasses. We love them because not only do they provide a touch of holiday glam to a dining or console table, you can even get away with breaking them out during the other 11 months of the year. And if they look familiar it’s because Z Gallerie kindly sent a set our way (and we whipped them out for this Thanksgiving decor post a few weeks back).
So how do you get your hands on this sparkly set of holiday cheer? Here’s the 4-1-1:
- PRIZE: Two ribbed Antique Mercury Votive Cups, a silver Antique Mercury Hurricane and a set of four Puccini Hiball glasses from Z Gallerie
- TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “Z ME!” and…
- BONUS QUESTION: …tell us if you plan to entertain people at your home this holiday season OR if you prefer to be entertained at someone else’s house. And either way, do you have any tips for being a great host and/or courteous guest?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, December 2nd at 8pm EST
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
- PRIZE SHIPS: United States only
- USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck!
Get more info about our freebies on our Giveaway FAQs page. Images courtesy of Z Gallerie.
Ursula Graham says
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As it’s my first year in our new home I’d love to celebrate everything at my place. But it will all depend on if I can persuade everyone else that my house is the best place this season. I’ll try anyway! :)
Season says
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I like to be out of the country on the beach!
Leslie G. says
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Until I get a bigger house with ROOM to entertain I’m leaving the holiday parties up to my family! But I love to entertain and gladly help with the prep and, of course, clean up. I think that’s the most courteous thing a guest can do… help clean up the mess they contributed to!
Maggie S says
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I just hosted my first Thanksgiving in our new house! Thanks to you, it was BEAUTIFUL!! I hope to have a Christmas party, too!
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jessica says
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I actually hosted my very first get-together this past weekend for about 12 people. I’m kind of tied between preferring to host or be hosted. They both have pros and cons. Hosting means I’m in control, I’m comfortable, I can do what I want – but also that I’m responsible for everyone else’s comfort and there’s a lot of prep work involved. Being a guest means I might not be in a comfy chair, or in a room that’s too warm, or I might not have much to eat as a vegetarian, or have a drink I like other than water, and I might have a long commute – but there’s far less prep work, less cleanup, and I don’t have to care about what people think about my home.
As I observed this weekend – one tip to being a good guest is: If you use the last of the toilet paper and see an extra roll set out for you, put it on the roll – don’t just leave the empty roll there.
Maggie Griffin says
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I plan to host at least one fun Christmas themed party, even if it is my birthday!
marika says
Z Me!! This year, entertaining at others. However, I hope to have a dining room light soon so that next holiday season, I can host!
Amy says
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My sister has the sweetest house (thanks to YHL!) I’m hoping she invites me over for the holidays!
Jaime says
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I love entertaining and having people over for dinner/game nights/football games…any excuse to have people over. I always have a jar of my mom’s homemade pepper jelly with some cream cheese and crackers on hand for impromptu guests as well as cookie mix that you add an egg and oil too. I just throw them in the oven and the smell of fresh cookies fills our apartment. You can also throw a pan of water, cinnamon sticks and cloves in the oven on a low temp and it will make the house smell like the holidays.
Katherine V says
Z ME!!!! I will hopefully be entertaining in a more tropical location! Woo Hoooo!
Tim says
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My wife and I just hosted our first Thanksgiving in our new house! I hope to host some more dinners and cocktail parties for the holidays!
Molly says
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My kids will be over for presents, stockings, and dinner-as usual! Can’t wait!
Amy says
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I host Christmas dinner every year. We keep it small… our immediate fam and the grandparents. I always serve comfort foods (read: high calorie… its the one time of year I do it!!!) we watch Christmas movies and play board games.
patti says
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we usually do brunch at our house with all the family bringing a dish. it’s lots of fun with tons of food and game playing after we eat!
tayo says
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I think I will be hosting xmas dinner this year. Recently bought a home and I am enjoying every opportunity to get my decoratin’ on.
mollie says
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These are fabulous!! Love them and hope I win!! I love to have people over to our home and will be having family and friends throughout the coming month of December. I usually keep it simple, pot luck whenever others offer, relaxed and welcoming. Making people feel like “friends” not “guests” is key:) Happy Holidays!
Sarah M. says
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I love entertaining! And this year the boyfriend will be joining for Christmas with the family… :)
Cooking is always the most fun part for me!
Rose Brannon says
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For the first time my husband and I are hosting his family for Christmas Eve. I love this tradition! We all go to Vigil Mass together, then have dinner and open family gifts amid much chaos. My husband is the oldest of ten, and there are four grandkids now, so my biggest goal is going to be making sure it’s really wonderful for the kids. Can’t wait!
Sarah says
Z ME! I’m hosting a holiday party in my first place with my hubby to be! These would brighten everything up!
Ashley says
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I will be entertaining at our new house this year!! Just moved in last month! :) It will be my first time hosting so I am really excited!
Jill says
Z Me! We will be entertaining all the in-laws this Christmas. My plan is to have everything mostly done ahead of time so I can relax.
Christin says
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I love entertaining, but it’s hard to while living in a small apt right now. However, we’re hosting a Christmas Movie Marathon to celebrate my bday (which is VERY close to Christmas) and that will be super fun. :)
Erin @ Domestic Adventure says
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We love to entertain at home! One of the things that our overnight guests enjoy most is that I put bottled water in the guest room–that way they don’t have to venture out to the kitchen if they are thirsty at night. Plus, it makes it seem a bit more hotel-ish!
Jenny K says
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I personally love going to others’ houses, I don’t have to clean or clean up and since my decoration is often lacking in many areas, theirs is more than likely better then mine! I would rather bring stuff to your house and help you get ready than host it.
Meghan says
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This holiday season we will be spending our first Christmas at home. We just had a baby girl last week and I am so looking forward to having our own Christmas this year.
Kim O. says
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I’ve already been doing a small bit of entertaining with just a few close friends. Looking forward to more this holiday season! On a tight budget, but candles and old jazz standards set the mood, as do festive, colorful wine glasses with a good red, served with yummy but inexpensive eats like little cups of cream of tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches (cut into strips for easy dipping), a lovely cheese plate with sliced pears and honey, and small chocolate truffles for a sweet ending. Happy Holidays!
Kari says
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In my neck of the woods the entertaining usually consists of pajamas and rented movies. *Sigh* We’re just not overly exciting. However, someday I would like to have double dates and game nights and lots of fun at my house! But school leaves no time for such things!
suzanne says
Z me! I love to entertain at home. The more the merrier!
Julia says
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My husband and I are being invaded on Dec 19th by my 2 brothers and then by my parents a couple days later. It is our first Christmas away (we moved to SC this year) and my family is coming down from MA. It is also our first Christmas as homeowners so we are going to have a really fun time hosting!
Lindsay says
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And I’m looking forward to a quiet Christmas at home with my new husband! :) Entertaining will be saved for another year.
marianne says
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I love entertaining, and my husband and I just hosted our first Thanksgiving dinner! It was especially fun because it was the first time since our wedding where we had both sides of the family together.
My tip? Just go with the flow. We can’t control everything and the most important thing is the company.
Ania says
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My hub and I split our holiday time between our parent’s homes (only 5 miles apart!). While we won’t be hosting for the main event, I’m sure we will have friends over for some holiday spirits throughout the next month ;)
Melissa says
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Since my boyfriend and I have recently moved in together and we’ve just begun to put a home together, I’ve been able to entertain at my home for the first time in my life! It’s terrific! So I love hosting get-togethers like family dinner nights or game nights… but this will be our first holiday season together. I think I’d LOVE hosting here!
Kate says
Z Me! We usually take in the neighborhood strays.
Valerie J. says
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We’re having both Thanksgiving and Christmas at our new place this year.
Tip: If over at someone else’s house take off your shoes if they don’t have shoes on…digging a stiletto into an 80 year old pine floor is not a good way to be memorable at a party.
If entertaining a large group at your house be sure to have music (not too loud), light a fire in the fireplace, and sprinkle a few small puzzle type games in random places so people can pick one up when the conversation lulls.
Christine H says
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I love to be the hostess, but we go home for the holidays and I will always step in to help out in the kitchen so our hosting family can relax a bit. Plus, it’s so much more fun when you can cook and clean together!
Lacey says
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Leslie says
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We are still young enough that we go to grandma’s house during the holidays :) In my family, everyone brings their specialty dish, that way the hostess doesn’t have a gazillion dirty dishes at the end of the night, ’cause most of them go back home with guests!
allison says
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I live in a small condo, so not enough room to entertain the entire family! I’ll save that for mom and dad. As a guest though, I like to make sure I bring a small token of appreciation, such as a bottle of wine, for my hosts!
Blair says
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I don’t mind where the entertaining happens as long as my cardinal rule is followed: Always have twice as much food/drink as you think you need!
Taryn says
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We hosted my parents for thanksgiving- and are going to be hosted by them for Christmas. Just being kind and attentive to your guests really goes a long way.
Kerry says
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We’ll be spending Christmas with the in-laws this year, but I love to have people over. My tips:
1) Get as much done before hand as possible so you can spend time with your guests and not preparing
2) Leave the dishwasher empty to spead up clean up
3) Make your guests feel comfortable by offering them a drink and introducing them to everyone else in the room
Ashley says
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We move in 2 weeks so we are definitely being entertained at the parents :)
Traci says
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i will hosting the day after Christmas….both my family from nj and my husband’s family…it will be a full house :)
Jamie says
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I’ll be hosting two get holiday togethers this year, one for family and one for the office party (how did I get so lucky? I guess I’ll never know!). So far I’ve used them as an excuse to get a bunch of our own diy projects around the house done….I’ve even taken several cues from what you’ve done with your lovely home.
Tracy Johnson says
Z ME!!!! I plan on entertaining some of my family. :)
kelly b says
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I love to entertain at home but won’t be hosting anything this holiday season due to traveling plans. Usually having some tasty bites, good drinks and a relaxed and happy attitude make for a great party – large or small :)
Vespa Rossa says
Z ME! Entertaining matrimonially this year, as I’m getting married the day after Christmas!
Rachel B. says
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I don’t plan on entertaining in my home this year, but I do have a tip for those who are going to: make sure your guest bathroom is clean and stocked with plenty of toilet paper. :)