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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.
Amy A. says
Z ME! We have close friends come over, but the major family entertaining is still done at my grandma’s house.
Rose T says
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I prefer to entertain. I like to have plenty of finger foods to snack on and plenty of drinks. This is actually our first year hosting so it’s pretty exciting but scary at the same time.
Beth R says
Z Me! We plan to do both. We can’t get enough of the holidays so anywhere we go is fine with us. But our 5 year old loves decorating and can’t wait to show it off so we always have people over!
This Thrifted Life says
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I will be hosting Christmas this year. I’ve been picking up decorations, games, etc at thrift stores to make it easy on myself–no holiday rush at the retail stores!
Samantha says
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Brandi Reiland says
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I love entertaining, and this year it is our first year of taking over a “grown up” holiday-Christmas dinner! I love making sure everyone is comfortable, and that any party I have encourages mingling. I have “snack spots” set up in various places, as well as chairs and other seating set up all around the room. I like to pick out music to go with my parties too!
Hannah says
Z ME! After hosting thanksgiving at our house, I was hoping and looking forward to relaxing during the Christmas season and enjoying unwrapping gifts at a relatives house… Alas, Christmas will be at our house, so, it’s back to planning.
Brittany says
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I love to entertain but our house isn’t quite ready for guests yet. Once we get our house in order entertaining is in order (:
Meaghan McElwain says
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I’ll be having people over for a Christmas/Football party! Go Saints!
Robyn says
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We will not be home for the holidays this year and I have to admit, I’m secretly thrilled not having to entertain!
Elizabeth says
Z Me. We will be hosting my husband’s family for Christmas dinner and then possibly my parents and grandparents will join us later. We’re hoping some friends will be able to stop by as well. I’m a little nervous but very excited to be the hostess this year. Its our first Christmas as a married couple and the first Christmas in our new house.
Lisamarie says
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I love entertaining! My must-do entertaining tip is to have enough food and drink throughout the night. Even an evening of monopoly must be filled with at least little snackies!
natasha says
“Z Me!” : Definitely going to host a “Couples Christmas” Party w/ all of our married friends.
Tip for being a great host: Always make sure to have a spot for gents and ladies to place their coats and purses.
Ali says
Z ME! I love playing hostess!
Ele says
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We are hosting Christmas Eve this year with the in-laws. I label all of the dishes with place cards and one year titled the nuts/chips/pretzels as ‘Various Snacks’…we still laugh about it to this day!
Joshua says
Z me. I’m too lazy to host people. I’d prefer to go out.
jen says
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I love going to other people’s houses. We are having two big parties, so going to other places makes it seem EXTRA special!!!
Heather says
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I set up cozy corners throughout the house with snacks and pillows or chairs for more intimate conversations and entertaining :)
Cheri says
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We’re hosting Christmas for both sides of the family this year–I would love some sparkle for the celebration!
katie tudini says
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I love entertaining and this is my first christmas that I will not be traveling home, ever! So bring on the parties and guests!
Melissa C says
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I love entertaining!! Since we will be spending Christmas with our families, I am kicking off the holiday season with a fabulous Tree Trimming party!
Albion Chrisman says
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I think the best way to be a good hostess is to put yourself in your guests shoes (well, not literally!)in order to understand what they’ll want -then try to meet those needs. On the flip side, never arrive at a party empty handed.
Kathy says
Z ME! It is the first year in our new home, so I’ll be hosting Christmas for the first time. I can’t wait!
Holly West says
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We’ll be heading to my parent’s house for the holidays. Hope you guys have a happy holiday season!
Shannon says
Z ME! Prefer to entertain, especially in the winter so I don’t have to venture out in the cold!
christina says
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I love entertaining! bring on the cocktails!
Meaghan says
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I will be going to the S.O.’s house to crash it so I don’t have to cook ;]
Heidi says
Z ME! I love having people over, but our place is so small that I will stick with dessert gatherings. The nice thing about that is having everything done ahead of time so I can really enjoy the party!
LMS52 says
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Carrie Barnett says
Z Me! Christmas will be at our house this year, and I would love to add these items to my decor!
Dawn says
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I love the tradition of going to family members’ homes for the holidays. Maybe someday we will host…I still have a lot of renovating, painting and decorating to do!
Kelly says
Z ME! Our house is too small for entertaining, but I really hope we can upgrade soon!
Carissa says
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We’re hosting a Christmas cookie baking party in a few weeks that will also be our housewarming. We’ll have our friends over, make use of our new double-ovens, and take then on a tour of our very own first house in between batches of gingerbread men and Mexican wedding cookies. We’ll have board games and Christmas movies on for the less baking-inclined!
I’ve learned as a young hostess that helps to do a walk through of the house before guests come over and imagine yourself in their shoes. Start at the front door and ask yourself, “is it obvious where I can get a napkin for snacks?” “Are there enough comfy seats?” “Any funny smells?” “Is there enough toilet paper?” “Is it obvious where I can stash my luggage?” “Would I get bored if I have to hang out by myself for a while?” Sometimes I’m so absorbed cleaning before guests arrive that I forget the obvious, like towels in the bathroom! So this walk-through helps.
And, as always, I think being a good hostess means making people feel as comfortable in your house as they do in theirs, no matter what. Comfortable and well-fed!
Keely says
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ALways have a clean bathroom for you guests!
Lisa says
Z ME! We went to my godparents’ (out of town) for Thanksgiving. The hubby and I will be hosting a holiday open house in late December, so I’m looking forward to baking some sweet breads and cupcakes for that, and getting to use all of our pretty wedding-gift platters and bowls.
Sarah says
Z Me! My husband and I love to entertain so hopefully there will be several opportunities this season to do so. My best suggestion is to plan your menu so that you aren’t tied to the stove as your guests are arriving and milling around. Having everything ready to go and choosing recipes that don’t take a lot of last minute prep will do a lot to make you present at your party and not just excellent chef behind the scenes.
Jamila says
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Normally i like going to other’s homes for holiday celebrations, but this year I am so excited to entertain in my new place! I just moved into a 1927 church-turned-house, and with 3,500 sg ft of exposed brick and painted cement floors, there is plenty of space for a party!
My #1 priority in entertaining is a sparkling bathroom! Your home can feel “lived in,” but there is nothing to let a guest know you care about their comfort like a freshly cleaned bathroom. : )
michele says
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Both. Taking off next weekend for family get together and the rest here at home!
Becky says
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We will be going to my Aunt and Uncle’s house this Christmas.
Megan says
Z Me, please!
I’m still lucky enough to travel to my grandparent’s house in New Mexico and spend the holidays with family.
Brandy says
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I love to entertain, and this year we are brave enough to host both families for Christmas. It’s our first time hosting a holiday ever and we are going to try it twice. What are we thinking?
Heather N says
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Robyn in Chicago says
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I’m going to my parents for the holidays.
Jennifer F says
Z ME!!! We will have a holiday party at our house, but my inlaws host up in NY every year. Their italian and go all out with food and wine so it’s a lot of fun and less stressfull than hosting yourself. BUt since my hubby inherited his mom’s knack for hosting we do a lot ourselves as well. My tip would be to not be late esp when food is involved, and don’t overstay your welcome. Hosting is exhausting stuff :-)
Rachel M says
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I like to do both! I like to entertain because it gives me an excuse to spend my days cooking and decorating and I just love having people over! No matter what – I think that the BEST hosts/hostesses aren’t necessarily the ones that have great decor (although, I must say I LOVE me some prettiness), I think that they’re the ones that make the guests feel like they’re at home – like they’re so comfy that they wait to leave late!
Heather says
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We love going to just about any party or get together we can, but we also love entertaining. We come up with different ideas that keep things fun. Like this year is the “Bad Sweater Party”. You have to wear your worst holiday sweater and bring a traditional holiday food, like eggnog, or fruitcake! :)
Emily says
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This will be our first Christmas in our new house! We are going to have a cocktails/dessert party for all of our friends. We are so excited!
Jennifer says
Z ME! We will be hosting a party for our neighborhood friends. should be a lot of fun!
Suzy McCann says
Z me! I love to have the whole extended family here– I do a lot of cook ahead foods to keep the food flowing and to enjoy it all at the same time.