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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.
MaryKate says
Z me!
I am not entertaining this year, but wish I was! I love to have a reason to get the house looking its best at Christmas.
Jen says
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Jenn says
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I have already entertained for Thanksgiving and will be again on the 12th for a “Have yourself a merry little cocktail” party. Our spin on desserts: SMORES! Guests bring their own stick and we provide the rest! Plus, AZ winters are delightful – we love to be outside!
Susan Kelly says
Z ME PLEASE!
Laura H. says
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No hosting here… We’ve been living in Hawaii for a year now- Christmas will be our first trip back to the bitter cold midwest and we wouldn’t have it any other way!
Wine, cookies and ornaments are my fav holiday hostess gifts to give (okay, and receive :) hah)..
Em says
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I would love to entertain this year, unfortunately it’s just not happening. We just sold our house and are in a very small space until next year. It will be great letting someone else do all the work, though!
Emily says
Z ME!!!!!!!
Going to fam’s for christmas eve, christmas day at our brand new built by our very own selves HOUSE!!!!!! YAY! And all the more reason to win this giveaway: new decorations for new house.
valerie says
Z ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am def. having all of my friends over for boozy egg nog and a tree trimming!!!! Best tip — boil mulling spices on the stove all day before your party :)
Matty says
Z ME! Z Us!
We love to entertain, be it a last minute gathering of friends and neighbors for a quick dinner/cocktails/evening of fun, kids, dogs, politics and movie talk, or a grown-ups – only (okay maybe one eight year old) relaxing evening with close friends, catching up, and maybe just vegging together with some popcorn and hot chocolate in front of an old movie, or taking a night swim under the stars. It’s always warm enough here in California to do that! We will be entertaining at our house as well as visiting others.
Tip: Always arrive with something thoughtful and useful for your hosts. Don’t bring flowers if they probably already have enough of those. Ask what you can bring, and if your gracious host says “just you” — bring something anyway, even if it’s a box of fancy cookies, or if you bake something special, or a nice bottle of wine. It shows you care and it shows you have good manners.
For people who come to our house- remember to introduce strangers, or re-introduce people who may not know one another well. As part of your introduction, say something nice and interesting about each person. It helps them know a bit about one another, and about the context of your connections, and breaks the ice for them to talk to one another. I learned this from a friend who works in the US Embassy. Works like a charm And everybody likes to talk about themselves, so you’re bound to have a noisy, happy roomful of guests!
Enjoy the holidays.
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best,
Matty
Lara says
Z me!
I will be hosting a group of my college buddies for our once a year reunion. My hosting plans? Lots of coffee and tea available, a roasting fire, and little favors to take home.
Lori Harris says
Z ME!!! I love entertaining!!!!
Ryan says
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Chrystin says
Z me! I am running away from my house for the holidays…which means I don’t have to fret about ever speck of dust!
Alicia says
Z ME! I can’t wait for the day that I get to entertain at my house.
Meghan says
Z Me!
We’re having an ugly Christmas sweater party on New Year’s Eve and we’re anticipating 50+ people. I have no idea how we’re going to fit and feed everyone in our house! But it’ll be fun.
Jen @ ourfinehouse.com says
Z ME! We won’t be having Christmas Day at our house this year, but we will be having a “Holiday Dinner” with some of our dearest friends.
carrie @ brick city love says
Z ME!!
Our home is in no condition to host guests but we can’t wait until it is! I think the trick is to try and make sure your guests are comfortable. If they’re spending the night -“Is it warm enough in here for you? Here’s where the extra blankets are in case you get cold. Bathroom’s down the hall; here are some towels if you want to shower. Cups are in the cabinet over the counter. Help yourself to anything in the fridge.”
Be gracious about accommodating them {like turning the thermostat up if they keep their house a little warmer then we do}.
Courtney says
Z ME!
I am hosting two different Christmas gatherings this year (one on Eve and one on Day) with my husband and three young sons. Whew! It’s gonna get crr-aye-zeeee!
Beth G says
Z ME!!
I like to entertain, but just in small groups – too many people just gets overwhelming! I would rather be home and have people to my place rather than travel elsewhere!
Kari says
Z ME!
Samantha Vinyard says
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I love entertaining small gatherings but prefer to spend Christmas traditionally in my family home. I think to be a courteous guest always bring a host gift and do your part in the clean up. To be an amazing host make sure your guests have clean linens and know where to find extra TP or ibuprofen if needed. A stocked fridge is always nice too.
Jessica says
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Ellen says
Z me! Headed to my mothers this year, but my tip for when you are the host is to RELAX. Even if the food and decorations are perfect, a cranky host will ruin the event!
Aimee says
Z ME!
Entertaining makes me nervous! I would much rather leave it to other people. :)
kathryn h says
Z ME! Please Z ME. I usually host a boxing day lunch which consists of pots of soup, bread and lots of wine!! Simple and easy and perfect for the day after Christmas.
A Loopy Life says
Z Me! DH and I are celebrating our first Xmas in or new home and we have no decorations whatsoever, so this would be a great win! :)
Melinda says
Z ME!
I do like to entertain, but I don’t get the chance very often. My #1 tip is to make sure your guest bathroom is clean and SMELLS good! No one likes to use a dirty,stinky bathroom!
Trish says
Z ME PLEASE!
We had Thanksgiving here this year and I am hosting a Christmas Brunch for my girlfriends this Saturday. I LOVE entertaining – especially around the holiday season!
Lone says
“Z ME!”
Leigh says
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I’ll be going home to CT. But I love to have a cookies and cocktail party in the weeks leading up to Christmas.
Kendall says
Z me! I’ll mostly be entertained…as a guest I always make sure to bring a bottle of wine (or two)!
Selena says
Z ME! I will not be entertaining this year for Christmas…maybe next year!
Kristy says
Z ME!
I host thanksgiving and one big holiday party everyyear- i love it but am plenty ready to go somewhere else for the actual Christmas holiday!
tae says
Z me!!
i wish i entertained more!!
Rebecca C. says
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Christina says
Z ME!!!!
We did our holiday hosting at Thanksgiving and will be taking a break to gear up for our annual Superbowl party in Feb.
While I’m new at the hosting arena, I’m learning that as long as you have food for people the rest comes pretty easily.
dmh says
Z ME
We did TG at our place, and hope to have a fab holiday party next year when our new house is a little more put together.
Carrie says
Z me! Please!
We will be hosting Christmas again this year (our 4th)! My idea/tip for myself this year is to keep it simple and small – perhaps then I won’t get totally overwhelmed!
Christine says
“Z ME!”
We entertain for Thanksgiving and will be entertained for Christmas! Living in Arizona the weather is perfect for an outdoor Thanksgiving. Christmas is best at the ‘rents house with the fireplace! :)
Sarah M. says
Z ME!! I never show up to a party empty handed….always bring something fun…wine, cookies, etc.
Krysten says
Z Me!
Most holidays we go to someone else’s place. It’s nice to not have to worry about entertaining – yet. One day soon, though, I’d love to have everyone gather at my place. Soon.
Mary Sue says
Z ME!
Candace says
Z ME!
We may or may not have a Christmas shindig at our place. It all depends on if we can get the house spic and span and cheery beforehand, but even if we don’t get to entertain, we are heading to Colorado to spend this Christmas in a cabin!! Yay!
Amy says
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Love spending the holidays at my grandma’s…tons of cookies and special treats!!!
EricaV says
Wow, I’m obsessed with all things silver,and I totally love these!
Z Me!
=)
Trisha says
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This christmas season we won’t be having any parties at our house, but we’ll be busy at others homes celebrating! We do love to entertain and have yet to decide if the New Years eve party ends up at our house!:)
Nicole says
Z ME!
Love entertaining – But I am not this year. We’re spending time at our parent’s for Christmas. :)
erin b says
Z Me!
i prefer quiet, but we tend to have a lot of people. i love that anyone feels they can stop by at anytime and be comfortable. always keep little snackies on hand as well as drinks. keep it simple and have fun!
Crystal L. says
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I’m hosting a fancy xmas bash this year in my new house! I’m super excited! It’s dress up party with a photo op station, complete with reindeer headbands, santa hats, reallllllly bad garland and some cheesy santa and elf figurines. I’m going to make a list so guests can pose for their cheesy photos and then sign up with their emails and send them post par-tay!
Kendall says
Z Me! And, I’ll be a guest at my parents’ house. I try to help out when I can, but I know I’m a great guest because my parents love me!