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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.
Allison says
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I will be helping others with parties this year. Be a great guest by always brining something! A small host/hostess gift, an app or side dish, a bottle of champagne, or even a great playlist on an ipod! I think its important to contribute in some way. Be a great host/hostess by having a range of (alraedy chilled) drinks for guests…pitchers/carafes of lemon or cucumber water, and carbonated drinks in addition to the liquor/wine/beer choices.
Divina says
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It’s tradition for us to host thanksgiving and the rest of the holidays are divided between other family members. Since we just bought a house, we are now expected to host summer parties as well.
nika says
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remodelaholic says
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I love those! I hope I win!
I am planning on hosting an ugly Christmas sweater party I’m stoked!
Susan Scrivner says
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Thanks for the reminder to get to my local Z Gallerie. There’s someone on my gift list that would be very happy with the ribbed votives.
Harper says
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I usually bring a bottle of wine or homemade baked goods for the host of a party. As for hosting a party, great food and drinks are always top priority!
Taylor says
Z Me! We won’t be entertaining too much… both of our families live out of town, so we go to them instead of the other way around!
Jeanne Sargent says
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Love your site and love that vase! Our little fixer-upper is only 1100sqft but we love to have family and friends over the week before Christmas for homemade doughnuts and hot chocolate. It is insanely loud and messy but everyone leaves with smile on their face and a stuffed belly!
Erin says
Z ME!! Oh I have lots of entertaining plans this holiday season for friends and family, which reminds me…time to start planning.
Laure says
Z ME!!! I am doing a lot of hosting this holiday season. I think the key to having a great party is A LOT of preparation. Make sure that you have a plan and that it is very very detailed (even down to when you will be getting dressed for your party). Also…if you are out and about and see a deal on great wine…grab a few bottles to keep around the house, that way when you have to go to a party, you have a hostess gift on hand. I personally LOVE the Lady Bug red table wine from the Lolonis vineyard, b/c the lable is red and green making it perfect for the season, and it’s also organic!!!
PKay says
Z ME! I love to host. My top two must haves for entertaining indoors -coloring books for the kids and alcohol for the adults.
Erika says
Z ME!!! I like to entertain but usually end up running back and forth between my family and in-laws. No kids yet for me and my husband so it’s fun to spend time with our niece’s and nephews.
Alison says
Z ME!! I Love to host and be hosted! It’s great since my husband and I both love to cook we usually bring an appetizer or dip. This year we will be traveling by plane with our 10 month old, for Christmas. Wish us luck!
Paula says
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I like to be a guest – at my mom’s house – for the holidays.
Lindsey P says
Z ME! I’m a guest, since my apartment is tiny.
Marann says
Z ME!!! I love to entertain and be hosted. My best advice is to always show up with a bottle of wine. A good guest never coes empty handed.
Jill says
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I love to entertain in my home, I try to think of every last detail and scenario, so everything goes as smoothly as possible. I’m very lucky too to have a husband who helps with all the cooking and cleaning and other preparations!
Molly R. says
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I’ll be a guest and I’ll be a host this season. I always try to have a variety of food and beverages, so everyone has options even if they have dietary restrictions.
Amy says
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I love to host and be hosted! This year I will be doing a little of both.
Sarah K says
Z ME!! All of our family lives out of town, so we are always hosted by family for Christmas…maybe some day I’ll be the Christmas hostess with the mostest! ;)
Laura says
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Since I am responsible for the July 4th bash, Christmas is spent at someone else’s pad.
We’re a BYOB kind of crew so to be a good guest always bring enough for yourself and a few extras to share.
Erin B. says
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Cara S says
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We’re actually having a holiday party this weekend. One year we threw a more formal, everyone we know is invited open house with yummy appetizers and drinks + a fun casual party for just friends. We’ve since abandoned the open house, but we love the “Holiday Shindig” where we relax with chili, drinks, and cookies.
Megan says
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My new husband and I will be guests at my parents home. The best was to be a good (easy!) guest is to offer to help. Wash the dishes, pick up after yourself, and compliment the cook!
Nichole says
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I will have a travel filled holiday! Breakfast at parents, lunch at Grandmothers, and Dinner at in-laws…LOL I get tired just typing it! ;)
Lauren Kenrick says
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This year, I plan to be entertained at my aunt’s house. I prefer to go to other people’s houses on big holidays like Christmas or Thanksgiving, but for small get togethers like a dinner party, or New Years party I like to entertain. Christmas or Thanksgiving is such a big task especially because I have such a large family.
Lauren says
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I prefer to be entertained at someone else’s house during this stage of my life. It is much easier to pack up a few things to entertain my little ones than to pick up my entire house and make room for family to eat and hang out.
My guest tip: Take plenty to entertain your children and be aware of what they’re doing when you’re in someone else’s home. Continue to discipline them, guiding them toward proper behavior instead of letting them run amuck. It may seem like more work that way, but it’s much easier to gently correct them than to have chaos on your hands because you’re not paying them any attention!
Katie says
Z ME! Yes, please!
Jenny says
Z ME!!!!! Pretty, pretty please!!!
Mary Frances says
Z Me!! I just moved into my first apartment this year after graduating from college – I have ZERO holiday-themed items and I’m so excited to be starting my collection. My roommate and I are throwing a little holiday cocktail shindig – do y’all have an good ideas for getting away with that kind of party on a budget (and I mean BUDGET)?
KimberlyH says
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I will be a guest at many family parties this year…which is fun because I get to stay as long as I’d like to, enjoy myself, bring something, but not have to clean up the mess in my house before or afterwards!
Elizabeth Felderhoff says
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I probably wont be hosting anything this year but I love to have little handmade food gifts as presents for the parties I attend. They are thoughtful and useful, double bonus!
Kristine Neeley says
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I would LOVE to be entertaining in our home (considering it’s our first Christmas in our new house), but alas, a trip to the family beckons. Even when we’re staying with family, I always bring a host gift. This year? A Christmas Candy dish with homemade truffles!
Catherine says
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We’re not doing any traveling this year, since our first child is due 12/30. So it’s just me and the husband for the holidays and it’s kind of wonderful having such a low-key holidays for a change!
Debra says
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I’m having family over at my place this year.
Plan EARLY! haha
Erynn says
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I really love entertaining. Nothing makes a house more a home than the people in it! I’m having my book club over for our Christmas meeting, and I’m really looking forward to it! My tip for being a gracious hostess is just to keep it real! Mingle, make every person feel welcome by taking time to speak with everyone and introduce those who don’t know each other!
Happy Holidays!
Amy Y says
Z ME! I’m a host this year, and I try to remember my guest’s favorite food likes/dislikes as long as they aren’t too restrictive to being creative. I also try to be respectful of food allergies.
Alison says
Z ME!! I will be enjoying the holidays with my parents and in-laws…no entertaining for me as I will be 8 months preggers by then! Congrats to you too, Sherry!
Alicia D says
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I would love to host this year’s family gathering. My husband is a fantastic cook, and we love having people over. However, my mother-in-law always hosts family gatherings.
To be a good host, it is important to have enough things for people to do–especially children. Also, it is important to know your guests’ dietary restrictions. Both my mother-in-law and brother-in-law are diabetics. So, I make sure that we always have splenda tea on hand.
Ellen says
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Maggie says
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Danielle H says
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This is our first Christmas in our new home and I can’t wait to host family and friends.
Lauren says
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I prefer to splurge on a better housewarming present and go to others houses :)
kate says
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I love both entertaining and being entertained.
Jenn R. says
Z me! As usual, we’ll be making the rounds this year to visit our families.
Erin L says
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My family lives on the other side of the country. So whether I’m there or they’re here, just being with loved ones is what makes my holiday!
Becky says
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This year, the entertaining was at my in-laws as usual. But the construction on our house will be finished early 2010, so I’m hoping to have the decorating complete so we can celebrate our first Thanksgiving in our new home with lots of friends and family! As a guest, I always make sure to offer to set the table, do the dishes etc. Whatever I can do to make things go smoothly!
Mary K says
Z ME!!!! I love to entertain but don’t get a chance to do it often because family & friends live so far away! When I have a party, I try to make sure I have a beautiful table set.
Sarah says
Z me! We have the family over for Christmas morning to watch the kids open presents and eat brunch. Last year I took it up a notch by doing a hashbrown casserole, deviled eggs (instead of scrambled), sliced fruit, cresent rolls, smoked sausage, and key lime pie!
That’s the one day we entertain, we go to hubby’s side of the family every year – it varies on whose home – I said now that we have a big enough house I’d like to have it at our house one year soon! We also spend part of our Christmas time at my mom’s in Valdosta, and every other year we go to Indiana to see my family up there…
Heather H says
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I enjoy hosting and being the guest, so either are fine with me. I think having personalized place cards and assorted drinks for all tastes (alcoholic and non) are good tips. Also doing some sleuthing beforehand on guest’s food preferences helps so you can have food that pleases different appetites.