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Thank-You Gift Guide


Thank-You Gift Guide

Need to get someone a thank-you gift for a stay at their house, or because they threw you a wedding or baby shower? Here are our top Emily Post-recommended thank-you gifts for all occasions. Feel confident giving thank-you gifts that you know will delight the recipient.


Simon Pearce Glass

Simon Pearce Celebration Bowl, a beautifully elegant glass blown bowl with a small foot, medium bowl, and wide flat brim
Simon Pearce Celebration Bowl available for engraving

We are huge fans of Simon Pearce Glass at Emily Post. Both Dan and Lizzie have given and received items from this local Vermont family-owned business. These are timeless pieces that convey elegance and quality. A perfect go-to for big thank-yous! Everything they make is stunning, but here are some favorites and items we've either given or received that have gone over really well! 

Ring Bowl

Hanover Wine Bottle Coaster

The Woodbury Bowl - a favorite! 

Sand Dollar Bowl - perfect for when you stay with a friend who lives by the beach!

The Celebration Bowl - exudes elegance.

Hartland Flutes - also a great option for a wedding, wedding shower, or anniversary gift.

The Simon Pearce "Seconds" shop is a great place to find deals on unique items with a little bit of character. 

Simon Pearce Seconds Shop


Vermont Flannel Company

A man and a woman are wrapped in a red and black plaid blanket smiling and looking cozy
Vermont Flannel Company Stadium Blanket

Dan can't stop raving about the Vermont Flannel blanket he received for Christmas! 

Vermont Flannel Company Blankets

Danforth Pewter

Danforth Seashore napkin ring collection
Danforth Seashore Napkin Ring Collection

From jewelry to entertaining ware, Danforth offers a plethora of high-quality, beautiful pewter and ceramic gifts. The best part is they have items for all price ranges! Here are a few of our favorites.

Pansy Purple Purse Mirror (One of many, many options!)

Red Clover Key Ring

Seashore Napkin Rings - a great gift for when you've been a houseguest by the sea!

Ceramic Vases - Charming with or without flowers.

Farmgirl Flowers

Stunning bouquet of white a blush roses, tweedia and greens
"Bridal Wave" Stunning bouquet of roses, tweedia, and greens

We are huge fans of Farmgirl Flower bouquets! These stunning arrangements will make your recipient say "Oh wow!" out loud and are a great way to express your appreciation. Here are some of our favorite orders.

The Out Cloud - 8 large white hydrengias 

Tea for Two x3! - A stunning array of renunculus

Austen Translation - an array of Delphiniums

Want to save a little on your flower delivery? Check out Farmgirl Flower's Free to Ship Shop! 

Free To Ship Shop