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For the Hostess: Gift Ideas from Colin Cowie

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For the Hostess: Gift Ideas from Colin Cowie

Colin Cowie knows how to throw a party. Television personality, interior designer and international event planner, Cowie has helped plan parties for celebrity heavyweights such as Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise and Hugh Hefner and has written numerous best-selling books on entertaining. So who better to ask, What should we bring to a holiday party this season? Click ahead and see what this arbiter of all things chic recommends.

Holiday Gifts Under $25

Sure shoppers may be willing to spend a little more this holiday, but retailers are well-aware that most are still seeking budget-friendly items to cover more people on their list. To cater to a widening range of personal budgets, affordable gifts will play a role in business game plans and remain a big part of present exchanges among consumers. But this year, it's not simply limiting the dollar spend, but rather finding that extra value in product functionality and usability, even within these

Fantasy Christmas Gifts 2010

Retailer Neiman Marcus searches the globe each year to deliver a list of jaw-dropping fantasy gifts and experiences for its annual Christmas Book. This year is no exception. You’re sure to find something worth dreaming of, no matter whether your taste runs more toward a limited-edition Camaro, a romantic houseboat for two, a handmade ukulele, or an edible gingerbread playhouse. So click ahead and be inspired!

Last-Minute Holiday Gifts For The Procrastinator

With the end of the holiday season approaching, the shopping procrastinators among us may be scrambling for gift ideas for risk of leaving a loved one with something they may not want. This year, there is a plethora of popular tech products and perennial gifts to give, but for the shopper looking for something different, these products may not be the first thing that comes to mind. This is especially handy if you’ve waited until the last minute. These gifts are sure to be readily available no ma

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Toffee to Go

"OMG, they’re not too sweet...they’re actually perfect," Cowie says. "One problem, a box is never enough. White chocolate, dark chocolate and milk chocolate, I love giving and receiving these decadent treats."

Pictured: Dark Chocolate Pecan Toffee, $10 for a 1/4 pound

Photo: Toffee to Go.com

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