I am perpetually on the hunt for the perfect hostess gift. The Maid’s Quarters is one store that features gifts of all sizes from high end linens, sleep wear and robes to holiday decorations and luxurious lotions. Everything you need to indulge your hostess (and yourself) can be found in Claudia Mann’s twenty-eight year old Los Gatos, CA shop.

I ran across these adorable and inexpensive hand towels. At $10.00 a piece, you can buy a set for your hostess’s bathroom and not break the bank. They are light weight and feature characters from Patience Brewster’s line of Krinkles ornaments.

The store also featured Gianna Rose Atelier‘s triple milled couture soaps. My favorite was the dog shaped soap collection. The Chihuahua Princess rests on a terry bath sponge with the scent of tuberose, violet and lily. The Maltese with a sweet bow in her hair has hints of lavendar and violet. Wrapped in gorgeous gift boxes, these are sure to please the most discriminating dog lover and be a unique trinket that you just can’t find anywhere. (Approx. $22.00 each)

I also found a few gifts for an extended stay at a favorite relative’s or friend’s home – a few additions for the guest bedroom. A classically designed clock that is sure to match almost any decor and a water carafe ($80) that is perfect to place at the bedside for a guest or two. These are sure to show your appreciation for being invited to stay the weekend at someone’s
home without being over the top. They say practical, yet decadent.

The shop features a nice selection of ornaments, gifts of all sizes and the most decadent bed displays ever. Claudia has great suggestions to fit any price range. I am lucky I escaped without buying a thing. I know I will be back, after all, the party season has just begun.

The Maid’s Quarters
36 North Santa Cruz Avenue
Los Gatos, CA
(408) 395-1980
www.themaidsquarters.com

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