(Do I lose points by pointing our that you can just use the space bar for extra characters?) (Duck and run......................)

Salty nibbles? Nuts, olives, fancy crackers, bread sticks ;)

I'm a fan of consumable gifts.

OOh, gourmet salty nibbles is a definite possibility; maybe with a note to see cheese in the fridge?

I brought the tomato-scented gardener’s soap as part of a host gift and it was received with more joy than I’d expected! Made in Maine. And such cute packaging.

https://marmalademercantile.com/products/all-natural-gardeners-bar-soap-choice-of-style?variant=49119081431313&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=18288611966&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAABdy6agGYqpuqRvYq0pSMJaPisiq1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI06We5MqxhwMV0VFHAR2wIQQ9EAQYBiABEgI8WvD_BwE

OMG Sue could that be cuter? Must have. For my pantry annex!

The thing is, als, you did not read the syllabus closely enough.

"specialty soap in all the baths, and "x."

I already have cute soaps for each bath. I need the "x" . 😬

I was thinking of something like a book of Maine artists but coffee table books are such ...

commitments. I came across this and it is so cute I bought it.

Will not let me post a pic! https://shop.wildsam.com/collections/pursuits/products/maine-coast

I had not heard of this brand. SO great looking!

https://shop.wildsam.com/products/pursuits-collection?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=8bd37f34d&pr_rec_pid=6725415960646&pr_ref_pid=1900466765894&pr_seq=uniform

I have been giving these a lot lately...Georg Jensen freezable ice "cubes" eggs that you can use in wine or other beverages to keep them cold without diluting the drink

eta: finally would let me add a pic. Nordstrom or Bloomingdales they come in a nice little suede like cloth bag that goes in the freezer and the eggs are DW safe. Everyone loves them!

Silver ice eggs

Fine chocolates. Who doesn’t love chocolate!

I vote for salty nibbles and a great cheese, bonus points for it being local.

Is this the Maine House?

yes, Bunny,

NJ Momma, the taffy is local and I don't want to to two candies, plus risk of melting in the heat.

Mtn, I missed you!

I vote local nibbles, too.

Ok, hear me out, though … if I stay, can I get lobster rolls as my treat? (Plural.)

Did I just get points taken off?

Instax camera and vacation journal?

Personalized wine and cheese set?

https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/personalized-deluxe-wine-cheese-tote?_br_psugg_q=personalized%2Bwine

How 'bout some local ME goodies especially their blueberry jam...

A set of cocktail napkins - linen or paper?

This could be a fun way to "wrap" a gift:

eta that these mugs would be cute with a local nibbles theme:

That nautical blanket is so cute.

It occurs to me that some of these ideas are more like a hostess gifts... maybe because there usually isn't such thing as a guest gift. Heretofore all the things I do are to be enjoyed during their stay, ie things to eat or use and entertainment, if you will.

On a separate note, I did recall that we stayed at a house once where each bed had a set of (pristine, white) towels per person, and the set was wrapped with grosgrain ribbon. It was so nice. I might have my cleaning person do that.

ah, yeah, I *might* have googled "Nautical hostess gifts" followed by "beach house warming gifts.

Okay, the wildsam book wins. It is exactly what *I* would want. I love stories about the places I’m visiting, a little history, maps! Maybe add some walking trails if there are some, and surely there are. But the wildsam, leather(ette?) binding, Love that.

See if they have it in leatherette.

Is it the nice quality paperback, thick, textured?

IDK, picking it up tomorrow. In the meantime, reminded of two local vendors I like, Daytrip Society and Sara Fitz.

https://www.daytripsociety.com/lantern-press-1000-piece-puzzle-nubble-light-house.html?id=100760078

https://sarafitz.com/collections/notepads/products/whale-weathervane-notepad

Then round it out with local snax.

Notepad is cute and useful.

A Seawicks candle, https://shopseawicks.com/products/new-maine-candle

something from FLYN like a cute zip pouchhttps://flynhats.com/products/cinnabun-zip-bag

A Trosko bag

Anything from Festive Fish, https://festivefish.net/collections/all I love her birch trays.

How about an Erin Flett tote bag? Maine made, useful for your guests during their stay, fun design:

https://erinflett.com/cdn/shop/files/ef_carryall_doubledot_sl_ryl_3.png?v=1708463344&width=932

Sorry better link here?

https://erinflett.com/products/carry-all-tote-bag-royal-double-dot

Maybe a gift card to a favorite local business?

ETA: Oops, just saw no gift cards. 5 points off!

I like the idea of a puzzle, game, something to "do" .. that's what made your previous gifts so nice.

The puzzle above is nice .... maybe that and a book set in Maine? or ...

because I just pre-ordered a bunch of limited edition copies of Amy Tan's new The Backyard Bird Chronicles, I have birds on my mind ... maybe a book on local birds

Maybe in the future you could have custom paint by number kits from photos of your views or nearby locations?

Such nice suggestions! How about some local honey? Something clever using a map of Maine? A small piece of local, framed art? (I try to buy art everywhere we go.)

I love the "watery" table runner on the left in this link. I have some of her coasters and use them all the time. Table & Bed Runners - Briana Taylor Quilts (btaylorquilts.com)

Have you put "Maine gift" or similar into Etsy?

Notecards: Maine Coast Note Cards With Envelopes series 1. Giclée Prints Available. - Etsy

Kind of kitschy: Lobster Framed Maps Customize Any Town. Lobster Shaped Gift, Housewarming, Closing Gift, Wedding Gift, Customized to Your Location - Etsy

I like the suggestions for a nice tote bag. Useful for so many things, especially while vacationing. Here's another option--the original 1901 Maine flag.

Maine flag canvas tote

Can’t help you with an idea for a gift, but this is one fun way to wrap it.

I was just looking at those bags! One of my DD's nicknames is a play on the word crab and I love their crab version.

Those are SO cute, but the bags would eat up most of the budget. I went to a local gourmet store nd got a bunch of Maine stuff, and that darn cute book!

Also got local honey.

Love the Erin Flett bag.

Thanks all!

Wow - Happy Soul is on a streak - this is the second post in 2 minutes.