Um, You Shouldn't Have!

Why show up with a bottle of wine when you can bring black toilet paper?

The Emily Post Institute advises bringing your party hostess a gift: "A bottle of wine or a batch of blueberry muffins for the next morning—or, for the holidays, something seasonal, like an ornament—would be thoughtful." But, dear Emily, what if your hostesses is 60 days sober? Off carbs? Allergic to shade fruit? Afraid of ornaments? (They can be quite terrifying--all shiny, and suspended, and full of sharp angles.) With a little help from one of our favorite e-tailers, Charles and Marie, you can gift with personality. Here's some of the fun party gifts we found. You'll be the envy of all your fellow gift-ers...and Emily.

- "I am not a paper cup" is, well, pretty much what it says it is...or isn't...a paper cup. Made of double-walled porcelain and reusable silicone, this travel mug will preserve your host's hot beverage and the environment. $20, charlesandmarie.com

- Your hostess will soon be packing heat (in a law-abiding way) with this bad-ass tee, made by American Apparel. Atypyk 'Be Tough' T-Shirt, $40, charlesandmarie.com

- Bored of Charmin; tired of plain white TP? Your hostess might be too. Spruce up her restroom, and her privates, with some colored toilet paper. Made of 100 percent biodegradable, virgin pulp that is chlorine-free and entirely recyclable, your hostess can wipe easy. Renova Colored Toilet Paper, $15, charlesandmarie.com

- If she can't take the heat, get her Cool Feet. These four small suction cups attach to the bottom of a laptop, lifting it up so the heat can disperse properly. More ergonomic and less scorching for the lap. $13, charlesandmarie.com

- Encourage her to serve you with this Bottle Opener/Fridge Magnet. Available in four colors to match any décor. $27, charlesandmarie.com