Hostess thank you gift

[Wigglypasta]

Can anyone give me an idea of what to take to a neighbours house as a thank you gift for inviting us for drinks and supper between Christmas and new year. We will take a bottle of wine but the wife does not drink and I wanted to get something other than chocolates. She has helped us out a lot over the year which is why I wants something a bit different / special. I am worried about taking something that looks I am passing on a Christmas present or thank you gift I have just been given at Christmas! Budget about £10 - £15.

[BlueChampagne]

Hyacinth bulbs planted in a nice container, to come out in January?
Home-made goodies? Shortbread, gingerbread?
What does she like?

[Scottishgirl23]

I bought a lovely Christmas Tea tin from Fortnum and Mason as a hostess gift. I like to give these as gifts because they are beautifully packaged and have always been appreciated. You can buy it here: www.fortnumandmason.com/p-8159-new-christmas-tea-caddy-200g.aspx

[ArcheryAnnie]

Seconded the lovely tea. Also nice is an Amaryllis bulb in a nice pot - M&S and Waitrose usually do them, and they cost about £10.

[ArcheryAnnie]

Also a big bunch of flowers is a really nice thing to give. Some people think they are a cliche to give, but almost everyone loves getting them.

[Davros]

Last night some visitors brought me a bunch of flowers with Christmassy branches etc. I love it. No idea where from or how much it cost

[Wigglypasta]

Thank you for all your ideas. I like the idea of the Hyacinth or Amaryllis bulbs so I think I will do a bit of investigating for those.