Soaps from Provence? Been there.
Spice rack from Dean & Deluca?
Done that.
Pretty little chocolates?
Been there, done that.

Newsflash, frequent freeloaders: If you want to be invited back, you need a new gig.

Newsflash: Deirdre Ward’s latest creations mean you’re good to go through August!
Her company, Groovy D, specializes in custom-made gifts: a beach tote filled with a straw mat, tank top, and beach ball; another filled with fresh flowers and dried seedlings (you can play Martha Stewart with your host!); or picnic bags filled with citronella candles, a Moroccan-inspired tapestry, cookies, and, if you’d like, a bottle of wine.
(Heck, screw the host: Break it open in the car.)

Just as long as you’re not at the wheel. How great a houseguest can you be if you never make it there?