guest behavior.

tired of too many nights at lily pond and surf lodge? find that friend who loves to entertain at home and hit 'em up for an invite. but since mom always said never go empty-handed, here's a list of housewarming gifts sure to please the pickiest of pals:

for the birds.
miss hearing the tweet of tweetie during the week? bring your feathered friends to the yard with the wire bird feeder ($48). avail in a bright orange and green, they won't be able to keep away from the seeds you leave out. but if your host hates what they leave behind, the feeder also holds tea lights to give the outdoor feast some fire. available at the conran shop. 407 east 59th street. at 1st. 866.755.9079. www.conranusa.com


cherche the love.
candles are a great gift for the senses. they smell good, they look good and everyone just glows in their light. the collection from le cherche midi ($38-$50) will def make you the best guest. housed in recycled boxes and silk covers (to preserve the smell), choose one of the numbered scents (no. 5 and 20 are faves). the hand-poured candles use the highest grade wax to ensure it will burn, baby, burn. available at H. groome. 9 mainstreet. southampton. 631.204.0491. www.lecherchemidi.com


art of warwick.
hate those stiff sheets she puts out? give her a hint (and you a good night's sleep) with gayle warwick fine linens. all of the 100 percent organic cotton linens are so fine, you'll think you're bedding down at buckingham palace. choose from patterns like paisley, haveli or gold-dipped linens for the host, and choose the best room in the house. you earned it. available at stella. 138 west broadway. between thomas and duane. 212.233.9610. www.gaylewarwick.com


truffle off.
if she had it her way, she would have truffles with everything. now she can with the dean and deluca truffle lover's set ($200). their locations are a closely guarded secret, but now she can enjoy the precious earth treasures in some stock, swirled in some honey and drizzled over pasta. gift set includes oils, honey, salt and more. www.deananddeluca.com


par for the korres.
he spends all his time grilling you the perfect T-bone, so give your guy something to wash off the smoky smell. the new korres mens collection ($16-$30) is packaged with über-masculine brown, and smells pretty nice too. ingreds like absinthe extract, sweet chestnut and ginseng ensure he'll keep his skin nice and clean when between the sheets. available at sephora. 1950 northern boulevard. near searingtown. 516.365.9008. www.sephora.com