Most people plan for parties days, even weeks, in advance. They carefully pick out their theme, motif color, program, food and drink selection, and entertainment. Sometimes however, they are caught with a last minute reason to celebrate that somehow ends up being a last minute party.

As a guest, you also get sucked in the last minute panic. You have to frantically look for an appropriate outfit to wear (that fits the theme if any) and you have to find the perfect gift. For people who are close with the person throwing the party, this should not prove to be a problem. However, if you do not know much about the person who is throwing the party and are attending the last minute soiree in a day or so; this may prove to be one tough challenge.

When this happens to you, make sure that you narrow down your gift ideas to those that most people would like; and then customize it. For example, if you know that a person works in an office, purchase custom entrance mats and choose to print them with the logo of the company the celebrator is working for. You may also add his name as in "welcome to Mr. Black's office", for a personalized touch. This affordable gift will seem priceless.

If the celebrator is into a particular sport like golf, you may also buy custom golf flags in attractive colors. This will not only encourage him to enjoy his sport more, he will look good doing it.