Gifts For The Hostess: “Thank You” Gifts That Aren’t Boring
Gifts For The Hostess
Do you have holiday parties to attend this year but don’t want to show up empty-handed? The season for get-togethers and celebrations is nearly upon us! It’s always nice to thank the hostess of any size gathering with a little something special. Now’s a great time to have a few hostess gifts handy for those inevitable invites. OR to find something personal for the woman who loves to entertain and throws a chic soiree! These gifts range from something you can bring for a last-minute dinner invite to more substantial hostess gifts for a weekend stay with friends. Oh, and our picks are perfect for white elephant parties, gift exchanges, friends, co-workers, and teachers too!
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1
Breakfast Is Served!
If you are staying at a friend’s house for the weekend or need a more substantial hostess gift, this Sunday Morning gift set would make any hostess happy. It includes gourmet breakfast treats, a pretty candle and tea towel, and the packaging is REALLY pretty!
2
Who Doesn’t Love Macarons?!
Macarons are such a pretty and indulgent treat! This variety pack of Almond, Chocolate, and Salted Caramel French cookies look amazing and taste even better. This might be one of those buy one, keep one situations!
3
Perfect For Treats
One of our favorite tips is to grab holiday-themed plates each season and then use them for baked goods or cookies that you can either bring to a party or deliver to neighbors/friends. This is a set of 4 so really…it’s 4 gifts in one! So much better than a paper plate or plastic baggie!
4
Pretty Side Dish
You could fill this oven-safe casserole snowflake dish and wood trivet set with your favorite side dish, nuts, or chocolate. Just add a pretty ribbon and you’re good to go. There’s also a cute holiday tree dish as well (also linked!).
5
Tried & True Towels
William Sonoma makes the best kitchen towels. They last forever and wash really well. You could wrap one around a bottle of wine and add a ribbon for a hostess gift. This set of 2 has you covered for 2 parties!
6
Keep It Clean
This set of triple-milled soaps comes with a single initial or three-letter monogram of your choice…and they’re under $30!
7
Personal Touch
A cheese board is not only a thoughtful gift, but you can bring it to your gathering loaded up with fruits, crackers, cheese or pumpkin bread and leave it behind as a sweet surprise for the host. She’ll love the unique and modern monogram and wood and marble on this one! It would also make a great housewarming gift.
8
More Than Just Pretty
Pie is especially popular over the holidays and bringing one to a party in this ruffled pie dish is doubly sweet. The unique design distributes and retains heat evenly (so it’s not JUST pretty) and the ruffled edge actually simplifies cutting and removing a slice.
9
BEST Holiday Scent!
This cult-favorite Thymes Frazier Fir scent is amazing! It doesn’t have that super strong pine smell…it’s just clean and lovely. The diffuser or candle would be beautiful gifts. Linked both!
10
Coast In With Coasters
Coast into a party with these modern monogrammed coasters and your hostess will be thrilled you took the time to think ahead!
11
Pop The Bubbly
These Sugarfina Dom Pérignon vintage champagne flavored gummy bears are perfect for the hostess with a sweet tooth. The set comes with 4 individually wrapped boxes so you can spread the joy and even keep one for yourself. A great stocking stuffer too!
12
Just Add Bread
This olive oil gift set makes a lovely hostess gift. You could add a loaf of French bread or some gourmet crackers for dipping!
13
Cozy Conversation Starter!
This is a cool game for a smaller dinner party or family dinner. The Hygge Game is all about bringing people together by encouraging friends and family to share their stories and bond over discussions of the big and small things in life. This might be handy to keep around if the dinner topic turns to something like…. politics or the weather 😉
14
Wine Please
If you want to bring something other than your favorite bottle of wine, this decanter would be a lovely gift for any host or hostess.
15
For The Home Cook
If your hostess loves to cook, she’ll love this new cookbook from Alex Guarnaschelli. It includes 300 recipes for the home cook with everything from simple vinaigrettes and roast chicken to delish deserts and cocktails.
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