The start of November marks the beginning of this wonderful holiday season for all hosts, hostesses, and party-goers! Soon, we’ll be celebrating the holidays with family, friends, and (surely), lots of good food and drink.
Dinner parties, happy hours, and holiday gatherings are right around the corner. We want to make sure that as those invites start rolling in, you don’t have to worry about showing up empty-handed.
A nice bottle of wine or a beautiful flower arrangement will always be a beautiful way to thank your host for their hospitality. But, sometimes you may want to switch it up and bring something a bit more unique.
Tip: Stock up on a few different host gifts to stash in your closet for any last-minute events that pop up, and save yourself the sweat!
I love this personalized recipe board as a thoughtful gift for a special friend or family member. Maybe they have a favorite recipe that you could share, or perhaps you could have one made from an old family recipe passed down through the generations. Just send the image of the recipe over to be personalized directly onto the board for that extra-special, handwritten touch!
Frontgate
For a more simple, modern take on this idea, mixed material cheese boards are a great option. Marble, slate, wood- you name it, and it’s out there!
West Elm
Williams Sonoma
Obviously, we LOVE everything Kate Spade. And, we love their products even more to give as gifts because of how cute and clever everything always is. This apron would make a fun, playful gift for your host. Plus, the inside flap has all your measurement equivalents written down as a bonus little cheat-sheet!
Kate Spade
Does your host have a favorite cocktail or drink that they’re always ordering at happy hour? This cocktail shaker is perfect for foolproof recipes without having to look them up each time!
Sur La Table
A decanter for their finer liquors is always a nice gift, and this one is both festive and practical with numbered glasses for your guests to tell theirs apart.
Pottery Barn
Maybe your host prefers a nice bottle of wine? This Clef du Vin helps to “age” your bottle of wine by one year for each second that it is submerged in a glass. Plus, it even comes with a travel size version!
Frontgate
I love a nice warm cup of tea after dinner, and I bet your host would love this single-serve teapot and mug that they can use to treat themselves to nice cup in style.
Anthropologie
Sometimes I feel like there can never be enough coasters floating around at parties. Any host would love to add a few more around their home as the drinks start being poured! I love the simplicity of marble, but a beautiful gold leaf adds a unique twist here.
Crate & Barrel
Candle holders and napkin rings are a tried and true staple of host gifts, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring! A funky, modern pair of candle holders are perfect for the contemporary host, while napkin ring cuffs adorned with a sweet saying may be best for the more traditional one.
Urban Outfitters
The Bella Cottage
What are some of your favorite host or hostess gifts to give? Have you ever received one that really stood out? Let us know your favorite ideas in the comments!
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