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Hostess and Girlfriend Gift Ideas Under $50: My Etsy, Anthropologie, Kendra Scott and Ulta Picks
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items I've spent years showing up to friends' houses, dinner parties, and girls' nights with a gift in hand, and this list is exactly what I reach for when I want something personal without blowing a $50 budget. Every pick comes from Etsy, Anthropologie, K...
This candle became my go-to when a friend's birthday is coming up and I want something that feels like I actually thought about her. You pick her birth month and it prints right on the glass, so it looks like a boutique candle instead of something gr...
Personalized Birth Flower Candle
Every girls' night I host, at least one friend leaves with one of these tucked in her bag because they photograph so well and hold a full glass of wine without sweating on the counter. Engraving her name or a nickname on the side makes it feel like a...
Personalized Engraved Wine Tumbler
Showing up empty-handed to a dinner party isn't really an option for me, so I keep one of these engraved marble and acacia boards on standby for exactly that. The host gets to keep something she'll actually use for her next gathering instead of a bot...
Personalized Hostess Charcuterie Board Set
My go-to for a friend who needs a little pampering, whether she's getting ready for a wedding or just had a rough month. Having her name or initial embroidered on it turns a basic robe into something that feels like a spa gift, and the satin actually...
Personalized Satin Robe
A dainty bracelet like this birth flower and birthstone piece is what I reach for when I want to give something more sentimental than a candle. It's delicate enough that she can wear it every day without it competing with the rest of her jewelry, whi...
Personalized Birth Flower Bracelet
I keep one of these embroidered totes on hand for the friend who's always hauling snacks, sunscreen, and a change of clothes for her kids, because a sturdy personalized bag feels more thoughtful than another gift card. The canvas is heavy enough to h...
Custom Embroidered Canvas Tote Bag
Nothing gets a bigger reaction from my best friend than a gift with our actual photo on it, and this little ceramic dish is proof. She keeps it on her nightstand for rings and earrings, and every time she sets her jewelry down she sees our picture an...
Personalized Photo Jewelry Dish
When I want to give jewelry but don't want to guess at someone's exact taste, this signature-style necklace is my safe bet because the delicate chain and script name work with almost any outfit. It's become my default gift for a friend's birthday or ...
Personalized Signature Name Necklace
Handmade and genuinely relaxing, this spa box is what I send instead of flowers when a friend is clearly running on empty, whether she just had a baby or survived a brutal week at work. The all-natural bath salts and cocoa butter lotion actually smel...
Handmade Self-Care Spa Gift Box
Bringing this candle is what I do when someone's done something genuinely kind, like watching my dogs for a weekend or hosting Thanksgiving for our whole extended crew, and a text just doesn't feel like enough. The custom label lets you add her name ...
Personalized Thank You Candle Gift Set
Hand-beaded and never quite identical piece to piece, these trinket dishes photograph beautifully and instantly feel like more than a $50 gift, which is exactly what I want when I'm bringing something to a dinner party. The fun prints, from cocktail-...
Anthropologie Fiona Beaded Trinket Dish
Dry hands are a year-round problem in my house between dishes and dog walks, so this Nest trio is my pick when I want something a friend will actually use every day instead of letting it sit in a drawer. Three different scents mean she can rotate thr...
NEST Fragrances Hand Cream Trio Gift Set
If you've ever walked into an Anthropologie store, you already know this candle, and giving it to a friend or hostess feels like giving them the smell of a really good day. It's the candle I buy for myself the most, so I know firsthand it actually fi...
Capri Blue Volcano Glass Candle
Kendra Scott jewelry always reads as a lot more special than its price tag, and this mini Elisa pendant with the warm orange stone is my go-to when I want a girlfriend gift that feels like an occasion. It's small enough to layer with other necklaces,...
Kendra Scott Mini Elisa Pendant Necklace
Layered necklaces are basically what half my friends already wear, so this strand necklace gives her that stacked look without buying three separate pieces. It's the kind of piece that works over a sweater in fall or a simple tee in summer, so it ear...
Kendra Scott Phoebe Strand Necklace
Softer and more everyday than a lot of statement jewelry, this corded bracelet with the platinum drusy stone is an easy yes for a friend who doesn't wear a ton of accessories. The adjustable cord means you don't have to stress about getting her wrist...
Kendra Scott Emilie Corded Bracelet
Simple and silver is basically a uniform for half the moms in my friend group, so this short Lexi pendant is one I reach for when I know she'll wear it with everything from workout clothes to date night. It sits close to the collarbone, so it's easy ...
Kendra Scott Lexi Short Pendant Necklace
Come the holidays, this little gold snowflake pendant is what I wrap up for a friend or hostess because it feels seasonal without being tacky or over the top. The detail catches the light in a way that photographs really well for a thank-you post, wh...
Kendra Scott Snowflake Gold Pendant Necklace
An anklet feels like a fun, slightly unexpected gift for a friend who already has plenty of necklaces and earrings, and the mixed metal design means it matches anything else she's wearing, gold or silver. I gave one to a friend heading on a beach tri...
Kendra Scott Kayla Mixed Metal Anklet
Practical doesn't have to mean boring, and this little zip case with the gold hardware is proof, since I use mine constantly for makeup or the odds and ends floating around the bottom of my bag. It's compact enough to toss in a purse or tote without ...
Kendra Scott Small Cosmetic Zip Case
Clinique's Happy rollerball is my stocking-stuffer-slash-hostess-gift secret weapon because it's one of those universally liked scents that doesn't overwhelm anyone at a dinner table. It's small enough to toss in a clutch or tote, so a friend can act...
Clinique Happy Perfume Rollerball
Silk scrunchies solve a problem I've heard from every friend with long hair, which is the annoying dent a regular hair tie leaves behind, and this set actually delivers instead of just looking cute in photos. I keep a set in my own bag for post-worko...
Slip Pure Silk Skinny Scrunchies 4-Piece Set
Buying perfume for someone else is always a gamble, so this discovery set of NEST rollerballs solves that by letting her try several scents before committing to a full bottle of anything. It's the gift I give when I know she loves fragrance but I hav...
NEST Perfume Oil Rollerball Discovery Set
Quilted and compact, this little pouch has become my go-to for a friend who's always losing track of chargers, lip balm, or snacks at the bottom of her bag, because it's just structured enough to keep things organized. The cord strap makes it easy to...
Ulta Beauty Collection The Anywhere Pouch