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The Hostess Gift Guide | Thoughtful Hostess Gifts for Thanksgiving and Holiday Parties
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items I never show up empty-handed, and I've learned the best hostess gifts are the ones she'll actually use after everyone goes home. This guide covers every budget: easy grab-and-go picks under $25, thoughtful mid-range gifts, and a few splurges for the ...
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Candles and Cozy Gifts
For the Bar and Table
Kitchen and Home Gifts
Candles and Cozy Gifts
My favorite hostess gift for a December party. She'll hang it on the tree every year and think of the night you brought it, which beats a bottle that's gone by Sunday.
BaubleBar Bubbly and Bright Champagne Ornament
A splurge-worthy candle for the friend who hosts everything. It looks beautiful on a console or bar cart and feels like a real treat to light once the dishes are done.
Parachute Candle
A little something just for her after a long day on her feet in the kitchen. Tuck them in a gift bag with a note that says the cleanup can wait.
Eberjey Cozy Socks Ivory
A warm, spiced candle that feels made for the holiday season. It's an easy, elegant gift that looks pretty on the table even before it's lit.
Dossier Aromatic Star Anise Candle
The candle I give when I want something bright and cheerful. It comes in a gorgeous jar that looks like a gift even before it's wrapped.
Voluspa Goji Tarocco Orange Candle
The scent that tells everyone the holidays are here. It's a splurge, but it's the candle I'd secretly love to receive myself.
NEST New York Classic Christmas Candle
For the Bar and Table
Pair these with the bottle you bring and the gift instantly feels more thoughtful. She can save whatever's left after the party, and every host needs a set.
Rabbit Wine Bottle Stoppers, Set of 4
A tiny gift that makes every cocktail look styled. I love giving these with a jar of good olives for a fun little hostess present under $25.
Gold Stainless Steel Cocktail Picks
You can never have too many wine glasses after a big party. Stemless ones are easy to store and much harder to knock over when the house is full.
JoyJolt Spirits Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 4
Add her initial or family name and this becomes the board she pulls out every holiday. It's a personal touch that feels so much more special than the price.
Personalized Marble Charcuterie Board Set
A big-ticket gift for the ultimate host or a couple who loves to entertain. Everything she needs for a full spread comes together in one set.
SMIRLY Large Charcuterie Board Set
Kitchen and Home Gifts
Everyone could use fresh towels after hosting a crowd. A neutral set is a practical gift that still feels elevated, especially tied up with a ribbon.
Parachute Classic Turkish Cotton Towels Bone
For the friend who loves to cook, a flavored olive oil set is a gift she'll use all season long. It's a foodie favorite that looks lovely sitting on the counter.
Mantova Flavored Olive Oil Gift Set
Hosting means a lot of handwashing, so a pretty soap and lotion set by the sink is always appreciated. It upgrades her kitchen without her having to think about it.
Pecksniff's Kitchen Soap and Lotion Set
The prettiest olive oil bottles I've seen, and they make a show-stopping hostess gift. Perfect for the friend whose kitchen is always open.
Brightland The Duo Olive Oil Gift Set