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Chic Hostess Gift Ideas
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items Chic hostess gifts for dinner parties, holiday gatherings, and housewarmings. Shop thoughtful finds from Amazon, Anthropologie, Target, and more, from little thank-you gifts to serving pieces they can use long after the party.
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Table & Kitchen
Little Luxuries
Pantry Gifts
Table & Kitchen
For the host who puts bread and olive oil out before dinner, this dispenser set makes a thoughtful gift. Add a bottle of good olive oil so they can put it to use right away.
APT 1101 Olive Oil & Vinegar Dispenser Set
These sandstone coasters are an easy housewarming gift when you don’t know their exact style. The neutral color goes with most tables, and a set of four is ready for their next round of drinks.
Dorai Home Stone Coasters Set - Sandstone, 4pc
These green cloth napkins are a small upgrade for someone who loves setting the table. The tonal trim adds a little detail without making them tricky to pair with dishes.
4pc Tonal Trim Cloth Napkins Green - Hearth & ...
This olivewood olive spoon is a cute little gift for the host who always puts out a snack board. Pair it with a jar of olives and you’ve got a gift they can open that night.
Berard Olive-Wood Handcrafted Olive Spoon
This white marble serving board is a chic gift for the host who loves a simple table. Bring it with a wedge of good cheese and it can go straight into the evening’s spread.
Terrain Ghost Marble Serving Board
This neutral striped linen dish towel is an easy gift for someone with a pared-back kitchen. Wrap it around a bottle of olive oil for a gift that’s useful down to the wrapping.
Lithuanian Linen Dish Towel Neutral Stripe
This scalloped marble cheese board is an easy pick for the host who keeps their table simple. Bring it with a wedge of good cheese and a jar of fig jam.
Alessandra Marble Cheese Board
The Waterfall Carafe has a simple silhouette with a thin gold rim. It’s a lovely gift for the host who likes to set water out on the table so everyone can help themselves.
Waterfall Carafe
Little Luxuries
For the friend who always has a candle burning, this Capri Blue Volcano jar is an easy thank-you. The citrus and tropical fruit scent is a good pick if they like something bright.
Capri Blue Volcano Glass Jar Candle
A monogram mug feels personal even if you’re shopping last minute. Pick their initial and tuck in a few tea bags or a little bag of coffee.
Bistro Tile Stoneware Mug: Monogram Edition | AnthroHome
Aesop hand wash is the little splurge for the host who has everything. It’s the kind of everyday luxury they can put straight by the sink and enjoy after everyone goes home.
Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash
This clear glass bud vase is made for a single stem or a few clippings from the garden. Bring it with a flower already tucked inside and the host can set it right on the table.
Claire Clear Glass Bud Vase
Pantry Gifts
Maldon flaky sea salt is a good little gift for the host who loves to cook. Pair it with chocolate or olive oil if you want to bring something a bit more substantial.
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 240g (Pack of 2)
Bring these Bonne Maman preserves for the host to open over breakfast the next morning. A few different flavors make the set more fun to give than a single jar.
Bonne Maman Assorted Preserves
For the host who keeps hot sauce on the table, bring a jar of Sichuan chili crisp. It’s a savory little gift they can spoon over eggs, noodles, or leftovers the next day.
Fly by Jing Original Sichuan Chili Crisp Vegan Crispy Hot