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Under $50 - Vintage + Handmade Hostess Gifts
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A collection of my favorite thoughtful little vintage and handmade gifts for the hostess/host
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Wine + Accessory Gifts
 
Food and Bev Accessory Gifts
 
Decor Gifts
 
Cocktail Glass + Bottle Gifts

Wine + Accessory Gifts

The easiest way to improve the default “bottle of wine” gift. Looks beautiful on the counter. Something they're unlikely to buy themselves.

 
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This plus a decent bottle = thoughtful and useful
Waterford Morrow Champagne/Wine Bottle Coaster 5"
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Either add a bottle of wine or gift with some bougie candies.
Nachtmann Bleikristall Crystal Wine Coaster or Candy Dish
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I really like the pattern on this one. Easy gift with a nice bottle and a simple ribbon.
Waterford Lead Crystal Wine Champagne Bottle Coaster
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Super economical crystal wine bottle coaster to gift with a bottle.
Crystal MIKASA Diamond Fire Wine Coaster/pillar candle holder
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One more economical Mikasa option in case the other one gets snapped up. This is honestly the easiest gift with a bottle.
Vintage Mikasa Cut Crystal Diamond Fire Wine Coaster Pillar Candle Holder
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Food and Bev Accessory Gifts

These are a little vintage item that you can add a little goodie to - homemade shortbread, bougie salt, fancy cheeses, etc.

 
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These are beautiful and perfect for the chef in your life.
Handmade Olive Wood Cheese Grater with Stainless Steel Surface
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This is a great neutral tray option to gift along with something else.
Vintage MCM Kromex Chrome Serving Tray Brass Gold Tone Art Deco Handles
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Well this is adorable. Gift with some fancy tea.
Vintage teapot, Japanese Takahashi crane and big waves
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Tea with a 70s vibe.
Vintage Blue Enamel Tea Kettle , Blue Teapot with wood handle, Copco Style, 1970s Style
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I'm blinded by the cuteness.
Glass Teapot Tea Set Teapot Set Teapot Tea Party Tea Set With Teapot Vintage Tea Set English Tea Party Decor Afternoon Tea Cups Tea Sets
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Lovely.
Handmade Collectable Teapot: Cobalt Blue Asian Calligraphy Ceramic Kettle
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Bring with 3 fancy cheeses for your favorite friend.
Vintage MCM Teak Wood Charcuterie Cheese Board Set Solid Brass Thailand New Box
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I personally love when a vintage item has a strange detail. Like… why ducks? But for the right person, I love this.
Vintage Regent Metal Cheese Tray with Duck Design/knife. NOS
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These are so pretty and perfect and useful. Great with a cookbook as a hostess gift.
Linen Tea Towels
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Very sunshine-y. Great with flowers, as shown, or with a cooking-adjacent hostess gift.
Screen printed tea towel
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These are $13. Like for the whole set. So pretty.
Vintage White Cotton Handkerchief Set: Lace Trim Tea Towels, Set of 8
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Ok, so split these up, gift with a fancy salt.
Vintage Japan Individual Glass Open Salt Cellar with Spoons Boxed Set
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Gift a fancy salt with a vintage/handmade salt cellar.
Fleur de Sel French Sea Salt
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I can't even. These are so cute.
Pink Amber Depression Style Glass Hen Nest Chicken Salt Cellar Dish, 2- Vintage
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Keep the two sans spoon for yourself as little condiment bowls. Gift the rest.
Set of 6 Vintage Crystal Octagonal Open Salt Cellars with 4 Spoons Victorian EUC
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I will always recommend a brass pineapple. Always.
Vintage Miniature Pineapple Salt Cellar Saccharin Pot With Tongs Gold Tone
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A very pretty countertop option
Salt Cellar with Lid - Set of Two 3" Marble Salt and Pepper Cellar, Salt Jar, Sugar Pot | Unique Gifts for Her
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The burled-wood look is so good.
Handmade Olive Wood Salt Keeper with Scoop, Magnetic Lock
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Good color.
Handmade Ceramic Salt Cellar & Spoon Set | Green Kitchen Decor
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Great lines on this one.
Vintage 1970s Teak Cheese Board with Dome by Luthje | Danish Modern Server
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Ohmygod, these are amazing. Perfect base for a gift.
Vintage Speckled Metal Dinner Lap Tray Lot of 6 Beige Splattered MCM Retro Gran
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I'm obsessed with the idea of gifting these separately with the best little snacks.
VINTAGE Mid-Century Modern Wood & Glass Relish Tray Hostess Set
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Decor Gifts

Get them a little something useful or based on their interests. 

 
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Pretty and useful - the best kind of gift.
Vintage Amber Glass Match Holder with Striker - Candle Accessory
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Simple and modern
Matchstick Holder: Handmade Pot for Short Matchsticks - With Striker Pad On Base
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A little silver polish will go a long way.
Vintage Silver Goblet Matchstick Holder With Striker Tarnished
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Fully obsessed.
Vintage Avon Majestic 24% Lead Crystal Egg with Pewter Base Stand, Made in France
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Stunning coffee table book. On super-sale right now.
Moon Paradise
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Perfect for the film guy.
David Lynch: His Work, His World book by Tom Huddleston
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For the tree guy.
Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time book by Beth Moon
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For the design enthusiast
be-spok: a philosophy of beauty book by Beth Benton Buckley
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For the foodie
Foundations of Flavor: The Noma Guide to... book by David Zilber
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Cocktail Glass + Bottle Gifts

This one is a step up - say you're staying with them. A little set of glasses plus a nice bottle will go a long way.

 
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Cute coupe option with bubbles for the MCM friend.
Vintage Amber Champagne Coupe Sherbet Stemmed Glasses Dish Bowl Set Of 4
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Another lovely, dainty little option for an MCM friend with a bottle of bubbles.
2 Amber color, Depression Glass , champagne coupes delicate etches
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If Tiffany is your thing (or hers). These are exceedingly economical with a bottle of bubbles.
TIFFANY & CO. CRYSTAL CHAMPAGNE FLUTES
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This + a pre-batched cocktail and you're a VIP guest.
4 Piece Cristal D'Arques Vintage French Cut Crystal Old Fashion Glasses
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Gift as a set of four or break into two gifts plus a bottle of bubbles.
Dublin Collection Shannon Crystal Champagne Coupes By Godinger Set of 4 NWT
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Exceedingly cute.
Schott-Zwiesel Tortosa Champagne/Tall Sherbet Crystal Glasses Set of Four
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I have these. They're great. All the Mad Men vibes.
MCM Silver Roly Poly Glasses (6) sterling silver rim bands
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