12 Great Hostess Gifts for any budget or occasion
When you roll up to your next dinner party, remember this: yes, a bottle of wine is better than showing up empty-handed, but frankly it’s downright boring when it comes to a hostess gift. Why not try to be a little more creative? Give something a little out of the ordinary, and try to base your selection on something that fits her personality.
When I am out and about, I buy a variety of items to keep at home so that when I am in a rush (always!) I can put a gift together quickly.
Here are some unique gifts at various price points that will make your hostess feel special and appreciated.
1. Corkcicle Stemless Wine Tumbler
These make great gifts for the wine or coffee lover! You could pair it with a bottle of wine or some nice ground coffee. Want to uplevel your gift? Order a monogrammed one!
2. A tea towel from The Preppy Pagoda
You can’t go wrong with one of these colorful towels! And who doesn’t love something monogrammed? She has a variety of bright and colorful fabric options to choose from, as well as thread colors and font styles. I really like this one and this one as well!
3. Knock Knock All Out Of Notepads
For the organized friend, this clever and useful idea eliminates arriving at the store and forgetting why you came! It can be kept on the counter and filled out as needed until you go shopping.
People still love a handwritten note! Seeing her name on a set of personalized note cards will make your hostess smile. A lot of us might not splurge on sometime special like this, so it’s certain to be well received! I’m sharing a couple of other options here and here for you as well.
With sun protection top of mind, this stuff is the absolute best! It goes on and basically dries within a minute leaving no greasy residue at all. It’s a product you wear daily, year-round alone or under your makeup.
A perfect gift for a gardener friend or anyone who loves color! At under $15, it’s affordable and beautiful and can be used for grocery shopping or other errands around town.
7. L’Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
Another great skincare gift for the friend who loves her beauty products, L’Occitane makes great hand cream packaged up in tubes like oil paints. This hand cream is so rich and creamy! They make so many other fabulous products as well.
8. An acrylic frame with a favorite photo
Did you recently go on a trip or celebrate a birthday with your hostess friend? Print out a favorite photo and put it in an acrylic frame. Your hostess can display it at home and think of you. These classic acrylic frames fit together with magnets.
9. Rifle Paper Company Notebooks
Rifle makes beautiful colorful things! With most of us keeping “to do” lists or always looking for something to write with, a pretty notebook makes a great gift. This floral set of three will make any hostess smile.
10. Encyclopedia of the Exquisite
“An anecdotal history of elegant delights,” this book is surely to be a fun conversation starter! It’s a guide that merges French and English history of wine, fashion, arts, food, travel, beauty, and more. It makes a great addition to your hostess’s coffee table collection.
Calgon, take me away! Know that your hostess loves a good soak in the tub? These bath bombs come in a pretty package and include 6 unique scents. Made in the USA, even better!
12. Frank Lloyd Wright Playing Cards
A lot of people love a good game of cards and everyone always appreciates a nice new desk. Why not wrap up a fun colorful set like this one?
Happy hostess shopping!
