Gift Guide: For the Hostess
Sooner or later your weekends will be booked with various holiday-themed soirées and get-togethers (click here for my holiday party style guide). Even though it is not mandatory, I always like to bring along a little something for the host. Whether it’s a home-baked treat, an appetizer, or a small gift—it’s never a bad idea to show your host a little appreciation. Since finding the perfect hostess gift can get a little tricky, I’ve put together a list of 10 hostess gift ideas. Check them out below and be sure to share your own ideas in the comments below…
Rosemary Sea Salt. This is a simple, budget-friendly gift that you can make at home. I love how thoughtful it is and how easy it is to make. Plus you can make it in bulk if you have a busy social schedule this December. Click here for instructions.
Cheese Curler. If your host enjoys, well, hosting then this is the perfect gift. A cheese curler is an unusual find that your host will put to good use if they love entertaining.
Basil in a Bottle. I absolutely love this idea! If your host loves to cook, this is a no-brainer. This Wine Bottle Basil Garden repurposes an old wine bottle into a countertop basil garden. Perfect for the herb-loving chef!
Eco-Friendly Hand Towels. These hand towels from my XO(eco) line with BlueAvocado are not only environmentally friendly but also a great necessity that every host can’t have enough of…
Mini Fondue Set. My favorite gifts are things that you can eat, drink, or burn…and this Fondue au Chocolat set is something I would never buy for myself but would love to receive as a gift! Genius and so cute.
OCD Cutting Board. If your hostess is a kitchen-gadget aficionado, this OCD “Obsessive Chopping Disorder” Cutting Board is perfection. Check out that grid—need I say more?
Wine Stopper. This is another thoughtful but inexpensive gift idea that most people typically don’t buy for themselves. I love these wine stoppers from BHLDN. If you’re willing to spend a bit more, tie it onto a great bottle of wine.
Luxurious Candle. A nice candle (the above is one of my favorites, Tocca) is a wonderful hostess present. They’re also great last-minute gifts as well. Click here for my favorite candles at every price point.
A bottle of bubbly. This is another “eat, drink, or burn” idea. If you ask me, a nice bottle of bubbly is always a treat if your host is of age (of course) and into champagne. Add a festive twist by giving them a pretty bottle of something like Perrier-Jouët, which comes with a satin champagne chiller bag designed by Claire Coles (no wrapping necessary!).
Personalized Stationary. These hand painted cards from our very own LaurenConrad.com illustrator, Carrie Beth of Sugar B Designs, are a lovely hostess gift choice as well.
Also, be sure to check out my Crafty Creations series for more DIY gift ideas that are perfect for hosts, friends and family too.
Do you have a great gift idea? Sound off in the comments below.
XO Lauren
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Mostly i like Wine Bottle Basil Garden just keep us trendy with old stuff wine. Just keep it up......
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I absolutely love this idea! You should keep it up. No matter that how it was organized but you did a great job here.
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Hello lauren!
I would like to add your Luxurious Candle in my new home. Rest of all items are very fabulous.
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and I would had a table topic set. If she likes to entertain.
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I think candles are a perfect gift! So is a bottle of wine, specially if it's a girl's night =P
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All really great ideas! I really like the salt idea.
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Great ideas! I especially love the cutting board & wine stopper!
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All great ideas! I usually give a candle to the hostess, as I like to receive that, too. ;-)
Have a look at my "Christmas Gifts for HER 2012" post:
http://www.pretty-random-things.com/2012/12/christmas-gifts-for-her-2012.html
Have a lovely day!
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Love the ideas!! Always so thoughtful!
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That OCD Cutting Board is awesome. :)
Check out my DIY on stamping! So easy and budget friendly. :)
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I think the wine stoppers is one of my favorites. Give it with a bottle of wine and done. It's sweet and fun and you can find such cute ones now!
xoxo Jessica
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The wine stoppers are so pretty. I need one :)
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The wine stoppers are such a great idea! I want one for my stocking. :)
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amy, i love the wine stopper too. i've had to get a lot of secret santa gifts for work, and need to stock up on hostess gifts now too, so it's nice to have some fun product ideas.
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great ideas! i love the wine stopper and personalized stationary.
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great ideas i love the bottle of bubbly with the packaging is so nice! but all of them are great to have in mind.
Kisses
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