Our Favorite Hostess Gifts
Whether a birthday party, holiday gathering, or Thanksgiving extravaganza—every hostess deserves a little token of gratitude. Not to mention, it is a sure fire way to keep your name on the guest list for years to come.
Advertisement
Beekman 1802 After the Garden Goat Milk Soap
Any green-thumbed hostess will love this soap from the gentlemen farmers behind Planet Green's "Fabulous Beekman Boys." It is handmade with exfoliating poppy seeds to get the grit off.
Price: $10
Shop: Beekman 1802
Creative Women Geo Place Mats and Napkins
For a gift that gives more than what meets the eye. These 100-percent cotton, fair-trad Geo place mats and napkins are made in Ethiopia and support women's economic independence.
Price: $8-$12
Shop: Creative Women
Advertisement
Smart Glass Jewelry "Open" Circle Necklace
In an earlier incarnation, this "Open" circle necklace from Atlanta-based Smart Glass Jewelry was a wine bottle. Show in sage with sterling silver chain.
Price: $82
Shop: Smart Glass Jewelry
Advertisement
Curve Tall Tea Mug with Infuser and Lid
The Curve Tall Tea Mug comes with a strainer and lid (or coaster), all in one delightful package.
Price: $24
Shop: FORLIFE
Advertisement
Chicken Salt and Pepper Cellar Set
Each pewter set is hand-forged in Metal Morphosis' Georgia studio.
Price: $54
Shop: The Villager
Advertisement
notNeutral Hurricane Lanterns
Light up the night with colorful mini lanterns.
Price: $28/set of 2
Shop: notNeutral
Advertisement
These Creatures Bird on a Branch Feeder
The birds can’t miss this powder-coated steel Seattle-made feeder.
Price: $89
Shop: These Creatures
Advertisement
Garden Markers
2 x 2-inch tumbled marble markers keep your cilantro and parsley straight—in pretty fashion.
Price: $9 each
Shop: Marblecoasters.com
Advertisement
Raffia and Straw Placemats
Rustic woven raffia place mats take up less space, so they’re great for smaller tables.
Price: $64 (set of 4)
Shop: Pomegranate Inc.
Advertisement
IceMilk Aprons Rollings of Cinnamon Apron
IceMilk takes the apron trend from frilly to sleek with this lovely linen number. Each comes packaged in a canning jar.
Price: $85
Shop: IceMilk Aprons
Advertisement
Dwell Studio Cocktail Napkins
You can never have too many cocktail napkins (mainly because ironing them is such a chore). Add to your hostess' collection with one--or more--of Dwell Studio's designs.
Price: $28/4 napkins
Shop: Dwell Studio
Advertisement
ZenDeluxe Apron
We think this is the cutest apron ever! 100 percent cotton layers of ruffly balinese prints are flouncy fun.
Price: $32
Shop: ZenDeluxe
Advertisement
Studio Patró Tea Towels
"We design tea towels" is this single-minded company's slogan, and we love the tea towels they design. Modern patterns and colors, even peace symbols, there is a towel that will fit each hostess to a "tea."
Price: $42/set of 2
Shop: Studio Patró
Advertisement
Alice Supply Co. Bucket
A bucket—as a hostess gift? If you think we are crazy, think again. Filled with pretty tissue paper and your favorite little luxuries (think pretty soaps, a few magazines, or even a homemade pedicure kit) this will be a thoughtful gift that your hostess will love dipping into once the last guest has bid adieu.
Price: $36
Shop: Alice Supply Co.
Advertisement
Alphabet Napkin Rings
For the hostess who is always looking for creative touches to add to her next gathering, these porcelain napkin rings might be the ticket. Formal placecards can become tired, but vibrant lettered rings breathe new life into traditional pre-arranged seating.
Price: $12
Shop: Dinner-Ware.com
Advertisement
Anthropologie Bowls
Printed inside and out with red, blue, or green cornflowers, pale blue daisies, or red and green geometric patterns, these Anthropologie bowls look lovely whether they are full or empty.
Price: $8-$24
Shop: Anthropologie
Advertisement
Rock Scissor Paper Coasters
These recycled-paper coasters are fun for a party, then ready to be recycled again.
Price: $8.50/12 coasters
Shop: Rock Scissor Paper
Advertisement
Eva Hand Painted Tiffin
Show up to a get-together with this four-tiered Tiffin box full of treats, and a return invitation is all but guaranteed.
Price: $129
Shop: Nkuku
Advertisement
John Robshaw Textiles Tea Towels
Luxurious silk and cotton tea towels from textiles tastemaker John Robshaw.
Price: $25
Shop: John Robshaw Textiles
Advertisement
Olivina Napa Valley Hand Crème
James Beard Award-winning cookbook authro Susan Costner-Kenward makes luscious hand creams in a variety of natural scents.
Price: $18/2.5 ounces
Shop: Olivina Napa Valley
Advertisement
Tikoli Tea Towels
Bright retro-mod look, budget-friendly price. Like the patterns? Download to your desktop for free.
Price: $10/each
Shop: Tikoli
Advertisement
Potting Shed Creations Bamboo Grow Box Kits
Each of Potting Shed Creations' bamboo grow box kits contains organic soil, seeds, and a sustainable container. Available in 8 varieties, including basil.
Price: $20
Shop: Potting Shed Creations
Advertisement
Picnic Plus Eco Picnic Basket for Two
Each natural willow Picnic Plus Eco basket has a pair of bamboo plates and utensils, a cutting board, and two wineglasses made from recycled glass.
Price: $106
Shop: Cooking.com
Advertisement
Daub & Bauble Soaps
Warm, citrusy scents and pretty packaging to match with soaps from Daub & Bauble.
Price: $9/16-ounce dish
Shop: eBubbles
Advertisement
