The Best Hostess Gifts To Give This Year
Even the hostess with the mostest will appreciate these special thank you gifts.
When it comes to finding the right gift to thank a party host, the options can seem endless. There are tons of great hostess gifts to choose from, and a plethora of different categories of gifts that are acceptable (everything from kitchen items, to chocolates, to the tried-and-true bottle of vino).
To help make the decision an easier one, we’ve handpicked the best hostess gifts to buy in 2021.
From items to add an element of decor to their home, to personal gifts that you know they would love (those with a sweet tooth will drool over the decadent biscotti gift basket), there's a great gift out there for every fabulous party host.
Whether you’re attending a Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas Eve gathering, Hanukkah party or a New Year’s Eve celebration this year, show up to your next soirée with one of these hostess gift ideas to impress the ultimate entertainer.
1.Biscotti Cookies Gift Basket
What's not to love about a gift box filled with a plethora of dark chocolate cookies topped with everything from nut brittle and caramel chocolate chips, to roasted shelled sunflower seeds and white candy crunch? Handing over sweets at the door for any occasion is always a good idea.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
2.I Wish You Lived Next Door Candle
Pay homage to the friend in your life that you wish was around a lot more often with this cute candle.
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3.Marble Cheese Board
The chic combination of white marble and polished mango wood gives this cheese board some serious staying power on any kitchen countertop.
(Williams Sonoma, $35)
4.Rabbit Original Corkscrew
Give them the gift that keeps on giving (more wine bottles opened with ease at every dinner party, that is!) with the Rabbit Original Corkscrew, one of the most popular wine bottle openers on Amazon. The cool red adds a pop of color to any bar cart.
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5.Guacamole and Salsa Serving Dish
Our favorite thing about this serving dish (besides the obvious fact that it will consistently house guacamole for its recipient?) The cheeky "it's 5 o'clock somewhere" lingo on the interior rim.
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6.La Chatelaine Hand Cream Trio Tin Gift Set
This must-have Luxury Collection set for bath and home, made with a rich 20% organic Shea Butter, Vitamin E and Argan Oil formula, will leave hands instantly soft and smooth.
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7.The Milk Bar Cookie Gift Box
Hailing from famed New York City Bakery Milk Bar, this dessert-lovers gift set won't last long. A combination of cake balls and the brand's signature cookies will not go uneaten!
(Milk Bar, $54)
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8.Copper Cocktail Mugs
A classic Moscow Mule mug is a great gift for any hostess. Whether they love a good mule or not, these copper mugs are perfect for serving up a variety of cocktails (and mocktails!).
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9.Shimmering Spice Diffuser
This exclusive oil diffuser combines cinnamon, cedar and all spice for an end result that is incredibly festive and cozy. The chic diffuser added a lovely element.
(Space NK, $34)
10.Williams Sonoma Winter Forrest Essential Oils Collection
One of William Sonoma’s customer favorites, this essential oils collection blends the soothing scents of a winter forest into soaps, dish detergent and lotion. Plus, the pretty packaging makes them a chic addition to any kitchen countertop.
(Williams Sonoma, from $2.50)
11.A Toast for the Host Wine Bottle Bags
These cute wine bottles bags are great for any celebratory occasion, from a dinner party to a wedding.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
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