HOLIDAY HOSTESS GIFTS

’Tis the season for holiday parties! Our social calendar is filling up quickly with parties, dinners, and little get-togethers. I never like walking in empty-handed, so I try to keep a few hostess gifts on hand to make my life easier and help avoid the inevitable last-minute scramble before heading out the door. These are a few of the type of gifts I love gifting!

Sometimes a moment of rest is the best gift you can give. The Oak Essentials bath set is such a treat and already comes in the perfect gift set. There’s nothing better than running a warm bath at the end of the day to unwind, so another one of my favorite gifts to pamper a host who’s been on their feet, are the Kate McLeod bath pebbles.

I love finding practical gifts that still have charm. A beautiful bottle of olive oil in a hand-painted jug is a foolproof hostess gift. Cheese servers are also great gifts and ideal for someone who enjoys entertaining. Embroidered cocktail napkins are a thoughtful choice and pair well with a bottle of wine. Personally, the dice napkins are my favorite as a Mahjong lover, but the red bows are adorable and feel a touch festive! Along the same lines, a monogrammed wine chiller always feels personal and is practical all year long.

Little luxuries make great hostess gifts. The Loewe tomato candle has a fresh, herbaceous scent and comes in a beautiful bright red vessel that feels especially right for the season. For something extra festive this peppermint gift crate is hard to beat. It includes peppermint bark, hand soap, lotion, and cheerful red-and-white kitchen towels for under $100. Such a sweet, ready-to-gift bundle!

These Swedish candies are my favorite and a nice to keep on hand for more casual gatherings. And finally, this Martha Stewart cookbook is beautifully put together and full of inspiration for anyone who loves cooking or hosting. It’s the kind of gift that gets used again and again.