Whether invited to a party, away for the weekend, or over to someone’s home for any occasion, we all know one should never arrive empty-handed. Some host/hostess gifts, such as a bottle of wine or flowers, can be pretty standard. Here are several original host/hostess gift ideas that will get you invited back again!
It’s always good to start with what the recipient’s lifestyle is. Do they like a good cocktail? Do they host a game night, or do you know the family plays games? Do they entertain a lot? Do they always have unique and or unusual food at dinner? You get the idea!
Does your host/hostess love gourmet food? E-gift them a Grass-Fed Cultured Cream Butter Subscription from Food52. The subscription arrives quarterly and includes sweet butter, salted butter, and a savory option. Superb olive oil is always a great gift. Give them Frantoio D’Orazio Mediterranea Extra Virgin Olive Oil.It is beautifully packaged in decorated tin bottles and is in a matching gift bag.
Now from savory to sweet! Vosges Haut – Chocolat Ginger Bread Britlle is One of the most unusual tastes. It is a melange of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, Kokuto sugar, grass-fed butter, and then all tumbled together with speculoos cookies. The Chocolate Moderne Hanukkah Chic 16 Piece Box is an interesting take on all the Hanukkah food traditions. Flavors include: walnut babka, apricot rugelach, raspberry sufganiyot, Hanukkah gelt, coconut macaroon, almond marzipan, Halva, and pomegranate. If that’s not enough, they are beautifully decorated with delicate snowflakes and stars. More sweets await you in the guide.
Let The Games Begin! If you’ve heard this phrase at your recipient’s house, then getting an elevated game will make your host/hostess very happy. The Sunnylife Mini Lucite Jumbling Tower Aurora is a modern take on Jenga and is as pretty as it is fun! Don’t want to show your hand, then gift them this elegant and colorful Anthropologie Poker Box Set Blue. From the beautiful and artistic design of the cards to the unusual color chips, the recipient will appreciate receiving and displaying this gift. Shop these and many other game items below.
Libation Lifestyle? Perhaps gift them Georg Jensen Silver sky Reusable Ice Cubes. These stainless steel ovals will decorate any glass and will not water down the drink keeping the liquor’s integrity.
For the mixologist recipient, give Herb & Lou’s The Cecile Infused Cubes, which add notes of cucumber and watermelon with clover honey and thyme. If you know they like to make their own concoctions, then gift them Food52 1-pint liquor infusion set.
A Beer lover? An unusual bottle opener is a great gift. Emporium Home for William D Scott Bottle Opener comes in various finishes and cut crystals.
If you are going to bring a bottle, then get an elevated one. The limited edition Nicolas Feuillatte Exclusive Sakura Rose needs no wrapping. The bottle itself is stunning. The bottle is wrapped in a photo of the first bloom of cherry blossoms against a bright blue sky, and the foil is a pale pink.
My favorite coasters were given to me as a hostess gift! You can never have too many coasters, especially when they’re gorgeous! Choose Lucite Coaster Set-Grey from One King’s Lane for a more modern home. This set of four colored acrylic coasters sits inside a clear acrylic holder. For the more eclectic, gift Kubo- Pahiyas Raffia Coasters in Cool, whose set includes blue, turquoise, gray, and natural.
Shop Holiday Host/Hostess Gift Gift Guide below for these and many more options.
