Thoughtful Hostess Gifts
What is your go-to thoughtful hostess gift?
It is that time of year where so many of us are traveling and visiting friends, so therefore a time when all of us are buying hostess gifts to give as a thank you to our hosts. I love to buy gifts for friends, I think it can be such a fun project to really try and think of something unique that they will appreciate. However, I know countless people dread shopping for gifts because they never know what to get.
I have rounded up over 15 different thoughtful hostess gifts, from cocktail napkins and fresh flowers to olive oil and home decor. Shop all my favorite gift ideas below!
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Return Address Labels from Felix Doolittle
My mom and I love these beautiful return address labels from Felix Doolittle, the watercolor illustrations are just so lovely. I love to give these as a housewarming gift if a friend has recently moved into a new home.
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under $50
Throw Blanket from Lands Downunder
Everyone in my family loves these blankets - we own multiple in various colors so that we can have them in different rooms throughout the house. The blanket is made of a super soft cotton and acrylic blend, making it super cozy to curl up with. (My mom loves to give these as gifts!)
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under $75
Peony Bouquet from FlowerBx
As we all know, a floral arrangement always makes a wonderful gift! It can be hard to know what florist to order from in various towns, so finding an online option often works well. I have tried all the various options (Urban Stems, etc) and FlowerBx is my favorite option! The blooms are always in great condition, last long, and come in chic packaging! A great resource that delivers to most states in the US.
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Alphabet Brush Pot by Pentreath & Hall
Keep all your pencils organized on your desk or your makeup brushes on your vanity with these colorful containers from the British based brand, Bridie Hall. I have a collection of three all lined up together featuring the letters of my initials.
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under $75
Bluebell Paper Plant from The Green Vase
You don’t need to have a green thumb to fill your home with beautiful florals thanks to this stunning potted plant made out of PAPER! It truly is such a work of art.
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Jalapeño Hex Simple Syrup from Gris Gris Cocktail Magic
You all know I love a good margarita and if I ever want a spicy margarita I use this delicious jalapeno simple syrup from Gris Gris! I often gift this to friends if I know they love a good cocktail!
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under $25
Belle Rives Scallop Tray from The Lacquer Company
I love these scallop edged trays - they are just so fun and chic! I keep one on my bathroom counter to organize all my beauty products and another on my bar cart.
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Personalized Scallop Cocktail Napkins from House of Gleason
How cute are these scallop edge cocktail napkins from House of Gleason on Etsy?! You can pick from a wide range of linen colors and embroidery colors. Whats more, these custom cocktail napkins are under $70!
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under $100
Blue Gingham Apron from Heather Taylor Home
An apron is always a perfect gift for the woman who is happiest in the kitchen!
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Natural Canvas Boat And Tote from LLBean
There are few things more classic than a LLBean Boat & Tote. My preferred style is this Natural Colorway with a Zip Top in size Large with Short Handles. (I love to then add a monogram also in Natural Thread so it is subtle but chic.)
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under $75
Green Ceramic Vase from KRB
One of my favorite vases that I own is this chic green ceramic vase that I bought at KRB, a wonderful home decor shop on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
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Small Woven Basket/Tray from Larger Cross
If I ever have trouble finding the perfect gift for someone, I often end up giving them a beautiful basket from Larger Cross, a wonderful home decor store in New Jersey. I think anyone can always use some chic catch-all trays/baskets for around the house.
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Customizable Red Recipe Binder via Etsy
This is one of my favorite Etsy finds - a customizable cookbook binder to store your favorite recipes!
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under $50!
Cheeky Notepads from Dear Annabelle
As you all know, I love all things stationery and paper products and one of my go-to brands is Dear Annabelle! My mom and I love all their notepads especially this fun set that includes fun sayings like: ’S*it List’ and ‘Quit Stalling’
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Clementina Candle from Espelma
As we all know, candles are a classic gift, but I like to change it up slightly by gifting candles from Espelma, a small, sister founded brand that makes beautiful candles in reusable Murano glassware. Once the candle wax is all gone, you can buy a wax refill or use the container as a beautiful trinket in your home.
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Cardshark Cocktail Napkins from Elizabeth Lake
Elizabeth Lake makes some of my very favorite cocktail napkins - they are all so chic and beautiful made by hand in Portugal.
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Classic Kuba Large Tray From St. Frank
I have this exact tray on my coffee table and it is the only way I keep all my odds and ends (TV remote, eye glasses, coasters, etc) organized.
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Truffle Pasta Kit (Gift Basket) from Made by Mama
A food gift basket always makes a great gift and who would not love a delicious pasta dinner!
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Acrylic Coasters from Proper Table
These coasters (and the matching placemats) are a total game changer! They look like beautiful patterned table linens we all love but are made of acrylic so no laundry or ironing is required. All you need to do is clean with a damp cloth after use and they are good as new!
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under $50
Blue Hand-Painted Pitcher from House of Cardon
I love to use a beautiful pitcher like this for fresh flower.
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