Guest Picks: 20 Thoughtful Gifts for the Hostess
I love a beautiful geometric shape, and this stacked candle with an ombré effect is a lovely addition to a mantel or dining room table.
Flavored salts are a thoughtful gift for the chef of the house. They bring a unique taste to any dish and are a fun way to spice up dinner.
Lunch becomes a mini art form in these beautifully lacquered lunch boxes.
Candy-striped teaspoons for the creative entertainer! These clear acrylic spoons would look so colorful and fun against an all-white tea set.
I love to have a variety of tea towels hanging from my apron when I'm cooking. Pretty ones are even better.
Here is a cheeky but thoughtful gift for the new homeowner: an adorable dustbin set. Everyone needs one, but how many have a candy apple red version?
A handmade white ceramic candleholder takes the typical candle gift up a notch. This sphere design is classic, simple and beautiful. Pair with a fragrant tea light for a wonderful housewarming party gift.
I am a huge fan of gold accents and am so excited that they are all the rage at the moment. How chic is this cheese knife set? It's a perfect pair to a slate cheese board (with clever chalk notations) and makes a perfect gift for a new homeowner.
What cook would not want to receive an oven mitt just like this as a clever little gift? I think it's perfect for the new homeowner or as a holiday dinner party gift.
A set of handmade and beautifully painted wooden vases just like these (especially when delivered with flowers) is the epitome of a pretty gift for your favorite hostess.
I love the global influence of this new potter's line by West Elm. The colors are vibrant and bold — navy and yellow work so well together here! Each piece is hand-painted and would make a lovely gift.
How about a linen tea towel with a beautiful, bold raindrop print to keep dish drying colorful and fun? I love the block-printed pattern.
Home brewing is becoming a trend these days. Give a coffee connoisseur a handbook on the Craft of Coffee to show you're thinking of them.
If you love a good single-cup brew in the morning, this Japanese-style drip cup is an excellent pour.
A milk frother is a fantastic gift for the hostess who loves to serve lattes and cappuccinos to her guests after dinner. I start my day with a frothed milk coffee, and it's the best!
These subtle eggplant-colored tree branches bring a simple and pretty pattern to a table setting. I love the burlap-esque feel of these placemats and think that they would be beautiful for everyday use.
Sometimes the simplest of gifts are the most practical. A beautiful bottle stopper pairs nicely with a good bottle of wine and is an easy gift to put together before a dinner party.
A pair of wooden spoons and a handmade tea towel make a perfect pairing for the new home owner. I love the block-print design and the mustard yellow print.Next: Unique Hostess Gifts
A color-block pastel glaze keeps these mugs visually interesting whether they're displayed on open shelves in the kitchen or set out for morning coffee.
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