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27 Brilliant Hostess Gifts Our Editors Love to Give and Receive
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27 Brilliant Hostess Gifts Our Editors Love to Give and Receive
Your favorite host deserves a gift as thoughtful as their gatherings. While they're probably never one to turn down a bottle of wine from their favorite Napa winery, you can speak volumes about your appreciation by finding the best hostess gift (or host gift). Our editors sourced these finds to help you upgrade your host's party closet, jazz up their library of entertaining books, or help them relax and unwind after their big event.
These are our editor's favorite hostess gifts to give and receive. These small but mighty presents are sure to show your gratitude and win you an invite to all of their fabulous fetes until the end of time. From elegant serveware to tasty treats, your favorite host is sure to love these timeless gifts. Here, the best hostess gifts for 2022.
Julia Ludlam - 2/28
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ZZ Plant
plants
thesill.com
$88.00
This ZZ plant will bring color to your host's home with its waxy green leaves, and it comes in an adorable mint or black pot. The best part? This low-maintenance, hardy houseplant thrives in low light and only needs water every few weeks.
The Sill - 4/28
Laminated ash chopping board 16"x16"
officinegullo.com
This 16-inch square chopping board from Officine Gullo is made of laminated ash for both beauty and durability. Your favorite host can use it for everyday kitchen tasks, such as chopping veggies for meal prep, or break it out as a show-stopping cheese board at their next gathering.
officinegullo.com - 5/28
Wylie Signature Sets
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everlastingcandleco.com
$65.00
Buying candles for a host can be tricky, since fragrance is deeply personal. We love gifting these chic sets from Everlasting Candles that will add instant luxury to their home. The candles are completely free of scent and rely on the brand's Pristine Oil for a clean burn without any smoke or soot. Bonus: You can choose from several different colors for both the vase and steel candlesticks to match your host's aesthetic.
Everlasting Candle - 6/28
Corto Olive Oil
calabrian chili
corto-olive.com
$70.00
These olive oils are created by using the Old World Agrumato method. Fall-harvested olives and seasonal ingredients are combined in this duo of Calabrian chili olive oil and yuzu citrus olive oil. Your host can use them to roast vegetables or potatoes, dress salads, bake fish, or drizzle over eggs.
corto-olive.com - 7/28
Marble & Brass Monogram Board
williams-sonoma.com
$49.95
Our editors love gifting monogrammed items because they feel extra special to the recipient. This customizable marble and antique brass board is perfect for serving cheese or charcuterie, and it's pretty enough to set on the table. Pair it with a set of matching cheese knives for a thoughtful touch.
Williams Sonoma - 8/28
White Corn & Truffle Soufflé
thefabfete.com
$112.00
This savory white corn and truffle soufflé was crowned one of Oprah's Favorite Things last year, so you know it's good. We love the idea of gifting one of these frozen soufflés to your host—it takes the pressure of dinner off the table or gives them a decadent meal to look forward to at a later date. Plus, it's downright delicious.
thefabfete.com - 9/28
Serving Friends
shop.app
$40.00
This serveware is sure to bring a smile to your host's face every time they use it. We love the little hands for a bit of funky flair, but the flowers and wavy spoons are equally adorable.
shop.app - 10/28
Pineapple Collaborative Olive Oil
havenwellwithin.com
$34.00
Any home cook would appreciate receiving a tin of high-quality olive oil. This one is made from California-grown olives and has notes of green tea, grass, and ripe apple with a subtle peppery finish. Your favorite host can use this extra-virgin oil in salad dressings, to roast veggies, and even drizzled over vanilla ice cream (seriously, try it). The best part? It's so pretty, you don't even need to wrap it.
Pineapple Collaborative - 11/28
Newport Home and Body Co Hand Soap, Rosemary Mint, Glass Bottle
Newport + Home Hand Soap Co
amazon.com
$34.99
This herbaceous hand soap is made with moisturizing coconut oil and is scented with invigorating rosemary and mint essential oils. It would be a treat for any host—and you certainly can't beat the price point.
Amazon - 12/28
Unplug Citrus Bath Soak
shopterrain.com
$16.00
Help your favorite host relax after their big event with this uplifting bath soak made with sea salt, French green clay, and nourishing jojoba oil. Though it's free from synthetic dyes and fragrance, it's scented with a delicious natural lemon verbena essential oil blend that will make any bathroom feel like a spa.
Terrain - 13/28
McCrea's Candies Handcrafted Caramels
McCrea's Candies
food52.com
$60.00
There are plenty of McCrea's variety boxes to choose from, but we're partial to the salted caramel sample set. This sweet-and-salty gift set includes flavors like Black Lava Sea Salt, Cape Cod Sea Salt, and Rosemary Truffle Sea Salt.
Food52 - 14/28
Dirty Martini Cocktail Napkins, Set of 6
elizabethlake.com
$150.00
This adorable set of napkins would be perfect for your host to break out during cocktail hour. Each 6-inch square napkin is hand-stitched in Portugal and made from a lightweight linen-cotton blend.
Elizabeth Lake - 15/28
Glass Cake Stand, Medium
Mosser Glass
food52.com
$104.00
Your host's delectable bakes deserve a special place to shine, and this Mosser Glass cake stand makes a cheerful addition to any table. Offered in seven colors and several different sizes, there's sure to be one that fits their aesthetic.
Food52 - 16/28
Set of 4 Mother of Pearl Caviar Plate and Spoon
housesandparties.com
$132.00
This gift is for the host who has everything. Mother of pearl caviar plates and spoons are sure to be a welcome (and well-used) addition to their sparkling party closet.
Houses & Parties - 17/28
The Fife Arms Tartan Blanket
thefifearms.com
£256.00
Our editors are loving The Fife Arms's online gift shop to source thoughtful tokens of our love for the jetsetters and design enthusiasts in our lives.
The Fife Arms - 18/28
Beresford Cup
joymoyleratelier.com
$44.00
Our very own Joy Moyler launched her first tableware collection, and it's inspired by the immaculate New York City buildings lining Central Park West. Pair this cup with the matching saucer for a delightful gift your host will use daily.
Joy Moyler Atelier - 19/28
Passifolia Salad Bowl, Small Model
Hermès
Hermès
$1010.00
The salad course just got much more exciting, thanks to this stunning porcelain bowl. And when your recipient isn't tossing leafy greens, this bowl can be used to house fresh fruit or serve up a heaping bowl of pasta.
Hermès - 20/28
Bronze Oyster Knife
reedsmythe.com
$175.00
This gorgeous oyster knife will have your favorite host finding ways to put bivalves on every party menu. Sculpted in wax by artist New Orleans artist Ashley Pridmore and cast in high-polished bronze, this knife fits comfortably in your hand for confident shucking.
Reed Smythe - 21/28
Happy Hour Notecards
Dear Annabelle
dearannabelle.com
$80.00
Do they host parties just to send out invitations and thank-you notes, or is it the other way around? Regardless, your favorite paper goods aficionado will love these darling happy hour-inspired notecards from Dear Annabelle. You just might earn one yourself for such a lovely gift.
Dear Annabelle - 22/28
Le Diffuseur - Cyrnos
circainteriors.com
$240.00
The pinnacle of home fragrance, Cire Trudon always plays a role in setting the perfect mood for her gatherings. This design-centric diffuser will blend in practically anywhere while adding an intoxicating scent inspired by leisurely days on the Mediterranean.
Circa Interiors - 23/28
Bunny Mellon Style
amazon.com
$37.49
Every host has their own icon they love to emulate, and everyone could learn a thing or two from the elegant and elusive Bunny Mellon. Her latest monograph is written by people who were close to Mrs. Mellon at various stages in her life with a foreword by Tory Burch. It's sure to become an instant favorite and offer invaluable inspiration for hosting, decorating, and living.
Amazon - 24/28
Ida Coasters, Set of Four
thesette.com
$56.21
We're loving these Turkish coasters for bringing a pop of whimsy to any gathering. Your favorite host can pair them with their favorite coupe glasses to keep the event feeling fresh and lively.
The Sette - 25/28
17-Piece Carnation Porcelain Tea Set
Moda Domus
modaoperandi.com
$980.00
If you really want to wow your host, Moda Domus' Italian porcelain tea set is just the gift. Each of the 18 pieces in this set is adorned with colorful blooms and will add a vibrant pop to their afternoon tea ritual or next garden party.
Moda Operandi - 26/28
Aprons Botanical in Cotton
ladoublej.com
$120.00
Their style is impeccable, so why shouldn't their apron collection match? Made in Lake Como, this beautiful gift will have them dreaming of an Italian-inspired affair (and keep them free of red sauce stains).
La DoubleJ - 27/28
Estelle Colored Decanter- Vogue (Blush Pink)
Estelle Colored
estellecoloredglass.com
$195.00
Ensure there is always a pop of glamour at your host's dinner table with this gorgeous piece of Polish handblown glass. This decanter looks like a piece of jewelry and creates a perfect reason to bring out a bottle of wine.
Estelle Colored Glass - 28/28
Fortnum & Mason The Breakfast Hamper
williams-sonoma.com
$280.95
Your favorite Anglophile will be delighted to receive this Fortnum & Mason basket filled with an abundance of goodies. Filled with fine teas, coffee, jams and jellies, biscuits, and honey, they'll love knowing that they can linger in bed a bit longer the morning after their next great party because breakfast will be a cinch.
Williams Sonoma
