Whether you’re heading to a holiday party or invited for a weekend visit, you’ll want to make sure you don’t show up empty-handed. Hostess gifts may be a little old-fashioned, but that’s because they really are a classic move that will never go out of style. Thanking your hostess (or host, of course) for their hospitality and any work they’ve put into making you and their guests feel welcome is always considerate. Although the sentiment has never gotten old, the gift itself changes from decade to decade. So, you’ll need some hostess gift ideas, especially with the upcoming holiday season.
These carefully curated gifts will please any hosts, even your hard-to-shop-for-sister-in-law. They’ll be welcome additions to their home, pantry, and every day, plus lots of them actually make their next event that much easier to put together. Scroll down for our favorite hostess gift ideas for 2024.
Pop'n Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
Who could resist a lovely bottle of Veuve Clicquot (think lemony vanilla, apple toffee, a little bite, and a savory finish) and everyone's favorite caramel, cheese, and butter popcorn? Pop'n Champagne offers several great bottles to match every hostess's taste.
Pop'n Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut ($149.99)—Buy Here!
Benedita Bow Metal Serve Set
How sweet is this bow-adorned serving set? Handcrafted and available in both silver and gold finishes, they're such a pretty addition to the table.
Benedita Bow Metal Serve Set ($48.00)—Buy Here!
Table-Talk Place Cards, Set of 40
Keep the conversation flowing with this set of 40 place cards, each with two questions. With 80 ways to bond, there won't be any awkward silences.
Table-Talk Place Cards, Set of 40 ($26.00)—Buy Here!
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Beekman 1802 Goat Milk Caddy Set
Goat milk is known for its moisturizing qualities. We love gifting this soap and lotion set, especially since it's fragrance-free and includes a counter caddy.
Beekman 1802 Goat Milk Caddy Set ($44.00)—Buy Here!
Put a Fork In It Cheese Markers, Set of 6
Even if you're a cheese aficionado, chances are at least one of your guests needs help telling their Brie from their Bleu. This set of 6 fork-style cheese markers are labeled, so not only are they really cute, but they also keep everyone in the know.
Put a Fork In It Cheese Markers, Set of 6 ($25.00)—Buy Here!
Hoya Heart Succulent
This succulent will look darling on a windowsill, and it needs very little maintenance (which makes it the perfect gift, of course).
Hoya Heart Succulent ($39.99)—Buy Here!
Gold Leaf Glassware
Glassware with a city map in 22-carat gold leaf is sure to endear your host to you even when your kid locks themselves in the bathroom in the middle of the party. Choose from 22 popular cities.
Gold Leaf Glassware ($23.95)—Buy Here!
Rainbow Agate Coaster Set of 4
Protect furniture from glass rings and toddler spills with this lovely coaster set of 4.
Rainbow Agate Coaster Set of 4 ($45.99)—Buy Here!
Superstitchous Blanket
San Francisco mom Samira Khoshnood created Superstitchous while on maternity leave after the birth of her first child. We love gifting these cozy blankets to pretty much anyone. Especially with a variety of charming prints and sizes, you can't go wrong.
Superstitchous Blanket ($88.00+)—Buy Here!
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anecdote candles Holiday Host Bundle
Made of long-lasting soy wax and hand-poured in California, these are a chic-meets-cheeky offering. There are a bunch of different single and bundle options to fit your favorite hostess's personality, but we're especially loving this Dinner Party, Charcuterie Board, and Cocktail Hour bundle.
anecdote candles Holiday Host Bundle ($85.00)—Buy Here!
Brie Baker Hosting Set
A Murray's Mini Brie, Boska Cheese Baker, and Divina Fig Spread, all in a gift box. Now it's a party.
Brie Baker Hosting Set ($65.00)—Buy Here!
Paper Vase Wraps
The perfect gift wrap for that bouquet of flowers you can grab on your way over; use a recycled jar, a can, or a simple vase and make it dressy. Coated paper stock in lots of different color choices.
Paper Vase Wraps ($19.00)—Buy Here!
Tipsy Turvy Bar Glass Set
Now this is a set of glasses. They're so much fun and can be used for champagne, mimosas, mocktails—you'll want to use them for everything.
Tipsy Turvy Bar Glass Set ($36.95)—Buy Here!
Fig Lemontini Craft Cocktail Kit
A botanical blend of fruits, herbs, and spices only requires adding the recommended spirits for the perfect cocktail.
Fig Lemontini Craft Cocktail Kit ($28.00+)—Buy Here!
Le Creuset Classic Demi Tea Kettle
A tea kettle is a classic gift, but the Le Creuset Demi Kettle spices things up with a huge range of colors to fit your host's decor to a "tea".
Le Creuset Classic Demi Tea Kettle ($84.00)—Buy Here!
PureWine Purifier Wands
Filter out sulfites with this simple wine filter and say goodbye to wine headaches. Just add one to each glass you pour, and in 3 minutes, you'll have a clean-tasting filtered glass of your favorite grapes.
PureWine Purifier Wands ($11.99+)—Buy Here!
Bloom Tamarind Wood Bowl
Filled with lemons or a large salad, this bowl is a stunner they'll love displaying.
Bloom Tamarind Wood Bowl ($99.95)—Buy Here!
—Kate Loweth, Amber Guetebier, Gabby Cullen, & Kate Cartia
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