Are you about to head off to a dinner party, weekend away, or holiday celebration and want to give your host a thank-you gift? Then this is the blog post for you! I have found 25 of the most thoughtful and unique hostess gift ideas to make your host feel special. From cheese boards to unique salt and pepper shakers to monogrammed coasters – there’s a gift on this list for every kind of host – no matter their interests.
If you have a friend or loved one who loves to host, these gift ideas are for them, too. Whether they love throwing dinner parties or having friends over for a glass of wine, this gift guide is for the hostess with the mostest!
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Let’s get into 25 thoughtful hostess gift ideas:
1. Wood Bowl Candle
You can "wow" the hostess with this unique wood bowl candle. It makes a perfect table centerpiece and is unscented, which means it is perfect for any time of year.
2. Wine Chiller
A wonderful gift for any wine lovers! Keep the wine cool for any celebration, occasion or wine night.
If a dinner party is happening, there’s a 95% chance there will be wine! Wine chillers are a fun and useful gift for the host that she can use them for many parties to come.
3. Cheese Board
In my opinion, a cheese board is the ultimate hostess gift. The ones linked above are great options to gift as they include cheese knives.
4. Turkish Towels
Turkish towels are an affordable and useful gift for a lady who loves to host. They are great to wrap around a wine bottle or pair with a nice dish soap.
5. Salt & Pepper Shaker
Did you know you can get luxurious-looking salt and pepper shakers? This set is a useful gift for any hostess, and they will love how practical and thoughtful it is.
6. Cocktail Kit
Do you have a friend who loves to host and make her own cocktails at home? Consider gifting her a beautiful cocktail set for her next get-together. I guarantee she will love this set!
7. Vase
If you bring flowers to a party, consider giving a unique vase to go with them. These two vases are unique and will wow the hostess with your thoughtfulness.
8. Salad/Serving Tongs
Pair salad/serving tongs with a beautiful Turkish hand towel or a wooden salad for a thoughtful hostess gift idea.
9. Coasters
Anyone with tables or surfaces in their house will appreciate the gift of coasters! Coasters are a great hostess gift idea because they are perfect for all the drinks being poured.
10. Oil Dispensers
Oil dispensers are an inexpensive gift that looks expensive. They will elevate the hostess table during any dinner party. I love this set!
11. Serving Tray
Every hostess needs good serving trays, so consider giving the hostess a gorgeous marble serving tray!
12. Glassware
If she loves to host, then she will need nice glassware! Whether it’s a set of square wine glasses or luxurious cocktail glasses, she will love either for her next get-together.
13. Wine
When all else fails, give a nice bottle of wine. To add an extra touch, gift it in a wine bag that the hostess will love! She will feel appreciated with this useful and thoughtful hostess gift idea.
14. Sweet Treat
You can’t go wrong with a box of chocolates for the hostess. She will love how simple and thoughtful this gift is.
15. Book
If she loves hosting people, she will love a book that will help elevate her hosting game, like a board book or a mocktail book! Both of these books are great options for the hostess.
16. Monogrammed Mug
One of my favorite gifts to give any lady who loves to host is a monogrammed mug or a set of mugs. They are simple but thoughtful gifts that any host will love.
17. Soap & Lotion Dispenser
You can't get more practical than a set of glass soap dispensers. I love this set because of its luxurious look and because it comes with a tray.
18. Electric Wine Opener
For the hostess who is always so generous in hosting wine nights, gift her this electric wine opener! She will love no longer having to fight to get the cork out of the bottle of wine.
19. Cocktail Syrups
Does the hostess love to make cocktails - like spicy margaritas and Moscow mules? This hostess gift idea is for her! The next time she hosts, she will have these syrups ready to use.
20. Fresh Flowers
I had to include flowers because they can be the most meaningful gift idea for the hostess. She will love this thoughtful gift idea whether you bring them to the party, send them to her, or give her faux ones.
21. Welcome Mat
Anyone who hosts will appreciate the gift of a welcome mat! When you constantly have people over, the welcome mat can get worn down, so a new one as a gift for the hostess is truly appreciated.
22. Small Bowls
These small bowls are the perfect gift for any hostess. They are perfect for desserts, dips, use on cheese boards, and holding small apps. I use these kinds of bowls every time I host, and I know your hostess will love and appreciate this gift.
23. Gourmet Seasonings
If the hostess loves to host, she most likely loves to cook, and gourmet spices are the perfect gift for her! This set has the perfect variety and magnets on the bottom for easy storage.
24. Cake Stand
Consider gifting the hostess this beautiful cake stand with a glass lid. Her cakes will look even more amazing on this cake stand.
25. Coffee or Tea
I highly recommend gifting Pukka tea, not only because it's great tasting but because it's one of the few teas on the market that doesn't have plastic in its tea bags...and yes, there are plastics in tea bags that seep into our tea...gross, I know!
If I could pick my favorite gift to give the hostess, it would be local/high-quality coffee or tea. If I know the hosts love coffee, I will bring over a bag from a local coffee shop, and every time I have done this, the hosts have loved it.
Thank you for reading my 25 thoughtful hostess gift ideas! I hope you found this post helpful in finding the right gift for the special hostess in your life. If you have any other hostess gift ideas, leave me a comment below!
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