So what do you get your friends who are excellent hosts? If you’re attending a holiday party at someone’s home this season, there’s a good chance you need something more than just a bottle of wine if you want to impress. Don’t worry- I’ve got you covered with my list of “better than basic” hostess gifts. I would be thrilled to receive any of these goodies, and many of them aren’t expensive at all- just fun and thoughtful, and I hope you feel the same!
- Nothing says “Happy Holidays” like a Silver Reindeer Ice Bucket that says “Happy Holidays”… This one has the look of custom engraving without having to wait for a monogram. Show up with a bottle of champagne inside, and you’re extra-special.
- If you aren’t already shopping on Mark and Graham then you’re missing out. They are the mecca for monogrammed gifts. I especially love these Monogrammed Round Acrylic Coasters in tortoise.
- Here he is! It’s “Carl the Drinking Chocolate Snowman”. Carl is holiday-spirit in chocolate, as all you do is heat up a pot of milk, add in Carl, and watch him melt into delicious gourmet hot cocoa. Best gift of the season in my book!
- This Candy Cane Cheers Platter and matching Candy Cane Cheers Frosted Cups from Emily McCarthy are some of my favorite entertaining piece in her holiday collection and could be gifted together or separately!
- Cheese platters are “all the rage” right now, so I love the idea of gifting a fun book all about how to create beautiful and delicious “Platters & Boards” with an actual Wood and Marble Cheese Board. Maybe next time you will be invited over for cheese and wine!
- Want an easy way to make the perfect cocktail?? This amazing “Perfect Drink PRO Smart Scale and Recipe App” will make you the mixologist you’ve always dreamed of becoming without much effort at all!
- The perfect gift for the baking-loving friend/family in your life, these Fancy Sprinkles are a the boujee-iest sprinkles on the market, and their holiday collection is so fun and happy!
- These Christmas Tree Acrylic Stir Sticks take any cocktail to the next level. There are countless options, and I love them given on their own or with a nice bottle of liquor. Again- perfect for a hostess who already has just about everything!
- Again, for the host who has just about everything, these “Krazy Straws” are most likely not something they already own. They come in many cool shapes, but they can also be customized to a specific name. Crazy, but fun!
- Thankfully Kate Spade has made food storage chic. I love these cheeky Food Storage Containers. Cute and functional.
- If you’re going to gift a candle, gift THIS Diptyque Candle. Not only is the scent fabulous, but it comes with a charm carousel that moves when the candle is lit and projects beautiful shadows on the walls in a dark room. Its magical, and my kids absolutely love it too.
- This Draper James Party Planner Notepad is just want you need for your friend who enjoys hosting events. Hopefully, this way, you’re sure to be invited to the next one too!