Thoughtful Hostess Gifts

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Wherever you're spending the holidays, be sure to pick up a gift for your hostess to show your gratitude. You can't go wrong with these holiday hostess gift ideas I've handpicked with the help of Martha Stewart, Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens and more...

A self-watering planter

Terracotta Gray A self-watering planter for use indoors or out Made from Terracotta and Zisha: naturally

Primula Flowering Tea Set

Primula Flowering Tea Gift Set A great gift to give or receive, the Primula Flowering Tea Gift Set is perfect for brewing beautiful flowering teas. A clear, 40oz hand-blown borosilicate glass tea pot allows you to watch the magic of the tea leaves...

Bone Handled Cheese Knives, Set of 4

Throughout history, some of the most beautiful utensils have featured handles carved from natural bone. Today, our distinctive cheese knives continue that tradition with handles fashioned from smooth, polished water-buffalo bone. Gleaming stainless

Williams-Sonoma Peppermint Hot Chocolate & North Poles

Exquisitely rich and smooth, our velvety hot chocolate is crafted from shavings of premium Guittard chocolate and aromatic peppermint oil. To create this mint-lover’s gift set, we paired it with our North Poles, chocolate candy–coated pe

I'm not usually a hot chocolate fan, but I swear this is the best hot chocolate I've ever had, especially when paired with the peppermint north poles.

Hudson Wine & Champagne Bowl

When your house is party central for a major celebration, you’ll need our fantastic Hudson Champagne Bowl to handle all the bubbly. Large enough to hold six bottles of champagne, vodka or white wine, the bowl is crafted of shiny nickel plated metal, with a removable top so that ice can fill the bowl beneath.

A classic, elegant gift, and a great value at only $70! I love Z. Gallerie!!

Boska Holland Tapas Fondue Set

The Boska Holland Tapas Fondue is perfect for serving alongside lots of small dishes, tapas style. Perfect for one or two, or parties! Earthenware pot, mahogany base, tea light.

Corkcicle Color Wine Chiller

Keeping wines at just the right drinking temperature is a great dilemma. Too cold and it could mask the vintner's uniquely crafted complexities. Too warm and the flavors may take a back seat to the alcohol. The answer to this perplexity Corkcicle....

Literary Coaster Set

This is a literary coaster set with book cover art from classic novels from Out of Print.

This coaster set is sooo COOL and a great conversation starter, love the packaging too. I can't wait to gift it!

Personalized Cherry Cutting Board

Our personalized cutting boards are custom engraved. They make a unique and touching gift for any couple, family, or special memory. Perfect

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Love these boards - they make for great wedding, housewarming gifts - can't go wrong with the price, $40 for a personalized Cherry cutting board, sold! I'd be more likely to use it as a cheese/appetizer board, will make for a good conversation piece.

Slate and Wood Board

Perfect for parties and hostess gifts. Use the slate slab on its own or with the wood board as a serving platter for cheese and other appetizers. The board can also be turned over and used as a chopping block.• Oak wood with removable black sl

Who wouldn't love these attractive and practical serving platters and double as a cutting board?

Antique-Silver Snack Bowl

We worked hard to re-create the timeworn patina of vintage hotel silver that’s received years of polish and care. Designed to convey the warmth and character of an heirloom, our snack bowl...

I JUST received this hostess gift and had to recommend it, I sooo love it. Gorgeous and sentimental, features this saying: Family is belonging to and believing in each other.

Simplified Bee's Top Ten Hostess Gifts Under $40 for 2011

Although fun to host a Thanksgiving or holiday dinner, being a guest is preferred by many. If you will be a dinner guest this holiday season, bringing a thoughtful hostess gift is always appreciated.

One of the best gift lists I've come across, Simplified Bee has handpicked some chic and unique gifts that will be surely be a hit.

Slate Cheese Board

Our tapered-edge slate cheese board is perfect for writing cheese names with chalk. Padded feet protect tabletops. Comes with cute mouse knives.

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My search for the perfect cheese board is finally over -- how gorgeous is the slate, size is perfect and writing cheese names with chalk is a nice touch!

Eden Godsoe: This is amazing. I might buy a few since I want one too!

Krista: This is awesome!

Laguiole Cheese Knives

Whether you’re hosting a wine-and-cheese party or serving a traditional cheese course, these finely crafted French knives provide expert assistance and perfect service. Inspired by the design of pocketknives used by French shepherds 200 years

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$68 - Saw these at a holiday party and they're absolutely gorgeous, unique, very French and well-made.

Oprah's Pick: Murray's Cheese Cheese and Salami Gift Pack

Courtesy of Murray's, a lovely assortment of artisanal American-made crackers, cheese, and fig jam complements these ridiculously excellent cured Creminelli meats.

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I recently received Creminelli salami as a hostess gift and it's hands-down the best I've had!! I'm not much of a salami connoisseur, but you can tell this stuff is top-notch. Thank you for the awesome gift Brian and Molly!!

Cambridge 2-Tier Server with Plates

Cambridge 2-Tier Server with Plates - Removable rectangular plates nestle in the portable stand with a simple, stylish design. White porcelain plates Iron wire stand

One of my favorite things we registered for and use all the time.

The Paella Kit

As a houseguest, one of the greatest gifts you can offer -- aside from pitching in to clean dishes -- is to give your host a night off from menu planning.

Another great gift idea from Martha Stewart, unique, practical and somewhat easy - I ordered my traditional paella pan on Amazon.

Oprah's Pick: Masala Chai and Yedi Houseware Tea Cup and Tea Pot

"I drink masala chai every afternoon with a dash of almond milk. In this giant porcelain cup, it just feels luxurious."—Oprah

One of my favorite picks from Oprah's favorite things and a good gift to keep in your backup gift stash - you can buy both items and get the discount code at the link.

Michel Design Works Serving Tray

This versatile square wooden tray is equally at home in the kitchen, dining room, living room, bedroom, or office. Each handmade tray has a decoupaged top, richly painted sides, gold edges, and a felt covered bottom.

I love their home accessories, their designs and colors are classic and elegant.

CUCINA Ceramic Hand Care Duos

Fruits and Passion's Cucina Regenerating Hand Care Duo consists of a purifying hand wash (6.7 fl oz) and a regenerating hand cream (6.7 fl oz) in a ceramic base. Enriched with olive oil and olive leaf extract,the Cucina hand care ritual combines...

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These lotions and soap look great on any kitchen counter, smell delightful and the lotion isn't too sticky,

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 Expertly roasted coffees. Beans are quenched after roasting to bring essential oils/flavor to the surface. Gourmet classic and rare varietals. The coffees come from independent growers based in isolated regions..frequently impoverished as a result. You change lives when you buy them.

ArabicaDabra Coffee Magic - A Most Welcome Hostess Gift

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Stylish burlap bag that is great to re-purpose for visits to the market (eco-friendly too). It's filled with 4 quarter sampler packs (you choose from the incredible varietals offered), a high quality coffee scoop, biscotti or other treats. The tissue and ribbons can be tailored occasion (Christmas, Hanukkah, Birthdays, Showers, etc.)

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arish84 added:

 This gorgeous black sequin apron is a great gift idea for your favorite hostess. Or, buy one for your sparkly self and greet guests in style this holiday season!

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 The ESSENTUALE World Traveler mini-spa set, world's finest shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Under $20, beautiful retail carton, an experience in bath or shower. Ideal gift for him, her, them, or yourself! Available online only at www.essentuale.com. Very unexpected, remembered and enjoyed.

Eden Godsoe added:

 I would so use this - great hostess gift!

Tasting Plate

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Keep dips from pooling into a saucy mess with this multi-pod serving plate. Fill its serving square with rounds of baguette, toasted pita or savory chips to complement up to four different dips or tapenades.

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 I love these coasters from Kate Spade. Totally party-worthy!

Cool Coasters: kate spade | prize ball coasters

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Dressed with a spirited smattering of dots, these cheerful coasters are reason enough to raise a glass and toast your nearest and dearest.

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Bottlehood makes some amazing glassware from recycled wine bottles, alcohol bottles, etc. Give your hostess these beautiful wine glasses from recycled wine bottles - useful and a conversation piece!

Recycled Wine Glasses from Amber Wine Bottles

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This set is made from recycled cabernet wine bottles, and of standard bottle weight, these FOUR TUMBLERS / GLASSES are perfect as a gift for your favorite eco-concious friend! Recycled and repurposed for use as tumblers, edges are polished to a...

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 Unique and fun.

Guide to Unique Hostess Gifts | Momtrends

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Another party, another gift conundrum. What to bring the hostess? I have an idea. Why not forgo the vino? Bag the blossoms? This party season, instead come bearing gifts that spice up her holidays. Here are a few great ideas that have been on my...

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Eden Godsoe added:

 Emily Post walks through the different invitations you may get (casual dinner, formal dinner, housewarming, weekend stay, etc) and what kind of gift (if any) is appropriate. Quite well done.

Emily Post: Should I Bring a Hostess Gift?

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The Emily Post Institute maintains and evolves the standards of etiquette that Emily Post established with her seminal book Etiquette in 1922.They also host etipedia, the online etiquette encyclopedia.

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 The holiday season is fast approaching, and it's nice to have a thoughtful hostess gift that goes beyond the standard bottle of wine!

Homemade Hostess Gifts – Beyond the Bottle of Wine!

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Unique hostess gifts for every type of party. I'm the Budget Diet girl, so I love giving a thoughtful but inexpensive gift. How about making homemade granola or pumpkin bread for your host to enjoy the next morning?

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