A good host gift reads the room instead of filling it. The best ones are useful at the table, beautiful on the shelf, or finished by the end of the night in the best possible way. Here are twenty one gifts that say thank you without saying I panicked on the way over.
1. Library Candle – Paper
Library Candle – Paper Assouline. Price: $120.00.
A candle that smells like a library full of beautiful books. Warm, literary, and perfect for the host who loves a good story.
2. Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Candle 21.2 oz.
Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin Candle 21.2 oz. Bloomingdale’s. Price: $225.00.
The iconic scent in a generous 21 ounce candle. Lime, basil, and mandarin make any room feel instantly more welcoming.
3. Williams Sonoma Marble Salt Cellar with Spoon
Williams Sonoma Marble Salt Cellar with Spoon Williams-Sonoma. Price: $39.95.
A marble cellar with its own little spoon. Keeps finishing salt within reach and looks beautiful doing it.
4. Georg Jensen Cobra Candleholders, Set of 2
Georg Jensen Cobra Candleholders, Set of 2 Bloomingdale’s. Price: $190.00.
Sculptural candleholders with the signature cobra curve. A pair that turns simple tapers into art.
5. Gold Bee Napkin Rings, Set of 4
Gold Bee Napkin Rings, Set of 4 Williams-Sonoma. Price: $49.95.
Golden bees that make even a simple table feel special. A sweet detail for the host who loves to set a pretty table.
6. Ashton Flatware, 20-Piece, Brushed Gold
Ashton Flatware, 20-Piece, Brushed Gold West Elm. Price: $260.00.
Brushed gold flatware for twenty. Modern, warm, and far more memorable than another bottle of wine.
7. Juliska Amalia Red Wine Glass
Juliska Amalia Red Wine Glass Neiman Marcus. Price: $88.00.
Juliska’s Amalia glass with its beautiful etched pattern. A single perfect wine glass for the host who notices details.
8. Estelle Colored Stemware Glass Cobalt Blue S/6
Estelle Colored Stemware Glass Cobalt Blue S/6 West Elm. Price: $185.00.
Cobalt blue stemware in a set of six. Inspired by vintage colored glass, these make the whole table glow.
9. Monique Lhuillier Lily of the Valley Glass Champagne Flutes, Set of 4
Monique Lhuillier Lily of the Valley Glass Champagne Flutes, Set of 4 Pottery Barn. Price: $80.00.
Lily of the valley etched on champagne flutes. Delicate, romantic, and made for toasting the host.
10. Marta Cooler Glasses Set of 6
Marta Cooler Glasses Set of 6 CB2. Price: $21.00.
Simple, elegant cooler glasses in a set of six. The everyday glasses every host actually needs.
11. Orcino Ivory Marble Wine Chiller
Orcino Ivory Marble Wine Chiller CB2. Price: $79.95.
Solid marble with beautiful natural veining. Keeps the bottle cold and the table looking chic, no sweating ice bucket required.
12. Pomegranate Italian Earthenware Serving Bowl
Pomegranate Italian Earthenware Serving Bowl Anthropologie. Price: $128.00.
Handcrafted in Italy from glazed earthenware with raised pomegranates. A serving bowl that doubles as decor.
13. Espirito Brass Inlay Wooden Cheese Board
Espirito Brass Inlay Wooden Cheese Board Terrain. Price: $88.00.
Wood with brass inlay, made for cheese. A board that looks as good empty as it does piled high.
14. Olivewood & Marble Cheese Set
Olivewood & Marble Cheese Set Williams-Sonoma. Price: $299.95.
Olivewood and marble with all the tools included. A complete set for the host who takes the cheese course seriously.
15. Georg Jensen Bernadotte Tray
Georg Jensen Bernadotte Tray Bloomingdale’s. Price: $290.00.
Smoked oak with timeless Scandinavian design. For serving drinks, corralling candles, or simply looking beautiful.
16. Diptyque Baies (Berries) Classic Candle 6.7 oz.
Diptyque Baies (Berries) Classic Candle 6.7 oz. Bloomingdale’s. Price: $90.00.
Diptyque’s beloved Baies, blackcurrant and rose. The candle that never disappoints.
17. Coravin Timeless Three+ Wine Preservation System
Coravin Timeless Three+ Wine Preservation System Nordstrom. Price: $279.00.
Pour wine without pulling the cork. For the host who loves good wine but does not always finish the bottle.
18. Classic Glass Drink Dispenser, Large 12 qts
Classic Glass Drink Dispenser, Large 12 qts Pottery Barn. Price: $89.00.
A large glass dispenser for batched cocktails, lemonade, or infused water. The host’s best friend at a party.
19. Petite Bloom Bowl
Petite Bloom Bowl Neiman Marcus. Price: $115.00.
A small stainless bowl with a mirror polish. For nuts, candy, or just catching the light on the bar.
20. Malta: Brass: Small 17
Malta: Brass: Small 17 Pottery Barn. Price: $69.00.
A brass lantern that casts a warm glow. Simple, timeless, and lovely on a mantel or a table.
21. Starry Glass Tiered Stand at Terrain
Starry Glass Tiered Stand at Terrain Terrain. Price: $58.00.
A two tiered glass stand hand painted with constellations. For desserts or appetizers that deserve a little drama.
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