Made By Southern Hands: Hostess Gifts

Whether you’re a dinner guest or a weekend visitor, you know not to ever show up empty-handed. Show your appreciation for good ol’ Southern hospitality with our roundup of stylish hostess gifts, both edible and decorative, all made right here in our region.

16-Piece Chocolate Assortment

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16-Piece Chocolate Assortment

Charlottesville, Virginia, chocolatier Tim Gearhart uses fresh ingredients, including Venezuelan chocolate, local sweet cream, and pure butter, to create his exquisite confections.

gearhartschocolates.com; $25

Beeswax Candles

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Beeswax Candles

These earthy, unscented Seda Naturals 100% beeswax candles are hand-poured into German glass jars in Austin, Texas.

Buy It: $15 (small), $35 (large); sedafrance.com

Vanilla Crêpe Cake

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Vanilla Crêpe Cake

Give yourself and your oven a break—order a decadent holiday dessert from Charleston Crêpe Company. The signature vanilla crepe cake serves 12 and ships nationwide.

charlestoncrepecompany.com; $50

Fleur de Lis Soaps

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Fleur de Lis Soaps

With their soft tuberose fragrance and so-Southern fleur de lis design, these pretty guest soaps, made in Louisville, Kentucky, make lovely shower or luncheon favors.

mosshill.net; $6.50 each

Biscotti

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Biscotti

An Italian favorite with a Southern twist: These hearty cookies, in delicious fall flavors like pumpkin pecan and apple walnut, are made by hand in Jacksonville, Florida.

uncannybiscotti.com; $22 per dozen

Vintage Hand Towels

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Vintage Hand Towels

With letters inspired by an old French alphabet, these Grande Monogram hand towels, embroidered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, have a beautiful personal touch.

twogirlsinavignon.com; $75 each

Chicken Soup

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Chicken Soup

Warm someone’s tummy (and heart!) with a jar of old-fashioned chicken soup, prepared in small batches in Bradenton, Florida, using all-natural ingredients.

spoonfulofcomfort.com; $34 per jar

Guest Books

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Guest Books

Be a star house-guest: Give your host a keepsake leather guest book, handcrafted in San Antonio, Texas, and available in 12 colors.

jonhartdesign.com; $82 each

Cheese Straws

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Cheese Straws

Made in Yazoo City, Mississippi, using an heirloom family recipe, these tasty cheese straws are a must-have holiday party snack.

mscheesestraws.com; $14 per square tin

Custom Beverage Napkins

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Custom Beverage Napkins

New Orleans-based artist Alexa Pulitzer works one-on-one with clients to customize a two-letter monogram for these printed paper cocktail napkins, suitable for special occasions.

alexapulitzer.com; contact for pricing

Yellow Grit Sandies

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Yellow Grit Sandies

Friends and neighbors will swoon over the delicate cookies from Chilhowie, Virginia’s Town House restaurant. They’re made with yellow corn grits from South Carolina’s Anson Mills.

townhouseva.com; $12

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