Gifts for the Holiday Hostess

BUY IT: $39; markandgraham.com

The best thing about this personalized gift is that it comes with free monogramming and free gift wrap. Double win!

BUY IT: $20.48; amazon.com

This book will lend your favorite hostess a helping hand when the roles reverse and she is the guest to a party.

BUY IT: $28; anthropologie.com

This sweet set of measuring spoons is held together with a clothespin for a little vintage whimsy.

BUY IT: $24; food52.com

A sweet tea towel fits in well with any kitchen's decor, and we love that this one has a handy guide to kitchen measurement equivalencies. Stylish and functional? It's a win-win.

BUY IT: $30; lecreuset.com

These pastel mini ramekins are ideal for your hostess to use for easy portioning at luncheons.

BUY IT: $49; nordstrom.com

Every hostess needs a beautiful cheese board and knife set, and this handy gift has both in one package.

BUY IT: $30-45; food52.com

No dinner party is complete without a well-stocked bar, so help out your hostess with these flavorful craft cocktail syrups. Build your own set.

BUY IT: $22; uncommongoods.com

Give your hostess a reason to sit back and relax after a long day with five tea blends to choose from.

BUY IT: $25.90; sees.com

We'd like to argue that the next best thing to giving your hostess a homemade dessert is a box of chocolates. Inside, you'll find a mix of dark chocolates, milk chocolates, brittles, and caramels. 

BUY IT: $32; nordstrom.com

This candle has an antique feel, and it comes in 10 colors to fit every friend’s taste.

BUY IT: $8; surlatable.com

Just like Mom's—except smaller. A mini (13" x 1 1/2") beechwood rolling pin that'll cut fresh sheets of pasta dough into tender strands of her favorite noodle. Choose between spaghetti, fettuccine, or tagliatelle.

BUY IT: $35; uncommongoods.com

Sometimes the occasion warrants a host or hostess gifts a little more on the casual side, and this Beeropoly from UncommonGoods is perfect. Move bottle cap pieces around a beautiful pine wooden board for a night of fun with friends.

BUY IT: $25; markandgraham.com

A monogrammed catchall is a gender-neutral gift that anyone can use for keys, jewelry, and other odds and ends.

BUY IT: $34; dillards.com

Every Southern hostess needs a pretty cake plate to showcase her finest confectionaries.

BUY IT: $39.95; surlatable.com

Your hosts will love making fresh seafood in this cast iron oyster pan, which doubles as a serving vessel for the table. The pan contains 12 depressions for oysters on the half shell or fully shucked, and can be used on the grill or in the oven.

BUY IT: $29.50; etsy.com

These spirited stirrers from Audrey Durden come in a set of six. Choose between a variety of colors and monogram styles.

BUY IT: $28; lillypulitzer.com

We all need somewhere to jot down to-dos, and this cute notepad is just the right spot.

BUY IT: $34; urbanoutfitters.com

This stylish, super comfy scarf will complement any winter outfit. It also comes in a multi-color option for your daring friends.

BUY IT: $25; uncommongoods.com

If your hostess is a cook, she’ll have fun trying out three premium extra virgin olive oils that range in robustness.

BUY IT: $35; amazon.com

For the entertaining foodie, this mix of large-scale and intimate gathering tips (and recipes) from W&P Design co-founders Eric Prum and Josh Williams has something for everyone.

BUY IT: $34.99; nordstrom.com

Every home could use an extra throw to cozy up with, and you can always get it monogrammed for a personal touch.

BUY IT: $18; sephora.com

These luxurious hand creams smell incredible, and with three, she can keep one in her purse, on her vanity, and in the kitchen.

BUY IT: $22; uncommongoods.com

A bud vase with fresh flowers is a personal gift that can also serve as a centerpiece for your hostess.

BUY IT: $14.99; amazon.com

A charming pineapple-shaped cutting board serves double-duty as an adorable serving plate for party appetizers.

BUY IT: $19; markandgraham.com

This carafe (monogram optional) can be used as a vase, water pitcher, or wine decanter, offering your hostess endless opportunities to use it.

BUY IT: $25; dillards.com

Every hardworking hostess could use a fresh apron. If you’re making repeat visits, grab her the matching pot holder and kitchen towels for an extremely thoughtful gift next time.

BUY IT: $27.19; amazon.com

If she's a lifetime subscriber to SL this can't miss collection of photos, covers, stories, and recipes will be a treasured keepsake that she'll pore over time and again. But, if she's brand new to the region, she can consider this tome her official welcome to the neighborhood. 

BUY IT: $35;  markandgraham.com

These linen coasters are both practical and personal. You can get them monogrammed and in a color you know will match your hostess’s décor, and she’ll use them all the time.

BUY IT: $35; amazon.com

Gift your hostess the most talked-about kitchen book of the year.

BUY IT: $21; macys.com

A box of luxurious chocolates is always a great gift option when you're not sure what your hosts like.

BUY IT: $59; markandgraham.com

Your hostess can keep her sunglasses safe in this elegant case.

BUY IT: $18; shopterrain.com

No more fighting over the first s'mores. This 48-inch twig-shaped tool can toast up to 10 marshmallows at once.

BUY IT: $32.50; amazon.com

Borrow top designer Emily Henderson's best tips for putting together a gorgeous room thanks to her beloved design book, Styled.

BUY IT: $38; anthropologie.com

Shake it up with a fun, fabulous cocktail shaker that will get every holiday party started.