Gracious Gifts for the Holiday Hostess

BUY IT: $24; anthropologie.com

Any hostess will love being able to instantly fill her home with Capri Blue's iconic Volcano scent. 
 

BUY IT: $22.95; amazon.com

The best thing about this personalized gift is that it comes with free monogramming.

BUY IT: $12; dillards.com

Help your hostess protect her countertops and table in style with this decorative trivet. 




 

BUY IT: $12; anthropologie.com

This charming knife is best served along with your favorite cake. Be sure to include a recipe card as the perfect finishing touch. 

BUY IT: $22; nordstrom.com

These luxurious hand creams come in sets of three so she can keep one in her purse, one on her vanity, and one in the kitchen.

BUY IT: $13; lecreuset.com

We think it's time to bring this old-fashioned tool back to the kitchen to help bake the perfect pie. 

BUY IT: $19.99; worldmarket.com

Serving wine just got prettier. 

BUY IT: $12; dillards.com

Every hostess needs a beautiful cheese serving set. 

BUY IT: $30; amazon.com

Thymes perfected the scent of a fresh Christmas tree with their Frasier Fir candle.

BUY IT: $26; anthropologie.com

These colorful soaps will be a welcome addition to any guest bathroom. 

 

BUY IT: $19; amazon.com

Because it's not a party unless there's at least one dip involved.

BUY IT: $24; anthropologie.com

A candle-loving hostess will appreciate this gift set so she can care for and prolong the life of her favorite scents. 

BUY IT: $16; neimanmarcus.com

Pair with a holiday tea so the hostess can relax after the party is over. 

BUY IT: $8.99; amazon.com

These glass markers can be used on wine bottles, wine glasses, mason jars, and the list goes on.

BUY IT: $49.99; lenox.com

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

BUY IT: $12.99-$14.99; worldmarket.com

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

BUY IT: $16.99; amazon.com

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

BUY IT: $27.81; barnesandnoble.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: $29.99; bedbathandbeyond.com

Every Southern hostess needs a set of pastel ramekins. 

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: $25; dillards.com

Every hardworking hostess could use a fresh apron. If you’re making repeat visits, grab her the matching pot holder for the next time.

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: $34; urbanoutfitters.com

This stylish, super comfy scarf will complement any winter outfit. 

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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.

BUY IT: $28; 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: $27.55; 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: $35; uncommongoods.com

Sometimes the occasion warrants a host or hostess gift that's a little more on the casual side. Tthis Beeropoly from UncommonGoods is perfect for such occasions. 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: $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.

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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: $35;  markandgraham.com

These linen coasters are both practical and personal. You can get them monogrammed and in a color you know will match the décor of your hostess's home.

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: $25.97;amazon.com

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