16 Holiday Hostess Gifts You’ll Want to Give (and Receive) This Season

We don’t know what we love more, fabulous parties or buying hostess gifts for the wonderful people who throw fabulous parties. Either way, it definitely brings out our festive side, especially during the holiday season when you can indulge in an extra special or unique gift for the hostess (and/or host) as a token of appreciation. And though wine is always a go-to when heading to a party, as a gift it can feel a little nondescript and impersonal, even if it has been thoughtfully selected and is a step up from everyday fare. 

This year, we’ve decided to make the extra effort and always show up with something special in hand, something thoughtful that they will remember and use. There are so many good items to choose from this time of year that finding something perfect and appropriate is no trouble at all — I mean, hello, Holiday Bento Box and Candy Cane Bath Bombs! Luckily, we’ve narrowed it down for you with the handy selection below that provides a myriad of choices and price points. Any of these items virtually guarantee you’ll be invited back next year. Cheers!

With Gingerbread Cookie Bites, Pumpkin Pie Caramels, and Champagne Bears as flavors, it might be hard to resist cracking this special holiday box of candy treats open before party time, but will be well worth it if you can. 

No other candle packs the aromatic punch of Terrain's hot apple cider candle, so be sure to get one for yourself while you’re at it (trust us). The enamel mug can be reused after the candle has burned down. 

The next best thing to bringing cookies is arriving with this cookie-making kit in hand. Each jar makes 24 cookies, and there are so many recipes to choose from.  

This live Norway spruce tree might be the most thoughtful gift of all. It comes with shimmering raindrop ornaments and a set of Stargazer lights, and it will immediately create seasonal magic. 

Ideal for any wine enthusiast (that would be all of us), this set comes with a carved oak corkscrew, pourer/stopper, and wine collar.

In lieu of flowers, why not bring this Flower Pot Bread kit? Each set includes four terra cotta baking pots plus the dry ingredients to make our flower pot bread as well as lavender butter.

Candy canes. Bath bombs. Can anything more really be said? This adorable scented bath bomb is the perfect mixture of total relaxation and seasonal comfort.

Not your everyday wine glasses, this set of four comes accented with festive sparkles and garland to make any occasion special. They'll be dying to plan their next party so they can break this set out.

Made of 100% linen, this chambray tablecloth from Parachute is the ultimate expression of appreciation, and you can bet it will be cherished for years to come. The napkin sets are amazing, too. 

Who doesn’t love a good Moscow Mule? It's a perfect drink regardless of the season, and this copper cocktail party set ensures complete authentic enjoyment.

We think these edible shot glass cones will be put to immediate use. Each is coated with Belgian chocolate and has a hidden filling nestled at the bottom. Everyone will fight over them!

‘Tis the season for platters, after all. This book celebrates spreads in all their festive glory, and might even inspire a huge morning-after brunch. Cheers to that.

These lucky charms will bring good vibes to any glass of vino. 

We know we said wine could feel impersonal, but this is an exception. A big step up from the casual wine bottle, this Brut Rose comes in a limited edition metal gift box.

This cheeky dish towel is just what a busy holiday hostess needs. It's perfectly suited for a range of holidays throughout the year and is practical to boot.

Orange, ginger, and almond blend with clove bud, vanilla, and tonka bean in this olfactory-pleasing hand soap. It's a lovely addition to any host's bathroom.