What makes a great hostess gift

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Give the gift of convenience—this charger is so slim it'll fit in any wallet so your host will never be stranded without a battery. Help friends create modern Indian cuisine—in the hopes that they'll end up feeding you —with this fun book by chef Priya Krishna.

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Shop Elle. United States. Type keyword s to search. Today's Top Stories. If the hostess loves making delectable libations, they'll enjoy this whimsical pick from interior designer Elizabeth Gill. Interior designer Dana Schwartz loves gifting this Pura diffuser.

Chess gifts are trending this season, according to Good Housekeeping! Interior designer Mel Bean 's host gift pick definitely aligns with the festive fad. This trivet is perfect for potlucks, according to interior designer Gina Gutierrez.

Every good host needs quality coasters, and interior designer Ariel Richardson particularly loves this set from Foood Writing a thank you note may seem like an outdated etiquette practice, but many hosts beg to differ.

Sometimes, nothing beats a vibrant bouquet. A quality bottle of olive oil could also double as the perfect foodie gift for a host. Warm wine will be a thing of the past with this chiller, according to interior designer Jenny Kramer.

Simply insert your cold bottle and pour directly from the chiller, no more dealing with ice buckets and condensation. Who's up for a rousing game night? Turkish towels remain a popular choice for home use, and interior designer Fe Lavino particularly loves this throw for gifting. Light up their world with these custom matchboxes! Still looking for the perfect gift?

Wrap one of these printed tea towels around a few of her favorite things think: homemade sweets, candles, and more for an extra-thoughtful twist on a store-bought gift. To give her living room a spa-like serenity, gift her this soy candle, which has hints of lime juice, fresh eucalyptus, and leafy greens. Because after the party comes her morning coffee. This quartet of whole coffee bean flavors will satisfy different palettes, ranging from light to dark roasts.

Her glass of Prosecco typically doesn't last more than a few minutes. On occasion, however, she may want to slowly sip her brut, which makes these triple-insulated, spill-resistant champagne flutes a must. Let her pick the selection that best suits her palette with a Winc gift card. Arrive at her door with all the accruements — cheese, crackers, dried fruit, and so on — for a picture-worthy charcuterie board.

Before the other guests arrive, help her by dressing up this eco-friendly bamboo board with all the fixins'. Some may say that gifting live plants is a no-no. But if they have a green thumb or can handle low-maintenance greens , then add even more life into her home with this potted Peace Lily.

An added bonus: This plant also purifies the air. This perfectly packaged set of four butter or jam spreaders is basically made for the hostess with a sense of humor that's just as strong as her love of biscuits or muffins, for that matter. Let's not forget: Your friend isn't the only one who lives in the house you're visiting. Give her pup a bottle of stuffed bubbly so they can celebrate just like everyone else.

More trendy than a standard bouquet, freshen up her space by filling these two small planters with succulents, cacti, or herbs. And if you're concerned about her plant parenting skills, then stick with artificial ones. Product Reviews.

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Makes an excellent hostess gift, birthday gift, gift for someone that like to entertain or someone that is hard to find the right gift for. Great purchase. It looks pretty, too. You can also try a variety of fruits, herbs like mint , or cucumber — like the St.

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Great for parties, weddings, and other social occasions.