2016 Holiday Gift Guide: for holiday hostesses
Hi friends! 2016 holiday gift guides are here! I LOVE putting these together to share on the blog each year, not only because I love shopping (heh heh) but I also love sharing gift ideas with friends during the holiday season. It’s so much fun to hear what you’re gifting and what’s on your wish list each year! I put together some roundups of some of the usual gifts, but also have a little surprise at the end of each gift guide post that will be appearing over the next couple of weeks.
Let’s get this party started!
This list is for the holiday hostesses. Whenever we attend a festive party, I’ll usually offer to bring a dish, and will also bring something along as a “thank you” for the hostess. While flowers are always nice (and appreciated!), I thought I’d share some ideas to change things up a bit.
Hostess Gift Ideas for 2016:
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Candles:
Candles always make thoughtful gifts, and I like to personalize the scents that I give to others. If I know she loves shopping at Anthropologie, it’s always a Capri candle. My wine-loving friends (aka all of them) would love the Rewined scents, and the Homesick candles are perfect for those who don’t live near family.
Luxe hand creams:
Hostesses do a lot of entertaining and cooking, also wash their hands frequently which can dry them out. A luxe hand cream is a great option. I especially love the Beautycounter body butter because it’s thick without being greasy, has a light scent (no artificial fragrances) and contains safe ingredients. Our skin is our largest organ, so I try to be more selective about the products I put on my skin.
Beautycounter citrus mimosa body butter
Unique flowers:
A bouquet is always festive and appreciated, but it’s fun to switch things up with unexpected picks. I love the succulent terrariums and air plants (Trader Joe’s has some cool ones!) and the bouquets from The Bouqs. (I did a sponsored post with them last year and have loved ordering their flowers since.)
Foodie and wine gifts:
Foodie, kitchen, and wine gifts never disappoint. It’s fun to sort through all of the fun options, whether it’s a cheeky trio of dish towels, classic cocktail set or local finds from your farmer’s market.
Cooking for Jeffrey (my favorite cookbook right now)
Pretty apron (this one makes me want to cook allthethings)
Dean & Deluca babka for the next morning
Cute dish towels (I kind of want these)
Pineapple salt and pepper shakers (only $12)
Local treats: hit up the farmer’s market for your favorite local honey, granola, fun bouquet, or salsa/dip that you love!
So tell me friends: what’s your go-to hostess gift?
A lucky reader friend will receive a Beautycounter body butter, and a Homesick candle in the state scent of their choice.
Enter below! <3
xoxo
Gina
This gift guide is not sponsored in any way, and everything was curated by yours truly. The giveaway is provided by Caro, who always wants to spread holiday cheer. Affiliate links are included, and do not affect purchase price. Thank you so much supporting this blog.
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I like flowers as a hostess gift!
I follow you on Insta! Also, those homesick candles are such a fun idea!
Wine. Always wine
Wine and / or homemade cookies. I personally like to get chocolate 🙂
My go to hostess gift is always wine… I love getting it, sooooo… I’m sure others do too!
Thanks for the fun holiday gift guide!
Homemade cookies!!
I always bring a homemade treat!
our go to hostess gift is a bottle of wine!
I follow you oninsragram
My favorite hostess gift is giving a prepared breakfast for the next morning. I think it’s such a nice and thoughtful treat!
I follow you on IG!
It really depends on the person but wine and candles are my go to……
Do you rewind candles last a long time? I’ve heard great things but they are a bit pricey. I normally do Bath and Body candles. They have $12.50 candles sales plus $10 off at least once a season.
I follow on IG!
My go-to is the classic… wine!
My go-to is wine, but I love all of these ideas!
Homemade spiced pecans 🙂
My go to gift is either candles or something monogrammed!
Wine is always a great gift 😉
I always bring wine and/or beer, but I love some of these ideas!
Can’t go wrong with wine!
My go-to gift is chocolate!
A bottle of wine is usually my go to hostess gift 🙂
Great ideas! I usually bring their preferred alcoholic beverage!
Wine-I wish I were more creative, but I like wine, so that’s what I give!
I like to bring wine. Then we drink it together. #friendship
Usually a candle or cookies
I usually just bring local craft beer or wine!
So fun! I have been wanting a rewind candle!
Usually something homeade like cookies! And wine!
Flowers
I usually give wine, or a bottle of their favorite liquor 🙂
Dessert, something we can enjoy together
I’m following you on IG too
Wine
I don’t attend many formal occasions or dinner parties. But when I get together for play date, I like to pick up a coffee/tea for my hostess.
Candles are my go to hostess gift. I LOVE candles!!
I’m jumpin’ on the wine train! 😛
A nest candle:)
Sparkling cider!
I never thought to bring a hostess gift. I usually just bring a nice bottle of something…but I love the ideas…and I need that marble tray for myself. For some reason, I keep finding tons of things to “gift” myself…hahaha!
You are so on point with that hand cream! I hosted a party last week and my poor hands were so dry and chapped from all the washing and cleaning products…I’m literally still trying to recover.
Such good ideas!
I always bring a homemade treat or some type of alcohol!
bottle of wine is definitely the go-to gift!
i follow you on IG!
I love bringing a nice bottle of wine or a candle!
I follow on IG!
My go to gift is definitely wine.
I follow on instagram
I’m usually running behind and grabbing a bottle of wine at the nearest grocery or liquor store!
My go to is a bottle of wine or flowers! I love the idea of a candle though! I follow on IG too 🙂