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Hosting deserves more than a last-minute candle and a grocery store bouquet. This season, think consumables over clutter and style with receipts – gifts that are beautiful, low-waste, and actually get used. We’re talking handmade barware that earns a permanent spot on the cart, linen napkins that outlive paper, secondhand wonders, coffee-table catnip, and more. Wrap it all up in a reusable scarf (furoshiki, always), and you’ve got a present that feels thoughtful, fashionable, and planet-kind. Ahead, our edit of elevated host gifts that look good, work hard, and deserve all the compliments.
For the host who has watched The Great Gatsby more times than they want to admit, consider these gorgeous Art Deco-inspired Lowball Glasses from Glassiqque Cadeau. Each glass is meticulously crafted by award-winning glass masters and designed specifically for your favorite cocktails. ($59.99, set of 4)
This is the time of year when the winter months can dry out our lips in an instant. Let your host know you care with this 100% organic Watermelon Mint Lip Balm from Extra Virgin Skincare. It’s mint-infused extra virgin olive oil with shea butter, beeswax, edelweiss extract, sweet orange extract, and watermelon extract. ($30)
Washable, chic, forever – now that’s a pretty wonderful gift. Your host is sure to fall in love with these incredibly festive Deck the Halls linen cocktail napkins, courtesy of the forever fun minds at Piecework. An homage to vintage ornaments, these vibrant napkins will bring all the nostalgia to your host’s table. ($44, set of 4)
Called “rich and loud” by one reviewer, Bloomilu’s Vanilla & Mou’s reed diffuser is not for the timid, boasting scents of vanilla, coconut, peppermint, jasmine, and blackcurrant. Crafted in Italy, Bloomilu delivers unexpected scents known to transform a space. Each gorgeous bottle is hand-finished to perfection, and can be reused. ($141)
Handcrafted in North Carolina, Hazelwood Soap Co. recommends their popular Frasier Fir Versatile Wash for its “crisp, authentic evergreen scent that brings the outdoors in, making it a truly special and refreshing gift that everyone will love.” Made in small batches, their vegan skincare line will hit all the right clean beauty notes. ($18)
A touch of vintage lux makes for a thoughtful gift for your favorite fashionista host. Take, for example, this elegant, yet playful vintage Kenneth Jay Lane hair clip. Its unique coral design is a statement maker, and don’t even get us started on the rhinestones. ($60, The Real Real)
The morning after their event, your host will definitely appreciate some morning-after kindness. Show them some love by gifting them Azomalli’s Mayan Elixir tea. The sweet blend of organic cacao shell, cinnamon bark, and vanilla flavor is the perfect pause. Bonus points: Every tea is packaged in biodegradable pyramid sachets. ($17)
Perry Gargano has been handmaking his signature brand of jewelry and home accessories from his Brooklyn studio for over 15 years. His incredibly crafted Tentacle Corkscrew gives shipwrecked chic, and we’re here for it. Available in warm brass with stainless steel and white brass with stainless steel. ($98)
Is your host a handbag devotee? If so, look no further than Fashionphile’s The Book of Iconic Bags. The must-have luxury coffee table book traces 25 of the most popular bags in fashion history, alongside stories on how each became a part of fashion culture, complete with beautiful photography. ($120)
Scarlett Johannsson’s The Outset is known for its incredible clean skincare line. Just released for the holiday season is The Outset Satin Sleep Mask – quite possibly the perfect hostess gift to help your party planner get their well-deserved rest after the last guest leaves. It has full coverage and an adjustable closure for the perfect fit. ($30)
