Gifts For The Hostess With The Mostess
There’s no need to show up empty handed this holiday season! Between Friendsgivings, holiday parties and New Year’s shin-digs, that’s a lot of hosts to treat in a short period of time! Look no further than this extensive gift guide filled with incredible gifts for any type of host this holiday season! From gifts that give back, like Sand Cloud Metal Straws, to stunning festive candles from Nest and Voluspa, to wine club memberships, like John Legend’s hand-picked LVE Collective — there is something for everyone in here!
Click through the gallery for all of the amazing host and hostess gifting ideas!
Ketel One Vodka Warm & Cozy Cocktail Kit, The Classic (Serves 6) $68.99, cocktailcourier.com
This holiday season, Ketel One Vodka, in partnership with Cocktail Courier, will be releasing a holiday cocktail kit with Katie Renshaw, Diageo World Class U.S 2019 Bartender of the Year. Launching on November 25, the Warm & Cozy cocktail kit is the perfect simple yet luxe gift for a hostess to enjoy a delicious drink in the comfort of their home!
S’nack by S’well Pink Punch Food Container, $19.99, swellbottle.com
These vacuum-insulated containers keep food hot or cold for hours & are perfect if you’re bringing cookies or treats to someone’s house, this is the perfect container to let them keep as a gift!
Katz’s Deli Taste of New York Package, $150, katzsdelicatessen.com
For native New Yorkers or those who live on the other side of the country, the Taste of New York Package allows your hostess to ensure there’s a yummy option for everyone! Available through Katz’s nationwide shipping services, the package includes pastrami, corned beef, seedless rye bread, sour pickles, frankfurter, mustard, sauerkraut, and 6 classic bagels.
Want to gift a little extra? For the first time ever, Katz’s is making models of their carving boards which have been used at the deli for over 131 years. Each board is a living piece of deli history – they are crafted directly from the wood previously installed on Katz’s countertops, where its legendary pastrami & corned beef is hand-carved to order. Katz’s carving boards are made of 100% maple, feature an edge-grain butcher block cut for maximum durability, and include Katz’s storefront logo laser-engraved in the bottom right corner. The carving boards can be treated as a decorative keepsake or as a fully functional carving board, if maintained properly at home.
2018 Keep It Chill Gamay, $11.99, winc.com
Winc wines has the perfect presents for the hostess of the mostest, like their 2018 Keep It Chill Gamay! Affordable, yet delicious Winc wines bring the best gift for the table. Not to mention, Use code “wincholidays” at checkout for an extra 35% off your first order of Winc this holiday season. Especially if you’re in a pinch, Winc wines are delivered right to your doorstep — shopping during the holidays has never been so simple!
LVE Collective Membership, lvewines.com
John Legend hand-selecting your bottles of wine every month!? Yes, please! The LVE Collective Membership is a gift that’s sure to get you invited back by your hostess every year! The LVE Collective is a unique opportunity to experience exclusive LVE & Raymond Vineyards wines hand-selected by John Legend and automatically shipped to your door four times per year at a 20% savings.
Macy’s Wine Lovers’ Advent Calendar, $139.99, macyswinecellar.com
For those wine loving hosts and hostesses, the festive Wine Lovers’ Advent Calendar is a unique & perfect gift! Packed full with 24 different quarter-bottles (187ml) of top-quality wines from winemakers around the world, like a rich Super Tuscan, a fine estate Prosecco and a delicious Bordeaux.
Martell Blue Swift Limited Edition by Dr Woo. $50, martell.com
Famed tattoo artist, Dr. Woo, revisited the Martell VS Single Distillery to create a beautiful gift box just in time for the holiday season. Perfect for those Cognac-loving hosts, this limited edition item is a great option!
Jameson Black Barrel, $36.99, jamesonwhiskey.com
Calling all whiskey drinks! Jameson Black Barrel is a smooth tribute to the company’s coopers, who painstakingly give their bourbon barrels an additional charring to reveal their untold richness and complexity.
Spritzen the Fresh Nosed Reindeer Bottle Sweater & Poo~Pourri Spray, $17.95, tipsyelves.com
Does your hostess have a sense of humor? It’s time to make spirits bright in the bathroom! Tipsy Elves created a Christmas sweater to dress up your Poo-Pourri bottle. A perfect gift for any host or hostess, especially if you find the urge to ‘go’ in their home! LOL!
Rachel Zoe’s Box Of Style, $99.99, boxofstyle.com
A thoughtful & fashionable gift for your hostess with the mostess! Rachel Zoe’s Box Of Style offers her hand-selected seasonal styles delivered right to your door, four times of year.
LIV Theragun, $249, theragun.com
If your hostess is a fitness lover, they will be forever in your debt if you gift them a Theragun! The perfect tool for a fitness fanatic, the products are a hand-held, battery operated, percussion therapy device that relieves muscle and joint pain, improves mobility and enhances performance.
HomeGoods Holiday Travel Wine Cups, $7.99 each, HomeGoods Stores
How adorable are these festive cups that are perfect for carrying your wine on the go?
JAJA Anejo, $52.99, jajatequila.com
Shots, shots, shots! JAJA Tequila’s most recent launch, their Anejo, is the company’s most elevated and refined tequila, and perfect for your host this holiday season!
Keurig’s Brew You Collection, $99.99, keurig.com
Allow your host to have a brewer they can personalize and totally make their own! For a limited time, Keurig is offering the “Brew You” Collection, that includes 24 Brewmoji™ decals, so you can customize and personalize your Keurig experience.
Johnnie Walker A Song of Ice and Johnnie Walker A Song of Fire, $36 each, johnniewalker.com
Game Of Thrones fans may still be salty from the series finale, but they can be warmed up with Johnnie Walker’s GOT-themed Scotch Whisky! Inspired by House of Stark and House Targaryen, the two whiskies celebrate the dynamic relationship between the Houses, represented by their house sigils – the Direwolf and the Dragon – which fiercely adorn each bottle.
A Gift That Keep Giving: Charity in Bloom, $75 -$225,
Spread holiday cheer in more ways than one. When you send this festive set of crimson or ivory roses with seasonal accents, you’re also supporting a great cause. Through Winston Flowers’ Charity in Bloom program, 20% of the purchase price from this design will go to support the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston and Madison Square Boys & Girls Club in New York City.
Sand Cloud Metal Straws, $7, sandcloud.com
Give your hostesss a gift that gives back! The eco-friendly lifestyle brand Sand Cloud donates 10% of every purchase to charity to #SaveTheFishies, which you can do by purchasing metal straws!
Nest Spired Orange & Clove 3 Wick Candle, $68, Bloomingdales
A candle is the perfect gift to give someone but this Nest candle is extra special because it’s gorgeous plus it smells of amazing orange pomander, spiced brandy, Saigon cinnamon, star anise, & gingered honey.
Target Vinyl Collection, $35 or less, target.com
For those music *lovers* out there, Target dropped two new and exclusive vinyl records that music fans are sure to scream over – Taylor Swift’s Lover vinyl and Billie Eilish’s When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go vinyl that glows in the dark! Even if your host doesn’t have a turntable, the vinyls are great collectors items and decor!
We Are Knitters Tamarino Shawl Kit, $88, weareknitters.com
This kit comes complete with all the tools you need to create this gorgeous shawl. Either give the kit as a gift or make the shawl and give the finished product as a present – either way it’s a win win!
Rebecca Minkoff’s Ruby Crossbody, $348, rebeccaminkoff.com
For those fashionable hostesses, this is the perfect gift, especially for the holiday season! With New Year’s Eve just weeks away, give your hostess the gift of being best dressed with this Rebecca Minkoff crossbody covered in fluffy mauve pink ostrich feathers.
Ten To One Rum, tentoonerum.com
Bring warm vibes to your gracious hostess this holiday seasons with Ten to One! Ten To One is a new range of ultra-premium Caribbean rum blends developed by Marc Farrell, a proud Trinidadian, Starbucks veteran, entrepreneur, and graduate of Harvard Business School, Cambridge University and MIT, and a life-long rum enthusiast. The extra proof white rum and a dark aged rum are perfect blends that fit the brand’s mantra to find beauty in the journey.
MGO 250+ Manuka Honey by Manuka Health, $29.40, manukahealth.co.nz
Manuka Honey by Manuka Health makes an incredible hostess gift this winter season, and not only because it’s sweet! The honey, native to New Zealand, has remarkable natural healing qualities! Clinical studies show it is effective against a wide variety of bacteria including antibiotic-resistant strains, and also has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that help treat numerous ailments!
Riondo Spago Nero Prosecco, $14.99, riondo.us
Bring Italy to your host with Riondo Prosecco Spago Nero. The authentic sparkling wine celebrates the easy-living spirit of Italy, starring a delicate and fruity flavor, making it perfect to sip by itself or in a bubbly cocktail!
Tipsy Elves Andre Champagne Stocking Sweater, $64.95, tipsyelves.com
Haven’t had Andre since college? It’s time to break it back out for the gracious hosts of your holiday parties this year, because Tipsy Elves has a holiday sweater featuring a full-size stocking to hold the bottle!
Otis & Eleanor + Mashburn Bongo Portable Speaker, $150, annmashburn.com
Not only is this speaker offer great sound, but also the sleek and modern design is makes it a must-have addition to any home! Treat your hostess with the mostess with this Ann Mashburn item this holiday season!
Rémy Martin XO Limited Edition Bottle, $200, remymartin.com
Not only is Rémy Martin XO a generous gift, your hosts will thoroughly enjoy this gorgeous bottle designed by celebrated French Atelier, Steaven Richard, a globally celebrated French metalsmith and artist who has worked with major figures in contemporary art and architecture, such as Jacques Garcia, Pierre Yovanovitch, Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Nouvel.
Treetopia Rosé All Day, $219.99, treetopia.com
This slim pink tree is 7’ & is the perfect tree for small spaces – plus the shiny needles add pizazz to any home!
Voluspa Crushed Candy Cane Limited Edition Classic Candle, $26, Voluspa.com
Not only is this candle super adorable, it smells of delicious peppermint and warm, fresh baked cookies!
Winston Flowers Holiday Cheer Gift Crate, $175, winstonflowers.com
A great gift for any and every host! This compilation of seasonal treates includes Vermont-made goat’s milk caramels from Big Picture Farms, a pair of chocolate bars by Fine & Raw, EHChocolatier’s mint meltaways and holiday truffles — yum!
YETI Rambler 10oz Wine Tumbler,
For the wine lovers in your life, YETI’s 10 Oz Wine Tumbler is the gift that keeps on giving! It keeps your white wine cold, your red wine dry and you never have to worry about the possibility of broken glass with this tumbler!
Best Self Ice Breaker Deck, $24.99, bestself.co
If your hostess loves to host, then this is the perfect gift for them to pump up any dinner party! The Best Self Ice Breaker Deck offers 150 conversation prompts that spark meaningful discussions and strengthen relationships.
Indigo Wild Juniper-Fir HoHo Zum Mini Gift Set, $11, indigowild.com
This is such an adorable & festive gift! Included in the set are two HoHo Zum Bath Fizzums and one HoHo Mini Zum Bar.
Woodwick Candles x Cocktail Courier Holiday Kit, $167.99, cocktailcourier.com
Candles & craft cocktails? Talk about a perfect gift for the hostess with the mostess! WoodWick Candles has partnered with Cocktail Courier to create a limited edition holiday kit. Make festive cocktails, inspired by three WoodWick Candle winter fragrances – Fireside, Frasier Fir and Cinnamon Chai.
2015 Tignanello, $135, antinori.it
Have a host who is royally wine obsessed? The 2015 Tignanello is a premiere bottle of wine from the Antinori portfolio, that is known to be the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle’s favorite!
Balsam Hill Balsam Fir LED Lit 6.5’, $699, BalsamHill.com
Designed to look exactly like a real balsam fir, this tree with clear LED lights will instantly bring holiday cheer to any home & it is such a gorgeous classic!
The One by beam, $60, beamtlc.com
Relaxation is the ultimate present! With all the benefits of beam’s meticulously crafted, beam’s The One is a phytocannabinoid-rich CBD oil in an easy-to-use dropper. Free of THC, this gift helps improve focus, promotes better rest and helps your sense of calm.
The Bouqs Co Thankful Wreath, $69, bouqs.com
A fresh cedar wreath with a burlap bow is the perfect gift & it’s real, so you can either deliver it to your house & bring it with you or you can send it directly to the house!
Brava, $1095, brava.com
For the ultimate host and chef! Brava is an indispensable cooking solution that enables you to make better, healthier and tastier food, changing the way you cook for the better. The Brava jumps from 0 degrees to 500 degrees in seconds and cooks food twice as fast as your traditional oven with it’s revolutionary technology.
Bulleit 10 Year Old With Mazama Bulleit Bourbon Glasses, $143, reservebar.com
This is a gorgeous gift any host would be thankful for! Bulleit partnered with Portland-based handblown glassware company Mazama this holiday season to create handblown, limited-edition bourbon glasses. The gift set also includes a bottle of Bulleit Bourbon 10-Year-Old, and it’s sure to be a treat for anyone this holiday season!
Crystal Head Vodka, $45.99, crystalheadvodka.com
Not only are you gifting your hostess a smooth vodka, but also a super cool new decoration for their bar cart with this Crystal Head Vodka!
Carbona Oxy-Powered Carpet Cleaner, $6.29, carbona.com
This carpet cleaner with a built-in brush gets rid of stains right away & this makes the perfect addition to any gift for the hostess!
Chandon’s Harvest Under The Stars Bottle, $19, chandon.com
Whether it’s for Thanksgiving or New Years Eve, this will be the most festive bottle your host will receive! Chandon’s 2019 limited edition Harvest Under The Stars bottle is the perfect holiday gift!
Naked Cashmere LOVE Gloves, $85,
Who doesn’t love a pair of cashmere gloves? Naked Cashmere has the perfect hostess gift with their LOVE gloves that promise warmth this holiday season!
“Choose Your Own Story” from Ample Hills Creamery, amplehills.com
For those with a sweet tooth, try “Choose Your Own Story” from Ample Hills Creamery. The iconic Brooklyn-based ice cream company is offering consumers the opportunity to gift 4 pints ($55) or 6 pints ($65) in combinations of more than 22 unique Ample Hills flavors to anyone around the U.S!
Bath & Body Works Christmas Tree Nightlight Wallflowers Fragrance Plug, $14.50, bathandbodyworks.com
Not only is this adorable Christmas tree a nightlight, but you can also plug in your favorite fragrance refill so that your hostess’s home smells delicious!
Cincoro Blanco, $70, cincoro.com
Another tequila for your tequila-loving hosts this holiday season! Plus, if anyone loves Michael Jordan, Cincoro happens to be created by the NBA player and several others from the league!
The Larktale Soundbar, $39.99, larktale.com
Everyone loves a great tech gift! Give your welcoming hostess the gift of music this holiday season with Larktale’s Soundbar. Especially perfect for the new mom’s in your life, The Larktale Soundbar is equipped with a universal Carabiner clip allowing you attach clip it onto your stroller, bumper bar, diaper bag and other day-to-day items like your backpack and more to stream audio.
AncestryDNA, $59, ancestry.com
This holiday season, Ancestry is empowering new discoveries and helping to build meaningful connections through the magic of DNA analysis. Using cutting-edge technology, AncestryDNA provides ethnicity information about a person’s geographic origins across 500+ regions and identifies potential relatives through DNA matching to others who have taken the AncestryDNA test. Discussing what you each find and comparing what makes each of you unique is a fun way to spark meaningful conversations and create moments that truly connect you at your holiday gathering.
Ciroc, $29.99, ciroc.com
For any vodka lover, Ciroc is a great option! Not only is it a gorgeous bottle, but it’s distilled from fine French grapes and sold at a reasonable price!
Febreze Clothing Odor Eliminator, $5.49, Febreze.com
This is one of the most practical gifts you could give the hostess as it gets the smells out of clothing!
Spirits Network Connoisseur Box, $150 A Month,
If your host isn’t a wine guy or gal, spirits are a good option! Spirits Network, the world’s first online shoppable streaming entertainment channel, is offering curated gift boxes for members and their favorite spirits! The Connoisseur box membership includes a monthly 750ml bottle of a premium spirit based on the costumers’ flavor profile and a quarterly artisan gift box made up of spirits accoutrements of the moment in addition to unlimited access to the network’s original programming. Plus, with the Connoisseur tier, members receive VIP access to select events including guided Japanese and Whisky tastings at host of the network’s original series Science of Spirits Flavien Desoblin’s Brandy Library along with exclusive members-only offers and product pre-sales.
PUMA Shift Women’s Beanie, $14.99, us.puma.com
For the sporty chick in your life, this pink PUMA hat is super cute and a great gift for any host!
Stella Together Holiday Sweater Pack, stellaartois.com
If you’re heading to your neighbor’s home this holiday season, this is the perfect present! In the spirit of helping America’s neighbors get to know each other, Stella Artois created a customized two-pack carrier that serves as a friendly catalyst to help neighbors connect. The Stella Together Holiday Sweater Pack cozily cradles two beers in a red knit button-down sweater, and includes a cleverly designed two-piece magnetized bottle opener that only works when both parts come together.
elit Vodka, $49.99, elitvodka.com
Think of it as a Happy Meal — vodka with a treat! elit Vodka has created a unique Matroyska Doll cocktail vessel to feature in their holiday gift pack. This new vessel pays tribute to elit’s Russian heritage and roots, while offering consumers a new way to enjoy elit Vodka.
Espolòn Añejo, $35, espolontequila.com
At a great price point and smooth flavor, Espolòn’s Añejo is a perfect hostess gift this holiday season!
Holiday Mix & Mingle Tin, $7.99, hershey.com
Unwrap the delicious chocolate treats from Hershey this holiday season! A quick & easy optino as a gift for any host, Hershey’s Holiday Mix & Mingle Tin is something everyone will be munching on if you bring it to the party!
Godiva Holiday Goldmark Collection 2019 Assorted Chocolates Gift Box, $, Drugstores
Who doesn’t love a box of delicious chocolates? This 17 piece gift set has a variety of different flavors & it’s the perfect gift to bring to a party!
Mashburn Reversible Herringbone Blanket, $195, annmashburn.com
There’s nothing like cuddling up in a great blanket on your couch in front of the fire during the holiday season! Give your hostess that cozy moment with this gorgeous Ann Mashburn cashmere blanket!
Etoile Slippers by Yves Delorme, $75, usa.yvesdelorme.com
Cozy & cute! These super soft Yves Delorme are a perfect gift for any hostess, and come in a variety of colors!
Murdock London Black Tea Candle, $60, nordstrom.com
A twist on their signature Black Tea Cologne, Murdock London offers their most popular fragrance is a sleek candle. Filling any room in the home with a blend of spices, leather and tobacco, the mix of scents is bound to create the perfect atmosphere for those looking to unwind.
Room + Board Fordham Pizza Peel, $65, roomandboard.com
These boards are perfect for those who love to host, so they make a great gift this holiday season for your hostess with the mostess! Sleek, stylish, and made with durable wood fiber composite, the board is extremely knife-friendly and dishwasher safe, making it the essential item for entertaining guests for parties to come.
Room + Board Tiara Ornaments, $35 each, roomandboard.com
Nothing says seasons greetings & thank you like an ornament! Hand blown in Minnesota at Hennepin Made, each ornament has subtle variations unique to the artisan who created it. Plus, they’re limited-edition at Room + Board, making them extra special.
Baked By Melissa Gift Boxes, $37,
Baked by Melissa’s cupcakes are the best way to spread holiday cheer and say ‘thank you’ to your host this holiday season. Holiday packs include festive flavors like Cookie Blizzard, Hot Cocoa & Christmas Cookie Dough and come wrapped in a beautiful gift box. Baked by Melissa has options for every diet – including gluten-free, nut-free and vegan assortments.
Boll & Branch Plaid Oversized Throw Blanket, $125, bollandbranch.com
A classic pop of holiday festivity, our gorgeous plaid looks like an heirloom wool blanket, but feels decidedly cozier, and itch-free. It’s made of thick, super-soft brushed 100% organic cotton and finished with fringe detailing.
White + Warren Cashmere Reversible Plush Rib Beanie, $160, whiteandwarren.com
Gift your lucky hostess this extra warm (and reversible) cashmere beanie this holiday season! The cool color pairings are unexpected and fresh, and you get two colors in one with this reversible style—wear it as a solid on either side, or cuff it to get a pop of contrast.
Skyn ICELAND Patch Perfect, $30, skyniceland.com
Perfect for all skin types, Skyn ICELAND’s fan-favorite patches are all together in one kit to help take some of the stress out of the holiday season!
2019 Limited Edition Patrón Silver Tequila, $72, patrontequila.com
Not only will your lucky host be thankful for this nice tequila, but they’ll be equally as obsessed with the bottle! The Patrón Silver 1-Liter is made from 100% Weber Blue Agave in a collectable bottle designed for the holidays. Inspired by Mexico’s rich history of glass craftsmanship, the striking green-accented bottle with a handmade metallic stopper is the perfect (and biggest) gift of the season.
We’re Not Really Strangers x Red Table Talk Inner Circle Expansion Pack, $10.99, redtabletalk.com
With 25 curated questions developed by Jada, Willow and Gammy to help deepen relationships with those closest to you encouraging vulnerability and reflection. This is a fun and interactive game to bring to any holiday party!
JNSQ Rosé Cru, $29, jnsq.com
Not only is the bottle as pretty as a rose, but it’s also a great gift! Inspired by the artistry of classic luxury perfume bottles and designed by expert glassmakers in France and topped with a fashionable, re-sealable sculpted stopper. Plus, the rosé is delish
