The 28 Best Hostess Gifts of 2020

When it comes to hostess gifts, a last-minute bottle of wine is always appreciated—but take it up a notch by bringing them a special gift. You'll score major brownie points by showing friends, parents, and in-laws that you’ve spent the time and effort to find a personalized way to thank them.

Even if you’re planning to cook up a storm and be the star conversationalist at the gathering, it’s still nice to come with something unique in hand, and that’s where we come in. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite no-fail finds—we promise these presents are guaranteed to score you another invite to the next party.

Here, the best hostess gifts.

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Di Martino Hand Wrapped Spaghetti Pasta

Spaghetti, but make it fashion. This pasta isn’t your average noodle because it’s wrapped in a custom Dolce & Gabanna print. As if we didn’t already have enough reasons to love carbs.

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Salt by Hendrix Clean Rose Soak

Flowers are a great gift for any occasion, but you know what lasts longer? Floral bath accessories. This beautiful bottle is filled with pretty petals and pink French clay so your host can enjoy a relaxing soak after they've finished entertaining. If you want to create the ultimate spa gift, pair the salts with a patterned hand towel or a cedar handled brush.

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Mark and Graham Leather Photo Frame

This personalized Italian leather frame will inspire your host reason to go through their iPhone photos and choose a favorite one to print. If you’re feeling nostalgic, go find a great photo of the two (or three or four) of you and place it in the frame before you wrap it up.

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Modern Sprout Lavender Indoor Grow Kit

Your host can start growing their very own pot of lavender this self-watering pot. It's a foolproof way for both people who are getting started and for all the green thumbs out there.

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Acrylic Tic Tac Toe Game Set

Impress the game-night aficionado with this personalized acrylic set. This glam set is a classy and cool addition to any coffee table.

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Minted Bold Botanical Mitt & Potholder Set

Oven mitts and potholders do need to be upgraded, preferably before they tear and become unsafe. Do your host a favor and gift them a new set covered in a Scandinavian-inspired floral pattern— it's both functional and pretty.

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Shiraleah Agate Coasters

These are no ordinary coasters. Made of gorgeous naturally-veined agate with gold edges, these are showpieces are almost too pretty to cover up with a wine glass.

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Mud Australia Serving Bowl

You can never have enough pretty serving pieces— gifting a beautiful bowl is an easy way to delight your host. They’ll totally dig this handcrafted porcelain piece because it fits in with any kind of decor and makes a bold statement on their table.

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Rabbit Aerating Decanter System

Impress oenophiles with this two-in-one crystal decanter that’s as chic as it is practical. Simply pour a bottle of red through the top—the wine will filter down the side of the glass, picking up oxygen on the way down.

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Tique Stone Elderflower Vetiver Onyx Brass Candle

Candles are a go-to gift for any host, but because of this sometimes they can feel a little impersonal. This one, however, is going to be the talk of any party thanks to its sophisticated brass and onyx design and earthy woody scent.

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Brooklyn Brew Shop Italian Fresh Cheese Making Kit

This box comes with all the ingredients they’ll need to craft mozzarella, burrata, ricotta, and mascarpone— just add milk.

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Binging with Babish by Andrew Rea

This entertaining book, based on the wildly-popular Youtube channel, features favorite movie and television-inspired recipes. Gift your host the chance to try the iconic chocolate babka from Seinfeld or Bubba’s shrimp from Forrest Gump.

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Georgia Bosson Screen Printed Tray

You’ll feel confident about showing up for any shindig with a tray that’s tres chic (see what we did there?). Mid-century modern buffs will love the modern design, which is screen printed by hand on every birchwood piece.

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Laura Chism Gilded Palm Personalized Stationery

One can never have enough personalized stationery—your host will swoon over these cards covered in foil-pressed fronds. They can also use them later to send you a thank you note for the great gift.

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The Spicy Goods Gift Set

This cool set of graphic bottles contains two hot sauces and a chili-spiced honey. They'll love drizzling the honey on pizza or adding the garlic habanero sauce to sandwiches.

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Areaware Little Puzzle Thing

When you’ve been invited to spend the weekend at someone’s house, it’s nice to show up with something entertaining. This larger-than-life cocktail puzzle has 70+ pieces, so it’s probably smart to get it started before you’ve imbibed too much.

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Metrokane Rabbit Clear Ice Cube Tray

For serious mixologists, consider a specialty ice tray. It makes four crystal-clear cubes to create a professional-looking drink. Pair the gift with a bottle of special bourbon or a set of cool double old fashioned glasses.

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Picnic Time Insulated Potluck Casserole Tote

We love the idea of baking something to bring to a dinner or party and placing it in this tote to bring with you. When you get there, you can gift your host the whole thing— along with a cute casserole or pie dish inside. They’ll think of you every time they use it (which will be a ton).

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Scout Berry Shop Eco-Friendly Turkish Tea Towels

A dainty floral tea towel is a nice little reminder of home—it may even encourage your hosts to to cook up some of their home state’s iconic dishes.

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La Boite Mini Spices Set

Hosts of the world, spice up your life! Lior Lev Sarcarz is a master spice blender based in New York and this set is made up of some of his best work. These versatile blends can be used to augment everything from dinner to desserts and cocktails.

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Aerin Leon Cheese Knives

Cheese lovers will totally melt when they open up this beautiful knife set designed by Aerin Lauder. We love the luxe brass finish and the sculptural twisted handles.

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Le Labo Santal 33 Hand and Body Lotion

This warm cardamom and violet accord scent is a cult favorite of beauty bloggers. The lotion not only smells amazing but is enriched with vitamin E, vitamin A, aloe vera and olive oil for super soft skin.

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Aromatherapy Associates Deep Relax Sleep Mist

Chances are, it’ll be hard to fall asleep after a long day (or weekend) of entertaining, so give your host a hand. This mist spray is packed with essential oils to help them achieve sweet dreams with a few spritzes.

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Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera

We can think of no better way to celebrate any gathering. Great memories are saved instantly with a click and then printed on the spot for friends to take home with them as a little parting gift.

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Artifact Uprising Brass and Wood Display Box

Photo gifts have come a long way since the face-printed mugs of the 2000’s. Fill this elegant brass and wood box with photos you’ve printed of you and your host for a gift that will give them the full picture of your gratitude.

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Mark and Graham Leather Charger Rollup

This stylish and durable cord cover will keep all of their chargers in check. It’s the perfect gift for frequent flyers.

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The Painted Press Personalized Dish

This little personalized gift will be much appreciated by your host, whether it's used for organizing jewelry, keys or other odds and ends.

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Williams Sonoma Dipping Oils Gift Set

olive oil gift set — Courtesy of Williams Sonoma

The quintessential gift for people who love to entertain, this gorgeous set includes two different types of dipping oils—toasted garlic with red chile and Italian herbs with aged balsamic. The box comes with two small plates so it's ready to go—just add a crusty loaf of fresh bread.

The 28 Best Hostess Gifts

Show your love and appreciation with these thoughtful presents.

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