Wine is never an unwelcome hostess gift, but it’s so predictable! Try one of these fun picks instead.
Originally published December 2015. Updated December 2016.
Pretty apron
A gorgeous apron like this one is perfect for dinner parties. (Anthropologie, $32)
Recipe box sets
This vintage citrus floral recipe box comes with 12 letterpress dividers and 24 recipe cards. (Rifle Paper Co., $34)
Innovative dishes
Pistachios are a favorite, but they’re even better when they come on a cool pedestal. (UncommonGoods, $48)
A mini kitchen garden
Head into your garden, and make a little gift of herbs or vegetables. Or buy a premade kit. (Williams-Sonoma, $24)
Cookie jar
Planning on baking her your favorite cookies? Gift them inside a cute cookie jar. (Crate & Barrel, $25)
Measuring spoons
I don’t think anyone could refuse these hand-painted measuring spoons. (Anthropologie, $16)
Cocktails on the go
Everyone travels during the holidays — make it more bearable with this airplane cocktail kit. (Nordstrom, $24)
Popcorn samplers
This popcorn sampler set includes seasonings like pumpkin pie and dark chocolate. (Uncommon Goods, $35)
A new take on marshmallows
These homemade marshmallows come in chai, pumpkin pie and apple cinnamon. (Wondermade, $30)
Copper for the kitchen
Show your hostess your gratitude with this vintage-style copper kettle. (Home Depot, $37)
For coffee lovers
…or gift them with copper and glass coffee mugs. (west elm, $30)
A taste for honey
Savannah Bee Company has the most amazing honey ever. (Savannah Bee Company, $55)
Instead of beer glasses…
Beer glasses are a common gift. To spice it up, gift them a cool beer growler instead. (Uncommon Goods, $69)
Games for the chef
What’s for dinner? Roll the dice and find out. (Uncommon Goods, $24)
Teatime
If your host is just obsessed with tea, give them a tea sampler set. (Teavana, $40)
Pie servers
These beautiful, irridescent pie servers from Anthropologie are perfect for bakers. (Anthropologie, $7)
A fun spoon rest
A cute spoon rest even makes dripping sauce bearable. (Anthropologie, $12)
Fondue set
You already know she loves to entertain — make her next party a fondue party! (Bed, Bath & Beyond, $70)
Rosemary tree
A rosemary tree is festive and also makes for amazingly fresh herbs to use in the kitchen. (1-800 Flowers.com, $50)
Lazy Susan cheese board
The chalk included with this board makes it easy to let guests know what they’re nibbling. (Uncommon Goods, $58)
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