The Art of Having Fun

Get Gifting: For the Host or Hostess

byTeam GM

5 years ago

The holidays are a hoot for many reasons, but one of our favorites has to be that it is THE season for entertaining. We love the excuse to get together with loved ones and get over-the-top festive—all with a cocktail in hand and stomachs full of savory food. That said, there’s no better way to thank your party host than with a little gift, and today we’re sharing 10 gift ideas that will thrill any hostess with the mostest this holiday season. Even if you aren’t much of a holiday party-goer, we can bet there’s at least one person in your life who loves to entertain, and they’ll love any of these gifts below. Ready to get started? Let’s get gifting…

1. The Bon Voyage Coaster Set, $95

No matter your friend or hostess’ particular décor style, coasters are always a welcome gift and one that can easily blend into a variety of spaces. Our current favorite is this set with our Bon Voyage icons on each tile. Party guests will be guessing who is who on these coasters while sipping cocktails all night long.

2. Champagne Balloons, $199+

Bringing a bottle of Champagne is a classic housewarming and hostess gift, but who’d have thought that you could actually bring nine bottles of Champagne in one print?! This print is ideal hung in a kitchen or over a chic bar cart and any host or hostess will love this creative spin on a classic gift. (Better yet? Pair it with an actual bottle of Champs for the best of both worlds…)

3. Healdsburg Napkins (Set of 4), $48

Every entertainer needs a hearty selection of beautiful napkins in their home, and this set is one that recently caught our eye. We’re suckers for the classic stripe pattern and contrasting brand monogram, but what really gets us are those casual fringe details.

4. Williams-Sonoma ‘The Original Peppermint Bark’, $28.95-$54.95

If you’ve never tried this classic peppermint bark, then you aren’t living. And if you have—then you know what we mean! Everyone loves something sweet during the holidays, and this classic peppermint bark is not only delicious but also comes in the cutest vintage-style tin.

5. The City Girl, $249+

The first-class journey from Gray’s Bon Voyage series is a prime gift pick for any host or hostess—for obvious reasons. But we have to say, these prints never get old to us, and they seem to feel right at home in a variety of spaces. Not to mention, with 16 different icons in the collection, there’s a print for every personality.

6. Jonathan Adler Mr. & Mrs. Muse Bottle Stopper Set, $48

We go weak in the knees for the whimsy of Jonathan Adler’s porcelain muse collection. We’d collect all the vases and bowls if we could, but this little bottle stopper couple makes an especially good gift, whether given alone or along with a bottle of wine.

7. Anthropologie Mikata Servers (Set of 2), $38

We thought we had tapped out all of our options when it comes to rattan décor accents, but we were wrong! These stainless steel, rattan, and copper servers are to-die-for (not to mention easy on the pocketbook, too).

8. The View, South of France, $299+

Ah, the south of France. This location is dreamy enough as it is, but we especially love the carefree vibe that this particular print emanates. A bottle by the sea, sitting under a wide umbrella… That’s pure bliss if you ask us.

9. The Beach Two-Sided Puzzle, $25

You already know we have a thing for playing games… Our puzzles are the perfect gift for any host or hostess who enjoys them too! You may not be able to bring them a warm beach as the temperatures drop, but this is close enough!

10. The Hawaii Swirl Serving Tray, $355

We’re obsessed with giving these acrylic trays as gifts for the home décor enthusiast, but we also love opting for the serving size trays to give to our favorite hosts and hostesses. This Kailua Bay Swirl print is the perfect backdrop for all of your cocktails, hors-d'oeuvres, and more. Plus, it’s pretty gorgeous to look at, even when not in use.

Are you going to pick up any of these gifts this season?

We hope you do! We’ve already swiped a few for ourselves, so don’t wait because they’ll be gone before you know it…

Happy gifting,

Xx Team GM

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