In all likelihood, you will be attending a party, event or dinner this holiday season and one person you can’t leave off your holiday list are the host or hostess. Gifts for the hostess are sometimes left to the last minute but don’t fret – I’ve done the legwork for you.
Hostess gift ideas should be thoughtful yet simple and reasonably priced. I’ve curated a gift guide with host gift ideas that will be sure to impress. Be sure to peruse this list for Christmas gift ideas for anyone in your family like gifts for mom, gifts for her, gifts for best friends, gifts for aunts or gifts for mother-in-law too.

This is my 2019 Gifts for The Hostess Gift Guide. Click each picture to shop or browse the list below. If the pictures don’t pop up right away, refresh 1x.
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- Lavender Swag: This is a favorite gift of mine to give. It’s simple, classic and looks beautiful in every home.
- Monogram Bedside Water Carafe & Cup: Anytime you can customize something to the person you’re gifting adds that special touch that showcases a truly thoughtful gift.
- Plush Throw: A go-to gift for any occasion. These plush throws are under $40 and come in more than a dozen colors to suit all tastes.
- Handmade Dish Bowls
- Cucina Olive Oil and Coriander Handsoap: I have this soap in every room in my home. It’s fabulous, hydrating and organic. This is a regular in my gift rotation.
- Nordstrom Makers Chocolates: A simple, delicious gift for the host or hostess.
- Loop Candle Holder
- Rocketbook Reusable Dot Notebook: Perfect for the notetaker and list-maker.
- Diptyque Candle Snuffer: Not many people have candle snuffers in their home but they double as functional and beautiful decor.
- Ice Glass Trinket Box:
- Feather Decorative Tray: Gorgeous detailing that will look great in any room.
- Joe Malone Room Spray: You cannot go wrong with anything Joe Malone. Room sprays are essential for any host or hostess.
- Agate Cheese Tray: A stunning gift for the entertainer.
- Diptyque Surprise Pocket Set
- Wine Insulator: This double-walled wine chiller is the Yeti of wine chillers. Keep your white wine or champagnes crisp for entertaining.
- Wine Rack: Classic and modern for a wine display that fits in with any style home.
- Adjustable Vase: One of the coolest gifts I’ve seen in a while for a host. This vase adjusts to support long or short-stemmed blooms.