Hosting and the holidays go hand-in-hand, and finding the perfect, unique yet functional gift for your host can be one of the most challenging parts. Of course, you could show up empty-handed, but that means disregarding guest etiquette—so, how do you make sure your gifts are actually thoughtful? Wine bottles, coffee beans, and flowers are […]
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Hosting and the holidays go hand-in-hand, and finding the perfect, unique yet functional gift for your host can be one of the most challenging parts. Of course, you could show up empty-handed, but that means disregarding guest etiquette—so, how do you make sure your gifts are actually thoughtful?
Wine bottles, coffee beans, and flowers are always reliable gifts, but this year we’re offering up a suite of creative host gifts for the holidays. Basing your gift on your gracious host’s hobbies, personality, and tastes is the perfect way to start. From reusable bouquets and handcrafted pottery to functional coasters and luxe olive oil, these gift ideas are more than just a formality between you and your host.
Whether your host loves to cook or is an avid collector of unique decor, these gifts scream luxury and style. As you consider the best thank-you gift for your host, consider a L’OFFICIEL-approved present that’s sure to please.
This Snif Merry Mint Mocha holiday candle is a sweet gift made with raw materials and quality ingredients. With luxurious notes of white chocolate, caramel swirl, sea salt, chocolate, peppermint, and marshmallow, this candle is perfect for any gathering that needs an extra hint of holiday spirit.
Snif Merry Mint Mocha Candle, $34, Snif
These high-end candle holders are a funky addition to any candle-lover’s home, with their abstract design and neutral colorway. The pair includes a brass candle cup, making them the perfect accent for any host this holiday season.
Hannah Polskin Cream Candle Holders, $1,200, Hannah Polskin
This handcrafted ceramic pottery bowl is the perfect accent piece and serving bowl for different occasions throughout the year. The Nicholas Mosse salad bowl is crafted in Ireland and hand-painted with different animal-inspired designs that are both nostalgic and chic. This gift has the perfect balance of usability and storytelling quality.
JW Anderson Mosse Salad Bowl, $220, JW Anderson
Pottery Barn’s Holiday Wine Bag is the perfect versatile gift for any hostess. The bag is perfect for everyday use, but it also has space for your hostess’s favorite wines and goodies, so you can deliver an array of thoughtful additions alongside the bag itself.
Pottery Barn Holiday Wine Bag, $18.99, Pottery Barn
Wine is a classic host gift, but these super-chilling coasters are the ultimate way to elevate a white wine this holiday season. These stainless steel chilling coasters come in gold and silver finishes, so they’ll match perfectly with any interior decor style.
Frontgate Super Chill Coasters, $48.30, Frontgate
These vibrant porcelain wine stoppers are a chic, functional gift for any host that brightens up any holiday spread. The wine stoppers are decorated with a nutcracker and a tree, making them the perfect addition to any house that’s ready for the holidays.
Rifle Paper Co. Wine Stopper, $20, Rifle Paper Co.
This Bistro Tile Stoneware Pitcher can be used for festive drinks, flowers, or year-round decor. Its garden-inspired design is perfect for any cottage-core-loving host to spice up their kitchen and holiday-themed cocktails.
Anthropologie Stoneware Pitcher, $48, Anthropologie
This set features Brightland’s extra virgin olive oils and two brushed gold stainless steel spouts, which are ready to be used as soon as they’re opened. Both bottles are packaged with a timeless design that matches any kitchen, making them both functional and decorative.
Brightland Duo Gift Set, $89, Brightland
Verloop’s set of 6 modern pom pom flowers is the bouquet that will last through the whole holiday season—because the last thing any host wants is a bouquet of dried flowers to deal with a week later. They add an extra dose of serotonin to any home with their fluffy demeanor and bright colorways that can be arranged in a vase or added to any room for a pop of color. This gift is the perfect way to give your host flowers that will last a lifetime.
Verloop Pom Flowers Bouquet, $28, Verloop
This colorful trio of Mon beau Spain, Pomme d’amour, and Pain d’epices is a holiday collection of festive scents that pay homage to a winter in Paris. Whether your host is a traveler or a candle-lover, this collection provides a warm glow and cozy scent to any atmosphere this season. Each candle has a different scent that brings an indulgent fragrance to any host’s home.
Francis Kurkdjian Trio of Candles, $105, Francis Kurkdjian
This chic floral matchbox are for the collector in your life who loves any kind of decorative knick-knack. Paired with your favorite candle, this gift is the perfect way to keep the holiday season going for months to come.
Tuckernuck Home Floral Matchbox, $12, Tuckernuck
This everyday kitchen utensil is the perfect piece to add to anyone’s collection because it is both a piece of art and a functional tea kettle. The MacKenzie-Childs Mocha Check Tea Kettle is made with stainless steel and wood, and is hand-painted with a mocha-hued checkered pattern—a wonderful accent for the winter months.
Williams Sonoma MacKenzie-Childs Tea Kettle, $169.85, Williams Sonoma
