Summer is made for great escapes — vacations full of sightseeing, naps, and plenty of daytime rosé. If you’re lucky, you’ll get an invite to someplace wonderful, be it your longtime buddy’s cabin in the woods or your aunt’s amazing penthouse in the city. Aside from not leaving wet towels on the floor, there’s one surefire way to guarantee yourself a repeat invite: a world-class host gift. These gems have been sorted by location, so no matter where you’re headed, you’ll have a present with just the right vibe.
The Beach Weekend
Sunset beach towel by Circa 78 Designs, $48.
Every beach-house owner knows: You can never have too many towels. This retro style boasts serious ’70s appeal.
Custom nautical notecards by I Design That, set of 8 for $13.
In the age of Snapchat, personalized paper notecards carry all the throwback charm of a message in a bottle.
Personalized beach bag by La Paso Bien, $21.
A lined, palm-print tote bag will keep the sand out of their ‘wiches, and their beach reads within reach.
Forest Respite
Botanical matches by Portmanteau Paper Co, $3.
Encourage evening bonfires with fancy botanical matches.
Marshmallow roasting sticks by Alpine Wine Design, set of 4 for $49.
S’mores-making marathons get a major boost thanks to these classy — and easy-to-grasp — marshmallow-roasting sticks, made from repurposed wine barrels.
Porcelain birdhouse by Land M Studio, $110.
Your host will think of you every time they see a robin alight on this mid-century-inspired birdhouse.
Pastoral Pleasures
Washable leather gardening gloves by Homegrown Handmade, $42.
Gardening gloves are a must for the host who’s tending to fledgling fruits and veggies. Bonus: these are both adorable and washable.
Personalized walnut cheese board by OSO Home, from $55.
When everything’s ripe, put all that nutritious bounty on this rustic serving board.
Outdoor lawn game by Kubb Country, from $115.
Engage their competitive side with a lawn game that’s good-looking enough to leave out on the grass.
City Living
Lavender aromatherapy spray by Clean Haven Naturals, from $9.
Lavender and chamomile linen spray takes away the cares of the day (and is a welcome alternative to the smell of exhaust).
Agate coasters by Lilpengee Gems, set of 4 for $60.
Make your host a cocktail, then serve it on a bright agate coaster.
Concrete geometric vessels by Concrete Geometric, from $40 for a set of 3.
An angular concrete planter blends style and substance, just like the metropolis they call home.
49 comments
Francine from HomespunHeartofMine said 4 years ago
Thank you for a collection of truly great ideas, Molly!!! My brother and family recently moved into their new beach home and now I have some unique ideas for housewarming gifts!!! :D
Vickey Martinez from VictoriasSimpleJoys said 4 years ago
Love these great ideas! I enjoy giving gifts for any occasion!!
Olga from LinenAndTailor said 4 years ago
Fabulous list!
Chen Xiaojun from SamgharamaStudio said 4 years ago
Nice picks,thank you for sharing.
Carolina Cuevas from PETSbyCarvas said 4 years ago
I loveee the coasters! They look so shiny. They eould look pretty cute for my next dinner with my friends ? Also love the notecards. So chic!
LivingVintage from LivingVintage said 4 years ago
Great picks. Love the gardening gloves.
Relly from RelsFindsNapaValley said 4 years ago
I love, love all these wonderful ideas. The towels are colorful and fun... perfect for sunny California by the beach.
Cristy Ramos from ArtisanBathandBody said 4 years ago
Awesome gift ideas! Love them all ♥
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 4 years ago
Fabulous ideas! Thanks for sharing.
Danielle from DELIAWorkshop said 4 years ago
Beautiful & thoughtful picks thank you!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 4 years ago
Great selections!
Sue from SuesAkornShop said 4 years ago
What awesome gift ideas!
Teerasak Borkam from TribalAndHarem said 4 years ago
Very nice
Avianti Jewelry from AviantiJewelry said 4 years ago
The geometric vessels are so neat!!
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 4 years ago
Beautiful picks thank you!
Jessica Cunningham from PortmanteauPaperCo said 4 years ago
Beautiful things, all of them!
V from valezhki said 4 years ago
Great choice of the gift ideas. My favorite one is botanical matches!
Mary Margaret from EufloriaDesigns said 4 years ago
Handwoven potholders are also very much appreciated! ♡ EufloriaDesigns https://www.etsy.com/shop/EufloriaDesigns
Anna Banana from PlusSizeFashionLab said 4 years ago
Lovely! These recommendations really inspired me. I love it all and look forward to shopping for some cool gifts!
Nicole from KarmaCodeOne said 4 years ago
Great choices ! They are colorful, fun and filled with life !
Shulamit Raanan from ShuliDesigns said 4 years ago
Awesome gift ideas! Thank you!
Leah Nadeau from AndromedaPaintings said 4 years ago
Love those coasters!
aressa from OriginalBridalHanger said 4 years ago
Wonderful collection....I would invite people back if I received such nice hostess gifts!!
Rachel Bingaman from BingArt said 4 years ago
Great choices! I love all of these :)
JOANNA from BUSTANI said 4 years ago
Love them all ♥
Galit Rosenblum from AgataLovemade said 4 years ago
Very interesting!
WeArePaperPanda from WeArePaperPanda said 4 years ago
Great ideas! Love the cheese/serving board.
Diane Negron from WhimsicalOOAKArt said 4 years ago
I'd say a custom painting would be a great gift too ;)
Piper Pixie from PiperPixieDesigns said 4 years ago
I really dig the concrete geometric set (ノ◕ヮ◕)ノ*:・゚✧ My mom likes different stuff and I think she'd really like those, thanks for the recommend!
Quality Handmade Items from WhisperingOak said 4 years ago
Friends, family and a great lawn game in the summer. Great ideas!
Jafeth Moiane from handicraftafrica said 4 years ago
Beautiful items. Congrats!
Kashuen Collectibles from Kashuen said 4 years ago
I like the marshmallow roasting sticks. It will be good to have.
Waad Almujalli from Paperames said 4 years ago
Lovely collection! Love the geometric vessels! <3
Snazzy Living from Snazzyliving said 4 years ago
Lovely gift ideas.
Christy Linebaugh from UpcycleShoreside said 4 years ago
Awesome list!
Colleen Fehrenbach from WomanOfClayArtworks said 4 years ago
What store are the pretty plates from?
Игорь Бровко from Gonnipeg said 4 years ago
Love them all! Thank you!
Becky from rnaabDesigns said 4 years ago
I love the agate coasters! Gonna need to get those as a gift to myself
Teerasak Borkam from TribalAndHarem said 4 years ago
Great article
emaxtees from EmaxTees said 4 years ago
Wow your items are amazing
Tahir Ismail from Barismil said 4 years ago
great ideas. Thanks for sharing
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 4 years ago
Thank your for your great ideas!!!
Kate Hoffstetter from MollyRueCandles said 4 years ago
Check out Molly Rue Candles. Perfect for gifts http://www.mollyrue.com/
Walter Silva from WalterSilva said 4 years ago
Interesting mix!
Lertpan Pathamavuthikan from orientaltribe11 said 4 years ago
Awesome. Great idea ?
Sandy Master from LexandrasBarbieShop said 4 years ago
Lovely choices and has inspired me in many ways!! Now I think I know what some of my christmas gifts will be!!
bruno jack said 4 years ago
I love it abdominoplastie
Maria from StyleGraphicDesign said 4 years ago
Great ideas!!
Rhonda Carter from RhondaJsAttic said 326 days ago
thanks for these great gift ideas, look forward to more