As the season of jolly holiday shindigs, family-style feasts, and cocktail and canapé–fueled open houses draws near, it’s time to stock up on one-of-a-kind host gifts to show your appreciation for all those invitations. To help you out, we’ve gathered 10 inspired ideas, from thoughtful stocking stuffers to beautiful (and useful) items that will leave the recipients beaming—and, in some cases, baking. (Bonus: Any of these finds would also make prime holiday gifts for the food, booze, or coffee-obsessed folks on your larger list.) Let the merry-making begin!
With space for a phone or tablet in the front and utensils in the back, this handmade ceramic dock combines utility with beauty. Ideal for the cook with multiple bookmarked recipe pages and apps, the dock keeps tablets clean and dry, but close enough to help navigate any challenging instructions hands-free.
The buddy who loves to play holiday bartender will appreciate this elegant cocktail spoon, which actually spins itself (!) when twirled in a mixing glass. It’ll keep them—and their ‘patrons’—in good spirits all evening long.
Waste-conscious friends who require a steady infusion of caffeine will welcome this handsome reusable coffee sleeve, made from supple leather. Pick a message or supply your own phrase for custom engraving.
These pointedly cute metal markers preempt unnecessary Q+A sessions during holiday aperitif time (“Now what’s this cheese again?”) and will delight the stylish host with legit hors d’oeuvre–curating skills. Available in brass, copper, or nickel finishes, the arrows come with forty blank paper banners that the shop owner will resupply upon request.
Mornings will always be sunny (side-up) with this adorable pair of potholders that are ideal for the host who reliably Instas their epic brunches. Handmade with yellow appliqué and abundant layers, the flexible discs have absorbent towels on one side, and can be thrown in the wash when they look less than egg-cellent.
If someone you love binge-watched the last season of “The Great British Baking Show” and is prepping for their own pastry weeks this holiday season, surprise them with a beautiful French rolling pin fashioned from reclaimed walnut or maple. The slight tapering at both ends provides better control of pressure than pins with handles and is sure to help them earn “star baker” status.
These cheery hand-sewn kitchen towels featuring bright, colorful veggies will enliven the kitchen of the vegivore pal who knows their watermelon radishes from their chioggia beets. The designs originate from watercolor paintings that are digitally rendered—imperfect brush strokes and all—then printed on an absorbent linen-cotton blend fabric for everyday use.
Stuff your favorite baker’s stocking with this personalized rubber stamp that will streamline production in their holiday treats factory—and ensure extra cookies in your future. Customize the text, and spring for the personalized stamp handle while you’re at it—it comes with a laser-etched engraving of your unique design on top.
Raise a glass to the science-loving swillers in your life who’ll get to know and appreciate all the (delicious) sugars and compounds this educational vessel can hold. The molecule formulas are printed onto each stemless wine glass with ceramic ink, which resists fading even after many a turn in the dishwasher.
Help your homie house his or her latest experimental IPA creation or commemorate a beer lover’s special occasion with a personalized, laser-etched 64 oz. beer growler. The shop provides sleek design templates or you can create your own unique arrangement, and the amber glass protects against pesky UV rays that can compromise taste.
40 comments
DeUno from DeUno said 3 years ago
Great selection! Beautiful gifts! Thank you for sharing!
TropicalGarden from TropicalGarden said 3 years ago
Great inspirations and ideas for holiday gifts! Thanks for sharing:)
Mary Robertson from MaggiesInn said 3 years ago
Wonderful gift giving ideas for entertaining!
Daiva from myfeltboots said 3 years ago
This is very inspirational, aesthetic, unique and charming. I like these huge colorful and good quality photos as well as short descriptive content.
renee and gerardo from GTDesigns said 3 years ago
Amazing collection! Such a variety!! Lovely choices!! TFS!!
Sally from SallysVintageKitchen said 3 years ago
Wonderful gift ideas! Thank you for sharing!
accentonvintage from accentonvintage said 3 years ago
Great choices!
Megan from MegansMenagerie said 3 years ago
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Jan Lerum from SandhillHouseVintage said 3 years ago
Don't forget about vintage! Vintage cocktail napkins and vintage guest towels make unique and lovely host & hostess gifts for vintage lovers.
Sujata from TreasuredMemoryLane said 3 years ago
Amazing gift ideas! Thanks for sharing!
Priscilla from Gardenmis said 3 years ago
Love these gift ideas! Thanks for sharing :)
Flair Nouri from FlairPaintings said 3 years ago
Great ideas, thank you for sharing :)
Karen said 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing, this is beautiful!
Elena from BetulaPainting said 3 years ago
Beautiful gifts! Thank you for sharing!
Deimantė from RezguPinkles said 3 years ago
Great picks!
PS1002 from HealthyHemisphere said 3 years ago
Love this! Amazing! Some really great ideas!
One Stop Steampunk Shoppe from OneStopSteamShoppe said 3 years ago
Wow, so many amazing gift ideas! : ) Thank you!
Eleni from PlexisArt said 3 years ago
Wonderful gift ideas!
Carol from MasCollected said 3 years ago
Thank you Bora and congratulations to you and all those featured. A credit to all and the writing and photos in this post; I was so captivated the featured items that I found myself going back and forth between reading and clicking the shop buttons. Great gifts to get or give!
Wirat J. from SkylaBoutique said 3 years ago
Clever idea! Just in time for our favourite season. :)
Amy Gunderson from amysfunkyfibers said 3 years ago
Love those kitchen towels! So cheery and bright!
Pardar Chia from NaturaSilver said 3 years ago
Gorgeous & creative at the same time. Great article!
Anna from FairyToysWorld said 3 years ago
So many great things! I want everything)
Claire Showalter from sQuircle said 3 years ago
I love the idea of host gifts - these are way more fun than yet another bottle of who-knows-if-it's-good wine!
allwood1 from AllWoodToo said 3 years ago
Very unique ideas. Love the choices!
Georgia from JewelMeShop said 3 years ago
Thanks for sharing these great gift ideas!
Lourdes from JoellesAtticBoutique said 3 years ago
I really enjoyed seeing all the new ideas for the holidays
Rada Danilovic from RadArtaDesign said 3 years ago
Great finds!
Nadin Sandler from EngravedJewelry said 3 years ago
i loved it !!
Renee from RandMhandmade said 3 years ago
Thank you for sharing!!
Soap Sista Peters from CHEROKEEWEAH said 3 years ago
I really appreciate the ideas, thanks! I am now thinking that I will package some of my soaps as a part of a hosting event. Thanks again! Soap Sista
Jennifer Tyson from LadyInPurpleBoutique said 3 years ago
Such a wonderful collection! I'm the hostess this year, so I might need to pick out a gift for myself!
elle and belle Forster from elleandbellejewelry said 3 years ago
Love all of these gifts, so unique and colorful. Thanks Bora, for the reminder! Have a great day!
DominatoR from dominatordesign said 3 years ago
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing!
foofoogal54 from GracefulVtgClothing said 3 years ago
Love the egg potpads. The phone dock is great also. Nice variety of gifts for many.
lauren elizabeth from SubstationPaperie said 3 years ago
Hooray! Thank you so much for featuring my baking rubber stamp! So much fun :)
NeatoKeen from NeatoKeen said 3 years ago
Lovely selection! Please keep in mind that vintage hostess gifts are unique and unexpected...you can almost guarantee that no one else will bring the same gift! :)
Maria from StyleGraphicDesign said 3 years ago
Useful and pretty!
Natali Kozachenko from KozachenkoNatali said 2 years ago
Amazing collection! Thank you for dharing!:)
Maria from StyleGraphicDesign said 2 years ago
Wonderful finds!