63 Hostess Gifts to Bring to Your Next Soirée

Oven mitts are one of those items you probably wouldn’t buy for yourself, especially if it’s a fancy pair like this one. Embrace their inner chef with the most elegant style around.

Fresh herbs and spices just hit different. This porcelain spice grinder makes the experience content-worthy.

Sure, cheese is great. But cheese on a patchwork agate platter is even better.

There’s simply something so charming about a quirky piece of décor like this classic Gluggle Jug, which actually makes a glugging sound when you use it! Your giftee can use it as a pitcher for water, a vase, or a piece of art. The possibilities are endless. (And if the host is a true fashion lover, might we suggest a glass bag vase?)

Airdropping a photo album is never as good as sharing a hard copy—that’s a fact. And in case your giftee wants to capture some fabulous selfies with the crew, this Polaroid camera has a reflective mirror and self-timer feature.

This set will make their dining table feel like a cozy Italian trattoria, in the best way.

Picky eaters can be hard to shop for (i.e. fancy cheese spreads and caviar may be out of the question), but we guarantee practically no one will turn their nose up at Levain’s fluffy, cult-loved cookies available in a handful of classic flavors.

Give the gift of convenience—this charger is so slim it’ll fit in any wallet, so your host will never be stranded without a battery.

She’ll be the best-dressed and comfiest hostess around in these luxurious smoking slippers. Complete with a smooth velvet upper, plush faux fur footbed, and seven layers of Birdies’ signature cushioning underfoot, they’ll feel like her favorite sneakers, but look just as glamorous as a fancy pair of holiday heels (without ruining hardwood floors, we might add).

Chocolate-dipped fruits count as a healthy dessert...right? Regardless, this decadent gift box tastes just as good as it looks. Plus, it was a part of Oprah’s Favorite Things, so you know it has to be good.

Puzzles are a favorite winter activity brain-buster, especially on chilly nights in. This fancy one from Ordinary Habit doubles as décor.

This collection of syrups, bitters, shrubs, and flavor boosters is the ultimate upgrade to any bar cart, turning it into a veritable mixologist lab. From sweet to spicy, herbaceous, fruity, sour, and everything in between—there is something for every kind of drink and drinkmaker.

Whether your host is into cheese or chocolate, this fondue set will elevate both their charcuterie boards and dessert plates.

Your favorite game night just got an upgrade. Card Against Humanity’s Absurd Box takes things to the next level. Things will get weirder, funnier, and far more inappropriate here.

La DoubleJ’s cult-favorite vases are functional works of art for any eclectic home. Your hostess will be highly impressed when she feasts her eyes on one (or all) of these babies.

For starters, this might be the sweetest olive oil combo we’ve ever seen. There’s one EVOO for cooking (sizzle) and one for topping (drizzle). The squeeze bottles make it so fun and easy to use and serve, you’ll probably want to snag a set for yourself while you’re at it. After all, extra virgin olive oil is a kitchen staple you can’t get enough of.

There’s something lovely and charming about a stylish cake stand. It doubles as a functional centerpiece during dessert and will be any hostess’ dream unboxing.

Whether she’s dealing with the stress of recently moving into a new pad or could simply use some extra R&R on the regular, Maud’s tub kit will surely be appreciated. It comes with dead sea salts infused with bright notes of pink pepper, lemon, and cedarwood to help relax muscles and invigorate the senses, as well as coconut milk powder that will turn her soak into an ultra-hydrating and skin-softening oasis.

For the person who doesn’t travel with the latest jewelry trends stuffed into Ziplock bags, this elegant case will keep everything organized.

Stews are only as delicious as the dutch oven they’re served in. This 6.75-quart cast iron pick is also one of the prettiest versions on the market.