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10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Forget the bottle of wine, these unique and practical gifts will guarantee you a return invite and won't break the bank.
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10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

10 hostess gifts that will guarantee a return invite

Floral fix

Add a set of beautiful coasters to your host's collection — they'll always come in handy. Floral coaster set, $16/8, Rifle Paper Co.

10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Mix it up

Think outside the (wine) box with this grapefruit-hibiscus-flavoured cocktail mixer. Bonus: Your hosts can re-use the pretty bottle. Grapefruit hibiscus mixer, $20, Old Faithful Shop.

10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Stylish stoppers

We love giving bottle stoppers as gifts — they're simple, practical and come in endless styles. Geo oval bottle stopper, $19, West Elm

10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Take note

Everyone needs note cards for those last-minute thank yous. This unique set features 20 different Polaroid photos and envelopes. Polaroid notes, $18/set of 20, Indigo.

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10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

No green thumb required

Succulents are the perfect house plant to give because they require minimal care. Choose one that already comes in a beautiful pot so your host doesn't have to re-plant it. Potted succulent with copper pot, $15, CB2.

10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Fresh pick

Come armed with some fresh fruit (or even cookies!) in one of these ceramic berry baskets that your host can re-use all year long. Farmers market basket (small), $14, Anthropolgie.

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10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Dainty server

You can never have (or give!) too many serving bowls — they're functional and a nice addition to any table. This chic one can be used to serve everything from condiments to spices. White marble dip bowl with spoon, $18, Indigo.

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10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Cocktail hour

Up your host's cocktail game with these quirky gold-rimmed glasses. Double old fashioned glasses, $12/each, Drake General Store.

10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Blooming centrepiece

Find a unique vase to hold a bouquet of flowers. Your host will love the florals and can use the vase time and time again. Faceted ceramic vase, from $16, Anthropologie.

10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

Vibrant hues

These tart servers come in 12 colours so you can easily pick one that best matches your host's decor. Nouveu tart server, $20, Leif.

10 thoughtful hostess gifts under $20

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Alexandra Gater is a former home editor at Chatelaine who now shares renter-friendly hacks, DIY projects and joyful makeovers with her 900,000 YouTube subscribers.

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