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7 very, very last-minute holiday hostess gifts

For the hostess with the mostest — and the gifter with zero time.
By Alexandra Gater
7 very, very last-minute holiday hostess gifts

Last minute hostess gifts

To: The Artist

An artsy print — framed or unframed — is a simple yet personal gift. Art print, $20, Indigo.

7 very, very last-minute holiday hostess gifts

To: The Foodie

Add a touch of Canadiana to your host's kitchen with these tea towels from the HBC collection. Tea towels, $20/set of 2, Hudson's Bay.

7 very, very last-minute holiday hostess gifts

To: The Entertainer

Grab these while you're grocery shopping — they're festive, practical and make the perfect bar cart accessory. Glass, $12, Real Canadian Superstore.

7 very, very last-minute holiday hostess gifts

To: The Outdoorsy One

Made with fair-trade honey, this floral-smelling soap is sure to please anyone looking for a natural pick-me-up. Soap, $5, The Body Shop.

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7 very, very last-minute holiday hostess gifts

To: The Homebody

This is a gift your host can plunk on their holiday table right away. Candle, $12, Indigo.

7 very, very last-minute holiday hostess gifts

To: The Tea Drinker

Because you can never have too many mugs. Mug, $5, Ikea.

7 very, very last-minute holiday hostess gifts

To: The Wine Connoisseur

Get cheeky with your bottle by presenting it in this great gift bag. Wine bags, $14, West Elm.

7 very, very last-minute holiday hostess gifts

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