Eight hostess gifts that really say 'thank you'
Hostess gifts
For the cooking connoisseur
If your hostess is someone who loves trying new foods, this 400-page reference guide to combining flavours is for her. The book itself is a beautiful, colourful hardcover edition that makes a great display book for coffee tables and shelves.
The Flavour Thesaurus, by Niki Segnit, $29, Indigo.ca.
For the oenophile
Both modern and timeless, these bottle stoppers will liven up your hostess’ dining table and serve as a gift that she can use right away.
Faceted Wood Bottle Stopper, $22, Leifshop.com.
For the nature lover
A hand-crafted ceramic vase is the ideal gift for a hostess who enjoys the great outdoors. Each "birch" vase is meticulously made through a kilning and cooling process making each product unique. Bonus: add some flowers in the vase to double as a bouquet for the hostess, too!
Mini Koivu Birch Tree Vase, $44, Etsy.com.
For the kitchen goddess
A good hostess gift is an object that goes beyond being a “knick knack” and becomes a useful, everyday item for the recipient. That’s why this cute tea towel, which is labelled with convenient measurement conversions, will make a great gift for any level of chef.
Equal Tea Towel, $24, Studiopatro.com.
For the lover of pretty things
Wow your hostess with a unique gift of soap bars that look like a pretty gemstones. The impressive lineup of extracts include aloe, chamomile, comfrey, lavender, vitamin E, jojoba oil, olive oil, and almond oil, making these striking soaps not only gorgeous, but will leave her hands feeling soft and smooth.
Soap Rocks, $20, Beklina.com.
For the list maker
Set your hostess up with some pretty stationery like this simple, well-designed, market notepad. Pair it with a highlighter pencil set all wrapped with twine, and you’ve got a thoughtful and considerate gift for your hostess.
Market Notepad, $7, Kateandbirdie.com.
For the master baker
Any baker will appreciate a set of charming, handmade measuring cups. The ombre colours make them a great display piece in a kitchen and each set is hand-painted for a distinctive one-of-a-kind feel.
Ombre Nesting Measuring Cup, $45 for set of four, Etsy.com.
For the spa lover
Offer up a relaxing experience with this chic candle that's guaranteed to burn a minimum of 80 hours. Bonus: It doubles as a cute jar that will look great on a shelf after the candle has burnt out.
Illume Boulangerie Incremental Jar, $26, Anthropologie.com.
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