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The Ultimate Hostess Gift Guide

West Elm Schott Zwiesel Pure Glassware Set | Crate & Barrel Tour Wine Carafe | Anthropologie Portina Cheese Board | Capri Blue Spiced Cider Jar Candle | Magnolia Marble Serving Tray with Brass Dish | Threshold Stainless Steel/Copper Bottle Opener | Anthropologie Portina Coasters, set of 4 | Danya B Gold 9-Bottle Wine Rack | West Elm Terrace Bar Cart


I know I said the trendsetter gift guide was my favorite to put together but I think this one might take the cake! If you know me you know I love anything home decor related - and that extends to entertaining - so it was hard to not put hundreds of items on here! But I’ve narrowed it down to the best ultimate hostess gifts for the entertainer + party host in your life.

Every hostess needs a dynamite set of wine glasses and champagne flutes. A must for entertaining! I absolutely love the shape of these glasses; so modern and chic, yet classic and timeless. This glassware set from West Elm is definitely on my wish list!

No wine lovers collection is complete without the perfect carafe. I love the sleekness of this one from Crate & Barrel. The shape of it also matches that of the wine glasses for the perfectly cohesive set.

What is a party without a cheese board?! No party of mine! Cheese boards are becoming more and more popular for entertaining. Let’s be honest, when did they ever “go out of style” - never in my book! This marble board from Anthropologie has fun gold accents for an extra pop. Sure to add some spice to any hostess setup.

Next up, every hostess needs a good candle to make her space smell divine. With so many options out there it can be a tad overwhelming. When getting a candle for someone like a hostess, it’s important that it’s fairly neutral on the outside so it is cohesive with their general decor or any tablescape they create. This Capri Blue candle from Anthropologie is just that - and smells amazing!!

A hostess can never have too many serving platters and trays! I love this one from Magnolia. The marble base with the accompanying brass dish is so classic. It also coordinates with the cheese board from Antropologie for an overall cohesive look. A win win!

Now a bottle opener might not seem like that special of a gift but think of how much it will be used! I love that this one has a copper handle; it makes a “boring” type of item have a bit of wow and design to it. You could even pair this with a coordinating shaker and strainer for a cute little gift basket.

When the party gets going and the drinks are flowing, the guests need a place to put their drinks. That’s where these marble coasters from Anthropologie come in. And best of all - they match the cheese board! The gold accents give a little pop for a party or get-together compared to a plain, every day coaster.

Every hostess needs a wine rack and this distressed gold wine rack would make the perfect gift! Would you believe it if I said it was from Target? Because it is! Doesn’t it look like such an expensive piece? Way to go Tar-jay!

So you’ve got the glassware set, the carafe, serving platter and cheese board, coasters, etc….but where to put it all?! A bar cart that is! Styling a bar cart to me is such a fun thing! This cart from West Elm is perfect. The gold color makes it classy and I love the shelves for extra storage. The bottom piece is a mirror which is such a fun touch!

After all this talk of hostess gifts I feel like I need to throw a party! Time to get shopping for the ultimate hostess and celebrate! And as always - a few bonus items listed below!


Anthropologie Cheese Knives, Set of 3 | West Elm Large Rectangular Lacquer Tray | Anthropologie Glam Cocktail Shaker | West Elm Smith Hostess Serving Set | Anthropologie Marble Lazy Susan | West Elm Deco Handled Tray | Anthropologie Asha Chip & Dip

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