Host & Hostess Gifts to Wow (and Ensure You’re Invited Back)
The table is being set, the drinks are getting mixed, and the date is set; it’s the perfect time to start shopping for that host or hostess gift that wows. It’s a simple gesture, but one that often sticks in the mind of the recipient and defines you as a considerate person. Though a bottle of wine and flowers are classic host gifts, we ask you to carefully consider some design-forward items to thank the host or hostess with style. From gorgeous home accessories to fun kitchen essentials, to simple bits and bobs that brighten the home, HORNE has fantastic host and hostess gifts that are sure to wow (and ensure you’re always invited back).
What Makes a Great Host Gift?
Like we said before, flowers and wine are always winners. Not only are they classic, but they do the two things host gifts should: provide something beautiful and bring something useful to the table. Beyond that, though, we think the ideal host gift should also contribute to the house as a whole. When you know your host, you want something a little more personal to them and the environment they are building in their home. Features of a great host gift include:
- It matches the host’s style
- It easily slips into their routine without a lot of set up or hassle
- It adds to the meal or party you are attending
- It is thoughtful
Host & Hostess Gifts that Wow
We love perusing our collection to find the perfect gift for the people special to you. These gifts are modestly priced and perfect for almost anyone.
Pewter Footed Glass Vase
Are there ever enough bud vases? The Pewter Footed Glass Vase is surely one to add to the collection with its tulip-shaped body and pewter base. Delicately elegant and just beyond beautiful, this is the perfect addition to a small bouquet of flowers.
Serena Cup
This is the perfect cup for coffee and tea drinkers. With bespoke expressions and a textured surface, the Serena Cup is a sophisticated piece that brings tactile pleasure to daily routines.
Bowl Candle Holder – Single
It’s amazing what a little textured bowl can add to a table setting, mantel piece, or side table. For anyone who loves to have tapers at dinner, the Bowl Candle Holder is guaranteed to charm.
Urbania Tivoli Lighthouse – Entrance
These beautiful little light houses are the perfect way to add some light to a room. Available in a variety of charming designs, the Urbania Tivoli Lighthouse is always a great gift. Include battery-operated tea lights so it can be set up immediately.
Boxwood Round Coasters - Set of 4
There is always a need for coasters and the Boxwood Round Coasters from Chilewich make decorating and protecting tabletop surfaces an absolute pleasure!
Basho Tray – Round
The brushed brass Basho Tray is perfect for jewelry or displaying your perfumes. Or it can be a delicate centerpiece on side tables. No matter how they choose to use it, this tray is a beautiful and elegant gift.
Simple Cheese Knives - Set of 3
The elegant two-toned finish of the Simple Cheese Knives is achieved by coating stainless steel in PVD, creating the golden-copper handles. Each blade of the Simple Cheese Knives is shaped to make spreading and slicing a variety of cheeses effortless.
Cabernet Wine Carafe
Dreamy elegance oozes from the Holmegaard Cabernet Wine Carafe. For the wine-lover who loves to host dinners, this is the perfect gift. Gift the Margot Decanter with a bottle of the host’s favorite wine!
Find the Perfect Gift at HORNE
When you’re looking for a gift you want it to perfectly suit the recipient and their lifestyle. If they are design-lover like us, they will love not only the pieces on this list, but other items we carefully curate. Whether you want just a little add on to your wine or flowers, or want something totally unique and design-forward, we have the perfect host gift!
Explore related collections, including Gifts, Host & Hostess Gifts, and Gifts for the Design Enthusiast, and visit our design guides for a broader point of view.
