Top Navigation Explore Martha Stewart SUBSCRIBE MARTHASTEWART.COM HOLIDAY PLANNING & IDEAS HOLIDAY GIFTS 58 Unique Hostess Gift Ideas from Our Editors 58 Unique Hostess Gift Ideas from Our Editors By Sarah Schreiber Updated November 17, 2021 Each product we feature has been independently selected and reviewed by our editorial team. If you make a purchase using the links included, we may earn commission. SKIP GALLERY SLIDES Save Pin More CREDIT: COURTESY OF MARTHA STEWART WINE CO. Giving one of these great gifts essentially makes you the guest of honor. 1 of 59 Save Pin More CREDIT: COURTESY OF MARTHA STEWART WINE CO. It's an age-old adage: Attending a party? Whether it's a birthday party, Thanksgiving get-together, or annual Christmas soirée, it's good etiquette to bring your hostess a gift. While her go-to bottle of wine will definitely be appreciated, we think you could do even better, and that's exactly where we come in. Ahead, you'll find a roster of curated selections chosen with your hostess in mind: She's a natural entertainer, one who is not just the source of the party, but the heartbeat of it, too. To show your gratitude (and guarantee an invite back to next year's celebration) present her with one of these thoughtful gifts. Whether you're looking for entertaining-centric options that she can use at her next event—including healthful culinary manuals and baking books penned by our founder, the best-possible chef's knife, a prize-worthy roaster-turned-serving pan—or elevated, just-for-her presents to encourage a little self-care once the party has ended, there are plenty of guaranteed winners in the slides ahead. We're particularly fond of the gifts that err on the side of the unexpected. She likely didn't know that she needed fragrant taper candles, for example, but she won't know how or why she lived without them once you introduce her to these entertaining essentials. As for our other favorite didn't-see-that-coming options? A gorgeous spice collection and sparkly sugar cubes are both unique ideas that will get put to good use on the big night and beyond. Ahead, more inspired, elevated, and delicious gifts for your very own hostess. ADVERTISEMENT 2 of 59 Save Pin More Bud Vases CREDIT: COURTESY OF ELYSIA HOME She'll fill her new hand-blown bud vase trio with a few sprigs and—voila—her party's centerpieces are set. Shop Now: Elysia Home Hand Blown Bud Vases, $98 for three, elysiahome.com. 3 of 59 Save Pin More Wrapping Book CREDIT: COURTESY OF AMAZON Inside, she'll find nostalgic 19th-century scenes from florals to fruits. Her holiday gifts will be wrapped to perfection, all thanks to you. Shop Now: John Derian Paper Goods: Wrapping Paper & Gift Tags, $19.95, amazon.com. 4 of 59 Save Pin More Laundry Kit CREDIT: COURTESY OF LAUNDRESS Laundry day is officially handled thanks to this set, complete with detergent, conditioner, and fabric spray. Shop Now: The Laundress "No.723 Collection" Laundry Set, $50, thelaundress.com. 5 of 59 Save Pin More Taper Candles CREDIT: COURTESY OF SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Your hostess' favorite fragrance house makes tapers, too. These entertaining essentials infuse her space with subtle, seasonal notes of grapefruit, rosemary, peppermint, and pimento. Shop Now: Jo Malone London Holiday Luxury 4-Piece Dining Candle Set, $70, saksfifthavenue.com. 6 of 59 Save Pin More Dutch Oven CREDIT: COURTESY OF WAYFAIR Martha's latest line of Dutch ovens have a modern aesthetic, and we're loving this barely-blue mint colorway. Shop Now: Martha Stewart Five-Quart Non-Stick Cast Iron Round Dutch Oven, $65, wayfair.com. ADVERTISEMENT 7 of 59 Save Pin More Carbone Sauce CREDIT: COURTESY OF CARBONE If she can't get a reservation at Carbone, bring Carbone to her. All she has to do? Stir these sauces into some bucatini to be transported. Shop Now: Carbone Sauce Variety Pack, $39.96, carbonefinefood.com. 8 of 59 Save Pin More Engraved Tequila Bottle CREDIT: COURTESY OF RESERVE BAR This fan-favorite tequila bottle has her name on it—literally. Engrave it with a sweet sentiment or her nickname for a personalized keepsake. Shop Now: Casamigos Blanco Tequila with Engraving, $95, reservebar.com. 9 of 59 Save Pin More Cruet Set CREDIT: COURTESY OF IL BUCO This cruet set bundles the beloved New York City eatery's artisanal Italian olive oil, red-wine vinegar, and hand-thrown Perugian ceramic cruets. Shop Now: Il Buco Vita Cruet Set, $150, ilbucovita.com. ADVERTISEMENT 10 of 59 Save Pin More Hand Wash CREDIT: COURTESY OF PRESTON KONDRAD This luxurious gel hand wash, packed with royal jelly and vitamin E for added moisture, has a scent that melds red currant, vanilla, velvet plum, and black amber with sandalwood, jasmine petals, and musk. Shop Now: Preston Kondrad Home "Highrise" Hand Wash, $28, prestonkonrad.com. 11 of 59 Save Pin More Chanukah Candle CREDIT: COURTESY OF DS AND DURGA Will it last all eight nights? With fragrant notes of olive and incense that will make her want to burn this Chanukah candle night and day, we'd be surprised if it makes it to four. Shop Now: D.S. & Durga Chanukah Candle, $65, dsanddurga.com. 12 of 59 Save Pin More Spice Collection CREDIT: COURTESY OF BERGDORF GOODMAN Kick her spice collection up a notch with this set from ILA—it's so beautiful, she'll keep it on the counter full time. Shop Now: ILA Spice Collection Gift Set, $180, bergdorfgoodman.com. ADVERTISEMENT 13 of 59 Save Pin More Spa Set CREDIT: COURTESY OF THIRTEEN LUNE After a long night of entertaining, she'll turn to this set, complete with a dry brush, massage body bar, and shea butter, to unwind. Shop Now: Thirteen Lune "The Spa at Home" Body Set, $110, thirteenlune.com. 14 of 59 Save Pin More Maple Syrup CREDIT: COURTESY OF RUNAMOK MAPLE The maple syrup in this set will transform pancakes—or even a scoop of fresh snow—into something transcendent. Shop Now: RunAmok Maple Syrup Large Gift Box, $70, runamokmaple.com. 15 of 59 Save Pin More Coupe Glasses CREDIT: COURTESY OF MACY'S Golden-rimmed coupes give celebrations extra effervescence. Shop Now: Martha Stewart Collection Coupe Glasses, $70 for four, macys.com. ADVERTISEMENT 16 of 59 Save Pin More Carafe CREDIT: COURTESY OF BURKE DECOR Perfect for water, wine, or batch cocktails, this carafe adds a modern touch to the tablescape. Shop Now: Ferm Living Still Carafe, $55, burkedecor.com. 17 of 59 Save Pin More Sugar Cubes CREDIT: COURTESY OF ANTHROPOLOGIE During parties, she'll muddle these festive cubes into her signature old-fashioned cocktails. Shop Now: Classic Cocktail Sugar Cube Kit, $32, anthropologie.com. 18 of 59 Save Pin More Pocket Planner CREDIT: COURTESY OF LETTERFOLK Every hostess has a to-do list, and you can help yours keep track of her day-of timeline own with this pocket-sized planner. Shop Now: Letterfolk Today Pocket Planner, $10, letterfolk.com. ADVERTISEMENT 19 of 59 Save Pin More Body Scrub CREDIT: COURTESY OF DERMSTORE A slew of nourishing ingredients—anti-inflammatory coneflower extract, exfoliating pumice particles, soothing St. John's wort extract, and hydrating hyaluronic acid—work together in this body-polishing scrub. Shop Now: Susanne Kaufman Body Scrub, $76, dermstore.com. 20 of 59 Save Pin More Roaster CREDIT: COURTESY OF SMITHEY A knockout for cooks who appreciate a good browning, this pan roasts chicken, sears chops, achieves the perfect socarrat on paella, and looks glorious on the table. Shop Now: Smithey Carbon-Steel Round Roaster, $275, smithey.com. 21 of 59 Save Pin More Cake Stand CREDIT: COURTESY OF ESTELLE Have your cake and display it beautifully, too, on this handblown glass stand, which comes in 10 colors. Shop Now: Estelle Cake Stand, $225, estellecoloredglass.com. ADVERTISEMENT 22 of 59 Save Pin More Butter Crock CREDIT: COURTESY OF PARACHUTE This neutral ceramic crock keeps butter creamy and spreadable, but safe. Shop Now: Sawyer Ceramics French Butter Keeper, $44, parachutehome.com. 23 of 59 Save Pin More Backgammon Set CREDIT: DAVID CHOW Handmade from supple leather, this backgammon set unfurls into a handsome 15-inch board that makes every match, win or lose, a delight. She'll roll it out across the coffee table ahead of every party—and take it on the go when she travels. Shop Now: Sabah Travel Backgammon Set, $195, sabah.am. 24 of 59 Save Pin More Place Cards CREDIT: COURTESY OF DEAR ANNABEL If she's searching for a new way to break the ice at gatherings, she'll appreciate these superlative place cards (so fun!) from Dear Annabelle. Shop Now: Dear Annabelle Superlatives Place Cards, $60 for 24, dearannabelle.com. ADVERTISEMENT 25 of 59 Save Pin More Cocktail Napkins CREDIT: PETER ARDITO These cocktail napkins will be instant heirlooms. Shop Now: RW Guild Passiflora Cocktail Napkins, $14 each, rwguild.com. 26 of 59 Save Pin More California Candy CREDIT: COURTESY OF WILLIAMS SONOMA Consider these dates nature's candy from California's Coachella Valley. Shop Now: Rancho Meladuco Medjool Organic Dates, from $19.95, williams-sonoma.com. 27 of 59 Save Pin More Use-Everywhere Wash CREDIT: COURTESY OF VERISHOP Soothing sea extracts and botanicals infuse this face, body, and hair wash. Shop Now: Jack Henry Cleanse+, $28, verishop.com. ADVERTISEMENT 28 of 59 Save Pin More Smokeless Incense CREDIT: COURTESY OF ANTHROPOLOGIE Crafted in Japan from the finest organic woods and essential oils, this incense offers fragrance without the smoke. Shop Now: Bodha Smokeless Incense, $35, anthropologie.com. 29 of 59 Save Pin More Black Tea CREDIT: COURTESY OF ALAYA TEA Farmed in India using organic, biodynamic, and sustainable methods, this blend steeps an ultra-smooth floral cup. Shop Now: Alaya Darjeeling First Flush Black Tea, $22, alayatea.co. 30 of 59 Save Pin More Garden Seed Kit CREDIT: COURTESY OF WILLIAMS SONOMA The culinary herbs she grows out of this handy kit will end up in the salads and dishes she puts in front of you come summer. Shop Now: Williams Sonoma Herb Garden Seed Kit, $30, williams-sonoma.com. ADVERTISEMENT 31 of 59 Save Pin More Wine Subscription CREDIT: COURTESY OF MARTHA STEWART WINE CO. Every soirée needs wine—and Martha has your host's party covered. Shop Now: Martha Stewart Wine Co. Subscription, from $69, marthastewartwine.com. 32 of 59 Save Pin More Glass Display Jars CREDIT: COURTESY OF ETU HOME Your host will use these statement-making display jars to hold everything from sweets and snacks to décor. Shop Now: Etu Home Bon Bon Jar, $80, etuhome.com. 33 of 59 Save Pin More Chef's Knife CREDIT: COURTESY OF OPINEL USA This chef's knife is fully forged, handles effortlessly, and holds a sharp edge. Shop Now: Opinel Les Forgés 1890 Eight-Inch Chef Knife, $179, opinel-usa.com. ADVERTISEMENT 34 of 59 Save Pin More Wrapping Cloths CREDIT: COURTESY OF TOAST These reusable cloths are an eco-friendly alternative to wrapping paper. She'll pull them out to cover party favors at her next event. Shop Now: Furoshiki Block Print Wrapping Cloths, $24, us.toa.st. 35 of 59 Save Pin More Ground Spices CREDIT: COURTESY OF SPICEWALLA Ensure mouthwatering soups, dals, and curries are perfect by gifting your host this ground spice set. Shop Now: SpiceWalla Indian Essentials Ground Spices, $33 for six, spicewallabrand.com. 36 of 59 Save Pin More Colorful Candles CREDIT: COURTESY OF GREENTREE HOME These sculptural candles come in six colors. Shop Now: Greentree Home Cone Tapers, $36 for two, greentreehomecandle.com. ADVERTISEMENT 37 of 59 Save Pin More Cocktail Glasses CREDIT: COURTESY OF SOHO HOME Step up her stemware game with these uniquely shaped pieces made from recycled glass. Shop Now: Soho Home Country House Cocktail Glasses, $76, sohohome.com. 38 of 59 Save Pin More Olive Oil CREDIT: COURTESY OF PORTUGALIA MARKETPLACE It's cold-pressed hours after harvest for delish drizzling. Shop Now: Herdade do Esporão Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, from $17, portugaliamarketplace.com. 39 of 59 Save Pin More Wool Socks CREDIT: COURTESY OF CULTIVERRE Keep her socks warm all season long—especially on long, cold nights when she is recipe testing in the kitchen—with these jacquard socks. Shop Now: Nishiguchi Kutsushita Wool Jacquard Socks, $28, cultiverre.com. ADVERTISEMENT 40 of 59 Save Pin More Wooden Spoon CREDIT: COURTESY OF ST FRANK Warped with the perfect patina, this petite wooden serving spoon will fit right into her collection. Shop Now: St Frank Spalted Pixi Wood Mini Serving Spoon, $25, stfrank.com. 41 of 59 Save Pin More Match Striker CREDIT: COURTESY OF HAWKINS NEW YORK She'll use this tiny striker to light up her tablescape ahead of every celebration. Shop Now: Hawkins New York Fiery Match Striker, $38, hawkinsnewyork.com. 42 of 59 Save Pin More Hand Care Set CREDIT: COURTESY OF NET-A-PORTER Perfect for the guest bathroom, this hand wash and lotion duo is one of the better options on the market. The cleanser feels cool and hydrating (it doesn't strip!) and the lotion absorbs quickly—no towel wipe-down required. Shop Now: Grown Alchemist Hydrate & Revive Hand Care Set, $55, net-a-porter.com. ADVERTISEMENT 43 of 59 Save Pin More Baker Tote CREDIT: COURTESY OF THREAD & WHISK She'll utilize this tote—which can hold everything from pies to casseroles—when she comes to your dinner party with goodies in tow. Shop Now: Thread & Whisk "Iris" Baker Tote, $126, threadandwhisk.com. 44 of 59 Save Pin More Entertaining Beautifully CREDIT: COURTESY OF AMAZON Inspire her future celebrations with this entertaining guide, courtesy of Aerin Lauder. Shop Now: Entertaining Beautifully by Aerin Lauder, $31.49, amazon.com. 45 of 59 Save Pin More Salad Serving Set CREDIT: COURTESY OF HOUSES & PARTIES If she's confident in the garden and in the kitchen, this salad serving set is a must. Shop Now: Houses & Parties Garden Tools Salad Set, $120, housesandparties.com. ADVERTISEMENT 46 of 59 Save Pin More Martha's Cookie Book CREDIT: COURTESY OF AMAZON Gift her all the holiday cookie—and beyond—inspiration she needs with this beloved Martha recipe collection. Shop Now: Martha Stewart's Cookie Perfection: 100+ Recipes to Take Your Sweet Treats to the Next Level, $13.60, amazon.com. 47 of 59 Save Pin More Candle Holders CREDIT: JOHNNY MILLER Here's a glowing recommendation: Light up her life with an American-made, hand-turned wooden Lostine candle-holder or two, and drip-free dipped tapers by The Floral Society. Shop Now: Lostine Candle Holders in Maple, Cherry, and Walnut, from $63 each, lostine.com; The Floral Society Taper Candles, from $13, thefloralsociety.com. 48 of 59 Save Pin More Classic Dishware CREDIT: DAVID CHOW With its delicate curves and gold trim, the Martha Stewart Collection Baroque platter takes dinner in an entirely elegant direction. Shop Now: Martha Stewart Collection Baroque Platter, from $58, macys.com. ADVERTISEMENT 49 of 59 Save Pin More The Moon Juice Manual CREDIT: COURTESY OF AMAZON Consider this her practical field guide to cooking and healing with adaptogens, courtesy of Amanda Chantal Bacon, the founder of Moon Juice. Shop Now: The Moon Juice Manual by Amanda Chantal Bacon, $21, amazon.com. 50 of 59 Save Pin More Honey CREDIT: COURTESY OF BIG ISLAND BEES Foodies will buzz about this rare, organic honey from a local Hawaii maker long after the holidays are over. Shop Now: Big Island Bees Ohi'a Lehua Blossom Honey, from $36, bigislandbees.com. 51 of 59 Save Pin More English Garden Puzzle CREDIT: COURTESY OF RIFLE PAPER CO. Even the most eagle-eyed will want to take their sweet time with this 500-piece, illustrated puzzle of an 18th-century farmhouse in Gascony, France. Shop Now: Rifle Paper Co. Camont Jigsaw Puzzle, $34, riflepaperco.com. ADVERTISEMENT 52 of 59 Save Pin More Unique Pillow CREDIT: COURTESY OF BOLÉ ROAD Is her home filled with neutrals? Gift her a pillow, like one of these from Bolé Road, that walks the line between organic and statement-making for balance. Shop Now: Bolé Road Aman Pillow in Dusty Rose, $345, boleroadtextiles.com. 53 of 59 Save Pin More Candle Snuffer CREDIT: PETER ARDITO This handy tool extinguishes candles with ease (no flying wax!) and will have your host asking, "How did I live without this?" Shop Now: West Elm Brass Finished Snuffer, $15, westelm.com. 54 of 59 Save Pin More Pitcher CREDIT: COURTESY OF GEORG JENSEN Scandi design icon Georg Jensen's stainless-steel, art deco-inspired pitcher lends sleek glamour to any setting. Shop Now: Georg Jensen "Bernadotte" Pitcher, $149, georgjensen.com. ADVERTISEMENT 55 of 59 Save Pin More Martha-Approved Gift Baskets CREDIT: COURTESY OF IGOURMET Martha personally curated each gift basket in her iGourmet collection, sourcing high-quality food items and ingredients from her favorite purveyors. Luckily, there are a myriad of options to choose from, from Italian themed boxes to a Spanish tapas collection. Shop Now: Martha Stewart iGourmet Gift Baskets, from $49.99, igourmet.com. 56 of 59 Save Pin More Striped Apron CREDIT: COURTESY OF HEATHER TAYLOR HOME There's no cuter way to bake up a storm this holiday than in these darling aprons. Available in blue-and-white gingham, black, or juniper pink, each apron is handwoven out of 100-percent cotton by artisans in Mexico. Shop Now: Heather Taylor Home Apron in Juniper, $98, heathertaylorhome.com. 57 of 59 Save Pin More Footed Bowls CREDIT: PETER ARDITO Ceramist Marcie McGoldrick's footed bowls are delicate and drop-dead gorgeous—gift her one or a trio in coordinating colors. Shop Now: Marci McGoldrick Small Footed Bowls, from $58, marcimcgoldrick.com. ADVERTISEMENT 58 of 59 Save Pin More Chic Vases CREDIT: PETER ARDITO These chic vessels have removable toppers that cradle a bulb above water, letting its roots dip elegantly beneath. Shop Now: Kinto Aqua Culture Vases, from $18.80, kinto-usa.com. 59 of 59 Save Pin More Linen Toiletry Bags CREDIT: COURTESY OF PORTUGALIA MARKETPLACE For the weekend jaunter or global jetsetter: These waterproof linen wash bags keep toiletries and makeup beautifully contained. Shop Now: Utopia Goods Linen Wash Bags, from $38, utopiagoods.com. By Sarah Schreiber Share the Gallery PINTEREST FACEBOOK Popular in Holiday Gifts Pin Google Just Revealed the Top 100 Trending Gifts of 2021—Here's What to Buy Article Pin Your Complete Guide to Curating Stunning Holiday Gift Baskets—Including Packing Tips and Item Suggestions Video Pin Will You Buy Holiday Gifts Early This Year? 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