Organizing an event is a major undertaking, whether it’s a formal or casual dinner, Christmas party, children’s birthday party or sleepover, or hosting family and friends for the night in the ideal guest room. A gift for the host or hostess shows that you appreciate everything that goes into hosting these types of events.
So we’ve found a variety of thoughtful host and hostess gifts at different price points. Some gifts can be used to host events in the future, while others are intended solely for the enjoyment of the host or hostess.
Zwilling Sorrento Double Walled 9 Piece Coffee and Beverage Glass Set
Cappuccinos, lattes – and even water, juices and desserts – are much more elegant when served in the Zwilling Sorrento Double Walled 9 Piece Coffee and Beverage Glass Set. Borosilicate glass makes drinks appear to float, the double-walled design keeps contents at the desired temperature (hot or cold) and leaves no condensation rings. Set includes 2 latte glasses, 2 coffee mugs, 4 steel spoon straws and spoon straw cleaning brush. The glassware is safe to put in the microwave, freezer and dishwasher.
Original Üllo Wine Purifier and Special Edition Aerated Carafe
Wine-loving hosts or hostesses will appreciate Original Üllo Wine Purifier and Special Edition Aerated Carafe, which can be used for whites, reds and rosés. The wine purifier uses an instant purification system to remove sulfite preservatives and reduce histamines, and the adjustable aerator can be turned on or off. The aerator can sit on top of any standard wine glass; however, it comes with a beautiful hand-blown, lead-free crystal glass carafe. Üllo also makes a Purifier and cold wine carafe which can cool wine to a cellular temperature of 60 degrees while removing artificial sulfates.
Nixplay digital frame
THE Nixplay digital frame can be used to receive and display photos and videos in a 10-inch digital frame. Photos can be shared from a laptop, phone or tablet, and on-screen touch controls make the frame easy to use. It’s also easy to set up the digital frame, which has a built-in speaker, removable stand and works with Alexa. Finishes include black/gold, wood/white, white and black/silver.
Shun Hinoki 2-piece kitchen board
THE Shun Hinoki 2-piece kitchen board is a cutting board that can also be used for cheese and cold meats. It is made of Japanese cypress wood and its medium soft surface helps preserve the sharpness of the knife. The unique design of this 2-piece board is also beautiful enough to use when presenting food. Both sides of the board set can be used, and it can be washed with mild soap, then dried with a towel and air dried.
Audo 2 Piece Bottle Crusher Set
Another unusual host and hostess gift idea, the Audo 2 Piece Bottle Crusher Set has a bottle shape. Besides looking beautiful on any counter or dining table, the shape also serves another purpose. The circular design makes the grinders easier to use since the rounded base fits the user’s hand perfectly and the rubber surface is easy to grip and clean. The set is available in 10 color combinations, including blue with beach cover, hunt green/beige with walnut cover, carbon/ash with walnut cover, and brushed brass.
Olive oil, vinegar and Olivelle seasoning gift box
THE Olive oil, vinegar and Olivelle seasoning gift box offers the opportunity to taste a variety of flavors, including citrus, smoky, spicy and sweet, for hosts and hostesses who are novice cooks, gourmets or even grill masters. From Black Truffle Infused Olive Oil to Bourbon Barrel Aged Balsamic to Barrel Aged Dark Sweet Balsamic to Chipotle Lime Seasoning and Infused Sea Salt with cumin spice, the company offers an assortment of delicious flavors to choose from.
Ricordami Italy
Real roses that last forever? Yes please. Ricordami Italy uses seasonally hand-picked flowers, which are preserved through a process designed to help them last forever, without the need for water or sunlight. The arrangements come in vibrant reds, pinks, magentas, and whites, and they have stems and petals, and even fragrant scents. Container shapes include square, heart, round, and dome, and container material ranges from acrylic or marble to vegan leather, vegan suede, and real leather.
Le Creuset Heritage 3-Piece Rectangular Bakeware Set
Help your favorite host or hostess prepare more appetizing dishes with the Le Creuset Heritage 3-Piece Rectangular Bakeware Set. The stoneware includes a 4-quart, 2 ½-quart, and 1/10-quart baking dish, each with scalloped handles and a nonstick glazed interior that won’t crack. The exterior features a non-porous varnish that resists scratches and does not absorb flavors or stains. With a heat resistance of -9 degrees F to 500 degrees F, stoneware is safe not only in the oven or grill, but also in the freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. There are over a dozen color choices, including Cerise, Nectar, Caribbean, Chambray, Sea Salt, and Nutmeg.
Fill Mill Ultimate Pack Refillable Candle System
Lighting a candle has never been easier – or more elegant – and that’s the case when you use the Fill Mill Ultimate Pack Refillable Candle System, Ultimate Pack. The concrete container (available in light gray concrete or dark gray concrete) has a magnetic locking system and a lid with a brass button. The container contains the 8.5 ounce soy wax blend candle, which has a cotton wick and can be easily replaced with other candles. The ultimate pack includes three candles, and Fill Mill offers dozens of scents, such as Whiskey/Spice, Citrus/Wood, Pinyon/Lavandin, Citrus/Wood/Verbena, and Fresh Hay/Wild Flowers/Wild Herbs.
CG Hunter Artificial Olive Topiary Tree
Your host or hostess may or may not have a green thumb. But no one will ever know with that CG Hunter Artificial Olive Topiary Tree, which comes in a magnificent Mediterranean pot. The faux olive tree plant is 34 inches tall and the leaves and trunk are realistic in appearance, and the gray flowerpot also has a premium look. The plant has 225 leaves and requires no maintenance. The company also manufactures a variety of larger olive, ficus, fiddle leaf, palm, magnolia and eucalyptus trees (ranging from 7 feet to 8 feet tall), as well as a variety of plants.