2019 Hostess Holiday Gift Guide

What better way to kick off the start of November than with the beginning of my holiday gift guides! The holiday season is one of my favorite times of the year not only for celebrations and decor but also for shopping for friends and family. I’ve personally always found gift guides to be helpful, especially when your shopping for that person who seems to, “never want or need anything.” This year I’ll be turning to a few helpers to gather ideas straight from the source (cough, Kevin*). Seeing as though we must first get through the Thanksgiving holiday I thought it would be helpful to start with gift ideas for the hostess. I’ve decided to do things a little differently this year and in addition to shoppable links, I’ll also have clickable images (seen below) that will take you directly to the product page - talk about one-stop shopping!

UNDER $25

The wine draws you in through the inviting aromatics of toasted vanilla, warm pie crust, and bright red fruit.

More Than 125 Recipes for Instant, Overnight, Meal-Prepped, and Easy Comfort Foods

Keep your candles in check with this brushed brass wick trimmer and snuffer. You'll wonder how you ever lived without them. Makes a lovely housewarming/host gift.

Bring old-fashioned family fun to life with the Double Twelve Domino Set. It is an optimum idea for a family game night or party.

Inspired by the velvety hot chocolate served at the renowned Angelina café in Paris, our hot chocolate is produced from shavings of premium chocolate.

Plush, felted ornament hangs from loop and comes in one of five assorted designs.

It's everyone's favorite go to party game! Sure to get everyone involved in on the fun, Cards Against Humanity accommodates up-to 17 players

tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons and limes combine with lightly exotic mountain greens

Let me just start by saying, if someone is kind enough to host you for dinner at their home I think it’s only right that you bring a little something. I’m not saying you need to gift them a gold platter, but a nice bottle of wine or even your favorite winter candle can show your thanks and is something they’ll actually use! This Cocoa is the BEST hot chocolate mix I’ve ever tried! I was pleasantly surprised to see that it’s inspired by the Hot Cocoa at Angelinas, which was one of our Paris dining highlights. It’s currently 20% off with free fast shipping with code UPICK. If you’re looking for a great family-friendly hostess gift look no further than Mexican Train Dominos. If you’ve never played - you HAVE to! Its a ton of fun, easy to learn, and pairs easily with wine nights ;)

under $50

Tropical fruits, sugared oranges, lemons and limes, redolent with lightly exotic mountain greens.

A sweet midnight treat for your lips—indulge yourself in this Lip Sleeping Mask trio featuring two limited-edition flavors.

A superior cleansing gel for hard-working hands that gently cleanses without dehydrating skin.

Made up of freshly cut plants and flowers, this wreath is artfully arranged to order. — Made up of freshly cut
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I realize a lip mask kit may seem like a weird hostess gift…but, TRUST ME - its amazing! I wear mine all day everyday. This set is the perfect solution to have one in the car, purse, and nightstand.

splurge worthy!

These cashmere gloves feature slits at the thumb and the forefinger so you can text without the frostbite. Pro tip: Pair with the matching beanie for the ultimate gift.

Your Purchase Helps Break a Poverty Cycle: The female artisans who handcraft your bag receive Fair Trade wages, annual profit dividends, and a retirement fund

Keep a bottle of wine or bubbly perfectly chilled for hours in this vacuum-insulated, stainless-steel canister with a choice of finishes.

This young Fraser fir tree is cut from a North Carolina tree farm and shipped to your door within 48 hours, so it arrives fresh and fragrant.

This wine chiller (although pricey) would make an excellent gift for someone who enjoys the crisp white wines. I realize that $60+ dollars for a reusable bag may seem unreasonable, but APOLIS market bags go beyond their stylish looks. They model of Advocacy Through Industry helps create social change through the sale of these bags. Gift the spirit of the holidays with a living tree delivered fresh and fragrant and cut-to-order! Save 20% now with code UPICK.