Holidays & Entertaining Gifts 24 Gifts for Hosts That Actually Feel Special By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand is a copy writer for Real Simple, with a passion for writing about food, travel, and hacks to make life easier. Loves fancy restaurants, good coffee and her family (of course); not a fan of waiting in lines. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 11, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. If you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Photo: anthropologie.com Whether you're thanking your favorite party host—or the kind friend who let you play houseguest for a vacation—finding the right host or hostess gift can be challenging. But these unique gifts for hosts are handpicked to cover pretty much any host personality. From party games to cake stands, show up to your next soirée or visit with one of these gifts to guarantee a future invite. 7 Magic Phrases Every Host Should Know to Make Guests More Comfortable 01 of 24 Minimal Concrete Bud Vases $37, etsy.com Elemental Design Store/Etsy These sleek vases are perfect for dried floral arrangements—and their simple, sculptural lines are gorgeous on their own. 02 of 24 Vosges Dark Chocolate Truffle Collection $49, vosgeschocolate.com Vosges Chocolates Few hosts or hostesses would turn down a box of chocolates—and they're a perfect treat to enjoy during the post-party cleanup. Vosges dark chocolate collection features unique (and super-delicious) flavor combinations like ginger, wasabi, and matcha in the Black Pearl truffle, or cask-aged balsamic vinegar with hazelnuts in the Balsamico. 03 of 24 Easyplant White Sansevieria $49, easyplant.com Easyplant Rather than flowers that will wilt, consider a host gift that's made to last. Even black thumbs can't kill this sansevieria, which comes potted in a planter that only needs to be refilled every few months to provide the perfect amount of water for their plant. 04 of 24 Garden Tile Pitcher $48, anthropologie.com Anthropologie This pretty pitcher will brighten your host's party bar—and can serve double duty as a vessel for flowers, too. 05 of 24 La Chatelaine Sulfate-Free Orange Blossom Hand Wash $20, lachatelaine.com La Chatelaine If you're looking for a gift that's both utilitarian and luxe, you can't go wrong with gorgeous hand wash for their guest bathroom. This beloved French soap is infused with organic argan oil and vitamin E that helps keep hands soft—even with frequent washing. (You can pair it with a matching hand lotion if you're feeling extra luxe.) 06 of 24 Tea Forte Soleil Presentation Box $37, teaforte.com Tea Forte This special tea collection features teas with a floral, fruit, and botanical bent—in flavors like Darjeeling Quince, Cherry Blossom, Wildflower Honey Citrus, and Wild Berry Hibiscus. It's a special collaboration with the New York Botanical garden, dressed in artwork from its botanical illustration collection—so it'll be worthy of a special place on the counter. 07 of 24 Basil Pop Candle $48, jonathanadler.com Jonathan Adler This chic host gift will help clear the air (literally) post party with the fresh, green notes of lime zest, basil fig, and tarragon. 08 of 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Playing Cards $15, roomandboard.com Room and Board Make their next round of poker or solitaire a little more stylish with these hostess gift-worthy playing cards decked in Frank Lloyd Wright's inimitable designs. 09 of 24 French Home 3-Piece Laguiole Cheese Knife Set $42, surlatable.com Sur La Table Brighten up your host's charcuterie tray with this charming knife set, which comes in several different color options and is built to last by one of France's most beloved flatware makers. 10 of 24 Scatter Lawn Game $76, uncommongoods.com Uncommon Goods Bring this fun Danish game, played with wooden pegs, to the next cookout or picnic, and it'll likely get put to use before the day is done. 11 of 24 Bash Copper Beverage Tub $100, crateandbarrel.com Crate and Barrel Class up their outdoor bar with a sleek hammered copper beverage tub that'll help chill plenty of beverages. (It comes in other metal finishes, too, for a host who prefers another look.) 12 of 24 Subu Indoor/Outdoor Slippers $60, store.moma.org store.moma.org Make the next-day cleanup extra comfy with these puffy, cloudlike slippers that feature durable soles so they can slip them on for trips outside with the trash, too. 13 of 24 Dessert and Baking Salts $22, uncommongoods.com Uncommon Goods Any cook worth their salt knows that salt is essential to elevating every dish—even the sweet ones. This set of intriguing flavored dessert salts—from vanilla cardamom to hibiscus—will add an extra oomph of flavor to their dessert. 14 of 24 Moroccan Patterned Coasters $14, thecgcshop.etsy.com Etsy.com This set of six brightly colored coasters will help keep party cocktails from messing up their coffee table—and are pretty enough to keep out on display. 15 of 24 The Hygge Conversation Game $20, uncommongoods.com Uncommon Goods For an antidote to party games that create rivalries, the Hygge Game is all about conviviality and connection. With conversation starters that help guests feel closer and more connected, this is the ideal game to break out as guests linger over a candlelit dinner or drink hot cocoa beside the fire. 9 Easy Ways to Cozy Up Your Home 16 of 24 The Golden Book of Fortune-Telling $15, jaysonhome.com Jayson Home This little golden book not only adds some metallic sparkle to a coffee table, but it doubles as entertainment. Based on their star signs, favorite colors, or a recount of their most recent dreams, guests will get personalized predictions about their futures. 17 of 24 Crafthouse Stainless Steel Cocktail Set $120, food52.com For the host who's upped their cocktail game over the past couple years, this sleek set of tools will look stylish set up on their home bar. 18 of 24 Accordion Paper Vase Light $85, uncommongoods.com Uncommon Goods Add a warm glow to your host's home with this gorgeous foldable vase with an LED light tucked inside. 19 of 24 La Marais Parisian Croissants and Jam Box $70, williams-sonoma.com Williams-Sonoma Give your host a decadent breakfast to enjoy post-party with this set, featuring croissants they can bake themselves from the famed Parisian bakery, French butter, and fresh jam. 20 of 24 Marguerite Rectangle Bent Ply Tray $38, riflepaperco.com Rifle Paper Co. Pair this festive floral tray with a few muffins or fresh-baked cookies for a special gift that your hostess or host can enjoy after the party. 21 of 24 Composite Agate Cheese Board $78, anthropologie.com anthropologie.com There are cheese boards, then there are natural agate cheese boards. Gift the party thrower in your life with a gorgeous handcrafted serving board made out of multi-colored agate. The bright colors will help show off all the delicious hors d'oeuvres you'll soon be devouring. 22 of 24 Which Would You Choose?: 50 Amusing Dilemmas $9, chroniclebooks.com Chronicle Books Make sure every party you attend this holiday season is the best time ever by giving the gift of laughter. The game "Which Would You Choose" offers up 50 hilarious and family-friendly questions that ask players to choose between two absurd scenarios that will surely keep you laughing. 23 of 24 Pink House Alchemy Dark Cherry Grenadine Syrup $14, pinkhousealchemy.com pinkhousealchemy.com Everybody wins with this small batch simple syrup: Use it to flavor Shirley Temples for the kiddos and Pink Ladies for the grown-ups. Unlike most grenadine syrups, this one is made with real pomegranates. 24 of 24 Food52 Five Two Ultimate Apron $45, food52.com food52.com At any dinner party or cocktail get-together, there's bound to be some running back and forth between the kitchen and the party. Carrying trays of food may be involved and spills may happen—but your host's fantastic party outfit will be saved, thanks to this sturdy (and stylish!) apron. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit