The Holiday Host

Whether you need a gift for someone who loves hosting or you are heading to a party and don’t want to show up empty handed, here are some gifts they’ll love.

Hailee Catalano is one of the most endearing chefs and her cookbook By Heart is so beautiful and full of incredible recipes.

I bought this Life is Pain sweatshirt for Jack last Christmas and he gets compliments every time he wears it- mostly from adults. It is cute and cozy and just so funny and clever. Guarantee this one will make your silly host friend smile.

There are some really beautiful cocktail shakers out there but most of them leak and are really not that great. This Yeti one gets rave reviews for the seal and how freaking cold it gets your drinks. If looking to upgrade, pair with your favorite booze. You can also customize it for free depending on sales.

For the baker in your life or someone who loves a gourmand smell, Naughty Nonna is the best perfume I’ve ever put on my body. I got it last Christmas season and holy shit it is so delicious and I get people sniffing me constantly. I was so excited to get it back out this year.

Something about a beautiful soap is a really nice host gift- especially if you don’t know them well. The Lavune Dusk handsoap is sexy enough for a powder room or kitchen counter and wrapped up nicely will really impress.

Dan Pelosi is the ultimate colorful entertaining chef. Pair his new cookbook, Let’s Party, with a pretty hand towel and you’ve got a fun, easy gift.

Brightland Olive oils have become a constant in my kitchen. They are delicious and such fun bottles. The Salad and Cooking squeeze bottle oils are such a favorite for everyday and elevated cooking.

You know that I am a strawberry girl and I squealed at this adorable strawberry candle set. These look so cute all together or scattered across a summer table lit up.

Tempted to just bring a bottle of wine? No one ever complained about that! Pair it with this beautiful amber bottle stopper so they remembered who brought that fab wine.

Not every host is a wine lover- some are looking for a more mellow buzz this holiday season. Bill and I love Nowadays. Its a THC liquor- toss a shot into a mocktail or just a sparkling water and cozy nights are coming. I think the low dose is a safe place to start for gifting.

This little striped pedestal would be a totally adorable gift for a host. You can upgrade it by bringing a few croissants on it for their breakfast the next day or your favorite candle. I love candles from The Paper Peony.

These coupe glasses have the skinniest tall stem and are just gorgeous. If looking to upgrade, bring along a bottle of champagne, your favorite booze or Nowadays to go with it.

I went shopping with girlfriends last week and we all independently found the freaking adorable critters with candles from Camp Hollow. They are insanely precious and would make for such a sweet birthday tradition for many years to come.