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July 20, 2022

HOSTESS GIFTS TO HAVE ON HAND

I’ve been meaning to write this post since the holidays LAST YEAR but you know how things go. After writing out What to Gift New Mamas, I thought it would be helpful to also curate some of my favorite hostess gifts to have on hand. We’re all busy and I find it nice to stock up on a few things so that I always have something to bring the host, without stressing about it last-minute. I hope you find these ideas helpful and would love if you could leave anything you like to gift in the comments.

xx Ashley

HOSTESS GIFTS TO HAVE ON HAND

CANDLE + ACCESSORY: If you know me, you know I love candles. I know scent can be a personal thing so I usually stock up on more crowd-pleasing scents that everyone seems to love like the diptyque Baies. I also usually grab candle sets when I see them on sale from brands I enjoy (like this one). To make the gift extra nice, you can bring a nice matchbox or a cloche.

HAND SOAP + LOTION: No one will complain about receiving a lux hand soap and lotion combo. These are easy to store for last-minute gifts, too!

SELF CARE PRODUCTS: I feel like this is an unexpected gift that’s another one that’s easy to store. Some of my faves to gift: Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask, Lux + Unfiltered Exfoliating Body Polish or Hand Cream, Watermelon Hyaluronic Mask and these Hyaluronic Under Eye Masks which are always a hit.

MARGARITA MIX + GLASSES: This has been a go-to for me ever since Austin started making a Spicy Cucumber Margarita with this mix – it’s SO good. Pairing it with my favorite ribbed glasses, which double as drinking glasses since it’s actually a carafe set and a good gift on its own, is a nice combo. In general, I think bringing a drink that can be made that night (and the ingredients) is a fun touch as well.

MORE HOSTESS IDEAS

HOME DECOR: If I know someone well, I might bring them a nice tray or some hand towels with a nice bottle of hand soap (or this amazing budget-friendly soap that smells expensive). Or maybe a cookbook if I’ve found a good one recently and know they like to cook.

FLOWERS OR POTTED PLANT: I love fresh flowers but I also like the idea of gift a plant because they tend to last longer.

FOOD: I’ve had girlfriends bring something like fresh bread and cheese or a nice chocolate bar which is always appreciated. Not even to serve that day but just as a little something to have on hand after they leave. You obviously can’t have too much of this on hand at all time but if I know I’m going to a friend’s and am stopping by a market or see something fresh/local before, I grab it to bring. It feels unique.

WINE OR PROSECCO: I usually keep a few cold bottles of prosecco in our fridge to bring last minute or a nice bottle of wine. To make it feel more thought-out, I also keep simple wine bags on hand which makes things feel more finished (vs. just grabbing what you have left over in your own fridge – though there’s nothing wrong with that!).

 




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