Show Your Appreciation With These Thoughtful Host And Hostess Gifts

Hosting an event is a major endeavor, whether it’s a formal or casual dinner, holiday party, kids’ birthday party or sleepover, or accommodating family and friends overnight in the perfect guest bedroom. A gift for the host or hostess shows that you appreciate all that goes into pulling off these types of events.

So, we found a variety of thoughtful host and hostess gifts at various price points. Some gifts can be used for hosting events in the future, while others are purely for the enjoyment of the host or hostess.

Zwilling Sorrento Double Wall Glassware 9-Piece Coffee and Beverage Set

Cappuccinos, lattes – and even water, juice and dessert – look so much more elegant when served in the Zwilling Sorrento Double Wall Glassware 9-Piece Coffee and Beverage Set. The borosilicate glass makes beverages appear to float, the double wall design keeps the contents at the desired temperature (hot or cold) and leaves no condensation rings. The set includes 2 latte glasses, 2 coffee mugs, 4 steel spoon straws, and a spoon straw cleaning brush. The glassware can be safely put in the microwave, freezer, and dishwasher.

Üllo Original Wine Purifier and Special Edition Aerating Decanter

Hosts or hostesses who are wine lovers will appreciate the Üllo Original Wine Purifier and Special Edition Aerating Decanter, 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 any standard wine glass; however, it comes with a beautiful hand blown, lead-free crystal glass decanter. Üllo also makes a Chill Wine Purifier and Carafe that can chill wine to 60 degrees cellular temperature while also removing artificial sulfates.

Nixplay Digital Frame

The Nixplay Digital Frame can be used to receive and display photos and video in a 10-inch digital frame. The photos can be shared from a laptop, phone, or tablet, and the 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, detachable 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 charcuterie. It’s made of Japanese cypress wood, and the medium-soft surface helps to preserve the knife’s edge. The unique design of this 2-piece board is also beautiful enough to be used when presenting food. Both sides of the board set can be used, and it can be washed with mild soap, then towel-dried and air dried.

Audo 2-Piece Bottle Grinder Set

Another unusual host and hostess gift idea, the Audo 2-Piece Bottle Grinder Set has a bottle shape. In addition to looking good on any countertop or dining table, the shape also serves another purpose. The circular design makes the grinders easier to operate since the rounded base fits perfectly in the user’s hand, and the rubber surface is easily gripped and cleaned. The set comes in 10 color combinations, including Blues with Beach Lid, Hunting Green/Beige with Walnut Lid, Carbon/Ash with Walnut Lid, and Brushed Brass.

Olivelle Olive Oil, Vinegar, and Seasoning Gift Set

The Olivelle Olive Oil, Vinegar, and Seasoning Gift Set provides an opportunity to sample a variety of flavors, including citrus, smoky, spicy, and sweet, for hosts and hostesses who are beginner cooks, foodies, or even grill masters. From Black Truffle Infused Olive Oil to Bourbon Barrel Aged Balsamic to Barrel Aged Dark Sweet Balsamic, as well as Chipotle Lime Rub and Seasoning, and Cumin Spice Infused Sea Salt, the company offers an assortment of delicious flavors to choose from.

Ricordami Roses

Real roses that last forever? Yes, please. Ricordami Roses uses seasonally-handpicked florals, 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 smells. Container shapes include square, heart-shaped, round, and dome, and the container material ranges from acrylic or marble, to vegan leather, vegan suede, and real leather.

Le Creuset Heritage 3-Piece Rectangular Baking Dish Set

Help your favorite host or hostess prepare more mouthwatering dishes with the Le Creuset Heritage 3-Piece Rectangular Baking Dish 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 has a nonporous glaze that’s scratch-resistant and won’t absorb flavors or stains. With thermal resistance from -9 degrees F to 500 degrees F, the stoneware is safe not only in the oven or broiler, 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

Burning a candle has never been as easy – or as stylish – and it is when using the Fill Mill Ultimate Pack Refillable Candle System, Ultimate Pack. The concrete vessel (available in light grey concrete or dark grey concrete) has a magnetic locking system and lid with a brass knob. The vessel holds the 8.5-ounce soy wax blend candle, which has a cotton wick, and can be easily swapped out with other candles. The Ultimate Pack includes three candles, and Fill Mill makes dozens of scents, such as Whisky/Spice, Citrus/Woods, Pinyon/Lavandin, Citrus/Woods/Verbena and Fresh Hay/Wild Flowers/Field 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 this CG Hunter Artificial Olive Topiary Tree, which comes in a beautiful Mediterranean pot. The faux olive plant is 34 inches tall and the leaves and trunk are lifelike in appearance, and the grey planter pot also has a high-end look. The plant has 225 leaves, and does not need any maintenance. The company also makes a variety of taller olive, Ficus, fiddle leaf, palm, magnolia, and eucalyptus trees (ranging in height from 7 feet to 8 feet tall), as well as a variety of plants.

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