Hostess Gifts For All Of Spring's Soirees

Dinner parties, barbecues, passover, easter, Graduation parties and more call for a gift of gratitude. A bottle of wine or a bouquet of fresh flowers will always do, but they are hardly memorable. Why not make your gift shine above the rest? This roundup of perfect picks promises to get you a return invitation!

12 Perfect Presents

Pineapple Tumblers
Celebrate your host Tiki style!
Food52 

Monogram Playing Cards
For games people play. What a thoughtful gift. I know that I don't have one of these. Do you? The price is so right, too.
Southern Hospitality Company

Joanna Buchanan Cocktail Linens 

How chic and fun are these? A set of four in lovely linen is guaranteed to get you invited back again and again.

One Kings Lane

Veranda Entertaining by Clinton Smith
"Veranda" magazine's stunning new book is the ultimate source of inspiration for any entertainer. Your recipient will find tips for throwing sophisticated and stylish soirees big and small.
Amazon 

Porcelain Vase
This gift gives flower power! Make any bud beautiful with this personalized vase.
Mark and Graham

Artisan Board With Spreader
Asked to bring the cheese? Present it on this beautiful board. With or without food, this board is a beauty.
Neiman Marcus

Riedel O Series Martini Set
It's hard to find a better and more modern cocktail glass. But don't stop at drinks, they are perfect servers for ice cream, shrimp cocktail, chocolate mousse and more.
Barneys New York and Amazon

Chalkboard Placemats
Anyone with children will appreciate this clever choice. A fun find for a family gift.
Anthropologie

Courtly Check Enamel Herb Pots Set Of Three
If your host is cooking, chances are they use fresh herbs. I often by a herb plant at a farmers market, but they come in unattractive generic pots. These are perfect for the window sill, and come pleasantly packaged. 
MacKenzie-Childs 

Domino Tote
Illustrated by Caitlin McGauley, this terrific tote will come in handy for anyone. With new rules and charges on plastic bags, these days, why not bring your own? Your urban hostess, walks everywhere. This will be used for groceries, an extra pair of shoes, fresh flowers or puppies. 
Domino

Two Hearts Cooking Set
For the host and/or hostess that loves to cook.  Includes James Beard’s American Cookery and Joy of Cooking. Both books are brand new from the publisher.
AHAlife

Marble & Copper Monogram Boards
One of my faves of the edit. This is one chic hostess gift - with or without the cheese!
Williams Sonoma



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