So many of our clients love being the host, and we can't blame them with how easy we aim to make the rental aspect of entertaining! But that may leave them (and you) questioning what to bring as a hostess gift when someone else has an extended an invite your way!
Today, we're switching gears to share a few favorite summer hostess gifts worth having on hand to help build you excitement for being an attendee as opposed to the instigator.
As much as I love a good etiquette lesson, I'll let you be the judge of when you find it appropriate to bring a gift! When in doubt, a little something for the hostesses efforts goes a long way.
It wouldn't be great marketing on my end if I didn't start by suggesting one of our own products! While a rechargeable table lamp paired with one of our fabric lampshades is adorable, take it up a notch by opting for rechargeable lamp bottle stopper!
Looking to up the price point a bit for a weekend stay or fancier gathering, pair it with a great bottle of wine. Bonus points if you know the hostesses go-to blend. Once the bottle is enjoyed, it becomes part of the décor, creating a charming table lamp perfect for future dinner parties, mahjong nights, and gatherings around the table.
This combo is a favorite of mine to bring to a dinner party or food focused gathering! It's a great alternative to a gift revolving around alcohol and may even be immediately useful.
All you need is a cute pair of salad servers and a hand towel. I like keeping the hand towel folded and crossing the salad servers over one another before tying a ribbon around the bundle. Drop it on the hostess' kitchen counter (out of the way, of course) for them to choose whether or not they want to use right away or save for the next time they're hosting!
For the hostess who always welcomes everyone with a full glass and a beautiful table, this gift pairing is as thoughtful as it is useful. A woven rattan-base wine tote elevates the simple act of BYOB, transforming it into a gift that feels special before it's even opened.
Tie a cute bamboo bottle opener to the bag with a pretty ribbon for a finishing touch that adds a bit of charm and practicality. Add a bottle of wine ahead of gifting and you'll find that this becomes one of your favorite on-hand hostess gifts too!
Cute Cocktail Napkins (love this brand) and Acrylic Holder
A well-stocked hostess closet is all about the details, and cocktail napkins are one of those entertaining essentials you'll reach for again and again. Whether serving a signature cocktail, a glass of wine, or light bites before dinner, beautiful napkins instantly make guests feel considered and gatherings feel a little more special.
Pair a set of our patterned cocktail napkins with an acrylic holder for a gift that blends function and style. The clear holder keeps napkins neatly organized and ready for impromptu happy hours, holiday gatherings, and everything in between, while allowing the pattern and color to shine through. I like dropping the gift in a cellophane bag to add to the presentation.
Cocktail Napkins (love this brand) // Acrylic Cocktail Napkin Holder
I'd love to hear your favorite hostess gifts to have on hand!
