Yerin Kim’s Hostess Gift Ideas

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We're officially in the holiday season, which means we're attending — and perhaps hosting — parties as the new year approaches. While I wouldn't call myself the ultimate hostess (unfortunately, I live in a studio apartment), I am a partygoer who's been lucky enough to be invited to homes and events — and I love to give gifts. As a textbook Virgo who takes gift-giving very seriously, I often make notes of gift ideas for specific friends, family, and all the hostesses in my life throughout the year, so I'm prepared for their celebrations. Giving a hostess gift is a sweet way to show gratitude to the person who invited you to their home or hosted an event.

When it comes to hostess gifts, I'm a big believer in choosing consumables like food items, flowers, candles, or soaps. The last thing you want to do is burden the person who so graciously hosted you and make them find a place for your clunky present (though there are certainly a few exceptions that I'll share below). Whether you're attending a casual holiday party or spending a holiday weekend at someone's home, I've gathered a list of the items I love to gift and receive. From luxury hostess gifts like hand soaps and candles to unique hostess gifts like a phone sanitizer and monogrammed coasters, check out my picks below.