Best host and hostess gifts for winter 2023
The easiest way to establish yourself as an excellent guest? Arrive with a gift. If you're headed to a holiday celebration, a host gift is a special way to show your appreciation. Go for a gift they can use in their house or apartment that will bring some warmth and cheer.
Whether it's classic flowers or a nice candle, check out the host and hostess gift ideas ahead for winter get-togethers. These best gifts for hosts from Anthropologie, Our Place, UrbanStems and more work within a variety of budgets. They're reviewer-loved and offer coziness to their space.
Best host and hostess gifts for winter 2023
Looking for a great gift idea for your host? Check out these hostess gift ideas ahead.
Anthropologie après ski monogram ornament
These adorable, colorful monogram ornaments are après ski-themed. These handcrafted, wool ornaments from Anthropologie come in all letters of the alphabet. Buy a bunch to spell out a word or simply gift them their first initial.
These ornaments are currently $6, reduced from $12.
Why we like these ornaments:
These cheerful ornaments will look so cute on their Christmas tree or on a holiday garland.
The Pioneer Woman LED village decor
This LED light-up decorative holiday village from The Pioneer Woman is a fun indoor decor piece to gift to your host.
It features a red building with a vintage truck parked out front and some quaint lights. It also shares a bold, cheerful "Merry Christmas" message at the bottom.
Why we like this decor:
This cute decor piece with a fun vintage look offers a slice of Oklahoma. It's battery-operated and easy to set up, plus super affordable.
Pumpkin pie tea towel
How sweet is this pumpkin pie tea towel?
This cloth is just as useful as it is cute. Your host will appreciate this tea towel's thoughtful design. It's decorated with a real pumpkin pie recipe and features illustrations of the ingredients and final results.
Plus, the tea towel is made from post-consumer recycled materials. Its Geoweave technology is designed for super-absorbency and fast-drying.
Why we like this tea towel:
It's a great way to discover a new recipe while you keep your counters clean.
Brightland The Essential Capsule
Investing in a nice olive oil or vinegar can make a big difference in the kitchen.
We love Brightland's beautifully packaged selections of Californian olive oil, champagne vinegar, balsamic vinegar and more. These bottles look gorgeous on kitchen counters and the olive oils and vinegars taste great.
This gift set offers a sampler including the Awake extra virgin olive oil, Alive extra virgin olive oil, Rapture balsamic vinegar and Parasol Champagne vinegar.
This set is a $118 value.
Why we like this gift set:
This is both a practical and visually appealing gift your host can use for months to come.
Aesop Reverence Duet
If you've been in a fancy bathroom lately, you might have come across this luxurious exfoliating hand soap from Aesop. In combination with a matching hand cream, it's certainly a splurge, but one that smells and feels divine on your hands.
If your host is in the know, gift them this hand soap and hand cream duo with a warm, woody scent. The hand soap has lactic acid and finely milled pumice for exfoliation.
Why we like this hand soap and hand cream duo:
Aesop soaps and hand creams turn any visit to the bathroom into a spa-like experience.
L'or de Seraphine Whitby large ceramic jar candle
You typically can't go wrong with gifting a nice candle.
We can't get enough of the scent of this beautiful 17-ounce Whitby jar candle from L'or de Seraphine. It has notes of sea salt, violet and vetiver. It's named after a seaside town in the U.K. and makes your space smell like "morning walks on a misty beach."
The vessel of this fresh- and floral-scented candle is reusable and it comes in a nice gift box.
Why we like this candle:
This candle has a soft scent that's easy to love. Plus, your host will admire the cool packaging.
Voluspa Japonica spiced pumpkin latte glass jar candle
Here's another lovely candle option to gift. It offers an elevated take on your basic pumpkin candle. The Voluspa Japonica spiced pumpkin latte candle not only comes in a stunning jar with a fall flower pattern, but also has an easy-to-love gourmand scent. This 18-ounce candle brings notes of fresh kabocha pumpkin, coconut crema and cinnamon-spiced brûlée.
Voslupa candles offer a clean burn. You'll get 100 hours of use out of this one.
Why we like this candle:
Help them set the scene with a cozy scent. The Voluspa pumpkin candle's notes offer a twist on a classic, and its jar is anything but tacky.
The Pioneer Woman 10-inch ceramic pumpkin pie plate with lid
A festive pie plate will serve them for the rest of the season. Check out this The Pioneer Woman autumn favorite. This 10-inch ceramic pumpkin pie plate with a lid doubles as decor. It'll make an excellent centerpiece on their table.
This pie plate comes in orange and a cream color and is dishwasher safe.
Why we like this pie plate:
This is a more affordable option that's functional and doubles as decor.
Our Place mini Always pan 2.0
Our Place's adorable mini pans are easy to wrap up and gift.
Choose from eight colors in this pan that has a ceramic nonstick coating. It's sure to impress as a gift.
This small pan comes with a nesting beechwood spatula. You can also buy a matching mini pot.
This pan is currently $95, reduced from $120.
Why we like this pan:
This pan is the adorable mini version of Our Place's cult-favorite Always pan. Your host will get so much use out of this gift that will also look great on their stovetop.
