Is your schedule getting jam-packed with summer parties? I’m starting to notice that each passing week contains more cook-outs, pot lucks and pool parties than the week before, and while I’m definitely not complaining, continuously coming up with unique and appreciated hostess gifts can get challenging. I’ve rounded up a few items that our team is loving this summer, all perfect for popping into a bag and gifting to every hostess on your social calendar. Click through the collection, and let us know what you love to give (or get!) in summer hostess situations.
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Such unique items! The salt collection – from the contents to the packaging – is just lovely.
I always love homemade gifts, whether as a guest or hostess. I once made a homemade spice mix for a friend of mine who was hosting – we both love world cuisines so I found a recipe for an Ethiopian spice mix – from whole spices which I then toasted, ground, mixed, and packaged. I packed that along with more whole spices and some recipes to recreate the dishes from our nearby Ethiopian restaurant!
As a hostess, I once received a lovely homemade aromatherapy eye pillow, sewn by a friend – it was filled with rice and seeds and dried lavender. It was such a treat.
I think it’s nice to think about what the gift recipient would want but probably not purchase or make for herself. Like in my case, I can’t sew to save my life so the homemade aromatherapy eye pillow was much appreciated!
I LOVE those coasters – they look so polished and sophisticated.
Agreed – they are on my wish list for sure!!