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Happy Hostess and #shopsmall Holiday Gift Guide 2014

December 17, 2014 By JJ 4 Comments

Happy Hostess Holiday Gift Guide 2014

Next up in my 2014 Holiday Gift Guide series… ideas to make any hostess smile.

Some people entertain with ease, others love hosting but can never quite relax. Either way, a thoughtful hostess gift is a simple way to say “thank you for the invite, we’re so glad we could be here”. While any of these gifts would make the recipient smile as-is, an extra little something (say a cake in the dome or a bouquet in the jug) is the perfect way to add an extra personal touch.

** In an effort to support all the wonderful small businesses out there I’ve included quite a few in this list and have indicated them with a double asteric. Remember to #shopsmall — not only this Holiday season but all year-round! **

1  Glass Cake Stand and Dome by Williams Sonoma | plus a freshly baked cake  •
2  Hand-stamped Silver Spoon by Milk & Honey Luxuries** | plus a jar of lemon curd  •
3  Porcelain Basket by Heirloom Home Studio** | overflowing with salted caramel truffles  •
4  Weathered Pear Cutting Board by Sweet Gum Co** | to carry a loaf of no-knead bread  •
5  Teak and Glass Kitchen Jars by Shelf/Life AU** | filled with macadamia & coconut granola  •
6  Resurrection Hand Wash by Aesop  •
7  Essential Kitchen Kit by Assembly Home**  •
8  Enamel Jug by Typo Homewares  •
9  Zinc Trays by The Lost and Found Department** | stacked high with gingerbread cookies  •
10  Homemade Gin Kit by W&P Designs  •
11  Stemless Crystal Glasses by Plumm  •

Still looking for other ideas? You may find something in the Socially Conscious Holiday Gift Guide or the Let’s Brunch Holiday Gift Guide. I’d love to know your go-to hostess gifts too!

 

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  1. The Life of Clare says

    December 18, 2014 at 11:06 am

    What great ideas! Beautiful gifts!

    Reply
  2. Sally says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    I want all these things!! Awesome list JJ x

    Reply
  3. Brenda Hayes says

    December 18, 2014 at 1:46 pm

    Hope Santa is reading your post.

    Reply
  4. Deepa@onesmallpot says

    December 19, 2014 at 11:06 pm

    I am totally crushing on some of these, especially number 3.
    Happy holidays JJ!

    Reply

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