1) Flowers are a given, but if you put a little bit of thought in, they turn into an extra special gift. I usually buy two bouquets… one light pink, and one off white. I keep a dozen for home and take a dozen with me… arranged in a pretty bouquet from dark to light (nice little ombre effect!) and tied with a plush velvet ribbon.
2) Wine is an obvious choice, but you can spruce it up a little bit too. I like Sofia Coppola – besides the fact that it is delicious, the packaging is really beautiful. I take my go to, Blanc de Blancs, and add a velvet ribbon and tie on some sparklers (only a good idea if you are going to an outdoor party, I should note!) to give it a special touch. Another fun option to dress your wine is Society Social’s Wine Totes, which you know I love.
3) You can’t go wrong with a classic coffee table book. This one, by Amy Sacco is a chic choice.
4) Wine minis are another great gifting choice (and a little bit more fun/inventive.) These little minis are my beverage of choice right now… they are just so cute! These ones come with their own straws, I like to include a handful of striped paper straws, tied with a pretty bow.
5) If all else fails, I keep pretty soaps + candles on hand for last minute party plans. Fresh makes the most heavenly scented soaps… {I keep them in my drawers too} and Joya makes luxe candles (this mini set is another fab option) that come in the most interesting/amazing scent combinations!
These are great! For me, wine is always much appreciated 🙂
What great ideas, Grace! I think the extra time spent to make things look pretty allows even a $10 bottle of wine to feel special!
I try to always bring wine or flowers to a dinner party or get together, but I love your ideas of velvet ribbons + striped straws. I just got some striped straws which I loveee, and they are such a fun touch!
XO, Stefanie
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I clearly need to step up my hostess gifting game! These are great ideas and I love that you added a special touch to each of them – it makes such a difference!
Love these—especially the idea of putting a little more thought into a bouquet of flowers. Love the ombré effect!
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I love host/hostess gifts and these are so fun! Small pots of herbs or things for the garden are always fun too! Great post!
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Great choices. Personally I think almost everything is cuter when you put a pretty bow on it. 🙂
xo Andrea
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Great ideas!
I like the flower idea, especially since you end up with some pretty flowers at home too 😉
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These are such great, thoughtful twists on classic gifts! I love them! I’m totally inspired now 🙂
Great ideas! All simple, fun and inexpensive! xo
These are fantastic options! And I love the packaging of The Sofia champagne!
I Love the ideas! And everything looks with a bow on it!
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so beautiful! love that velvet ribbon on everything and the sparklers would make any party even more festive! love!
I love these ideas! So much more fun that showing up with just a bottle of wine!
I always struggle with this! I always just go with wine or flowers. These are great ideas!
Where do you find that type of sparkler? I tried to google paper sparkler, but no such luck. TIA
ooh I got mine as a gift! I’m honestly not sure.. I’m sorry!