These Hostess Gift Ideas Will Ensure You'll Get Invited Back

Hosting a party can be incredibly stressful. Between planning the menu, stocking the bar, tidying up the house, and so much more, your entertaining to-do list can run a mile long! Knowing how hard you work to pull off a party for the books makes you appreciate the attention to detail your friends and family put in when they throw a party. The next time you attend a get-together, be sure to show your hostess how much you appreciate her/his hospitality (and the invitation!) with a sweet hostess gift they’ll love.

Browse this hostess gift guide—from gifts for wine lovers to gifts for coffee lovers to stunning home finds for your design-loving friends—to make sure you never show up empty-handed. Pro tip: Purchase multiples to keep on hand for those spontaneous soirées. Of course, the very best hostess gift of all is to acknowledge the hard work. Did she set the table with handmade napkin rings? Tell her how adorable they are. Is that signature cocktail the best thing you’ve ever sipped? Toast her efforts. In addition, leave behind a little reminder of your friendship (and secure your spot on the permanent guest list!) with one of these hostess gift ideas.