thoughtful hostess gifts

the holidays are now here!! {yay} sometimes fancy soaps and potpourri sachets get lost in a drawer. if you want to give something that someone will love {and use right away}, 
here are are some cute and thoughtful hostess gifts: 
i used this polka dot paper for a few things with our wedding 
{like the hotel boxes} 
it’s from michael’s and makes such a fun paper wrap for fresh flowers
tied with a hello tag – hello, so cute. 
wine wrapped in a festive cloth 
the pine cones create such a wonderful touch
adore everything about this basket!!
succulents are always a good idea!
a margarita mix kit
perfect for the holidays 
i have had students give a piece of their family christmas tree as part of their gift/wrapping and found it so personal – a meaningful touch 
love this idea of finding vintage mugs/cups at flea markets and adding a succulent/plant
breakfast for two
a lovely touch for thanksgiving day 
{a printable is available!}
polariad magnets- aMaZinG. 
thoughts? what do you usually bring as a hostess gift? 
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Comments (22)

  • the daily dayne

    November 24, 2015 at 2:57 pm

    Wow! I love the mini margarita mix kit and the mini christmas tree! These are great ideas! Especially right around the holidays when you go to so many parties. This is a great way to show your appreciation to the host/hostess! Great post 🙂

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:43 am

      thank you so much! i love those two as well- and hope you have a great holiday, dayne!

  • Angela Tolsma

    November 24, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    oh gosh I love how the wine is wrapped!

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:43 am

      love that one, too! thank you, angela! happy holidays

  • Danielle

    November 24, 2015 at 5:43 pm

    The fabric wrapped wine looks so good! I would've never thought to do something so cute.

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:44 am

      thank you so much! i totally agree and hope you have a wonderful holiday season

  • Oh Chel

    November 24, 2015 at 6:38 pm

    Omg.. those Polaroid magnets are cute!!! So totally in want of those. And the mini Christmas tree… so.. simple and great for friends who are very green. Love these ideas

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:44 am

      thank you so much! the polaroids are so cute to me as well- happy holidays!

  • Unknown

    November 24, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    So many awesome options!! Love the wine wrap idea

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:44 am

      thank you so much!

  • The Girl who Loved to Write

    November 24, 2015 at 7:24 pm

    These are all so precious! I love wrapping wine like that!

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:44 am

      🙂 thank you!! happy holiday season to you

  • Unknown

    November 24, 2015 at 9:30 pm

    These are amazing and can be used throughout the year as small gifts for special people. Thank you for sharing!

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:45 am

      thank you so much! you are so welcome and am so glad you plan to use some of them!

  • Mattie @ Northwest Native

    November 24, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    I would love to give or get any of these! They're all so thoughtful and pretty! And not stuff that would get thrown in a drawer, like you mentioned!

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:45 am

      🙂 thank you, mattie! your comments always make my day. so glad you enjoyed and happy holidays

  • Breakfast at Lillys

    November 24, 2015 at 10:19 pm

    Love all of these hostess gifts.
    So thoughtful.

    xoxo, Jenny || Breakfast at Lillys

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:45 am

      thank you so much, jenny! have a great holiday season

  • Kati Rose @ Constantly Seeking Wonder

    November 25, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    I really like the idea of wrapping wine in a festive cloth. I've always felt so odd walking up and just handing them the bare bottle. Like oh hey I swung by on my way last minute to get this for you…

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:46 am

      haha- i totally agree! esp. with some fun patterns! thank you, kati. happy holidays to you

  • Catherine Short

    November 25, 2015 at 6:09 pm

    So many great ideas. I love the wine wrap!

    1. nelle monaco

      December 8, 2015 at 2:46 am

      thank you, catherine!! hope you are enjoying this holiday season

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