Seasonal & Holidays
Patch Holiday Gift Guide: Host and Hostess Gift Ideas for the Ultimate Entertainer
Don't show up to a holiday celebration empty-handed! Say thanks with one of these gift ideas for a host or hostess with the most.
Whether you're headed to a pot luck feast or a fancy cocktail party, it's always best policy to bring something for the host or hostess. Go the classic gifting route with a nice bottle of wine or get creative with one of these gift ideas great for anyone who loves to entertain friends and family over the holidays.
Knock Knock Couch Guest Book, $15
Give guests something to do during the party and your host something to read after with this fun Couch Guest Book. This witty book is full of clever prompts to encourage guests to record their stay.
These genius towels will be any dinner party host's new best friend. Think of them as a cheat sheet for always knowing what kind of wine to pair with any menu. Simply select a bottle or a meal and then follow the grid.
Arrow Cheese Marker Set, $16.44
This chic gift will get used over and over again. The arrow design on these sweet food markers is a fun twist on the standard kind, and hosts will love showing them off as they serve up their next cheese plate.
Any party planner wants this game in their back pocket. It's simple to play and guaranteed to liven up a dull situation: each round, one player asks a question from a Black Card, and everyone else answers with their funniest White Card.
Kikkerland Bartending Glasses, $13.30
These cocktail glasses make whipping up a drink foolproof. The set of four comes with recipes printed on the site for a four different classic cocktails: Mojito, Bloody Mary, Whiskey Fix, and Salty Dog.
Multicolor Recycled Glass Pitcher, $41.99
This colorful pitcher looks pricier than it is and will look fabulous serving up water, lemonade and everything in between.
Olive and Madera Antique Salt Box, $24.99
Every kitchen needs salt, and this antique-looking salt box is fun way to store it. Use it to store salts, spices or herbs, and it'll double as decoration during a host's next party.
French Milled Soap Sampler, $19.99
Sure, the party people will be mostly hanging out in the kitchen or living room. But good hosts always have the bathroom prepped for guests, too. Help them out with this set of pretty soaps that will impress.
Two's Company Be Seated Bud Vase Place Card Holders, $32
Joining another family for a holiday meal this year? These bud vases that double as place card holders make for a beautiful and thoughtful gift for the table and will guarantee you get a seat next year, too.
Find more great gift ideas for everyone on your list in Patch's Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide
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