Whether you’re meeting your significant other’s parents for the first time, going to a friend’s dinner party or staying at your favorite aunt’s house for a weekend, it’s always in good taste to bring a thoughtful gift. While it’s not a hard and fast rule, a small token of appreciation goes a long way in expressing your gratitude for their time and hospitality. After all, entertaining guests isn’t easy.

The classic go-to is a bottle of wine, and while it’s a lovely gesture, wine tends to lose its luster when it’s the twentieth bottle your host has received in one night. To help you avoid that, we’ve taken traditional gifts and added a unique twist for tons of ideas any hostess will love.

Instead of a Dish, Give Her the Key to Beautiful Tablescapes

Roll them up, tie each with a festive ribbon and you’ve got yourself a perfect present for the hostess. Those who love entertaining can never have too many placemats, and these are sure to be a hit with their easy-to-match color and subtle farmhouse chic appeal.

Sticking to neutral pieces is a safe choice that certainly doesn’t hold back on style. This hand-painted set will grace the dinner table with its beautiful tonal variation.

Instead of a Sweet Treat, Give Her Home a Sweet View

Staying overnight? Gift your gracious hostess with beautiful artwork to spruce up the guest bedroom. This gorgeous cityscape is sure to satisfy any wanderlust dreams…temporarily at least.

Instead of a Candle, Give Her Infinite Illumination

蜡烛总是很好，但最终会融化。这些烛台非常适合放置假柱子，或者用电池驱动的仙女灯来装饰。它完美地散发出永恒迷人的光芒。

Instead of Flowers, Try a Fanciful Year-Round Arrangement

把花插在装饰性的花瓶里，以此来扩展花朵的经典想法。这一套是一个理想的选择，它的多功能白色色调和冷静，现代的图案。无论女主人决定用新鲜的绿色植物、人造植物来装饰它，还是让它本身成为一件艺术品，她总会有一件装饰品，让她想起你们之间的美好友谊。

Instead of Boxed-Up Pastries, Serve Up the Goodies in Style

不要把糕点放在盘子上，而是把它们放在一个漂亮的托盘上。这种镜面托盘反射光线和颜色，使其成为提供美观的配菜，鸡尾酒或装饰口音的理想选择。

Nothing feels more gourmet than rolling around a cart of delectable delicacies. This mobile bar cart features a lift-top tray for portable serving in a jiffy—so whether its cocktails, sweets or hors d’oeuvres, your hostess will feel prepped and ready-to-go in style.

What will you be gifting the hostess with the mostest this year? We’d love to hear!

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