Gifts for the Hostess with the Mostest

Moms always tell you not to show up at someone’s home empty-handed, and they’re right! Whether you’re heading to a friend’s BBQ this weekend or visiting loved ones this summer, bring one of these stylish gifts to the host, and you’ll surely be invited back.

1. Alexandra von Furstenberg Acrylic Dining Rings, $258
DVF’s impossibly stylish former daughter-in-law created a chic line of home furnishings. These colorful acrylic napkin rings are perfect for any summer party dining table.

2. Harabu House Avva Felt Breadbasket, $62
This 100% wool bread basket is so cute and super functional — it keeps bread toasty in its artful construction.

3. Alessi Big Love Ice Cream Bowl and Spoon by Miriam Mirri, $60
These colorful ice cream bowls with matching spoons are modern and cool. The inset dish washes and chills separately!

4. Alexander Wang Coaster Set, $55
It’s no surprise that Alexander Wang launched an impressive home décor line-gift these coasters to the uber cool host who loves to mix cocktails. Coaster couture!

5. Anthropologie Cuisine Couture Apron, $32
Mad Men fan alert! Anthropologie has an amazing selection of retro-chic aprons for the domestic goddess who already has everything.

6. SFERRA Personalized Festival Linen Cocktail Napkins, $25
Personalization makes every gift special. Bonus if the item is functional, like these luxe linen napkins!

7. Mattie Luxe placemats, $15
In gorgeous bright prints, these placemats are perfect for easy clean-up at a beach house. Celebs Molly Sims and Julia Roberts are fans!

8. Target Assorted candy jars, $4.99
For an extra sweet host or hostess, pick up these assorted candy jars filled with yummy old-time favorites like bubble gum, jaw breakers and gummies. A great gift for when you want to bring a little something.

Top 5 Summer Hostess Gifts

By Eve Robinson It’s that time of year again, when your calendar fills up with get-togethers with friends and family. Whether heading to a backyard BBQ or a weekend at the beach, you’d better pack a summer gift for your hostess to ensure that you’re invited back next year! 1. Summer Hostess Gift Idea: Wood Tray These hand-crafted walnut trays are perfect for party hors d’oeuvres or to place on a bedside table for weekend guests to keep odds and ends. 2. A Neat Hostess Gift Idea: Napkins Summery and stylish, these linen napkins come in six punchy colors. Your hosts will be thrilled to add these to their collection. 3. A Great Gift for the Host: Grill Set Every great grill needs great tools. Bring your hosts the ultimate personalized touch for a BBQ gathering, a monogrammed tools set! It even comes with a sleek storage case. 4. Perfect Hostess Gift Fun for All: Bocce Set A great addition to any outdoor party, this Bocce set comes with all the traditional green and red balls and a carrying case. 5. Elegant Hostess Gift: Tod Candle Holders Elegant and timeless with 24-karat gold leaf embedded in their grain, these wooden candle holders add a stylish punch to any party. 1. Amenity Arroyo Sustainable Tray $98 Buy at designpublic.com Read, Rate, Comment 2. Gerrie Napkins $38 Buy at flowiestyle.com Read, Rate, Comment 3. Monogrammed Grill Tools Set $99.95 Buy at williams-sonoma.com Read, Rate, Comment 4. Pro Bocce Set $170 Buy at dwr.com Read, Rate, Comment 5. Tod Candle Holders from Jean Pelle $250 Buy at etsy.com Read, Rate, Comment For more great hostess gifts, shop PageDaily’s Hottest Hostess Gifts for the Holidays and Give Great Gift. Have a unique hostess gift idea? Post it on our fan page.