Guide to Gift Giving: For the Hostess

1. Henri Bendel candle $30 // 2. Nordstrom letter light $34 // 3. C. Wonder tea for one set $48 // 4. Henri Bendel bottle coaster $28 // 5. Tocca soap set $24 // 6. Nespresso Inissia bundle $250, $149 // 7. Evelyn Henson print via Design Darling $24.50 // 8. Henri Bendel stripe bow ornament $24 // 9. C. Wonder gems trinket tray $20 // 10. C. Wonder fork cheese marker set $28 // 11. How to be Parisian Wherever You Are book $25 // 12. Mark & Graham initial myrtle wreath $99 // 13. Mark & Graham copper mug $30 // 14. MacKenzie-Childs courtly check canapé knife set $60 // 15. Design Darling cake stand $42

Well friends, it’s that time of year again! I’m here to round-up the latest and greatest in a series of holiday gift guides leading up to the day Santa makes his way down the chimney. In the coming weeks I’ll be giving you plenty of ideas for those people near and dear to us, as well as those who are a bit tricky or complicated to have that present under the tree with plenty of time to celebrate this holiday.

Today let’s kick things off with a guide to giving for the gal that many of us know and aspire to be – the hostess with the mostest! And the best thing about this gift guide is everything is under $150! I always love receiving soaps and candles; I burn through them (no pun intended…) throughout the year and am always ready for a replenishment by the time Christmas rolls around – stocking stuffers anyone?! I mean, what hostess wouldn’t love a set of Jo Malone candles and soaps, right?

If the hostess in your life can always be found in the kitchen, then look no further than Williams Sonoma for the perfect cobalt Le Creuset dutch oven or a set of olive oil and 25-year ages balsamic vinegar.

However, if all else fails, you can’t go wrong with a gift from Nordstrom! Check out their gift guides, like gifts for the home. Can’t go wrong with gifting our hostess a cozy chic throw or a cheeky ‘Ho Ho Ho’ throw pillow. I’ve linked to even more gift ideas below; happy shopping!

PS: Be sure to follow me on Pinterest, where I’ll be pinning regularly to holiday shopping boards with even more gift ideas!