10+ Host Gift Ideas

The time of year is fast approaching when Thanksgiving and other holiday plans start to come together… Headed to a coworker’s holiday party? Hosting a New Year’s bash yourself? Whether you’re treating someone else or treating yourself (valid), we have host gift ideas! And each of these items are available at local small businesses in downtown Providence, RI.

WE RECOMMEND…

Hand Blown Glass Candleholder, Homestyle, $24

Looking for a splash of color and a gift that will literally be a centerpiece? Look no further than these glass candleholders!

Host gift ideas: wax soy candle in a glass jar, with the words "8 ounce soy wax candle, shine bright, sandalwood and vanilla, hand poured in America" typed on a pink label

Sandalwood and Vanilla Soy Wax Candle, Craftland, $24

There are never enough candles in one’s home, in our opinion (although landlords all over might disagree)…

Host gift ideas: three chocolate peanut butter macaron crunch bars

Chocolate Peanut Butter Macaron Crunch Bar Gift Box, Ellie’s, $22

Don’t have time to either whip up a treat for your guests or for your host? Local Providence cafe and bakery Ellie’s has your back with these delicious macaron crunch bars.

Host gift ideas: book cover of "Store Front NYC," featuring a store called Vesuvio Bakery with large windows and a green exterior

Store Front NYC, Symposium Books, $39

This book is so visually pleasing that you might just find yourself purchasing one for yourself, along with gifting one to your host…

Host gift ideas: linen napkins decorated with pink flowers

Botanical Linen Napkin Set, Homestyle, $28

Whenever we want to elevate any dining experience that we host, we add linen napkins to the table settings! Check out these fun, floral napkins from Homestyle.

A bottle of rose wine with a pink label that reads "amorphous"

Oyster River - Morphos Rose, Eno Fine Wines, $28

A delightful bottle of rose can go a long way as a host gift. We’re especially partial to this “bright pink fuzzy pet-nat.”

Host gift ideas: a black and white handmade blanket resting on a wicker chair, next to a bedside table with a lamp

Zane Throw, Bale, $105

Want to refresh your entertaining space? This hand-loomed throw is a fun addition to any living room.

Host gift ideas: book cover for "The Gardening Book," featuring a person standing in a garden

The Gardening Book by Monty Don, Symposium Books, $32

We love a little green, inside and outside! If you—or your host—feel the same, this classic by Monty Don provides an excellent guide to caring for plants of all kinds.

Host gift ideas: a set of long matches with white tips, inside a box decorated with Santa Claus and a train

Long Safety Matches, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $22

We’re not sure we’ve ever seen a cuter way to package these handy, long safety matches!

Host Gift Ideas: A box with a set of five different teas in teabags

Tea Forte Tea, Homestyle, $28

Know someone who adores their daily cuppa? This set of five tea varieties (including Raspberry Ganache, Sweet Orange Spice, Cherry Marzipan, Harvest Apple Spice, and Winter Chai) is sure to delight.

Host gift ideas: a beige bag full of hot chocolate discs, reading "villa real"

Villa Real Mexican Hot Chocolate (Vanilla), Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $36

Ten decadent discs of chocolate that all transform warm milk into hot chocolate? Sign us up!

Bird Tea Towels, Craftland, $14

Tea towels can add an elegant, homey air to any kitchen, especially these gorgeous bird themed tea towels from Craftland!

Host gift ideas: set of four brown leather coasters

Leather Coasters, Queen of Hearts and Modern Love, $36

Serving drinks can get tricky if there’s the fear of any spilled liquid or condensation staining the furniture. That’s where these handy vegetable-tanned leather coasters come in clutch.

Host gift ideas: bottle of koke white colheita

Kopke - White Colheita, Eno Fine Wines, $42

Ready to spring for the extra good stuff? Try this exquisite Portuguese white wine!


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