Thoughtful Hostess Gifts
They were gracious to include you & go to great effort to host. Here are a few of my handmade hostess gift ideas to share your thanks!
It’s fun to play with something other than food in the kitchen, every now & then. Homemade sugar scrubs are the perfect solution. Free of preservatives & perfect for nourishing your skin. My sugar scrub recipes have been wildly popular since I started sharing them over 4 years ago!
This tangy citrus sugar scrub will relieve your skin from the dry winter. It’s a trip to the spa in a pretty little package! Add a little mint, add a little magic! Orange mint sugar scrub is invigorating!
or these free printables
Vanilla Brown Sugar Scrub {free printables}
Milk baths & bath salts have also proved popular both among my friends & followers. Of course I enjoy “testing” them as well!
The naturally scented mint milk bath is calming, perfect for the day after entertaining!
A gift in a basket is always popular! Fill it with everything the hostess needs to enjoy a beautiful & relaxing day.
Of course flowers are always appreciated! To keep them fuss-free, create a bouquet that is vase ready. A bouquet is sure to bring joy to others, whether it is tied with a ribbon & gifted alone or included as the finishing touch to a beautifully curated gift basket.
Gift an arrangement in a mint julep cup! It’s a classic, timeless piece that has the ability to be used in so many ways! It makes a pretty gift filled with flowers & the recipient to reuse this cup in numerous ways.
Potted Paperwhites make the perfect holiday hostess gift. A potted plant in a personalized mug is easy& beautiful. Long after the last bloom, it can be enjoyed for a cup of coffee or hot cocoa!
They also make gorgeous winter white January decor!
The last thing a hostess wants to do is make breakfast. Easy cinnamon bread is an adorable and more importantly, delicious holiday gift idea for friends, family, and neighbors, and a special breakfast treat for yourself! Wrap in parchment paper and garnish with cinnamon sticks and ribbon for a more festive and decorative presentation.
The last thing a hostess wants to do is make breakfast. Easy cinnamon bread is an adorable and more importantly, delicious holiday gift idea for friends, family, and neighbors, and a special breakfast treat for yourself! Wrap in parchment paper and garnish with cinnamon sticks and ribbon for a more festive and decorative presentation.
A burlap table runner is a seasonless & timeless hostess gift. Create 3 in just a few minutes with the easy step-by-step tutorial.
DIY Christmas hand towels make easy and festive hostess gifts! You’ll want to make a couple extra custom hand towels to add holiday décor to your own home.
Copper is a beautiful accent to any garden, indoors or out! These copper garden markers are great for herb gardens!
Homemade potpourri is a beautiful gift they can enjoy in a dish or warm on the stovetop! Get the recipe.
Giving a gift wrapped within itself adds charm & reduces waste, while still giving the recipient something fun to “unwrap”! No DIY necessary!
For the hostess who enjoys baking, give her a gift wrapped in a bundt pan. I love a gift wrapped within itself!
A few favorites wrapped in a towel – a green gifting idea that doesn’t require effort!
Another gift in a basket, for easy delivery!
I hope these inspire you to get creative with your gift-giving this holiday season!
Julie
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