If you’re making the holiday party rounds, don’t show up empty-handed. Here are some great hostess gifts that won’t break the bank. They’re all $15 or less, and are organized by neighborhood, item, store and price. All you have to do is purchase, wrap and bring it to the party!
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Fish dishes
These colorful fish-themed dishes work for everything from soap to cheese. Available at Scout on Market for $9 (small), $10 (medium) and $15 (large).
Fish dishes at Scout on Market range in price from $9 to $15.
Organic Soaps
Homemade in Louisville, these organic scented soaps are the perfect hostess gift. They come with an ornament, too. Available at Revelry Boutique Gallery for $4 to $7.
Scented organic soaps at Revelry Boutique for $4 to $7
Kentucky-made ornaments
These Kentucky-made ornaments are the perfect gift for your local Louisvillians. Find them at Gifthorse for $10 each.
Kentucky-made ornaments at Gifthorse for $10
Cocktail glasses
Who wouldn’t want one of these fun glasses for that perfect holiday cocktail? They’ll be a hit for the hostess who loves to party. Available at Work the Metal for $9 each.
Cocktail glasses at Work the Metal for $9
Bourbon-themed bath products
Moss Hill has the perfect gift package of Bourbon shower gel, lip gloss and body wash for $15.
Bourbon shower gel, lip gloss and body wash at Moss Hill for $15
Mini bourbon trial set
Another great gift for the bourbon-loving hostess? This sampling of Bourbon Barrel Foods’ smoked spices and sugar for $15. Available in-store or on their website.
Mini smoked spices and sugars sampling from Bourbon Barrel Foods for $15. Image courtesy of Bourbon Barrel Foods
Chocolates
Cellar Door Chocolates has the perfect treat for any hostess with a sweet tooth. The sentiment of these cookie-cutter chocolates lasts far beyond the taste. Find them at Cellar Door Chocolates in the Butchertown Market for $7.
Cookie-cutter chocolates at Cellar Door Chocolates for $7 each
Norton Commons
Bird bottle openers
Give the hostess a hand with those pesky caps on favorite holiday brews. These bird bottle openers are available at cale & cole for $14.
Bird bottle openers at cale & cole for $14
Tea towels
These tea towels are ideal for any hostess with a sense of humor and a touch of class. Find them at Something Blue for $12 each.
Something Blue tea towels for $12
Small boxes
These tiny boxes make the sweetest hostess gift. With fun imagery like horseshoes and hearts, they’re fun trinket holders for around any Kentucky home. They are available at Clay & Cotton in Norton Commons for $12.
Boxes from Clay & Cotton for $12
Middletown
Napkin holder
This silver fleur de lis napkin holder is perfect for holding your special holiday cocktail napkins or those you use every day. This is available at Chick A D’s for $14.
Fleur de lis napkin holder at Chick A D’s for $14
Pinecone ornament
A nice holiday ornament is always a good, safe buy. These metallic pinecones are large and sturdy, and would look great on any tree or in an accent bowl, as displayed here. Available at Robin’s Nest Interiors for $15 each.
Gilded pinecone ornaments at Robin’s Nest Interiors for $15.
Christmas towel
This nifty gift is a two-for-one. First, you get the embroidered tea towel with the initial on it. An added gift is the ornament with the same initial for your tree. All of this for only $13 at Two Chicks and Co.
Monogrammed Christmas hand towel with accompanying ornament for $13 at Two Chicks
St. Matthews
Small wreath
This individual-sized boxwood wreath makes an ideal hostess gift. Available at Colonial Designs for $14.
Individual boxwood wreaths at Colonial Design for $14 each
Coasters
These stitched coasters at Dandelion have many different designs. Choose all the same, or mix and match, for $9 each.
Stitched coasters at Dandelion for $9 each
Bottle Opener
This bottle opener is more like art than a item for your bar. Order one online for $14 at Lee W. Robinson’s online boutique, where he has carefully curated his own catalog of gifts and decor.
Antler Bottle Opener for $14 at Lee W Robinson Company
Burlap stockings
Bring your guests a bottle of wine or a bag full of chocolate in these cute burlap stockings. Sold at Urban Farmhouse Market for $14.
Burlap stockings at Urban Farmhouse Market for $14
To-go cups
Take a roadie in style. These Bev To Go wine to-go cups are sold at Monkee’s of Louisville for $14 each.
Bev To Go, wineglasses sold at Monkee’s of Louisville for $14 each
Vases
These decorative vases are super cute and are a fantastic hostess gift. Fill them with a few fresh flowers, and it’s an instant pick-me-up for any hall table or kitchen sill. Find these at Merridian for $15 each.
Vases from Merridian for $15 each
Ornaments
DIGS Home and Garden has copious amounts of beautiful Christmas ornaments. This feathered bird, for example, can be found for $8, and is both elegant and affordable.
Feathered bird ornament from DIGS Home and Garden for $8
More tea towels
These tea towels from Dolfinger’s are an attractive holiday hostess gift that can be used every Christmas. They are $12.
Tea Towels from Dolfinger’s for $12
Bird dishes
These tiny bird dishes from Cartwheels are perfect for holding loose change or small jewelry. Find them at Cartwheels for $5 (small) and $8 (large).
Bird dishes at Cartwheels for $5 (small) and $8 (large)
Glitter ornaments
These glitter ornaments come in several different forms and are perfect to deck out a hostess’ tree. They are available at Fleur de Lis for $8 each.
Glitter ornaments from Fleur de Lis for $8.
Potholders
These potholders at Anthropologie will look cute on their own or with a batch of fresh-baked Christmas cookies. Find them at Anthropologie for $14 each.
Potholders at Anthropologie for $14
Westport Village
Salad servers
These wooden salad servers are both beautiful and practical. Held together with a leather tie, they can be found at Home Inspired in Westport Village for $12.
Wooden salad servers at Home Inspired for $12
Personal gardens
Itty Bitty Gardens at The Secret Garden let you mix and match a variety of smaller plants to create your own custom garden. At $2.49 each, you can create a lovely pint-size starter for any gracious hostess.
Itty bitties for a personal garden are $2.49 each at The Secret Garden
This is just one group of many gifts that we have found for you. Our Gifts Under $50 is coming soon, so get ready. Until then, follow us on Instagram, where we post a find a day. Follow us at https://instagram.com/styleblueprint.
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