Hostess gifts send a sincere expression of gratitude. But because we buy several of these types of gifts each year, the cost can add up. Thankfully, it truly is the thought that counts (not the price tag!), so these local selections deliver. Behold: a fine selection of hostess gifts each for $15 or less.
Chocolate turkeys
Are you dining at a friend’s home this Thanksgiving? Show up with a seasonal treat. These chocolate turkeys found at Lisa Mallory Linens are the sweetest hostess gift around. $5.50
Chocolate turkeys at Lisa Mallory Linens, $5.50 each. Photo courtesy of Lisa Mallory Linens
Acrylic wine glasses
GoVino glasses are shatterproof wine glasses that are perfect for parties: easy cleanup and no worries about broken glass! Available in sets of four at the Wine Market. $12.99
GoVino glasses are available in sets of four for $12.99 at the Wine Market. Photo courtesy of the Wine Market
Bread dipping spices
A colorful and tasty option, bread dipping spices at Lucchesi’s, featuring Sicilian Blend, Rosa Maria, Parmesan Blend and Tuscany Blend in one container. Add a loaf of just-baked bread to the package for a fresh gift idea. $7.99
Bread spices at Lucchesi’s, $7.99
Birdie cottages
Please the hostess and her avian friends with a Birdie Cottage by Mr. Bird. These birdhouses are made out of birdseed and can be found at RSVP. $14.95 each
Mr. Bird’s Birdie Cottages, $14.95 at RSVP. Photo courtesy of RSVP
Wine Glass Writer
Guests will never lose their wine glasses again with Wine Glass Writers. Available in a variety of colors at Sorelle. $11 to $12
Wine Glass Writer sets at Sorelle, $11 to $12. Photo courtesy of Sorelle
Cheese knives
Cheese knives from France come in red and green and are available at Social. Wrap one up for your favorite host or hostess. $10 each
Cheese knives from France at Social, $10 each. Also pictured: tea towel, $16; mercury glass votive, $6; pear candle, $8; GoVino 12-ounce shatterless, stemless wine glass set, $12.95; glitter reindeer ornament, $11. Photo courtesy of Social
Vases
Glass vases at the Garden District feature a star-shaped opening and come in a range of festive colors and three sizes. $7.50, $10 and $15
Vases at the Garden District, $7.50, $10 and $15
This birchwood vase has three test-tube shaped vases in the center for simple floral arranging, shown here with colorful poppies; all available at the Garden District. vase, $15; poppies, $1.50 per stem
Birch wood vase at Garden Dstrict, $15; poppies, $1.50 per stem
Wine bags & cocktail napkins
Dress up a nice bottle of wine with a sweater gift bag, or opt instead for a package of nice cocktail napkins, both at Lisa Mallory Linens. $6.75 (sweater gift bag) and $6 (cocktail napkins)
Sweater gift bags ($6.75) and cocktail napkins ($6) at Lisa Mallory Linens. Photo courtesy of Lisa Mallory Linens
For the hostess with a sense of humor, themed Bar Bill Napkins are available at Lansky Lucky Ducks in the lobby of the Peabody. $6.25
Bar Bill Napkins, $6.25 at Lansky Lucky Ducks. Photo courtesy of Lansky Bros.
Christmas tree ornaments
Ornaments are always appreciated at Christmastime. These wooden angel ornaments with gold wings are available at Lisa Mallory Linens. $11 each
Wooden angel ornaments, $11 each at Lisa Mallory Linens. Photo courtesy of Lisa Mallory Linens
And these lovely choices can be found at Le Fleur. $15 each
Trees filled with lovely ornaments for less than $15 at Le Fleur. Photo courtesy of Le Fleur
Notepads
Letterpress notepads in vibrant hues from moglea featuring encouraging sayings for the new year, found at Menage Fine Stationery & Gifts. (We slipped this one in at a dollar over budget!) $16
Letterpress notepads, $16
Bath salts
Bath salts in uplifting holiday scents at More Therapy. $6
Bath soaks at More Therapy, $6
Candles and Soaps
Pair a Balsam & Cedar travel candle from The Stovall Collection with a cute box of matches. $10 each
Travel candles at The Stovall Collection, $10; photo courtesy of The Stovall Collection
Or let Teddy at the Downtown Candle Co., a wonderful candlemaking boutique in the South Main Arts District, help you select the best scent for your hostess gift. (We left with a wonderfully scented one called “fall.”) $12
Candles at the Downtown Candle Co., $12
Mrs. Post also has a wonderful collection of Voluspa mini candles to choose from in spirited holiday colors. $12 each
Voluspa mini candles at Mrs. Post, $12
Also made at the Downtown Candle Co. are these handmade soaps, available in different “flavors,” like strawberry breeze, coconut grove and cucumber oats. $7 each
Soaps at the Downtown Candle Co., $7
Pomegranate soap and peony candles, a lovely grouping at Heather. Soap, $14; travel candle, $10
Heather Boutique & Spa; soap, $14; travel candle, $10
Magnets
A thoughtful gift for the jet-setting hostess, these travel magnets at 20twelve scratch a traveler’s itch. $7
Travel magnet sets at 20twelve, $7
For your hostess’s tired hands, Aveda Hand Relief can be found at Pavo Salon.Spa. A popular product, the cream has plant hydrators that seal in softness through three hand washes. $9.50 for 40 mL
Hand Relief cream, $9.50 at Pavo Salon.Spa, Photo courtesy of Pavo Salon.Spa
A travel-size product, such as a small version of Aveda’s stress-fix™ collection, may often be the perfect solution to your hostess gift dilemma. Available at Rachel’s Salon & Day Spa, this popular grouping features the essences of lavender, lavandin and clary sage. $11
A travel size of stress-fix™ body lotion is $11 at Rachel’s Salon & Spa. Also pictured: Aroma concentrate, $24; body lotion in 6.7 fl oz/200 ml, $29.50; soaking salts, $42 … all from the stress-fix™ collection by Aveda. Photo courtesy of Rachel’s Salon & Day Spa
A seasonal read
Share the spirit of Christmas with your hostess with Being Santa Claus. This uplifting book is a collection of stories told by Sal Lizard, who has been “Santa Claus” for more than two decades. The paperback is available at The Booksellers at Laurelwood. $14
“Being Santa Claus” paperback, $14 at Booksellers. Photo credit: Booksellers at Laurelwood
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