Presented by eBay
Saturday, February 11, 2012

HOME & GARDEN

On The Hunt: Alluring, Affordable Hostess Gifts

Invites are starting to pile up in our inboxes, so it occurred to us that now would be an excellent time to stockpile hostess gifts for all the holiday party hopping that lays ahead between now and the end of the year. Though there’s certainly nothing wrong with the standard-issue bottle of wine, we’ve decided to up the ante and seek out more creative solutions for the what-to-take-to-a-party conundrum. Here, we’ve compiled ten fresh ideas (starting at just $5!) sure to please any host.

*1. Fatwood in Burlap Sack (buy it now price, $25.99)

A hefty bag of all-natural fatwood, made from the base of pine trees, is fit for kindling a season’s worth of fires.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Caldrea Ginger Pomelo Soap and Lotion Set (buy it now price, $26.95)

A handy soap and lotion set laced with spicy, citrusy essential oils and imbued with aloe vera to leave hands baby soft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Mezzaluna Chopping Set (buy it now price, $19.95)

For the gourmand, a handsome curved knife and rubberwood cutting board indented with a shallow bowl for easy chopping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Toleware “Red Flower” Lacquer Serving Tray (buy it now price, $19)

This vintage-inspired, gilt-edged tray works for serving tea or to house perfume bottles atop a vanity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Fresh Mistletoe (buy it now price, $5)

Instant holiday cheer: A sprig of hand-picked mistletoe tied up with a pretty bow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Moroccan Fig Votivo Candle (buy it now price, $25.95)

A crowd-pleasing scent: earthy fig is sweet but not at all saccharine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Set of Two Marimekko Fabric Potholders (buy it now price, $9.50)

Specify that these retro, handsewn, organic cotton-filled potholders are a gift, and the seller will wrap them up with red velvet ribbon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Set of Six Vintage Olive Wood Coasters (buy it now price, $19)

A set of six gorgeously grainy coasters in a rich honey tone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

9. Japanese Ikebana Vase (buy it now price, $14.99)

Handpainted with colorful, abstract flowers, this petite vase looks beautiful even without adding blooms.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10. Squirrel Nutcracker (buy it now price, $25)

Use this charming antique cast iron tool on everything from almonds to chestnuts to pecans.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tags:
Share

Related Posts

Comments

Add a Comment

  • Terms:
    By contacting The Inside Source and/or submitting any comments or content, you accept the Inside Source Privacy Policy and agree to be legally bound by the Terms of Service. Need to hyperlink both the privacy policy and terms of service.
    Please see our Comment Policy

  • Please provide all fields including a valid email address.

Close

Insider Weekly

You have been successfully added to the Insider Weekly email list and will receive a confirmation email shortly.

There was a problem submitting your form. Please try again.

We've unearthed the most stylish stuff on eBay according to the week's hottest trends.

Â