Artsy Hostess Gift Ideas

It’s great when you get invited somewhere and the hostess takes care of everything, isn’t it? But what about a hostess gift? Sure, you could bring wine or flowers, but how about something your hostess will appreciate for years to come? A gorgeous gift that could double as a work of art perhaps? Here are some ideas.

Peruvian Platter
This gem from Uncommon Goods will make your hostess feel like you are giving her a very exotic gift! This tray is handmade in Peru, and contains Peruvian folk art and a very unique design. It retails for $75.

Spiral Cake Platter
This black and white cake platter would go in a variety of home decors, and is something that could showcase the hostess’ baked goods. Or perhaps you could also bring some cupcakes or a small cake to display on top. Your hostess is sure to feel appreciated with a thoughtful gift like this that she wouldn’t normally purchase for herself. It retails for $155 from Artful Home.

Personalized Soaps
These soaps from Red Envelope can be engraved with your hostess’ name. Thoughtful and unique! They come with an aqua-mineral scent and an all-natural, pure vegetable formula. They are supposed to be very good for sensitive skin. You can put your friend’s monogram, name or even a message (up to three lines, 12 characters per line). A set of three soaps go for under $30.

Bamboo Folding Apple Basket
A basket or a work of art? That’s the question that the Signals catalog poses with this bamboo folding apple basket. It’s made from renewable bamboo, so it would make a lovely gift for the eco conscious hostess. Best of all, it can fold flat when not in use. At the time of this writing, the basket was on sale for under $20.

Monogrammed Leather Coasters
Coasters might be boring, but leather coasters that have your friend’s monogram? Way cool. Your hostess will appreciate these, especially because they come in a cute little tin that can be packed away when not in use. She’ll think of you every time she uses them.

Image: Uncommon Goods