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Five Best Holiday Hostess Gifts

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‘Tis the season for entertaining and going to parties and racking your brain for a gift that shows genuine appreciation for your hostess. Riffling the back of the drinks cupboard for the bottle of Jägermeister won at a stag party, and that’s lasted longer than the marriage it was meant to herald, is not showing appreciation. In fact, why don’t you just crack that bottle open and de-ice your walkway with it?

The best holiday hostess gifts serve two purposes: They’re thanks for getting you out of the house and should NOT — it bears shouting it — be something to share with guests. They’re a nod to the homeowners that you understand they probably didn’t sit still for three days leading up to the party, so once everyone’s gone home the gift should pamper them in some way.

Five Best Holiday Hostess Gifts

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Hand Cream Set

The weather outside is frightful, and getting worse, at least for much of Canada and the US, and our extremities take the brunt of it. A hand cream made from shea butter that hints of soft Provençal winds blowing through olive groves while the cicadas sing their evening song will be welcome. Find the L’Occitane products online or in stores.

Shea Daily Duo $20-24

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Cozy Throw

This is hands down the most useful item for evenings spent catching up on a favourite show or book. A cozy throw is perfect for keeping warm while the snow is blowing outside or for hiding behind when you know someone’s about to lose their head; Game of Thrones parties never end well. Many of us own at least one of these, but one isn’t enough when there are thieving family members around who forget it was your present and not theirs. But who’s pointing fingers? It’s the holidays and time for goodwill towards men (and sticky-fingered kids). Indigo has beautiful throws, and if you’re shopping there for other gifts the throws are often discounted with a purchase.

Luxe Cozy Throw $25-80

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Citrus Juicer & Lemons

Everybody and their uncle recommend beginning the day with fresh-squeezed lemon juice in water, and citrus juice figures prominently in many baked goods. Also, how cute is this Little Helpers Juicer from Greige Designs? Package the juicer — you can find all kinds at kitchen supply stores — with a bag of Meyer lemons for an original and delicious gift.

Little Helpers Juicer $29 and Meyer lemons

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Photo credit: littlegemtrees from Flickr
 

Hand-Crocheted Infinity Scarf

A handmade gift takes planning, but then so does the party you’re going to. I’m assured crocheting is easier to master than knitting, and these instructions only have five steps to follow. A woman can never have too many scarves, especially ones that remind her of moors and sexy Scotsmen. Admittedly, this gift is for your hostess and for you. You’re welcome.

DIY Infinity Scarf with bonus photo of Sam Heughan/Jamie Fraser $Priceless

scarf

 

Boozy Gift Box

Your hosts put a lot of thought into stocking a bar for their party. To help them restock for their next party or a personal celebration, introduce them to your favourite small distillery, vineyard, or microbrewery with a selection of boozy treats. Dillon’s is a family-run distillery in the Niagara region near Toronto, but there are great local places around the corner from where you live, so ask around and head out for a taste test. Bonus: The research and shopping expedition doubles as a date.

The Host Gift Box $69.50

Dillon

If you know your hostess well, you’ll know the perfect gift to make her happy, but holiday parties are meant to help us stop our daily scurrying, not go shopping crazy. The most important thing to remember is not the gift you’re bringing, but that you spend time with good friends and maybe make a few new ones.

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About Katja Wulfers

Katja Wulfers is a writer, traveller, and gourmande.

Katja is addicted to pastries and her great-many times removed-grandfather was beheaded during the French revolution, which explains a lot. She comes from a long line of nomads who believed in the romance and adventure of travel and she’s trying to pass that on to her children. That’s not always easy when juggling the freelance writing, the kids’ sports, volunteering, and running a business. To fuel the bug, Katja writes articles about travel and culinary tourism. She also blogs at Jack Straw Lane.

Photography is one of Katja's favourite mediums for storytelling and she's a devoted Instagram fan. You can follow her at katjawulfers. You can also find her on Twitter at jackstrawlane.

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