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Say thank you with a gift that secures an invite back this holiday season
These useful and unique gifts are a perfect fit for all the entertainers in your life. From gorgeous charcuterie accessories to sweet baking tools, these pretty yet practical items are guaranteed to impress the host.
This gorgeous rose quartz and rose gold wine stopper from Blush Peony is the perfect accessory to gift this holiday season. It features rubber ridges, which form an airtight seal to keep any beverage fresh, yet it’s super easy to insert and remove. And paired with a red, white, rosé—or any other bottle you’d like to gift—this beautiful little bar accessory makes the perfect gift for the host who loves to cheers. Shop online
Charcuterie boards are all the rage right now, so why not gift this super stylish four-piece cheese knife set? The collection includes: a chisel knife for cutting crumbly soft cheeses or chipping firm cheeses like Asiago; a flat cheese knife for cutting semi-firm cheeses like cheddar as well as soft cheeses like Brie; a heart knife for cutting classics like Parmesan into bite-sized pieces; and a serving knife to hold harder cheeses while you slice them. Shop online
Designed locally, this 100 percent cotton herbs-de-Provence-inspired tea towel from Lovely Linens is a great way to freshen up any kitchen. Perfect for drying dishes, drying hands or just hanging on display, it might even inspire a little French cuisine. I mean, how good does beef bourguignon sound during the cold season?Shop online
These hammered copper-coloured stainless steel mugs are the perfect vessels for any winter-themed Moscow mule cocktail (just add cranberries!)—and are a great gift to celebrate your host. Sold as a pair, they’re a great standalone gift, or why not provide the mixers and create your own cocktail gift set?Shop online
This gorgeous two-piece gold-finished serving set will elevate any meal. Ideal for salads, but also great for dishing out pasta, casseroles and whatever else your host loves to cook, these durable stainless steel utensils will add a touch of glam to any table. The beautiful book-style packaging makes this set already perfectly wrapped and ready to gift. Shop online
Perfectly on-trend for the season, these white enamel-coated stainless steel mule mugs are great for the host who likes to cozy up and relax next to a roaring fire. The metal mug will keep any holiday beverage at the ideal temperature, so they can be used for anything from a hot chocolate or a cold cocktail.Shop online
Arrive in style with this celebratory wine bag designed to handle any standard-sized wine bottle. It makes a perfect host gift and it means you don’t have to carry their wine in a plain old brown paper bag. Shop online
For the host who loves to cook up a storm—whether that’s slow-cooking a hearty stew or baking a pecan pie—these rose gold measuring cups will inspire anyone to create something delicious. As fabulous as they are practical, they cover all your basic measurements (1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup) and are also the perfect prop when it comes to Instagramming the final masterpiece. Shop online
Give your host—and the planet—a gift by reducing plastic waste with this reusable cotton canvas shopping bag. The durable tote is ideal for browsing the stalls at the farmers’ market, or for carrying groceries and any other household items. The strap is the perfect length to sling over your shoulder while still allowing space for protruding produce, and the minimalist herb design makes it super versatile.Shop online
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