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Have you found yourself swimming in party invitations? First of all, don’t worry, we’re all a little weird after the last year. And here’s an easy way to start a conversation: come up with a thoughtful and interesting gift for the host or hostess.
“A host gift should be geared towards the person receiving it or the occasion it is celebrated,” says Carolyn Kraut, owner of Hands of Concierge of time. For example, you should think about whether a dining room likes to cook or eat out. “My favorite gifts for dining depend on whether they cook and entertain at home or enjoy good food by eating out or ordering,” Kraut says.
Our experts shared their selection of gifts, and there is a bottle of wine or bouquet on the list below.
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Sardel Organic Balsamic Vinegar
“In dining rooms that cook or entertain at home, I like special salts, flavored balsamic vinegars, cookbooks, cheese and wine pairing books, and books that contain cocktail recipes,” says Kraut.
For the friend who likes all organic, give him this balsamic made in Italy without additives and preservatives.
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Brooklyn Brew Shop FarmSteady Fresh Cheese Making Kit
Don’t bring cheese to a friend who likes to cook, bring them this fun kit so they can make their own.
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Portland Soda Works Cocktail / Soft Drink Set
Perfect for cocktail and mocktail – Enthusiastic, these small batch natural syrups made with selected seasonal ingredients and natural sweeteners.
Brightland
Brightland The Pair
We are big fans of Brightland olive oils, and the brand’s vinegars are equally impressive – the flavors and packaging are truly worth giving away.
Market thrive
Market subscription thrive
Health conscious guys love this “costco of healthy eating”. The direct consumer subscription site offers deals on everything from organic hand washes to seaweed snacks.
Amazon
Definitive organic starter spice gift set
The perfect gift to open the home for a recent graduate in cooking, this spice set has pretty much all the spices you’ll need for basic recipes.
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Smith & Truslow Gourmet Salad Sea Salt Gift Set
Tasty fans will love to spice up their food with this six-pot, all-natural gift set.
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“Plates and boards: good informal spaces for every occasion” by Shelly Westerhausen and Wyatt Worcel
They will learn to combine cheeses, meats and fruits, and give them a beautiful look, with this highly valued book.
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“Drinking as Ladies: 75 Modern Cocktails from the World’s Top Waitresses” by Misty Kalkofen and Kirsten Amann
From gin to whiskey and tequila to punch, this fun book has a twist and toast to all the tips, whatever your poison or potion.
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Four element Baccarat lead crystal cups, set of 4
Thomas Lapan, head of household of Rowes Wharf Boston Harbor Hotel, recommends this “set of four different / different glasses representing Air / Water / Fire / Earth. The glasses were designed for the Baccarat Hotel in New York.”
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Wine Spectator subscription
“For someone interested in wine, travel, and restaurants, it’s nice to subscribe to Wine Spectator for a year,” says Kraut. They will think of you every time they receive a new number.
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Diptych Feu de Bois / Wooden candle
Scented gifts require a bit of care, warns Kraut, who says, “Candles can be touched or lost depending on the recipient’s aroma profile. The perfumes are complicated, but if you have one in a beautiful container, it won’t matter if the host / hostess doesn’t care about the aroma ”.
“Diptych candle scents wood fire and tuberous they’ve been available for over a decade and so many people love it, ”Kraut says.
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Hobnail Cute Candle – Fir and Grapefruit
“When I’m not sure of the recipient’s aroma profile, I like to choose something light that comes in a good container,” Kraut says. “My goal is Nice. These candles come in beautiful glass containers in a variety of colors and scents. ”
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I Malone London Sweet & Spirited Travel Cologne and seven candles
“Spa gift sets or a collection of scented soaps, essential oils, and aromatherapy products are popular,” says Kraut. This set by Jo Malone hits all marks.
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Aromatherapy gift bath set with eucalyptus mint
This mint aromatherapy basket full of bath salts, soaps and more body treatments will make the bath special for an exhausted guest.
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Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Duet for hand washing and hand balm
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Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Duet for hand washing and hand balm
It’s hard to go wrong with this Aesop cream and hand wash set preferred by the publisher, the perfect gift to impress when you don’t know the host so well.
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Viva Sol 2’x4 ‘Cornhole Set
“There’s no shortage of ideas if the host has a hobby or a keen interest in a sport or two, and there are so many ideas for gardeners,” Kraut says.
For your active friends, an improved corn hole game can be the perfect way to start a summer party.
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Pink rose plant
Have this beautiful plant delivered so that your host can show up at the party and a bonus for you – you don’t need to bring anything.
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Scuddles garden tool set
Perfect for a first time owner or someone with a new interest in gardening, this little kit will prepare them to take care of their property.
