Trending Tuesday | Hostess Gifts

With the summer in full swing your social calendar is probably packed with showers, BBQ’s and other fun parties. I was always taught to never show up empty handed to someone’s house – regardless of if its a game night or formal get together! These gifts don’t have to break the bank and are just really your way of thanking the host for inviting you to their home or party! Some of these require a little more forethought and planning and other’s can be picked up the day of the party!

For the Girls Night: Stemless Wine Glasses; Votive Candles; Pretty Stationary

For the more formal dinner party: Some macaroons from a local bakery; Fresh flowers from the farmers market; another take on cards against humanity

For the BBQ or Foodie in your life: A variety of olive oils; a monogrammed cheese board; some quirky BBQ sauces

As most of you know TJ Maxx & Marshalls have a fantastic home goods sections and you can always pick little things up for a fraction of store prices! If you haven’t checked out their stationary – run don’t walk there NOW!! When in doubt a nice bottle of wine enclosed in a cute bag will always be a welcome party gift!

What’s your go to gift for the host?


Linking up with these lovely ladies: Zelle, Katie, Kristina & Amanda  for #TrendingTuesday. 

xo,

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  1. Stacy G
    June 10, 2014 / 12:29 pm

    LOVE these ideas! Marshalls does have a great selection. I always get the bus drivers and teachers little gifts each year. Those wine glasses are so pretty and summery. XO

  2. Katie @ Champagne & Suitcases
    June 10, 2014 / 12:49 pm

    Love all of these!

  3. P!nky
    June 10, 2014 / 1:05 pm

    I am all about a good hostess gift. It's funny how few women [especially younger ladies] don't understand the concept of a hostess gift. I'm usually a flower, candle or wine girl, but I love the other ideas here. Great post lady.

  4. Natalia { All the Things, etc }
    June 10, 2014 / 1:54 pm

    I'm a fan of sweet and thoughtful hostess gifts as well — it sounds like your mama raised you right! 😉

  5. Christina
    June 10, 2014 / 2:03 pm

    ooh i love tabletopics!

  6. Shannon Jenkins
    June 10, 2014 / 2:05 pm

    Such great ideas! I love TJMaxx and Marshall's selections! They are the best!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  7. Ashley
    June 10, 2014 / 2:07 pm

    I love putting together hostess gifts! Completely agree with you on TJMaxx/Homegoods- they're my go to!

  8. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    June 10, 2014 / 2:20 pm

    LOVE LOVE LOVE those stemless wine glasses! And I need that monogrammed cheese board… love it! These are all awesome gifts!

    <3, Pamela
    sequinsandseabreezes.blogspot.com

  9. JMO
    June 10, 2014 / 2:22 pm

    Those stemless glasses would go perfectly with my blue kitchen decor! Hostess gifts are so fun and you can be so creative too!

  10. Brittany @ Perpetually Daydreaming
    June 10, 2014 / 2:23 pm

    Love these ideas! Where I'm from people don't really do hostess gifts unless it's a bottle of wine or something like that. Love the sentiment though. I always bring a bottle of wine, but I might have to mix it up!

  11. Zelle B.
    June 10, 2014 / 2:34 pm

    Loving all of these! Pretty stationery really is the best! xo

  12. Kristina @ Medicine and Manicures
    June 10, 2014 / 2:38 pm

    A girl can never have too much wine.. or candles! Great picks 🙂

  13. Karly @ What Karly Said
    June 10, 2014 / 2:48 pm

    These are great suggestions! I always find that a nice bottle of wine and some cocktail napkins do the trick.

  14. Carly
    June 10, 2014 / 2:55 pm

    I'm with you! It's always nice to show up with something– even if it's small. And I have a little bit of a hoarding problem with stationary and greeting cards– but they always have the best designs that are so inexpensive at Home Goods like you said!

  15. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    June 10, 2014 / 2:59 pm

    I completely agree nothing like showing up ended handed or not leaving a blog comment on a linkup…..just saying 😉

    A nice bottle of wine is always my go to!

  16. MakeMeUpMia
    June 10, 2014 / 3:03 pm

    Love your picks. I am especially loving the wine glasses and pretty stationary!

  17. Unknown
    June 10, 2014 / 3:26 pm

    I completely agree with the hostess gift!! Even if it's just a bottle of wine or a festive mixed cocktail to contribute to the party, it's alway important to show up with something!

  18. Megan @ ThefancyFlamingo
    June 10, 2014 / 3:41 pm

    Love all these ideas! I usually always bring food but something that lasts a little longer is probably a better idea!

  19. Jules @ If I had 100 Dollars
    June 10, 2014 / 3:42 pm

    Love those wine glasses!! I am definitely the same way with "never show up empty handed"

  20. Niki {Glossy Blonde}
    June 10, 2014 / 3:55 pm

    Ahhh I love that stationary! So pretty!

  21. Lisa Loves John
    June 10, 2014 / 4:16 pm

    Love these ideas! Especially the macaroons!! Yummy 🙂

  22. Laura (bright and beautiful)
    June 10, 2014 / 4:17 pm

    All such great ideas! I think it's always so thoughtful to bring a hostess gift, even if it's something small 🙂

  23. Kate @ Another Clean Slate
    June 10, 2014 / 4:26 pm

    Love finding great hostess gifts and you're so right about TJ Maxx and Marshall's having great selections!

  24. Shenine joon
    June 10, 2014 / 4:52 pm

    Wine or Champagne have always been my standard hostess gift. But I really like the idea of bringing macarons, since they are my fav and they are just so beautiful!

  25. Maggie
    June 10, 2014 / 5:13 pm

    These are such great hostess gifts! I can never find the perfect gift and I think these are it! 🙂

    Maggie
    PolishedClosets.com

  26. Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often
    June 10, 2014 / 5:26 pm

    I usually end up bringing wine, but flowers and candles are a good go to. Monogrammed napkins are cute too.

  27. Lindsay T.
    June 10, 2014 / 5:39 pm

    Great post! I always end up bringing wine – BAWWWRING! I need to keep some of these things on hand!

  28. Kelly Elizabeth
    June 10, 2014 / 5:42 pm

    All such great ideas! I would love any of these if I was hosting! So thoughtful!

  29. henning love
    June 10, 2014 / 6:16 pm

    if i am hosting you better bring me macarons thats all im saying and don't be surprised if i eat the entire box by the time the party is finished

  30. Ashley from Perfectly Scrubbed
    June 10, 2014 / 6:24 pm

    I love this!! Thanks for the tips and ideas!!
    I love the one with the variety of oils and BBQ's for a backyard BBQ!!
    I also like the idea of bringing someone some fresh flowers, so easy and simple to do!!

  31. Happily Ever Parker
    June 10, 2014 / 6:26 pm

    Great ideas! I need to start brainstorming what to get my sister's for hosting my baby shower!

  32. Anonymous
    June 10, 2014 / 6:41 pm

    Love those glasses! Even 2 as a gift would be so cute (and equal another gift for later ha). You can come over whenevs thanks to your great hostess-loving ability 😉

  33. Court @ Sweet Home Alabamian
    June 10, 2014 / 7:51 pm

    The glasses would be my pick! … though I love all of them.

  34. Anonymous
    June 10, 2014 / 7:55 pm

    I love putting gifts together for people, but ahhh I need that leopard stationary for myself!!

  35. Paige @ Reasons to Come Home
    June 10, 2014 / 8:01 pm

    Love the glasses! All such great ideas, though!

  36. 365HANGERS
    June 10, 2014 / 9:31 pm

    These are all such great ideas and really love the thought of bringing fresh, special baked goods as a little gift. Thanks for all the great ideas 🙂

    xx 365hangers

  37. Jillian
    June 10, 2014 / 9:34 pm

    SOO thoughtful of you! i love the little bbq set!! xo jillian – cornflake dreams

  38. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    June 10, 2014 / 11:18 pm

    Such great ideas!!! I don't always bring a gift but I should 🙂 I just love buying them for other people!

  39. Katie Elizabeth
    June 11, 2014 / 12:39 am

    Home Goods notes/stationary section gets me every time!! So much goodness there! And how have I never heard of Table Topics before?! This would be fun to have, even just for Nick and I!

  40. Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee
    June 11, 2014 / 1:33 am

    I feel like I want to have a party just so I can buy MYSELF some macaroons now! hahah 😛

  41. Elle Sees
    June 11, 2014 / 2:26 am

    i keep hoping i[ll receive gifts like this when i host things at my house, hasn't happened yet

  42. awhite
    June 11, 2014 / 3:48 am

    Excellent gift ideas! I'd love to get some macarons… 🙂

    -Ashley
    lestylorouge.com

  43. Veronica-VeroSays!
    June 11, 2014 / 8:06 pm

    Great ideas! Really enjoyed seeing. All of these..! I have a few parties coming up so these are great and fresh in my mind!

  44. Emily {All You Need is Love}
    June 12, 2014 / 12:44 pm

    What great ideas! Love this! Marshall's is my go-to for stationery too 🙂

  45. Julie @ Just the Joy's
    June 19, 2014 / 3:35 pm

    Excellent ideas Biana! I don't go to home parties nearly enough but I will certainly be keeping these ideas in mind the next time that I do! 🙂

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