Top 5 Host/Hostess Gifts

By Sarah Honour | @my.westcoast.life

It's that time of year again. We will be enjoying holiday gatherings with friends and family. What do you bring to the host/hostess to say thank you?

We have a couple ideas that will help impress your next host. Below are our top 5 gifts to spread a little cheer!

1. Specialty Coffee or Tea

Depending on your host's taste you can purchase coffee, tea, or both! Look for a local coffee shop that grinds their own beans and a shop that has some unique tea flavours. You can add a pretty ribbon with a bow and you instantly have a sweet gift.

2. High End Dish Cloths or Tea Towels

Source a pretty natural option in towels or find a fun festive print. The sky's the limit regarding design and pattern. Look for a local shop that carries unique high end options.

Pictured: Tea Towel by Tofino Towel Co.

3. Luxury Hand Soap or Dish Soap

Not only could you provide a luxury dish soap but you could offer to do the dishes! We recommend finding a soap in a beautiful glass container which the homeowner can refill and continue to enjoy throughout the year.

Pictured: hand soap by Aesop

4. Kitchen Accessories

Gift an accessory that can be used and admired for years to come. A kitchen accessory could be a set of wood salad tongs, a lovely stone cheese board, or a mortar and pestle.

Pictured: salt & pepper bottle grinders from Lulu and Georgia

5. Luxe Candle

Candles are the perfect way to set the mood in a space and bring a cozy feeling during the winter months. Look for a hand poured candle in a luxe glass container or a set of hand made candlesticks. Bring a personal touch with a hand written thank you tag and a ribbon tied around.

Alright, let us know - what will you be bringing as your next hostess gift?