If you’ve followed me for a while, you likely know that I love hosting. Whether I’m having friends over for a wine night or I’m pulling off a big Thanksgiving feast, there’s nothing I enjoy more than cooking, decorating, and spending time with loved ones.
We typically have Thanksgiving at my house, but even when I’m not playing hostess, I always make a point to bring a gift. Hostess gifts can be challenging because you might not want to spend an arm and a leg, but you likely want to go beyond a basic bottle of wine or fresh flowers. That’s where this post comes in!
Last holiday season, I put together this cute gift basked (seen above) and you all went crazy for it. It was such a simple endeavor yet it was well-received. I recently went to Target (when am I not there?!) and found a variety of festive goodies that would replicate this same gift idea. Simply add a handful of picks to a basket and you’ll have a thoughtful hostess gift prepped in no time!
Although you might think it’s odd to gift Christmas finds during Thanksgiving, it’s actually much more practical. By opting for Christmas themed gifts, you’re giving the host a chance to enjoy them for the coming month. Sure, you might be drawn to buy your Thanksgiving host a leaf shaped platter or fall wreath, but after the holiday, they’ll have to put it away and store it until next year.
These hostess gift ideas are all affordable (they’re under $30), can be found at Target (so easy to order for drive up!), and are sure to be adored during the season ahead.
Target Hostess Gift Ideas
La Crema Chardonnay
A good bottle of wine is a no-brainer hostess gift in my book. La Crema has been a longstanding favorite of mine (the winery is a local hotspot in Sonoma County) and this exact option pairs well with a variety of dishes.
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Cedar & Winterberry Gift Toppers
Add a seasonal touch to a wine bottle (or any bottle) with these cedar gift toppers. You could also attach one to the gift basked you pick out.
Plaid Melamine Plates
How fun are these melamine plates?! Buy a set of four and bring an appetizer or dessert for a more complete gift. Any hostess will look forward to pulling these out each season.
Christmas Dishcloth Set
Along with all of the holiday fun comes a whole lot of dishes. Help your host feel more prepped by bringing these cute cloths along as a gift.
Engraved Christmas Tree Rolling Pin
Perfect for the baker, this wood rolling pin has an engraved Christmas tree pattern that will imprint onto rolled dough. This would be a particularly good pick for those who have little ones (holiday baking is about to be in full swing!)
Copper Pepper Grinder
This Target find is almost too good to be true. Copper pepper grinders are typically so expensive, but this one is under $13. It comes in a tall and short size and would make for a timeless and useful gift.
Milk & Cookies Serving Set
Looking for another hostess gift idea that will please both parents and kids? This milk and cookie serving set is adorable and will be something worth treasuring for years to come.
Scalloped Spoon Rest
Anyone who cooks a lot will appreciate this cute spoon rest. I like that it’s neutral with just a slight pop of detail. Plus, it’s dishwasher safe so you can easily clean it after making a messy soup or sticky cinnamon roll recipe.
Flour Sack Kitchen Towel
Target’s flour sack towels are the best — they’re super soft and slightly oversized. Just roll the towel up and tie a bow around it, or use it to wrap a wine bottle with. Trust me, this gift will be highly appreciated during post-dinner cleanup.
Cypress & Pine Seasonal Candle
Who doesn’t totally fangirl over a good seasonal candle? This one features woodsy cypress and santal notes and comes in this adorably festive vessel. It’s also available in a cozy firewood scent as well as a berry and mulled spice option!
Christmas Tin & Cookie Cutter Set
This tin comes stashed with a variety of seasonal cookie cutters. While it comes gifting-ready, you could also make some baked goods to give along with it!
Holiday Potholder Set
Another kitchen essential with a holiday twist: these cheerful potholders! They both have loops so you can hang them from a hook or rack, but they’d also look cute just resting on a countertop.
Striped Holiday Oven Mitt
Baking cookies for Santa will be much more chic with this cheery oven mitt. It would pair perfectly with the cookie cutter tin above.
Mini Faux Spruce Tree
Last but certainly not least, this faux spruce tree would make an adorable addition to a nightstand or coffee table. Tie a red, green, or gold bow around the pot to take it up a notch. After the holiday season ends, the hostess you gift this to will surely appreciate that it’s not bulky to store until next year.
