No matter the time of year or cause for the occasion, there’s something to be said about a good old-fashioned gathering. From weekend dinner parties to al fresco soirées and impromptu cocktail hours (maybe you’re having a coastal grandmother moment with wine on the beach!), any opportunity to get together with loved ones is reason enough to clear our calendars. And after spending a long time than necessary holing up in our own independent spaces, the time has come to bring back the art of getting together IRL.
If you’re less so the type to throw a party and find yourself in the camp of attendees, you know you can’t make your stylish appearance without something in hand. Gracious hosts should be recognized for reigniting the blaze of socializing, and there’s no better way to express your gratitude than with a thoughtful gift. They are supplying the drinks, after all. It’s just a matter of courtesy.
Sidestep gifting something basic with our suggestions for the best hostess gifts for every occasion. Below, shop our edit of thoughtful kitchenware, chic home goods, and more.
Anthropologie
Composite Agate Cheese Board
This Works
Deep Sleep Pillow Spray
Expeditions Subsahara
The Wishing Basket
Wolf
Caroline Travel Jewelry Case
For the Wino
Secura
Stainless Steel Electric Wine Opener
Great Jones
Goods Dutchess
Tory Burch
Spongeware Oil and Vinegar Set
Urbani
White Truffle Salt
Wade Ceramics
Gluggle Jug
Vivanterre
SGS Orange 2020
Fable Home
Serving Spoons
Raffetto’s Pasta
Choose Your Own Ravioli + Sauce – 3 Pack
Polaroid Go Instant Camera
The Daily Edited
A6 Notebook Set
Veuve Clicquot
La Grande Dame Rosé 2012
Zingerman’s
The Weekender Gift Box
Baccarat
Chateau Baccarat 4-Piece Dégustation Glass Set
Elevated Craft
Hybrid Cocktail Shaker
La Fête du Rosé – Set of 3
Chef Kai Chase
3 Spice Holiday Gift Pack
Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa
Ina’s Coconut Cake
Zach & Zoe
Sweet Bee Farm Wildflower Honey
Kenesha Sneed
Women by Kenesha Sneed
Phaidon Press
Spirited: Cocktails from Around the World
Bolé Road Textiles
Tea Towels
Beverly’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Clutch Charger
Clutch® V2 – Lightning
Perrier-Jouët
Maison Perrier-Jouët x mischer’traxler
Anthropologie
USB Candle Lighter
Justina Blakeney
Peace Vase by Justina Blakeney
Estelle Colored Glass
Set Of 2 Stem Wineglasses
Moleskine
Wellness Journal
Caviar & Caviar
Premium Osetra Caviar 2oz Jar
Marycrafts
Set of 6 Mother of Pearl Caviar Spoons
Homey Product
Metal Drinking Straws, 5 Rose Gold Reusable Bent Straws
For Sleeping Beauty
Brooklinen
Mulberry Silk Eyemask
Utopia Kitchen
Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board
Matcha Organics
Matcha Green Tea Powder
Chronicle Books
The History of Surfing
Trang Trinh
Trang Trinh is ELLE.com’s freelance ecommerce writer.
Claire Stern
Deputy Editor Claire Stern is the Deputy Editor of ELLE.com. 
