Gift Guide: Host and Hostess with the Mostest

by Melissa Panszi-Riebe

This season will be like no other. If you are celebrating with small gatherings outside or having a virtual parties for all, you can still show your gratitude to whoever hosts with these amazing gifts. Whether you bring them with you or have them shipped directly to the recipient, they’ll be a wonderful surprise and a token of your gratitude. All are carefully crafted by our very own New York Handmade Collective members.

Champagne Confetti Hand Painted flute glasses, $25 from 22KatCorpBring that something special to give a toast or, if you are doing a virtual party, you can send a kit and create your own glasses to virtually toast together.

Champagne Confetti Hand Painted flute glasses, $25 from 22KatCorp

Bring that something special to give a toast or, if you are doing a virtual party, you can send a kit and create your own glasses to virtually toast together.

Hostess with the Mostest Flower earrings, $45 from A D’ZineGiving flowers to your hostess is traditional. Bring these flowers to add a funky twist to this tradition.

Hostess with the Mostest Flower earrings, $45 from A D’Zine

Giving flowers to your hostess is traditional. Bring these flowers to add a funky twist to this tradition.

Mini oven mitts pot grabbers in Ikat print fabric, $34 from Divine NY Co. Your host will want to keep cooking so they can continue to use these gorgeous pot grabbers.

Mini oven mitts pot grabbers in Ikat print fabric, $34 from Divine NY Co.

Your host will want to keep cooking so they can continue to use these gorgeous pot grabbers.

Thanks Dude Embroidered Card, $8.00 from Aperture AgogShow your gratitude long after the party is over. Send a nice hand written note with this card Sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Thanks Dude Embroidered Card, $8.00 from Aperture Agog

Show your gratitude long after the party is over. Send a nice hand written note with this card Sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Eco Friendly Waterproof bags, $45 from BibidibabidibooBring your dish or bottle of wine in this stylish bag that performs double duty, good for the earth and for all that is carried in it. You will be thought of every time they go to the store.

Eco Friendly Waterproof bags, $45 from Bibidibabidiboo

Bring your dish or bottle of wine in this stylish bag that performs double duty, good for the earth and for all that is carried in it. You will be thought of every time they go to the store.

Porcelein White Vase, $50, from Anita Sidler Don’t just bring flowers, but bring them in this sweet vase that will last long after the flowers will.

Porcelein White Vase, $50, from Anita Sidler

Don’t just bring flowers, but bring them in this sweet vase that will last long after the flowers will.

Handwoven Hotpad Trivet, $35 from Fiber and PixelNever have a table ruined as long as you can protect it with these happy trivets. Colorful and fun, it just screams, let’s celebrate!

Handwoven Hotpad Trivet, $35 from Fiber and Pixel

Never have a table ruined as long as you can protect it with these happy trivets. Colorful and fun, it just screams, let’s celebrate!

Mason Jar Snow Globes, $25 from Blue Rose Cards If you are going to a Christmas party, these unique snow globes will help decorate the party and say, “thank you” at the same time.

Mason Jar Snow Globes, $25 from Blue Rose Cards

If you are going to a Christmas party, these unique snow globes will help decorate the party and say, “thank you” at the same time.

Holiday Diamond Herringbone Stitch Seed Bead Cuff Bracelet, $40.00 from Brad Martin.This gorgeous cuff can be worn all year round. Your hostess will always remember this token of gratitude.

Holiday Diamond Herringbone Stitch Seed Bead Cuff Bracelet, $40.00 from Brad Martin.

This gorgeous cuff can be worn all year round. Your hostess will always remember this token of gratitude.

Reclaimed and Original Corkboard with scrabble tacks, $35 from Henry’s HandmadeDon’t you love it when you can give a gift that can be used many ways? Use this as a trivet or as a message board. This is a gift that guarantees a re-invite.

Reclaimed and Original Corkboard with scrabble tacks, $35 from Henry’s Handmade

Don’t you love it when you can give a gift that can be used many ways? Use this as a trivet or as a message board. This is a gift that guarantees a re-invite.