Holiday season is over, but entertaining happens year-round! Time for awards-show season, dinner parties, and…host/hostess gifts! A bottle of wine is nice, but sometimes you want to bring something more unique to a party, right? Below are my top suggestions for hostess gifts that aren’t a bottle of wine!
Lush Gourmet Foods
These small-batch, handcrafted Lush Gourmet nuts are made in Michigan and oh, so delicious! Great for gifting, or use them to elevate the cheese board at your next gathering. The Original Peanuts are coated in sea salt + sugar…what’s not to love? You’ll also love the Dark Cocoa Chili Almonds – a chocolate fix without the guilt! Finally, I suggest the Third Coast Mix featuring dried mangoes, crunchy walnuts, and plump raisins. Scoop up their beautifully packaged gift sets, or order a sampler pack to gift.
Sugarfina®
Ok, Sugarfina is the candy you never knew you needed. Once you try it, you’ll wonder why you didn’t get on this sooner. They are known for unique flavors and sophisticated, premium packaging. My favorites are their Champagne Bears® and Champagne Bubbles. These delicious gummies are infused with champagne flavor and elevate the candy game. They even have collaborations with Casamigos Tequila and other brands. Sugarfina candies come in cute “taster packet” size (perfect for gift bags) and “candy cube” size. Order online or visit a boutique!
Chuao Chocolatier®
Farewell boring flavors. Hello Strawberry Waffle Wild, Potato Chip, and Baconluxious! If you want to give something more sophisticated than chocolates from your local grocery store, Chuao Chocolatier is your new best friend. I LOVE their unique flavors and mini bars — perfect for gifting. I used Chuao’s breakfast themed bars as party favors at a birthday party I planned, and they were a hit! Their chocolates are playful and will make you smile. Order online or visit the factory in southern California.
Candlefish
Fall in love with the sultry scented candles at this lovely store. Candlefish has an extensive “scent library” of over 100 scents, so you can find one that’s perfect for any occasion. I fell in love with Candlefish scent 59 which has intoxicating hints of pine, sandalwood, and leather. Order a candle online and have it shipped. If you’re ever in Charleston, pop in to their flagship store to smell the scents and take their candle making class! More Charleston Vacation Tips.
David’s Tea
Lately, David’s Tea has been my GO TO for loose leaf tea. I LOVE visiting their stores. You can smell any of the teas, and they have unique flavors like: Cardamom French Toast, Sparkling Sangria, Banana Nut Bread, and S’More’s Chai. They are always brewing samples of various teas in-store, and they have cute mugs and gift sets. David’s Tea has all the flavors and accessories you need for curling up by the fire with a cup of tea. Order now or visit a store!
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