7 Can’t-Fail Hostess Gifts From Top Interior Designers Inline
Photo: (From top) Courtesy of thesill.com; Courtesy of consort-design.com1/7“For the perfect hostess gift, pick something that you’re sure will fit in any style of house. Make it something the recipient will see often enough to remind them how fondly they think of you. We love the idea of a low-maintenance succulent in a beautiful handmade vessel: Who wouldn’t want that?”
—Mat Sanders and Brandon Quattrone, interior designers
The Succulent Collection, $40, thesill.com; Btw ceramics Crater mini planter, $42, consort-design.com
Photo: (From left) Courtesy of Dean & DeLuca; Courtesy of Dean & DeLuca; Courtesy of Williams Sonoma2/7“I lived in Italy for seven years, and I still love a good bottle of extra-virgin olive oil! I like to pair a great bottle with a thick and sweet bottle of Aceto Balsamico, and, if I’m feeling extra fancy, an olive oil and vinegar cruet—I love the ceramic ones!”
—Justina Blakeney, designer, artist, author
Les Moulins Mahjoub organic extra-virgin olive oil, $14, deandeluca.com; Leonardi crema di balsamic vinegar, $24, deandeluca.com; Le Creuset oil and vinegar cruet set, $60, williams-sonoma.com
Photo: (Clockwise from top left) Courtesy of ebay.com; Courtesy of compartes.com; Courtesy of Kelly Wearstler3/7“I like to bring something unique to the person’s taste. A box of Compartés chocolates is a favorite. Or I might bring a wine stopper, bejeweled bottle opener, or a vintage book. I wrap all of my hostess gifts in a hand-painted paper and emboss with a gold wax seal. A personal touch elevates every gift.”
—Kelly Wearstler, designer
Vintage I Married Adventure: The Lives and Adventures of Martin and Osa Johnson book, price varies, ebay.com for similar; Compartés 10 PC Jonathan’s Signature truffles, $27, compartes.com; Kelly Wearstler bejeweled bottle opener, $450, kellywearstler.com
Photo: (All) Courtesy of Jonathan Adler4/7“I love to give one of my booze-inspired candles—Champagne, Absinthe, Vodka, Bourbon—all the fun of drinking and guaranteed not to give you a hangover.”
—Jonathan Adler, potter, designer, author
Jonathan Adler Champagne Pop candle, $42 each, jonathanadler.com
Photo Courtesy of etsy.com5/7“It’s always appreciated to show up with some flowers or foliage. They’re universally liked and genuinely take away a burden from the hostess. Even a single bud in a small vase can transform a table or bar.”
—Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe, interior designers
White minimalist bud vase, $35 for 3, etsy.com
Photo Courtesy of shopwinedirect.com6/7“A bottle of champagne because it is festive, enjoyable year-round, and, honestly, I know very few people who don’t love a glass of good champagne! Not to ever be confused with prosecco, Spumante, cava, or sparkling from anywhere else. Champagne is the real deal.”
—Maria Brito, interior designer, author, curator
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label brut, $55, shopwinedirect.com
Photo Courtesy of designdarling.com7/7“Parties, events, and gatherings are all about creating special memories and moments with your friends and loved ones. It is fantastic to give personalized gifts such as embroidered cocktail napkins or hand towels. They can have a funny quote or the date of the event with the hostess’s initials.”
—Sara Story, designer
On the Rocks cocktail napkins, $36, designdarling.com
