27 Brilliant Hostess Gifts Our Editors Love to Give and Receive

This ZZ plant will bring color to your host's home with its waxy green leaves, and it comes in an adorable mint or black pot. The best part? This low-maintenance, hardy houseplant thrives in low light and only needs water every few weeks.

This 16-inch square chopping board from Officine Gullo is made of laminated ash for both beauty and durability. Your favorite host can use it for everyday kitchen tasks, such as chopping veggies for meal prep, or break it out as a show-stopping cheese board at their next gathering.

This beautiful linen tea towel is block printed by hand and features a green and purple artichoke pattern. Tie it around a bottle of vino or nice olive oil for a chic and eco-friendly gift wrap option.

Buying candles for a host can be tricky, since fragrance is deeply personal. We love gifting these chic sets from Everlasting Candles that will add instant luxury to their home. The candles are completely free of scent and rely on the brand's Pristine Oil for a clean burn without any smoke or soot. Bonus: You can choose from several different colors for both the vase and steel candlesticks to match your host's aesthetic.

These olive oils are created by using the Old World Agrumato method. Fall-harvested olives and seasonal ingredients are combined in this duo of Calabrian chili olive oil and yuzu citrus olive oil. Your host can use them to roast vegetables or potatoes, dress salads, bake fish, or drizzle over eggs.

Our editors love gifting monogrammed items because they feel extra special to the recipient. This customizable marble and antique brass board is perfect for serving cheese or charcuterie, and it's pretty enough to set on the table. Pair it with a set of matching cheese knives for a thoughtful touch.

This savory white corn and truffle soufflé was crowned one of Oprah's Favorite Things last year, so you know it's good. We love the idea of gifting one of these frozen soufflés to your host—it takes the pressure of dinner off the table or gives them a decadent meal to look forward to at a later date. Plus, it's downright delicious.

This serveware is sure to bring a smile to your host's face every time they use it. We love the little hands for a bit of funky flair, but the flowers and wavy spoons are equally adorable.

Any home cook would appreciate receiving a tin of high-quality olive oil. This one is made from California-grown olives and has notes of green tea, grass, and ripe apple with a subtle peppery finish. Your favorite host can use this extra-virgin oil in salad dressings, to roast veggies, and even drizzled over vanilla ice cream (seriously, try it). The best part? It's so pretty, you don't even need to wrap it.

Help your favorite host relax after their big event with this uplifting bath soak made with sea salt, French green clay, and nourishing jojoba oil. Though it's free from synthetic dyes and fragrance, it's scented with a delicious natural lemon verbena essential oil blend that will make any bathroom feel like a spa.

There are plenty of McCrea's variety boxes to choose from, but we're partial to the salted caramel sample set. This sweet-and-salty gift set includes flavors like Black Lava Sea Salt, Cape Cod Sea Salt, and Rosemary Truffle Sea Salt.

This herbaceous hand soap is made with moisturizing coconut oil and is scented with invigorating rosemary and mint essential oils. It would be a treat for any host—and you certainly can't beat the price point.

This adorable set of napkins would be perfect for your host to break out during cocktail hour. Each 6-inch square napkin is hand-stitched in Portugal and made from a lightweight linen-cotton blend.

Your host's delectable bakes deserve a special place to shine, and this Mosser Glass cake stand makes a cheerful addition to any table. Offered in seven colors and several different sizes, there's sure to be one that fits their aesthetic.

This gift is for the host who has everything. Mother of pearl caviar plates and spoons are sure to be a welcome (and well-used) addition to their sparkling party closet.

Our editors are loving The Fife Arms's online gift shop to source thoughtful tokens of our love for the jetsetters and design enthusiasts in our lives.

Our very own Joy Moyler launched her first tableware collection, and it's inspired by the immaculate New York City buildings lining Central Park West. Pair this cup with the matching saucer for a delightful gift your host will use daily.

The salad course just got much more exciting, thanks to this stunning porcelain bowl. And when your recipient isn't tossing leafy greens, this bowl can be used to house fresh fruit or serve up a heaping bowl of pasta.

This gorgeous oyster knife will have your favorite host finding ways to put bivalves on every party menu. Sculpted in wax by artist New Orleans artist Ashley Pridmore and cast in high-polished bronze, this knife fits comfortably in your hand for confident shucking.

Do they host parties just to send out invitations and thank-you notes, or is it the other way around? Regardless, your favorite paper goods aficionado will love these darling happy hour-inspired notecards from Dear Annabelle. You just might earn one yourself for such a lovely gift.