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Gift Guide | For the Hostess

November 14, 2025 by Courtney Leave a Comment

Good morning! Today I’ve rounded up gifts for the hostess or the gal that loves to be in the kitchen. Some are save items and some are splurge. They are all things I have or would love to have. And this list makes me excited for the holiday season because I am committing to cozy evenings cooking and baking with the kids. We can’t get this time back and I love the memories made in a messy kitchen.

hostess gifts

SCALLOPED BAKING DISH

bowls

There is no question this looks like a piece from Crate & Barrel. It’s so so good ($20). You won’t believe the price. I love the ruffled edge.

BEAUTIFUL PEPPER MILL

pepper mill

A beautiful pepper mill. I’ll take one, please.

HEAD TURNING MIXER

mixer

Oh, hello, gorgeous! This is a show stopper. Unbelievably pretty. If you know anyone getting married . . . this is a beautiful and generous gift. We were gifted a mixer when we got married and I’ll never forget that. So lovely to have.

HESTON LOAF PAN

pan

This loaf pan is a splurge and more of a gift than a hostess gift. But I am telling you, these Heston pans are fantastic. My baking sheets look like the day I bought them. High quality pieces that I will be passing down to my kids one day.

PRETTY APRON

apron

Who couldn’t use a new apron. This one is darling and something we never think to buy for ourselves. I tend to only use mine around the holidays and each time I pull it out I think it would be nice to have an updated one (and not so stained!).

MARBLE TRAY

marble tray

Hands down one of my favorite gifts to give. It’s a truly beautiful marble tray ($25). It’s great in a kitchen but would also be pretty on a bathroom counter.

marble tray

A peek at the scale of this. I have ours next to my cooktop with olive oil, sea salt and my pepper grinder. Love it so much.

BEST GIFT EVER

measuring spoons

You all know my love for these magnetic measuring spoons and now they come with the measuring cups. These are on my own wishlist. And somehow we are missing 2 spoons. I blame my teens.

GREAT OVEN MITS

oven mits

These oven mitts are a 10/10. A great gift. After years, they still look great. These are on sale for $15!!

FRESH WOODEN SPOONS

These are on my own wishlist. After a while, my wooden spoons look terrible and start to break down. I was just thinking about how I wish I had a fresh set. Tie these up with a big plaid bow and you’re all set. Nice gift to have on hand if you are invited to a last minute get together.

BEAUTIFUL BASKET

basket

Such a pretty basket. You could place a fresh tea towel in here and tie it up with a bow. Or you could fill with homemade muffins for the host to enjoy the next morning.

BEST SELLING CANDLE

candle

This is a best selling candle and always a nice idea.

SCALLOPED BOWLS

bowls

I have this set ($25) and LOVE them. They are so much prettier in person. They are an antique white and look for more expensive than they are.

Wishing you a really wonderful day and start to your weekend. I’m starting to decorate for Christmas and it feels really good. See you tomorrow for Saturday Shopping.

2025 GIFT GUIDES

  • Teen Girls
  • College Girls
  • For Her Under $50
  • For Her Under $100
  • For the hostess

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