What are the Hottest Holiday Hostess Gifts?

If you are planning to be a guest this holiday you cannot show up empty handed.  Giving the hostess a token of appreciation not only starts the visit on the right foot, but it guarantees a return invite for next year. 

We’ve put together a roundup of this years hottest hostess gifts that can be enjoyed by everyone – even the Master of the House who has everything.

Le Couvent Des Minimes Soap Quatro ($22.50)

Perfect for all skin types, these pure, vegetable based soaps gently cleanse without drying and leave a graceful scent. This chic collection includes an Eau des Missions Vanilla Fragrance Soap Bar featuring Vanilla, Benzoin, and Virginia Cedar to enhance well-being; an Eau Amiable Fragrance Soap Bar bursting with sweet Orange Blossom essence; and two Eau Des Minimes Fragranced Soap Bars featuring the brand’s revitalizing blend of Lemon, Blood Orange, and Grapefruit.

Urban Vases by Ferm-Living ($33 at Opensky.com)

Visiting family out in the country?  Give them a taste of your glamorous city lifestyle with this skyscraper trio.  These vases are handmade fine bone china and add a modern twist to any flower arrangement, or look lovely empty on a book shelf or table.

Camera Lens Mug ($23 at Opensky.com)

This is the perfect gift for the photo-loving fanatic who won’t get replace his Nikon FM10 35mm SLR Camera with an iPhone.  This cute, must-have camera lens mug is great for all drinks and foods, cold or hot and is always fun to share with one mug, two straws.

Custom Dog Portrait Crystal Case ($450 at Opensky.com)

If you are looking for a unique and personalized gift for a dog owner, look no further. This hand made crystal design can be applied to any case of your choice - including iPhone, iPod, and Android devices.  Immortalize Spot in a custom dog portrait out of crystal. Simply send in a photo and the Crystal Icing Design Team will do the rest!

The Weston White Deer Head w/ Silver Glitter Antlers ($120 at Opensky.com)

For the person who has everything, bet they don’t have a deer bust on their wall.  This piece of art is sure to make others stop and stare because not everyone has a faux taxidermied animal in their home. It is chic, trendy and stands out as a fun conversation starter.  This white resin deer head with silver glitter antlers, is custom painted white with silver glitter antlers and can match any style of hanging wall home decor.

 Gloss48 Gift Card

If you are really out of ideas for your glamorous gal or your beauty-savvy sister, scoop up a virtual gift card.  We enjoy the creativity of Gloss48, it’s a new beauty site that connects beauty junkies to innovative niche brands.  Plus, each week they feature new launches at a special launch price for one week.  These gift cards are available in $25 increments, it’s sure to fit in your budget.  Your savvy shopper can redeem it for anything in the Gloss48 shop, so give the gift that lets her spend the holidays in style.