Gift Ideas for the Host & Hostess

These gift ideas are perfect for those hosting all the holiday events. Everyone knows somebody who loves to entertain! Encourage your friends & family to have more sustainable get togethers with these wonderful gifts.

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best hostess gifts for holidays

Natural Wines from Dry Farm wines $94+

Any host or hostess is sure to appreciate a conveniently curated selection of lab tested, pure Natural Wines to compliment dinner! These low sugar wines are a great gift idea!

Mindfully Modern Drink Pitcher from Healthier Homes $78

Your host or hostess is sure to appreciate a modern pitcher made by a third generation potter. These handmade ceramic pitchers are functional art for your tabletop.

ICONICs Caraway Cookware Set $795

Ditch the chemicals with Caraway’s ceramic-coated cookware. The complete set has everything you'll need for healthy cooking in the kitchen. Plus, it’s a beautiful set to display too!


plant gifts for hostess

Jia Modern White Boxwood Set from Healthier Homes $124

Bring some green into your living space with the Jia Modern White Boxwood set. Connect to nature inside of your home with faux greenery made with natural latex and paper pulp in white pots.

cheese plate gift idea

Moon Phase Serving Board by Matr Boomie $69

Enchant guests at the next party or gathering with this celestial, lunar moon phase themed cheese charcuterie serving board. Ethically handmade with love by artisan makers in India.

unique hostess gift

Recycled Copper Ice Bucket from Made Trade $316

The hammered copper Ice Bucket combines form, function and beauty in a shape that will grace anything you decide to hold: ice, bottles of wine, loaves of bread or cornucopias of fruit.


gifts for host

porcelain Mini Serving Bowls from Public Goods $8+

Made from high-fire porcelain, these bowls are oven-safe, microwave-safe, and freezer-safe. Use for berries, dipping sauces, garnishes, finishing salt, and anything else.

sustainable holiday hostess gifts

Spanish wine decanter from newly $44

This beautiful wine decanter makes a great gift because it’s a work of art and it’s practical for dinner parties. This is hand crafted in small batches from 100% recycled glass.

Bamboo Viscose Towel Set from Cozy Earth $250

This towel set is luxurious to the touch, ultra-absorbent, and ideal for stepping out of the shower. Any host and hostess will wow their guest with these cozy towels made from bamboo viscose.


Bread Warmer + Basket from Made Trade $59

This naturally insulating terra cotta bread warmer is handwoven with sustainably sourced seagrass and jute wool basket. It’s ethically made by Artisans in Dhaka, Bangladesh and indigenous communities in Ecuador.

unique housewarming gifts

The Always Pan from Our Place $145

This do-it-all wonder pan is designed to replace 8 traditional pieces of cookware. This non-toxic pan comes in a variety of colors to match any kitchen.

Metal Wall Wine Cork Holder from Healthier Homes $95

Calling all wine lovers, we know you like to impress guests with all those corks. Perfect wall decor for a bar or kitchen with a touch of contemporary and rustic. Cheers to fond memories of wine with friends!


Head back to the Ethical Holiday Gift Guide to discover more gifts for your friends and family!