Best Picks for Holiday Entertainers
14 perfect gifts for all your holiday hosts.
Diptyque Holiday Collection Candles
Diptyque is like the Rolls-Royce of candles, so they make the ultimate hostess gift. We're loving the 2013 holiday collection ($68 each) with scents in pine bark, Indian incense, and orange chai.
C. Wonder Polka Dot Cake Stand
Any true hostess should have a cake stand in her china cabinet, and this one from C. Wonder ($48) is so chic.
Crane & Co. x J.Crew Merci Card Set
Any hostess knows the importance of a thoughtfully-written thank you note, so give her these "Merci" cards ($24.50).
Personalized Lucite Serving Tray
This personalized chevron serving tray ($120) from PrettySmitten looks pretty on a bar cart or as a display case on the coffee table.
RabLabs Kivita Coasters
These beautiful RabLabs coasters ($140 for a set of 2) are edged in 24k gold, and they're so striking that they're practically a work of art.
Zara Home Christmas Glassware
This gold dotted tumbler ($9.90) and wine glass ($16.90) bring the festive factor to any table setting.
Joy Love Cheer Tea
With a name like "Joy Love Cheer," you know this spiced tea ($14) has gotta be good.
H&M Apron
Kiss the cook! Every hostess could use an extra apron, and we're loving this one with an all-over lipstick print ($9.95).
Wine Tasting Party Kit
You don't have to be a sommelier to throw a fabulous wine tasting party, thanks to this all-inclusive kit ($24.95).
Le Couvent des Minimes Christmas Soap Quartet
This Christmas soap quartet ($22.50) is so pretty on its own, you don't even need to giftwrap it.
Crate & Barrel Critter Cookie Cutter Set
These adorable cookie cutters ($16.95 for the set) come in the shape of everybody's seven favorite critters: a fox, owl, bird, penguin, bear, deer and rabbit.
La Tourangelle Artisan Oil Trio
Any home chef will love cooking with this trio of gourmet oils ($17).
Ralph Lauren Holiday Potpourri
Ralph Lauren's holiday potpourri ($35) is a fragrant blend of pinecones, cedar tips, orange ribbon and canella berries. It's basically Christmas in a box.
Candy Stripe Taper Candles
Taper candles make a perfect hostess gift, and these ones from Williams-Sonoma ($14.95) look like yummy candy canes.