You’ve sent in your RSVPs, narrowed down your potential outfits (if not: allow me), and, now, you need to consider gifts for your hosts. After all, no matter what kind of party it is, you certainly can’t show up empty-handed.

Take my advice: skip the bottle of wine and forgo the scented candle. While those are nice gestures, they leave something to be desired. Instead, head for something with a little more oomph. Try a gorgeous tome for her coffee table or a set of cocktail linens (bonus points if you have time to embroider her initials!). If she spends a lot of time in the kitchen (not all hosts do) then level up her look with this festive apron. One of my personal go-to gifts for hosts is a beauty buy of some sort – think: an Hermès lip balm, a Chanel nail polish, a set of these gold eye masks (she’ll be grateful for those the morning after!). If it’s something sweet you want, head straight to Caroline’s Cakes.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! For oh-so-many more, head over to the holiday edit where you’ll find a gift curation dedicated to haute hostess gifts. Below, a hit list with a few of my favorites.

SHOPPING LIST