Holidays are all about hosting, but when it comes to company, especially unexpected guests—you may find yourself in a gift-giving pickle. You’d love to give them a little something to spread the holiday cheer, but you find yourself unprepared for their visit. Of course, this is just one gift giving predicament. There are many situations when you need a last-minute gift. Perhaps, your regular dinner with a good group of friends takes an unexpected twist when someone pulls out a shiny gift bag…and you didn’t get anything for them. Another story many of us have lived through: you are wrapping up a thoughtful ornament for your child’s favorite teacher, when your little one reminds you that they need a gift for the teacher’s assistant as well, or a school principal, bus driver, delivery person or other person who touches your lives throughout the year.

Be prepared to gift back to unexpected givers, be prepped for unanticipated guests, and quickly wrap up something for almost-overlooked family and friends by stocking up on thoughtful gifts that can be wrapped up for any spur-of-the-moment present predicaments. Holiday home décor items and small Christmas décor items are items that are sure to be appreciated by any last-minute additions to your gift-giving list.

Purchase a few of these items to stock your gift closet and always be the hostess with the mostest, as well as a thoughtful party guest, prepared friend and more.

1. Ornaments: You can’t have too many ornaments, which make these versatile decorations a great guest giftable. Stock up on a few different styles, from traditional to rustic, and you’ll have something small, yet thoughtful, that you can give any guests this holiday season. Bonus: they make great hostess gifts too for all the parties you’ll be attending, not hosting, this year.
2. Mini Potted Christmas Tree: Did you forget the office Secret Santa exchange is tomorrow, and it’s too late to go shopping? Don’t worry! A mini potted artificial Christmas tree is the perfect size for a desk. The recipient is sure to appreciate your thoughtfulness and the festive gift.
3. Throw Pillow: A festive throw pillow is a great addition to any living room, and these fluffy presents can bring a lot of holiday cheer to the recipient. Show daycare providers, teachers and other people you’d like to show appreciation to how much you care with a thoughtful throw pillow. And while you are shopping, don’t forget to grab an extra pillow just in case the need for a new gift arises!

Once you’ve grabbed a few of these “extra” items, there’s one more thing you need to be prepared for any holiday gift-giving need. Make sure to have all the wrapping supplies you need, including gift bags, boxes and wrapping paper. Little extras like a beautiful decorative ribbon and small sprigs of holly can make your gift look extra special. No one will guess that it was a last-minute gift!