When thinking about the perfect holiday hostess gift for your friends or family members, there are an endless amount of ideas that come to mind. When looking to give gifts that play with current home decor trends, rustic and chic styles have definitely made their way to the top. Although around the holiday season, plaids and garland are clearly a fan favorite. Find gifts that are easy to dress up or dress down, depending on the occasion your hostess is throwing. From festive holiday plates to a small, tabletop artificial Christmas tree, your gift is sure to impress not only your hostess, but their guests, as you begin the joyous holiday season surrounded by family and friends.

Platter Plans

It’s no secret that during the holidays, cookies and scrumptious goodies are by far a fan favorite. What better way for your hostess to show off their baked goods than with a beautiful Christmas platter? It’s the perfect accent for holiday get-togethers and can be dolled up for a holiday feast on the table, paired with festive decor and glass dish sets, or dressed down for a casual get together. No matter how they choose to accent this piece, it is sure to have their guests feel at home for the holidays.

Scents of the Season

We all know the feeling of walking into a store and being overwhelmed by the smell of a delicious candle burning, which always seems to bring us back to the best holiday memories. Candles, coming in a variety of forms and sizes, make for a perfect yet simple hostess gift. You can present this versatile product in a festive gift box on its own or paired with a candle holder to place on the dining table or mantle. Scented candles are always a hit during the year, but during the holiday season, everyone will love walking into your cozy, warm smelling home. Think cinnamon, vanilla and more!

Ornament Occasion

If you are looking for a smaller, more personable item to gift, consider a memorable ornament. During the holidays, you can never have too many decorative ornaments. Being as small and dainty as they are, ornaments can be easily placed as accents throughout a home. One unique twist on this particular holiday hostess gift could be gifting a memorable holiday ornament that is hanging from an elegant bottle of wine or another fun gift!

Dazzling Decor

Show the hostess your gratitude with unique and charming home decor. When gifting decor, there are many routes you could take. You could go for a simpler approach by gifting festive decor pieces that could accent any table or mantle. For your holiday meal, a dining room table paired with a rustic wire runner is a chic flip on Great Grandma’s stained table runner (which can be retired to the kids’ table). It’s a good idea to choose basic colors and patterns while gifting, especially if you are unaware of the color scheme of the hostess’s home. Plush patterned products, such as throws or pillows, make the perfect gift to accent furniture. Help your hostess spice up her space with stunning decor and have jolly old Santa in awe after coming down that dusty chimney with a luscious garland and lights placed above the mantel. A decorative mantel with nutcrackers, garland and lights can always bring some holiday spirit into the room, so don’t hold back on gifting dazzling decor.

Warm Up to Winter

A snuggly throw is sure to add more than just warmth to any cozy home. Throw blankets are one of the easiest ways to bring color and texture into a room, as they are simply able to be thrown over a sofa or placed in a rustic wicker basket near the fireplace. With this item, you are also giving the gift of versatility. A cozy throw, especially in a more neutral tone, can be switched out as the seasons changed, or even moved to different rooms, as needed. Pair one with a decorative throw pillow for the perfect holiday gift.

A Sign of the Holidays

Say goodbye to bare, white walls and hello to rustic wood wall art. For a bolder hostess gift approach, you can never go wrong with wood wall decor. Wall decor of any kind is apparent in many homes, especially during the holidays when, truly, you can never have too many decorations. Traditional rustic wood signs with accented holiday images are sure to add yet another pop of color to any room.

As the holiday season approaches, stress no more over the perfect hostess gift. There are a plethora of amazing gifts for the home that are sure to impress not only the hostess but the guests as well. Good luck gifting!