Five Hostess Gifts to Impress

Hello friend,

Have your holiday invitations started to flow in? Once Halloween is behind us we can expect the jingle bells to start ringing and the excitement of the holiday season to begin. We know it can be a busy time of the year, so we wanted to give you some inspiration for hostess gifts, whether you’re attending a holiday bash, a Sunday brunch or a weekend getaway, we have some ideas that will wow your hosts. 

This week in the newsletter we feature a sister team who has the perfect gift for the friend who hosts the girls’ getaway; a scent master who delivers products that are literally the talk of the town; a chocolatier who offers a gift that’s much more than just bonbons; all-natural incense that burns with thanks; and an illustrator whose coffee table book makes the perfect thank you gift for the icon in your life. 

Some of our favourite features are the ones that come via our readers. This week we introduce you to a brand that spread like wildfire at an event we held with a group of Genuinely Stellar subscribers and we can’t wait for you to learn about it! If you have a product you love from a women-owned brand, please share it at [email protected]. Your endorsements mean the world to us and to the women behind the brands we write about!

Enjoy!

If she’s hosting a girls’ weekend at her cottage, wouldn’t she love it if you all pitched in for flowers.

This brand created a frenzy at a gathering of Genuinely Stellar subscribers. Find out what product had everyone hitting “add to cart.”

Chocolate is the key to any host’s heart, but this chocolate may even unlock their imagination too.

The power of plants is well known, but have you ever thought about the power of their fragrance? Put this on your list for your next housewarming gift.

Need a way to show your appreciation for the host of the annual holiday bash? Make your gift iconic.

Watch this space for five quick things to make your life a little richer.

Bringing flowers for the hostess? Why not make it simple for her and bring a gorgeous vase to put them in. Maison Roseaux, a woman-owned shop in Montreal has many to choose from and you can buy them online.

If you’re bringing wine to the holiday party, why not dress it up with a unique holiday ornament? Socca Living in Toronto has a lovely selection of decorations.

The Lemonade Stand in Uxbridge, Ontario, a beautiful woman-owned shop on Main Street that is a treasure trove of hostess gift ideas.

You can’t go wrong with a handmade item for a hostess gift. We love this Chiseled Wood Bowl from The Curated Home in Calgary.

Housewarmings in Oakville, Ontario is a great place to shop for a hostess gift. Enlighten the host with this cute set of old school matches.

Do you have a stellar find? Share with us at [email protected]

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