8 Hostess Gifts Under $50 to Grab This Holiday Season

Don't show up to this year's holiday celebrations empty-handed.

By Michele Kettner • Posted November 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.

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‘Tis the season for holiday parties. With Thanksgiving right around the corner and Christmas not far behind, it’s time to start planning out your thank you gifts for your wonderful hosts. Here are eight gift options for every type of host.

wine and cheese pairing book — *Courtesy Red Barn Mercantile*

Wine & Cheese Pairing Swatchbook

Take your at-home wine tastings to the next level thanks to this little cheat sheet with over 50 pairings. $14.95 at Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria

brown stoneware platter with flowers — *Courtesy Boxwood*

Debossed Stoneware Platter w/ Fall Botanical Pattern

If you’re making an appetizer or dessert for your holiday celebration, pick up this platter to serve your treat then leave it with the hostess as a gift. $32 at Boxwood, 128 S. Royal St., Ste. 100, Alexandria

mug with classic book titles — *Courtesy The Nest Egg*

Book Club Porcelain Mug

You can never have too many mugs. We’re sure your book-loving hostess will appreciate adding this one to her collection. $24 at The Nest Egg, 11940 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax

handcrafted candlesticks — *Courtesy Goldfinch*

Terra Candlestick

Pick up a pair of these handcrafted mango wood candlesticks to add to the centerpiece of your family feast. $34.95-$54.95 at Goldfinch, 806 N. Fairfax St., Alexandria

box of truffles — *Courtesy River-Sea Chocolates Factory*

15 Piece Truffles

You can never go wrong when you bring your hostess a box of chocolates. These truffles will melt in your mouth with their handcrafted artisanal fillings, ganache, and caramel. $39.99 at River-Sea Chocolates Factory, 4520 Daly Dr., Ste. 100, Chantilly

blue journal with embroidered flowers — *Courtesy Penny Post*

Menagerie Embroidered Journal

Every good host needs somewhere to store recipes, to-do lists, and party menus. $40 at Penny Post, 1201 King St., Alexandria

Plant Mister

For the host with a green thumb, this mister is not only a thoughtful gift but will come in handy on a daily basis. $14.99 at Rewild, 700 N. Randolph St., Ste. 190, Arlington

Gingerbread Candles with Sugared Glass

It may still be fall, but now is the perfect time to pick up a festive-scented candle for the holiday season. $38 at Le Village Marché, 2800 S. Randolph St., Ste. 110A, Arlington

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.