Hostess with the Mostess


Summer is the season of going to your friends houses for BBQs, pool parties & housewarming parties – with all these fun events you can’t show up empty handed! Here’s a few hostess gifts to bring along with you!






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Last year was all about the crazy pool floats, and this year is no different – having a friend that has a pool is like winning the lottery! Not only do you get to go over and enjoy it, but you can leave a little gift that keeps on giving in the form of a pool float! I’m all about donut pool floats!







Candles are always a good idea – but why not summer-fy (not a word but we’ll just go with it) the candles and have them be super fun like a watermelon, flamingo or even ice cream shaped ones!




You also can’t go wrong with a really cute tumbler to sip infused water out of – or even pour your favorite spiked iced tea! By one for you and your friend! 






I like to bring gifts that they wouldn’t normally get for themselves like a great coffee table book – I have three on my table now and can’t seem to find the time to read them – ahhh!






If you’re an avid fan of stationary – odds are so are your friends – you could always pick some great ones up from Rifle Paper Co. Wouldn’t you love getting a thank you note on the stationary that you picked out πŸ™‚






Who doesn’t love pretty and festive coasters? Since Kate Spade is pretty much the queen of being a hostess – I think these glitter coasters might just be the best thing ever!




A nice bottle of rosΓ© as a “thank you” for the invite will always go over well – gift it in a cute bag-all tote. If you have a friend’s that are recently married or even a girlfriend who loves all things monogrammed, these stirrers are so fun and something they’ll have forever because it’s your name! 




  


What’s your favorite gift to give thanks to the host?


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  1. Pamela {Sequins and Sea Breezes}
    June 15, 2016 / 10:53 am

    Love all of this! I have that pineapple float and it's so fun! You can never go wrong with candles either, always a good idea! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

  2. Blaire Bingham
    June 15, 2016 / 10:56 am

    Love this post! Everything is so cute! Those coffee table books are beautiful and I love the fun summer time candles!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

  3. a little bit of emily
    June 15, 2016 / 11:18 am

    I love the idea of a pool float if they have a pool! My go-to is usually always alcohol. Can't go wrong with that!

  4. Andrea Nine
    June 15, 2016 / 11:36 am

    I am soooo loving the unique pool floats this year, oh that pineapple…CUTE. I collected cool looking candles who I was little, I had one that looked like a bee hive and smelled like honey and a Dr. Pepper little that smelled like Dr. Pepper, glad to see they still make cool candles and of course I love me some thank you notes….darling!!

  5. Amanda Elizabeth - Meet @ the Barre
    June 15, 2016 / 11:43 am

    I want one of those pool floats so badly!!!! It's just the whole storage thing that is tough. Super cute roundup B!

  6. Hollie
    June 15, 2016 / 11:54 am

    Oh I love the pool floats! Though pools are rare here in the UK so there would be no point in me ever getting one πŸ™

  7. Sarita @ it's my girls' world
    June 15, 2016 / 11:54 am

    I am loving those pool floats! I bought a flamingo one this year! This is such a great list! I want almost everything in it! You should totally come over and bring me some stuff πŸ™‚

  8. Unknown
    June 15, 2016 / 12:07 pm

    This is such a great guide! I'm not good about giving hostess gifts but I really should be better about it! Hostess gift or not, I like these suggestions just for myself hehe. Those floats are amazing – a friend was just telling me about the pizza one this weekend.

    Erica
    pumpsandpushups.com

  9. Evelina
    June 15, 2016 / 12:09 pm

    We usually just bring a bottle of win but these ideas are so much more fun! I would love to receive any of these. The candles, coffee table books, thank you cards are all perfect!
    Xo, Evelina @ Fortunate House

  10. Rachel McCarthy
    June 15, 2016 / 12:32 pm

    What great picks, Biana! Hostess gifts are always so fun to buy. Love the monogrammed stirrers and the coffee table book is a great idea!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

  11. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style Blog
    June 15, 2016 / 12:39 pm

    Great picks! The pool floats are so fun and I love those cute wine bags!

    Jill
    Doused In Pink

  12. Rosy Outlook - Fashion & Lifestyle by Kelly Rose
    June 15, 2016 / 1:08 pm

    This post is so much fun–I would love to attend one of your parties! I'm totally a believer in cute coffee table books but I'm the same way–I feel like I never actually sit down and read them!

    rosyoutlookblog.com

  13. Chesson | Magnolia+Main
    June 15, 2016 / 1:40 pm

    These are all really good hostess gift ideas! We just put together customized sets of coasters for our last wedding shower party – everyone loved them! You can never go wrong with a pretty set of coasters.

  14. Owen Davis @ Davis Duo
    June 15, 2016 / 1:43 pm

    Those are the CUTEST thank you card!! I always opt for a candle or bottle of wine. I feel like people rarely splurge on a really nice candle for themselves so it's a great gift!

  15. P!nky
    June 15, 2016 / 1:49 pm

    These are all great gifts. I LOVE buying hostess gifts, so fun celebrating someone.

  16. Pink and Fabulous
    June 15, 2016 / 1:53 pm

    These are such fun hostess gifts for Summer! Those candles are SO adorable and would be perfect for a BBQ! Great round up lady! XO

  17. Traci Taylor Hart
    June 15, 2016 / 2:09 pm

    Great ideas! I'm so bad about hostess gifts that I usually end up grabbing a bottle of wine on the way!
    xo, Traci
    waltzmetoheaven.com

  18. Zelle B.
    June 15, 2016 / 2:12 pm

    So many good ideas! I love fun pool floats (there is a donut and a swan floating in my parents' pool at the moment). And that cup is so pretty! Love that.

    Zelle
    Southern Style

  19. Ashley G
    June 15, 2016 / 2:19 pm

    I love giving little hostess gifts! Candles, cute books and serving utensils are my go-to’s!

  20. CubicleCouture
    June 15, 2016 / 2:35 pm

    The pool float is such a cute idea!! I've heard they are tough to blow up though, so maybe a pool float plus a bicycle pump!!! πŸ˜‰ Make today work, Rachel -CubicleCouture

  21. The Fashion Folks
    June 15, 2016 / 2:37 pm

    These are lovely tips, obsessed with the float aways! Haha want a pool just to have them! Xx

    thefashionfolks.com

  22. elle jo
    June 15, 2016 / 2:42 pm

    I am loving the coasters the most! That's something we really need to invest in! We are always just putting down paper towels whenever we have cold drinks.

    liz @ j for joiner

  23. Jackie @ My (Sort Of) Adult Life
    June 15, 2016 / 2:49 pm

    These are all so cute! I would love to get any as a gift πŸ™‚

  24. Jalisa
    June 15, 2016 / 2:49 pm

    These are all such cute gift ideas, girlie! I LOVE the floats, they're seriously so cute and a great way to dress up your pool and patio, too! I also love the coasters you've shared, especially the glittery one; Kate Spade is indeed the queen of (super cute) hosting decor! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, you have me even more excited for the start of the weekend with the mention of BBQs, haha! I hope you're having a wonderful week so far!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    thestylecontour.com

  25. Unknown
    June 15, 2016 / 3:02 pm

    These are such great ideas! LOVE.

  26. Unknown
    June 15, 2016 / 3:04 pm

    Honestly there is nothing I love more than Hostess gifts! Seriously! It is such a fun and sweet thing to do! I love it! Your picks are awesome I mean who doesn't want a seriously gorgeous coffee table book??? So fun!
    xoxo,Victoria
    coffeeandablonde.blogspot.com

  27. Unknown
    June 15, 2016 / 3:04 pm

    I always love receiving a candles, chic set of coasters and a coffee table book! Great round up!

    Taffeta & Tulips

  28. Nikki @ makeupHER
    June 15, 2016 / 3:15 pm

    Awesome hostess gift ideas!! Those candles in the shapes are so fun and I would totally get another for myself ;)! A fun pool float is something you can't go wrong with if the host has a pool!!

  29. Kate at Green Fashionista
    June 15, 2016 / 3:19 pm

    How darling is that pineapple candle?! And I still have my eye on those sparkly coasters. Awesome finds <3
    Green Fashionista

  30. Carly
    June 15, 2016 / 3:22 pm

    This is such an amazing roundup of unique products. Obsessing over those fun candles & the stationary sets!

  31. Nadine
    June 15, 2016 / 3:24 pm

    Love all of these ideas. Candles are my favorite, because really…who doesn't love candles??? And cute coffee table books are always a win too!

  32. Marie
    June 15, 2016 / 3:28 pm

    These are great ideas Biana. I need a housewarming gift and the person doesn't drink. Didn't really know what to get her but I do now. She will love one of those coffee table books.

  33. Shannon Jenkins
    June 15, 2016 / 3:32 pm

    All of those floats are just too fun! Love the pizza! Also I need all of those candles! How adorable!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

  34. Kelsey @ The Peacock Roost
    June 15, 2016 / 3:35 pm

    These are all great ideas! Coffee table books are one of my favorite hostess gifts!
    Kelsey
    thepeacockroost.com

  35. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoes
    June 15, 2016 / 3:38 pm

    These are all SUCH great ideas. The pool floats and candles are my favorite! I usually hit up Crate & Barrel for hostess gifts and find great appetizer plates, they're always fun!

  36. Lily (Beauty With Lily)
    June 15, 2016 / 3:49 pm

    Every Summer they come out with the cutest pool floats! Love it!
    And the glitter coasters are a MUST have! Great roundup of unique gift ideas, Biana!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

  37. Rebecca Jo
    June 15, 2016 / 3:50 pm

    I'm always loving to give pretty books out.
    Love the coasters too.
    All these cute floats makes me want to get another pool!

  38. Unknown
    June 15, 2016 / 4:07 pm

    Great ideas! Always nice to bring the hostess something nice that they might not pick up for themselves. The pool floats out right now are so fun.

  39. Kayla MKOY
    June 15, 2016 / 4:10 pm

    You are so good! I would love to receive ANY of these things from a guest!!! πŸ™‚

  40. Sarah Blodgett
    June 15, 2016 / 4:32 pm

    That Rachael Zoe book has been on my list for a while now!
    Kisses,
    Sarah
    EverydayStarlet

  41. Nichole @ casadecrews.com
    June 15, 2016 / 4:34 pm

    Oh those gold coasters are super cute!

  42. Lindsay's Sweet World
    June 15, 2016 / 5:33 pm

    Those wine bottle totes are darling! Last winter Target's dollar spot had some great ones… they looked like sweaters! I loaded up! They are perfect for gifts.

  43. Straight A Style
    June 15, 2016 / 5:51 pm

    You found some seriously perfect hostess gifts! Aren't all the summer floats so fun?!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  44. Carolina Pinglo
    June 15, 2016 / 6:03 pm

    great ideas!! this is such a perfect list

    carolinapinglo.com/

  45. Cat Chat With Caren and Cody (Caren Gittleman)
    June 15, 2016 / 6:25 pm

    I just ADORE those floats!!! What a brilliant idea! I just created a new Pinterest board (Hostess/Host Gifts) and your post is my first pin there! xoxo catchatwithcarenandcody

  46. Jenn
    June 15, 2016 / 6:44 pm

    I love love love those glitter coasters! If someone brought me that as a gift, I'd be all over it! πŸ™‚

  47. Unknown
    June 15, 2016 / 6:47 pm

    OMG! everything is sooooo adorable! I want them all!

    XoXo,

    Tamara – LoveofMode.com

  48. Missy
    June 15, 2016 / 6:55 pm

    These are great ideas! I usually stick to wine, but I actually have a hostess gift I need to get for a non drinker soon, this is perfect inspiration!

  49. Karly @ What Karly Said
    June 15, 2016 / 7:11 pm

    I love the idea of bringing a coffee table book as a hostess gift – something they can enjoy long after the party is over!

  50. Ashley Lillis
    June 15, 2016 / 7:22 pm

    All of these would make great hostess gifts for a party this summer! I have to admit that I want those glitter coasters for myself! They're just so cute!

  51. Dana Ivy
    June 15, 2016 / 7:42 pm

    I literally want alllll of these things right now! There truly isn't one I like more than the other! I think I might need to have a party and forward your post to all the guests hahaha

    Xox Dana Ivy // iadorewhatilove.com

  52. Tess Felber_Sequins are the New Black
    June 15, 2016 / 7:57 pm

    I have those glitter coasters and they are amazing! Love all of these picks, I wish I still lived with my parents with a pool so I could buy all the pool floats!!

    xxoo, Tess
    sequinsarethenewblack.com

  53. The Siberian American
    June 15, 2016 / 9:13 pm

    I love giving hostess gifts! The float is such a great idea-they're so popular this summer! Also super obsessed with Rifle Paper Co. and that stationary!

  54. Ashley Stephenson
    June 15, 2016 / 9:31 pm

    Love those sequin coasters!

  55. Christina Lea Loves
    June 15, 2016 / 10:03 pm

    I can't even pick a favorite – I love them all! The floats are all too cute and those books would be perfect!

  56. Uzo O
    June 16, 2016 / 2:14 am

    The candles and coasters i like very much and will make a good set of gifts. Great picks.

    stylenbeautylounge.com

  57. sara [at] journey of doing
    June 16, 2016 / 4:45 am

    I love those coasters! Totally my thing!!

  58. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace}
    June 16, 2016 / 6:11 am

    I need some new coffee table books. But first I need a coffee table…

  59. Mamie
    June 16, 2016 / 6:43 am

    These are so cute, love your collection!
    angelemall.co.nz

  60. Paige @ An Uncomplicated Life Blog
    June 16, 2016 / 2:25 pm

    I love your idea of bringing a pool floatie for a hostess gift! I'm headed to a play date at a friend's house with a pool this afternoon, because it's already 100+ degrees here, and I've seen that donut one at Target! So fun

  61. Gold Coast Girl
    June 16, 2016 / 2:29 pm

    These are so cute! Love the floats!
    ~Samantha
    goldcoastgirlblog.com

  62. Unknown
    June 16, 2016 / 3:33 pm

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  63. Unknown
    June 16, 2016 / 3:34 pm

    What a wonderful post, so many perfect pieces for a summer party!
    I love how many great pool floats there are right now, I am eyeing a pineapple float for our pool!
    xo Nan // Simply Elegant Blog

  64. Meghan Conard
    June 16, 2016 / 4:05 pm

    Great gift ideas! Love the pool floats & coasters!
    xMC
    mc2squared.blogspot.com

  65. Kelli @ A Deeper Joy
    June 16, 2016 / 4:30 pm

    Those floaties are awesome! We need the pizza one!

  66. Meghan at Champagne & Suburbs
    June 16, 2016 / 4:39 pm

    The floats are so fun! I also love those coasters! So fun! xo, Champagne&Suburbs

  67. awhite
    June 16, 2016 / 4:56 pm

    I love that cute floral tumbler- and the awesome pool floats!

    Hope you have a great weekend ahead, babe!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  68. Amanda | Kids and Cabernet
    June 16, 2016 / 6:50 pm

    These are ALL so awesome and would all be such fun gifts! I need to keep these in mind πŸ™‚

  69. Unknown
    June 16, 2016 / 7:28 pm

    Such a cute round up! I am loving those inflatables. I wish I had a pool to use them in!

    Annessa
    seekingsunshine.com

  70. According to Kiki
    June 16, 2016 / 8:28 pm

    Hey, party or no party it's always nice getting and receiving unique little gifts! I love something interesting and your picks are spot on!

  71. Paula thirteenthoughts.com
    June 17, 2016 / 3:07 am

    Ummm yes to those glitter coasters!! How cute are they!!?? Love!

    Paula
    Thirteen Thoughts

  72. TRANGSCORNER
    June 17, 2016 / 9:07 am

    Great post! Love all of these!!
    Love,
    Kisses and hugs from trangscorner.com {a lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and food blog}

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  74. Sparkles and Lattes
    June 17, 2016 / 5:01 pm

    I need a fun pool float. And those candles are awesome. They are so unique and fun to give to your host or as a housewarming gift.

  75. Elegance and Mommyhood
    June 21, 2016 / 12:45 pm

    This is such a great idea for a post and aren't those donut floaties beautiful, stylish, practical and fun? I love the monogrammed stirrers, thank you cups and ice cream candle. I seriously want one of each from this list. So glad I had a bit of time this morning to catch up. πŸ’œπŸ’—

  76. Paige @ Reasons to Come Home
    June 21, 2016 / 3:10 pm

    I love all those fun floats and candles! Especially the flamingo! Great ideas!

  77. Elle Sees
    June 22, 2016 / 12:44 pm

    I want all of these for myself. Can we talk about HOW ADORABLE that pineapple candle is?? Great picks!!

  78. Stephanie Chalk
    June 24, 2016 / 1:59 am

    How can you pick just one in each category? So many great ideas! Xo, Stephanie