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100 Gifts for the Hostess

From Magnetic Bottle Openers to Comically Candid Coasters

— December 18, 2014 — Lifestyle
Buying a gift for the hostess in your life is a little like giving back; a big "Thank You" for hosting every dinner party, birthday celebration and get-together in her apartment (which has pretty much become your second home).

Of course, the hostess loves to entertain, and she's good at it. So why not help her out by getting her a gift she can put to good use? There are a ton of inventive products that are perfect for putting together a function, from hand-etched barware to Parisian dessert toppers, cocktail pop-up menus and silly smile coasters.

And, if she gets excited enough about her gift, perhaps she'll decide to throw a spontaneous party -- of which you'll be the guest of honor! Everybody wins.
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Adhesive Fan Accessories
Adhesive Fan Accessories
Taki Products' Accessories Dress Up a Cooling Home Appliance
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Festive Frosted Desserts
Festive Frosted Desserts
These Christmas Cupcakes from Mister Donut Japan are Indulgently Sweet
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Artisan Cutting Board Accessories
Artisan Cutting Board Accessories
CB2's Captain Wood Server is a Fresh Take on Rustic Design
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Delicate Hanging Vases
Delicate Hanging Vases
Solifleur by Margaux Keller is a Collection of Glass Flower Holders
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95
Patriotic Party Essentials
Patriotic Party Essentials
Etsy Shop ThePartyFairy Creates Picnic-Ready Memorail Day Straws
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94
Bold Banana Housewares
Bold Banana Housewares
Etsy User Michiko Shimada Creates Fruit-Inspired Salt and Pepper Shakers
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93
Tart Baking Sets
Tart Baking Sets
Bakers Can Easily Achieve Classic Fluted Sides with This Convenient Kit
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92
Silicone Cocktail Chillers
Silicone Cocktail Chillers
IceLiners Molds Create a Frozen Liquid Lining in Your Cocktail Glass
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Hangover Prevention Brews
Hangover Prevention Brews
MERCY's Canned Citrus Drink from makes Mornings Easier After a Night Out
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90
Papery Donut Decorations
Papery Donut Decorations
This Tissue Garland Cleverly Looks Like a Delicate Sprinkled Dessert
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Exclusive Mixologist Recipes
Exclusive Mixologist Recipes
Craft Cocktails is Full of Delicious Drinks from Brian Van Flandern
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88
Cinematic Family Cups
Cinematic Family Cups
These National Lampoon Christmas Vacation Glasses are Perfect for Holidays
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Parisian Dessert Decor
Parisian Dessert Decor
Etsy's Miss Sarah Cake Shop Features Artistic Cake Toppers
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Barrel Beer Mugs
Barrel Beer Mugs
The Urakita Studio Designs a Modern Take on the Classic Wooden Barrel
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Magnetic Bottle Openers
Magnetic Bottle Openers
This Verseur Metal + Levier Pops Bottles With Ease Thanks to Magnetics
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Multitasking Mustache Bottle Openers
Multitasking Mustache Bottle Openers
The Wine and Beer Opener Can Tackle Multiple Types of Bottles
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Versatile Glassware Cleaners
Versatile Glassware Cleaners
Spot-Not is a Handy Glass Cleaner for a Streak-Free Shine
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Delightful Sugar Cubes
Delightful Sugar Cubes
This DIY Sugar Cube Tutorial Will Help You Invigorate Your Coffee
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Chic Bar Cart Accents
Chic Bar Cart Accents
This DIY Bar Cart Project Adds Style to At-Home Drink Servers
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Chalkboard Cheese Platters
Chalkboard Cheese Platters
This DIY Serving Platter Project is Perfect for Holiday Gatherings
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Seasonally Delicious Smackers
Seasonally Delicious Smackers
The Pumpkin Cheesecake Halloween Lip Balm is an Excellent Gift
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Edible Christmas Adornments
Edible Christmas Adornments
These Do It Yourself Apple Chips are Tasty and Festive
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Optical Illusion Coasters
Optical Illusion Coasters
This Magical Coaster Set Makes Your Beverage Levitate Off the Table
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Cardboard Typography Shelving
Cardboard Typography Shelving
The Alpacbeto Bookcase is Chic and Eco-Friendly
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Peruvian Decorative Tassels
Peruvian Decorative Tassels
Our Open Road and Urban Outfitters Team Up for Colorful Home Decor
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Sinister Candied Apples
Sinister Candied Apples
These Black Poison Toffee Apples are Perfect to Serve on Halloween
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Dressed-Up Coffee Mugs
Dressed-Up Coffee Mugs
Alice + Olivia's Double Wall Mug Design Features Tutus & Tuxedos
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Delicate Gold Glassware
Delicate Gold Glassware
This Collection of 12 Glasses and a Carafe is Stunningly Unique
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Presidential Spice Dispensers
Presidential Spice Dispensers
The Abraham Lincoln Salt and Pepper Shaker Set is Stackable
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Baguette Bag Menus
Baguette Bag Menus
Mavora's Unique Menu Place Cards on Etsy Are Cute and Multi-Purpose
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Etched Noble Globe Glassware
Etched Noble Globe Glassware
This Glassware Set Takes You Around the World
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Tulip-Shaped Beer Glasses
Tulip-Shaped Beer Glasses
The Spiegelau Stout Glass is Optimal for Stout Alcoholic Beverages
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Witty Etched Glassware
Witty Etched Glassware
Vinegar and Brown Paper Personalizes Your Glassware With Clever Phrases
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Animal-Themed Dessert Trays
Animal-Themed Dessert Trays
These Paper Cupcake Wrappers from Mr. Printables are a Fun Craft Idea
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Hand-Etched Barware
Hand-Etched Barware
The 3.2.1. Glassware Collection by Kontextur is Stylish and Sophisticated
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Versatile Glass Tiles
Versatile Glass Tiles
These Decorative Glass Tiles Can Be Used on Walls and Floors
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Bamboo-Branch Glassware
Bamboo-Branch Glassware
Hirota Glass Shop Designs Naturally Elegant Glass Vessels
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Toiletry Drink Dividers
Toiletry Drink Dividers
These 'Party Plunger Drink Markers' Will Bring Toilet Humor to Any Party
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Iconic Partying Stoneware (UPDATE)
Iconic Partying Stoneware (UPDATE)
Red Cup Partyware is Perfect for Burgeoning Adults
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Hole Hollowed Trays
Hole Hollowed Trays
Martin Jakobsen's Peli Tray Features Small Dots to Hold Food Skewers Upright
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Gilded Cocktail Garnishes
Gilded Cocktail Garnishes
This Gold Sugar Garnish from Etsy is Deliciously Ornate
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Party Cup Cakes
Party Cup Cakes
These Delicious Cake Bites are Shaped Like Red Plastic Drinking Glasses
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Relaxed Wine Bottles
Relaxed Wine Bottles
This Beer Wine Bottle Disguises Itself as an Unpretentious Drink
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Suave Valentine's Day Coasters
Suave Valentine's Day Coasters
Score Your Dream Date at a Party with Funny Pick-Up Line Coasters
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Connected Coffee Cups
Connected Coffee Cups
These Link Mugs Fit Together to Make Carrying Multiple Cups More Convenient
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Prismatic Wall Tile Decor
Prismatic Wall Tile Decor
These Faceted Wall Coverings Boast a Textural Design
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Sculptural Glass Vessels
Sculptural Glass Vessels
Laura Jungmann Creates Upcycled Glass Receptacles
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Decorative Party Pops
Decorative Party Pops
These Party Cake Pops by Bakerella are a Great Birthday Cake Alternative
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Bonfire-Inspired Candles
Bonfire-Inspired Candles
Embrace Your Love for the Great Outdoors with the Campfire Candle Holder
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Hydration-Encouraging Glassware
Hydration-Encouraging Glassware
The Alliance Glassware Collection Links Water and Alcohol
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Connected Cocktail Shakers
Connected Cocktail Shakers
The B4RM4N Smart Shaker and App Helps You Make Perfect Mixed Drinks
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Musical Drinking Straws
Musical Drinking Straws
The Wet My Whistle Musical Straws Makes Slurping Drinks more Entertaining
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Garden Gnome Drink Accessories
Garden Gnome Drink Accessories
This Ceramic Bottle Opener Boasts a Whimsical White and Gold Design
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Gold Winged Tea Cups
Gold Winged Tea Cups
The Versace Coffee Cup Features a Fresh and Elegant Design With Gold Finishes
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Vintage Cassette Glassware
Vintage Cassette Glassware
Add Some Retro Charm to Your Kitchenware with These Mixtape Glasses
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Cocktail Pop-Up Menus
Cocktail Pop-Up Menus
Savoy Hotel’s Beaufort Bar Provides a Fun Visual of Its Drinks
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Wine-Infused Salts
Wine-Infused Salts
The Jacobsen Salt Co.'s Wine Salts Add Elegance to Cooking
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Handy Drink Coolers
Handy Drink Coolers
This Outrageous Giant Fist Drink Holder Keeps Drinks Cold with a Good Grip
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Tropical Ice Trays
Tropical Ice Trays
Using Fruit Juice Instead of Water Would Make These Pineapple Ice Cubes Cooler
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Cranium Freezing Accessories
Cranium Freezing Accessories
The Skull Ice Cube Mold From CB2 Features a Cleverly Creepy Design
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Opulent Coffee Tumblers
Opulent Coffee Tumblers
These Starbucks 30th Anniversary Items Add Luxury to the Holidays
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Wanderlust Globe Lighting
Wanderlust Globe Lighting
The Q-ball Connection Lamp is Made for Travel Junkies
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Cafe-Quality Coffee Machines
Cafe-Quality Coffee Machines
The Breville Espresso Machine Boasts Dual Boiler for Quality Brews
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Boozy Tape Dispensers
Boozy Tape Dispensers
Bring the Party to Work with the Cosmo Tape Dispenser
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Boozy Ice Cream Bars
Boozy Ice Cream Bars
BuzzBar's Ice Cream Bar Treats Blend Health with Indulgence
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Saucily Suggestive Drink Coasters
Saucily Suggestive Drink Coasters
Provocative Letterpress Coasters Aren't for Family Gatherings
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Prehistoric Party Platters
Prehistoric Party Platters
Mod Cloth's Dinosaur Plate is Perfect for Posh or Playful Affairs
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Profane Greeting Cards
Profane Greeting Cards
This Amazeballs Thank-You Card Design Congratulates Using Hip Lingo
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Poison Tea Cups
Poison Tea Cups
Elle of Chase and Scout Re-Decorates Traditional Porcelain Dishes
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Festive Felt Bottle Toppers
Festive Felt Bottle Toppers
Get Your Liqueur Holiday-Ready with Christmas Wine Bottle Covers
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Illuminated Drink Decor
Illuminated Drink Decor
These LED Flashing Shot Glasses Lights Up any Party
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Galactic Nutcracker Figurines
Galactic Nutcracker Figurines
CB2's Astronaut Nutcracker is a Futuristic Take on Festive Decor
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Delightful Vino Vases
Delightful Vino Vases
The Tulip Wine Glass Welcomes Flowers and Full-Bodied Beverages
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Silver Coffee Cards
Silver Coffee Cards
This Opulent $200 Starbucks Gift Card is Made from Sterling Silver
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Holiday Dessert Jewelry
Holiday Dessert Jewelry
Pumpkin Pie Earrings are Cute Last-Minute Thanksgiving Accessories
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Refined Party-Starting Shooters
Refined Party-Starting Shooters
This Drinking Set Covers All Your Shot-Taking Needs
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Cheese Type Identifiers
Cheese Type Identifiers
These Reusable Ceramic Cheese Markers Help Guests Choose Cheeses
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Minimalist Block Vases
Minimalist Block Vases
Alessandro Di Prisco's Duo Vase Boasts a Clean and Simple Design
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Designer Shot Glasses
Designer Shot Glasses
The Stacking Alexander Wang Shot Glasses Come with a Neat Storage Case
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Stylish Ergonomic Glassware
Stylish Ergonomic Glassware
The InsideOut Glass Collection by AMT Studio is Easier to Grasp
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Festival-Ready Wine Packaging
Festival-Ready Wine Packaging
Niner Wine is Set to Take to the Party in Style
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Intricately Beaded Accessories
Intricately Beaded Accessories
These Geometric Statement Necklaces Boast a Tribal Design
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Baking Bling Accessories
Baking Bling Accessories
This Diamond Cookie Cutter from Etsy’s Printmeneer Shop is 3D-Printed
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Connect-the-Dots Wines
Connect-the-Dots Wines
This Creative Wine Bottle Design Lets You Get Creative
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Citrus Wedge Juicers
Citrus Wedge Juicers
This Sleek Steel Lemon Squeezer Presses Lemon Wedges with Ease
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Miniature Booze Chillers
Miniature Booze Chillers
Skybar Wine Chill Drops Can Cool Wine 20 Times Faster Than the Fridge
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Spatula Tong Hybrid Tools
Spatula Tong Hybrid Tools
Chef2 Creates Colorful Multi-Purpose Kitchen Utensils
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Hilariously Literal Drink Coasters
Hilariously Literal Drink Coasters
These Clever Drink Coasters Offer a Round of Drinks On Them
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Silly Simile Coasters
Silly Simile Coasters
These Funny Beverage Coasters Finish the Phrase 'We Go Together Like…"
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Party-Sized Ice Buckets
Party-Sized Ice Buckets
Epicureanist's Large Ice Bucket Holds Up to Eight Wine Bottles
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Sophisticated Animal Dishware
Sophisticated Animal Dishware
These Dapper Animal Plates are a Well-Dressed Addition to Any Party
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Comically Candid Coasters
Comically Candid Coasters
Get Your Guests to Crack Up and Clean Up with These Funny Coasters
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Regal High-Tea Infusers
Regal High-Tea Infusers
The Royal Family Tea Bag Set is Perfect for Fancy Tea Time
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Sleek Wooden Glassware
Sleek Wooden Glassware
This Wooden Wine Glass Set Gives You a Forested Feel to Your Wine Drinking
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Fruity Alcohol Enhancers
Fruity Alcohol Enhancers
The Vodka Zinger Natural Flavor Infuser Makes Healthy Cocktails
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Retro Record Amplifiers
Retro Record Amplifiers
This Natural Phone Speaker Dock Provides Perfect Portable Atmosphere
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Lady Bathing Tea Sets
Lady Bathing Tea Sets
The Bathing Girls Tea Set is Fun Filled to the Brim
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Dice Themed Cake Molds
Dice Themed Cake Molds
This Dungeons and Dragons-Inspired Cake Mold Creates 20-Sided Desserts
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Literary Alcoholic Drinks
Literary Alcoholic Drinks
Make Drinks Based on Favorite Classics with the Tequila Mockingbird Book
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