Wine always seems to be the default housewarming gift, and though no one will ever turn down a free bottle—at least not me—if you're looking to go beyond a bottle of cabernet sauvignon, you've come to the right place. The trick to presenting your favorite hostess with a gift she'll love and actually use is figuring out her personality. Tailor the housewarming gift to her interests, skills, or whatever her home is still missing. (To any of my friends reading this, I'm always on the hunt for cool vases.) Once you've figured that part out, the search begins for a product that fits in your budget and looks classy or cool. I've kicked off the product hunt for you by rounding up 26 great gifts to give a hostess in 2023. These items are flexible enough that if you don't know the hostess that well, she can still appreciate and use whatever you pick from the list ahead.
HBotanicsWeddings Pampas Grass Dried Palm Spear Floral Vase Arrangement
For the Non-Green Thumb Hostess
Your friend is always saying she can't keep her plants alive, so rather than stress her out with a living thing, opt for dried florals. This colorful pampas grass bunch already comes with a vase, making it easy to gift it as is.
Blueland x Reformation Routine Clean Kit
For the Tidy Homeowner
She's all about living an eco-friendly lifestyle, from thrifting her clothes to reducing consumption of plastic. She'll definitely appreciate this collab from Blueland x Reformation, which features a cleaning kit that covers everything from laundry to the kitchen.
Goodee Wine-O's Round Glass Markers
For the Wine Drinker
These colorful markers that go around the stem of your wine glass will solve all the "is this mine?" dilemma the next time you leave your drink on the table. Plus, this is the kind of gift you might not necessarily buy for yourself, but would appreciate receiving from someone else.
Crate and Barrel The Deluxe Edition Baby Keepsake Box
For the Hostess Who's a New Mom
She just had a baby and you're visiting her and the little one for the first time. Gift her this keepsake box that will allow her to preserve special items and more, so she can reminisce over the memories once the child is off to college.
Be Rooted Be Rooted Slim Travel Journal Set
For the Writer
This journal set from a Black-owned small business is the perfect gift for the writer who journals at night or likes to document her travels in written entries. They're colorful and look great, whether displayed on her nightstand or tucked into her tote bag.
Estelle Colored Glass Stemmed Wine Glass
For the Party Thrower
It's an unspoken rule that everyone gathers at her place to party and she doesn't mind at all. Show her your appreciation for all the times you crashed on the couch afterwards (or accidentally broke a cup) by gifting her this beautiful set of colored wine glasses. They come in several other hues too, if this peachy-orange color isn't her vibe.
c Five Two Silicone Oven Mitts & Pot Holders
For the Baker
Oven mitts and pot holders generally aren't the cutest, but Food52 easily solves that problem with this set of two very stylish pairs. (You can also buy the mitts individually.) The bundle is great for the hostess who spends most of her time in the kitchen whipping up delicious dishes.
Italic Zest 6qt Cast Iron Dutch Oven
For the Serious Cook
This Dutch oven is made from premium cast iron and coated in porcelain a.k.a. it's durable and will withstand years of searing, braising, and sautéing. The orange coloring makes it a pretty gift to give and the hostess will surely want to display it front and center in the kitchen.
Food52 Five Two Bamboo Cutting Board
For the Head Chef
The coolest part about this cutting board is the extra deep juice groove, so the juice ends up in an actual bowl rather than all over the kitchen countertop/floors. This cutting board is also double-sided (use one side to display cheese and meat spread!) and features a slit where you can easily rest your phone to look on at recipes.
