Kathy Hilton’s Go-To Holiday Gifts, From DirecTV Subscriptions and Charitable PJs to Luxe Stocking Stuffers

If her epic pajama-powered soirées — or her Bel Air abode filled with 18 decadently decorated Christmas trees — aren’t any indication, prolific party host Kathy Hilton knows how to do the holidays. Last night, she kicked off her winter season of philanthropic festivities with her Christmas at Kathy’s celebration with DirecTV.

“I want to get people to remember to do all of the things you can do right now to make somebody else feel better,” Hilton told The Hollywood Reporter via Zoom ahead of Tuesday night’s soirée held at her chic manse, where guests brought toys to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. (The Long Island-bred TV personality frequently works with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Starlight Children’s Foundation, among many others.) Naturally, the fashionable fête boasted a guest list of her fashionable family and Bravolebrities, including Hilton’s half-sisters and fellow The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars Kyle Richards and Kim Richards; daughter Nicky Rothschild; RHO Orange County‘s Heather Dubrow; RHO Miami‘s Larsa Pippen; RHO Salt Lake City‘s Meredith Marks and Whitney Rose; and more.

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Guests enjoyed Meredith Marks caviar and classic holiday-inspired cocktails, and took home party favors such as Moet & Chandon champagne (by way of a vending machine).

Hilton is known for her decadent holiday decorations, which are just as much the stars of her Christmas parties. “My No. 1 favorite thing is tabletop and home — I worked at the Waldorf for three-and-a-half to four years, so I love setting the table. I gave Architectural Digest a tour of my home, so every room just takes you back. Each room is kind of different, and it’s very whimsical, and I’ve collected decorations for many many years. One tree has 20 layers of lighting, so it really looks lit!”

As for her go-to source for festive decor? “Believe it or not, Ross!” says the 64-year-old socialite. “I don’t want to take the chance [with online shopping, I ordered some items and] they still haven’t shown up. There’s something nice about going into the store.”

Here, Hilton shares her go-to holiday gift ideas with THR. From her favorite online subscription for cord-cutters and philanthropic pajama sets, to luxe beauty stocking stuffers and under-$100 jewelry, see her top picks below.

DirecTV

From $65 per month at DirectV

“We love sitting around the TV and watching the classic holiday movies and DirecTV makes it a breeze! We can get basically every channel we want. Christmas time is fun for us to get together, I love putting on my favorite holiday movie: Miracle on 34th Street, even some of the silly cartoons, the Charlie Brown special that we all grew up with, The Littlest Elf, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — the usual classics I love!

Best of all – anyone can stream DirecTV satellite-free at home or on the go, so you never miss any of the shows you love.”

Kizo Lab Seasonal Travel Set

Save $8 at Kizo Lab $40

“The men in your lives need some love too! I love the Seasonal Travel Set, it makes a great stocking stuffer and I am getting them for my husband and sons.

Voluspa Crushed Candy Cane Candle

$45 at Nordstrom

“My favorite candle brand and my favorite holiday scent Crushed Candy Cane“

BaubleBar Mint to Be Custom Ornament

$50 at Baublebar

“BaubleBar makes the cutest personalized ornaments. I’ll be adding this custom candy cane ornament to my collection thanks to my new grandbabies.”

PrintFresh Happy Howlidays Tall Long Flannel Sleep Set

$158 at PrintFresh

“Holiday pajamas are a great gift to give to friends with children, and PrintFresh has the cutest holiday prints! I have partnered with PrintFresh this holiday season to give back — from now until the end of December, PrintFresh will donate 10 percent of proceeds of their Happy Howliday print to Camp Cocker Rescue and Animal Haven.”

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The Sis Kiss Jewelry

$88 at Sis Kiss

“I like to give Sis Kiss‘ charms to my sisters — they’re so cute. When we were doing the Toys for Tots fundraiser we had their Charm Bar — there’s something that everyone can pick, like a little cubic zirconia piece. They make great fashion jewelry that’s so cute and fun and makes a perfect stocking stuffer!”

The Caviar Co. 12 Days of Caviar

$750 at The Caviar Co.

“Everyone knows I love caviar and this 12 Days of Caviar Advent calendar is just so chic.”

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540

From $325 at Nordstrom

“You will always smell this on me, especially during the holidays — I practically bathe in it.”

French Sole Teddy Shoes

$185 at French Sole

$185 at Nicky Hilton

Treat loved ones to cute comfort with these adorable Teddy shoes from Nicky Hilton’s collaboration with footwear label French Sole, another one of Kathy Hilton’s favorite holiday gift ideas.

U Beauty The Plasma Trio

$168 at Amazon

“My lips get really really dry around September, and I love U Beauty’s lip gloss. The Plasma Trio makes a great stocking stuffer.”

UrbanStems The Grandeur Bouquet

$140 at Urban Stems

“The best hostess gift. I love to order my Urban Stems and have it arrive right at the party.”

Paris Hilton Iconic Nonstick Pots and Pans Set

$130 at Amazon $129.99

“I love to cook for the family during the holidays and Paris’ cookware is perfect for it and they are pink!

During the holidays, I do a frittata with everything you can think of, all of the vegetables with a little ham; cinnamon rolls; caviar with sour cream; fresh juice.”

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Alice + Olivia Basquiat Porla Collared Sweater

$465 at Alice & Olivia

“I’ve done several charity events with [Alice + Olivia designer] Stacey Bendet, she’s so generous. We collect art and this sweater will be a fun gift for all the art lovers in my life.”

Evermill The Counter Top Rack

$229 at Evermill

“My niece Whitney’s husband, Luke [White], founded this company and their Counter Top Rack will be my go-to gift for all my culinary-loving friends!

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