These $30 Vintage-Inspired Cake Stands Make the Best Hostess Gift for the Holidays

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No matter the occasion, it's never ideal to show up to someone's house empty-handed — even if your party host swears they've got everything covered. Providing your host or hostess with a small token of appreciation goes a long way (and likely ensures you'll score an invite next year, too). To help you impress your favorite host or hostess, we've compiled this roundup of the best hostess gifts you can give in 2023.

From dinner parties, game nights and housewarmings to annual holidays (think Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas breakfast), it's difficult to find an appropriate gift to say thank you. Luckily, we've included ideas for every budget and plenty of last-minute finds. Keep it simple with an inexpensive gift under $20 — think candles, coasters or recipe books, or splurge on a luxury find — hint: colorful glassware sets that elevate their tabletop.

As you scroll, shop creative finds that make cooking, decorating and cleaning much easier for them — think a cake stand, oven mitts and bread warming blanket — all of which double as brilliant housewarming gifts. Other gift ideas, like a luxury scented candle or monogrammed napkin rings (for $1!), easily add a special touch to any gathering. And if your hostess put you charge of appetizers, desserts or charcuterie, we've sprinkled in a few food gift ideas the whole party will love.

Jupiter Cake Stand

Inspired by the Parisian flea markets, this gorgeous cake stand will look beautiful on their countertop — especially when paired with one of their famous desserts. Did we mention it's dishwasher safe?

Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist

If your hostess has a knack for bartending, Tequlia Mockingbird will add a few literary-themed cocktails to their repetitore. The book includes 65 drink recipes, plus bar bites, drinking games and whimsical illustrations throughout.

Rustic Wood Cookbook Stand

Allowing them to cook with ease, this convenient stand will prop up cookbooks, tablets or magazines (like the latest issue of Good Housekeeping). It's designed to resemble a stylish cutting board, so it'll pair seamlessly with their modern kitchen aesthetic.

Candle Warmer Lamp

This minimalist candle melter — available in white, black and pink — provides all the function of a wicked candle, without the smoky smell. It includes a built-in dimmer switch to adjust the brightness and is large enough to fit most candles (even Yankee Candle's large jar).

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Mauve Real Touch Rose

Rather than bringing over a bouquet of flowers that'll die within a week, gift them a few life-like stems that'll last... most likely, forever. We love these dark mauve roses, but there's also light pink, dusty peach and lavender to consider.

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Granite Mortar and Pestle Set

Take their chef skills to the next level with this well-rated mortar and pestle — which reviewers claim is simple to use, easy to clean and feels heavy duty. It's not just for guacamole, they'll love experimenting with spices and herbs to make homemade dips, dressings and salsas.

BLANK SLATE™ Party Game

Turn your next dinner party into a lively game night by gifting the hostess an addicting and easy-to-learn game. Up to eight players can get involved by filling in the blanks on a dry-erase slate, trying their best to match other players.

Signature Cookie Assortment

Arrive with delicious treats in hand, or more specifically this set of assorted cookies from Levain Bakery. Your host will love sampling all the flavors: Chocolate Chip Walnut, Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip.

Electric Candle Lighter

If she's always got a collection of scented candles burning, this rechargeable electric lighter will make her party prep easier. The affordable tool has over 30,000 five-star reviews and is available in a variety of colors.

Eileen French Press

Rated the best overall French press by The Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, this budget-friendly pick brews a well-rounded cup of coffee. Its chrome frame looks modern and stylish, plus provides an insulation layer to keep coffee warm.

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The Clean Essentials

There's a lot of prep involved in hosting, but nearly just as much cleanup. Blueland's cleaning essentials are made from plant-based and plant-friendly ingredients, plus the packaging looks chic when resting on the counter. This set includes a hand soap, multi-surface cleaner, bathroom cleaner and glass + mirror cleaner.

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Artisan Crafted Teak Salad Servers

Crafted from natural teak wood, this handmade pair of salad servers will elevate her table setting. What's more: Your investment in GlobeIn empowers artisans and the brand includes the story behind every product (this one was crafted by Teo Hernandez in Guatemala).

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The Betty Sparkling White Wine

When in doubt, gift her a bottle of wine — but don't settle on just any store-bought option. This light, fresh sparkling wine has a soft, delicate finish and arrives in a sophisticated bottle.

Marble Wine Cooler

To pair with that bottle of bubbly, gift her this elegant white marble wine chiller. Advise her to stick it in the fridge a few hours before party time, and guests will never complain about room temp wine.

Helena Oven Mitt

This oven mitt, featuring a field of flowers, makes a gorgeous addition to her kitchen, plus it's incredibly functional. Designed by French artist Nathalie Lete, this floral collection also includes an apron and dish towels in a matching print.

Cloud Slippers

Prepping, cooking and cleaning for a dinner party means hours on their feet — luckily, these best-selling cloud slippers ensure feet are supportive and comfortable through it all. They're available in tons of colors, so pick up a pair in their favorite shade.

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Bayberry Tapers

In Colonial times, lighting a bayberry-scented candle on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve was meant to ensure a happy and prosperous new year — there's even a poem that goes "A bayberry candle burnt to the socket brings food to the larder and gold to the pocket." Let the tradition continue with this set of two 9-inch tapers.

Agate Coaster

Just one of these quartz, amethyst or colored agate coasters will dress up her space. And since it'll prevent dreaded water rings and stains, they're every party host's dream.

Monogrammed Wooden Napkin Ring

Imagine how much your favorite host will love setting the dinner table with these personalized wooden napkin rings. While you can obviously opt to use their family name, feel free to have fun with the text you choose, too. Go with their nickname, an inside joke, a word that's appropriate for the season, you name it.

Woody Bus Cocktail Mixers Set

Upgrade their bar cart with this mixologist-approved set, which comes with six different cocktail mixers to make everyone's favorites, from mai tais to margaritas.

Bread Box

When it's time to clean up after their dinner party, they will appreciate this nifty gift. It will keep their bread, bagels, muffins and more fresh for days. As a bonus, the lid can be used as a cutting board!

Flower Bath Soaps

Even the best party hosts can find themselves scrambling to get their home in order before guests arrive — and that includes stocking up on soap in the bathroom. Help them out by gifting them this set of beautiful soaps in the shape of flowers.

The Official Downton Abbey Cookbook

Thanks to the elegant recipes in this book inspired by the TV show, she'll be posting garden parties and luncheons in no time (and you'll obviously be invited). Historic recipes range from cornish parties and truffled eggs to scones.

Diamond Whiskey Glasses (Set of 4)

These diamond wine or whiskey glasses stand at an angle, so party guests can't knock 'em over... even after the third refill. Not to mention, the set of four has thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon, with many noting they're well made and make a great conversation starter.

Leo Herb Mezzaluna

Whether they like to use fresh herbs to add flavor to meat or cocktails, they'll get a ton of use out of this easy-to-store herb-cutting set.

Bread Warming Blanket

There's nothing like serving warm, freshly baked bread at a dinner party. This nifty blanket has a removable pack, which is designed to be heated in the microwave to keep her loaf at just the right temperature. Guests will never know the bread didn't just come right out of the oven!

Custom Message Shortbread Cookies

The only thing better than vanilla-flavored shortbread cookies are made-to-order ones customized with a sweet message for your host.

Stemless Wineglasses (Set of 2)

Every good hostess deserves a special set of wine glasses. These stemless hand-blown tumblers come in a slew of colors — 15 to be exact — that will instantly add vintage style to their tabletop.

Oversized Sherpa Fleece Blanket

Cozier than your average throw, this machine washable blanket is reversible and available in over two dozen colors. GH testers raved about Bedsure's fleece material saying it was "impressively soft" and our textile experts point out that the huge 108" x 90" size is ideal for sharing.

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Handblown Glass Olive Oil Pourer

She'll think you picked up this multi-colored olive oil or vinegar pourer on your latest trip to Greece... until she realizes that you never went in the first place. Either way, she'll think of you each time she dresses her meats, veggies and salads.

Herbal Sampler Assortment Box

Better than your basic tea bags, these flower, heart or square-shaped loose leaf teas can be dropped straight in a mug of hot water without an infuser or strainer.

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Flameless Textured Candle

If kids are often on their guest list, they'll be grateful to have these chic-looking flameless candles to give their dinner setup a warm glow. Take your pick of six textured hues and three sizes.

Wall Outlet Space Heaters (Set of 2)

Equipped with 12-hour timers and digital display, this pair of compact space heaters can be plugged right into outlets to keep your zone nice and toasty. Choose from six finishes, including wood grain.

Holiday Glow Garden

Surprise them with a gift before or after the festivities by sending this cute display of two succulents pre-planted in a stylish gift box straight to their door.

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Snack Box

If your party host asked you to bring appetizers, show up at their doorstep with this gorgeous basket packed to the brim with crackers, cheese, nuts and more — there are enough savory snacks to fill all the party guests up and then some!

Floral Ceramic Bud Vase

Available in small and medium sizes, these ceramic vases showcase a dainty floral motif. They can fill one of with their favorite blooms to give the tablescape an extra pop of color.

Acacia Cheese Board and Knife Set

Arrive at her door with all the accruements — cheese, crackers, dried fruit, and so on — for a picture-worthy charcuterie board. Before the other guests arrive, help her by dressing up this bamboo board, complete with a knife set, with all the fixins'.

Mini Honey Gift Set

These honey varieties — American clover, wildflower, orange blossom and berry — are a winning combo with tea, cheese and toast.

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Marble Cheese Slicer

You know how when you try to slice the gouda on your own, you end up with 20 different sizes — some thick, some thin? This real marble slicer will cut the same size time and time again.

Instax Mini 11 Instant Camera

If they're the type to not let a party end without taking photos of all the guests, then this Polaroid camera is the perfect gift. She can instantly print images and display them for all to enjoy right then and there. Choose from five different colors.

Stemless Flute

Her glass of Prosecco typically doesn't last more than a few minutes. On occasion, however, she may want to slowly sip her brut, which makes these triple-insulated, spill-resistant champagne flutes a must.

Hand Cream Trio Tin Gift Set

After all the cooking and cleaning, she deserves some quality R&R. All three of these creams are made with a high concentration of shea butter, vitamin E and argan oil, which means they'll rejuvenate dry, tired hands.

Peace Lily

Some may say that gifting live plants is a no-no. But if they have a green thumb (or can handle low-maintenance greens), then add even more life into her home with this potted Peace Lily. An added bonus: This plant also purifies the air.

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Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden

Thanks to a hydroponic system, they can grow their very own herbs in the comfort of their home — indoors. And while they wait for their plants to grow, they can take in the beauty of the vintage-inspired mason jars.

Sweet Grace Jar Candle

To give her living room a spa-like serenity, gift her this soy candle, which has hints of fruits, patchouli and sparkling tea.

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World Explorer's Coffee Sampler

Because after the party comes her morning coffee. This quartet of whole coffee bean flavors will satisfy different palates, ranging from light to dark roasts.

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Floral Reed Diffuser

Fresh flowers are great and all, but they don't last long enough to be thoroughly enjoyed. Available in 14 alluring fragrances like Lavender Amber and Grapefruit & Lily, this floral diffuser is the next best thing.

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Gift Card

Since you'll probably deplete her wine stash during your visit, it's only fair that you refill her bar cart with a variety of reds, whites and rosés. Let her pick the selection that best suits her palette with a Winc gift card.

Geo-Printed Dishcloths

Wrap one of these printed tea towels around a few of her favorite things (think: homemade sweets, candles and more) for an extra-thoughtful twist on a store-bought gift.

Olive Only Liquid Soap

If they're hand washing dishes constantly, this extra virgin olive oil soap is a great gift, since the fragrance-free formula is designed to be gentle on sensitive skin. "My hands are so soft after using Olive Only!" one online reviewer raved.

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