22 Highly Impressive Hostess Gifts

When it comes to the tricky task of presenting someone with a hostess gift, we prefer the item to fall under a few possible categories: so luxe its inherent value can't be denied, something that can be fully used and then disappear (like a candle or an alcoholic beverage), tasteful art, books, or general small-but-chic home goods. Below, find the ones worth giving—because let's be honest, a truly great hostess gift says more about you than the one on the receiving end.