The Host/Hostess Gift Guide

Whether you’re bringing a token of thanks to a small in-person gathering or looking to treat the host of your holiday Zoom, we’ve got you covered.

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Pop Up Holiday

Popcorn is always a hit at the holidays (and all year long), so stop by Marigold Popcorn to craft the perfectly personalized popcorn tin for your host. With seemingly endless flavors ranging from sweet (did someone say chocolate drizzle?) to savory (hello, rosemary basil!), there’s something for every palate. Mix and match three of their new favorites with their Nashville Skyline Popcorn Tin. $30, plus $21.75 for fillings; marigoldpopcorn.com

Frosty Cocktails

If your host likes to play bartender, these Soapstone Whiskey Stones are the gift that keeps on giving. Give them a freeze and they take the place of ice cubes, making any cocktail both chic and eco-friendly. $20; mgbwhome.com

Toast the Host

Make merry with a bottle of Biltmore Wine. Nestled in Asheville, North Carolina on George Vanderbilt’s 8,000-acre estate, this winery offers up some of the finest varietals, sure to impress your host—and the other guests. And since this is a celebratory affair, why not bring the bubbles by way of this Biltmore Estate Blanc de Noir Sparkling? $35; biltmoreshop.com

Country Coasters

If your host is a music fan (and honestly, who isn’t?) these Vinyl Record Label Coasters from the Hatch Show Print shop in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum are a perfect gift. Made from real up-cycled records, each one is unique and has a different label. $3.95 each; shop.hatchshowprint.com

Magic Beans

In the midst of the holiday season we could all use a little caffeine fix. Gift your host a boost with a bag of Shakiso Suke Natural. With notes of strawberry, stone fruit, and honeysuckle, this rich and flavorful Kayon Mountain Coffee Farm blend will impress coffee snobs and grab-and-go coffee drinkers alike. $19; shop.8thandroast.com

Floral Delivery

Flowers are the perfect gift—they’re cheery, they’re seasonal, and they say so much without a single word. Pick up a beautiful assorted bouquet at Amelia’s Flowers, or plan ahead and have them delivered. (Just don’t forget the card!) $35; ameliasflowertruck.com

Nutty Buddy

You’ll be invited back again and again if you arrive with this decadent Marco Colzani Sicilian Pistachio Spread. Made from Sicilian pistachios, it’s a tasty treat on everything from slices of fresh bread to slices of cake—be it store-bought or from scratch. (Pro tip: It’s just as delicious by the spoonful.) $26; shop.thekitchennashville.com

Holiday Glow

Give your host a gift that gives back with Healing candles from Thistle Farms. Available in cedarwood and mint (Focus), sweet orange and vanilla (Calm), and lavender and lemon (Balance), each candle is crafted by and benefits women survivors of prostitution, sex trafficking, and addiction. $60 each or $180 for all three; thistlefarms.org

Tea Time

If your host has a passion for tea and a penchant for modern design, this Bubble Teapot from Design Within Reach is the perfect gift. Designed by Fundamental Berlin, this whimsical piece is as much a fabulous design element as it is a functional pot that serves four cups of their favorite brew. $65; dwr.com

Gaga for Goo Goo

One thing is true of all Nashvillians (and our visitors): we live for a Goo Goo Cluster. So imagine the joy you’ll bring when you show up with the Music City-based candy company’s keepsake tin, filled with five Original Goo Goo Clusters in all their peanutty, caramelly, nougaty, chocolatey goodness. $12; googoo.com)

A French Favorite

What better way to say merci to your host than to bring a tray of macarons? Little Gourmand offers 12 flavors and their beloved “Champagne” and “Champagne Rosé” options will be back just in time for the holidays. $2.50 each; littlegourmand.us

Rum Pum Pum Pum

Make spirits bright with this Tipsy Scoop Holiday Cheers Cocktail Kit, complete with mini bottles of Blue Chair Bay rum, boozy ice cream from Tipsy Scoop, and all the fixings for a delicious dessert cocktail. Just make sure your host is the sharing type...or buy one for yourself, too! Available Nov. 13. $84; cocktails.tipsyscoop.com

Sweet Treats

There’s nothing sweeter than showing up to a party with a tin of cookies—especially this particular tin: The Best Duet sampler from Christie Cookies includes 12 triple chocolate brownies and 36 gourmet cookies in an assortment of favorites, including white chocolate macadamia nut, chocolate chip, and oatmeal raisin. You’ll be the hit of the party! $119.39; christiecookies.com