Chic Hostess Gifts for Every Occasion

Sweet Joy

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These gorgeous candies are filled with pure lavender honey from Provence to soothe tired throats. But the packaging spells gift, all the way.

To buy: L'Abeille Occitane Lavender and Honey Drops, $11

Deeply Felt

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Pals who like to entertain will love to display this unique felted soap that’s made from saponified oils of olive, palm and coconut oils.

To buy: Fiat Luxe Herb Garden Felted Soap, $14

Puff Piece

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Your fancy friend will flip for this eiderdown, handmade powder puff that can be used for makeup or simply powdering her nose.

To buy: Puff Puff in Coral, $69

Old Flame

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Your chic, eco host will love this earthy tuberose candle made with 100 percent soy wax and metal-free cotton wicks. And she can reuse the glass tumbler for future get-togethers.

To buy: Gascoigne & King Candle in Paddington, $55

Masking It

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Tied together with ribbon, these pretty masks—chock full of things like papaya, cucumber, olive and honey—will make a lovely thank you for a facial-loving foodie.

To buy: Apivita Express Masks, $5 to $7 each

Room Service

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Homebodies will appreciate this mantel-worthy diffuser with its interesting combination of contrasting scents.

To buy: Dr. Vranjes Vaniglia Mandarino Diffuser, $40

Dream Cream

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This perfumed body cream is for a splurge-worthy bestie. She’ll love the chic, minimalist tub that is primed for the vanity.

To buy: Balenciaga Body Cream, $95

Clear the Air

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This elegant little air purifier will be a thoughtful token of appreciation for any friend who loves her time in the kitchen. With notes of rose, her home will have a delightful scent, post-meal.

To buy: Papier d'Arménie, $7

Stress Test

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An organic blend of sugar and mineral-rich salts will offer any busy mom friend a moment of peace.

To buy: Aveda Stress Salts, $40

Think Pink

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Any mom would love a little bit of luxury. This one-shade-fits-all mineral blush (created for Christopher Kane’s spring models) offers a subtle wash of peach.

To buy: Chantecaille Poudre de Perle, $58