Holiday Hostess Gifts Under $35

Shop handmade and support small business. These wonderfully handcrafted, natural vegan soaps come in nine scents like Blood Orange + Moroccan Red Clay, Yiang Yiang + Tangerine, and Pink Grapefruit + Ginger.

To buy: Herbivore Botanicals, $24 for 4

A small zippered pouch holds three animal print or striped nylon bags that are perfect for your eco-friendly hostess. Each bag holds up to 25 pounds, making them just right for grocery or holiday shopping.

To buy: Reuseit.com, $24 for three

One size fits any hostess, and the trendy ombré pattern from Alpine Meadow will not only look cool, but will also keep her warm. The color's almost neutral, so it'll match with almost any outfit.

To buy: Anthropologie, $28

This cookbook features gorgeous food styling and illustrations from hearty winter recipes, inspired by trips to Amsterdam and Paris. It's perfect for the hostess who loves to cook and entertain.

To buy: Barnes & Noble, $23

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This one's for the hostess who's practical … and has a great sense of humor. The lip balm necklace by Amy Von Harrington is available in a clear or gold plastic tube, hung on a double gold chain.

To buy: Otherwild, $35

Pies will bake up hot and crisp all winter long on this handcrafted NaturalStone pizza stone. It measures 15 inches, and is oven-safe up to 450 degrees.

To buy: Target, $32

This vase is simple, beautiful and makes a great gift all year-round. The suede red color is only available during the holiday season, though.

To buy: Heath Ceramics, $25

Cork your half-empty wine bottle with a Chinese Zodiac-inspired animal head wine stopper. Choose from a black horse, black monkey, plum snake or plum tiger for a great gift.

To buy: Sprout Home, $11

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A little pop of color or metallic will look great on any holiday hostess. Each earring is individually made from clay and hand-cut and hand-painted. The geo earrings come in a slew of great colors like black and silver, pale pink and gold, rose, mint and pearl.

To buy: A Merry Mishap, from $22

Who wouldn't love popping popcorn over an open flame or campfire? With a long handle and enameled steel body, this vessel holds up to three quarts of fresh popped popcorn.

To buy: Terrain, $35