8 Great Hostess Gifts

Whether you're headed to a family Thanksgiving dinner, a weekend get away, a dinner party at your boss's house, or a friend's New Year Eve party, don't be caught without the perfect gift for your host.  Here are eight great hostess gift ideas:

1. Pottery Barn monogrammed coasters.  These are not only cute, but personal and perfect for a party. potterybarn.com

2. Godiva chocolate gift basket, because you can never go wrong with chocolate! godiva.com

3. Pancake breakfast gift set from williams-sonoma.com perfect when you're a house guest for the weekend.

4. A good coffee table book always makes a great gift, especially when they are educational or inspirational.  These are great for the wine lover or the fashion lover here and here.

5. Diptyque candles are my favorite.  They are not only beautiful but they smell fantastic and I love giving them as gifts. diptyqueparis.com

6.  Monogrammed bottle stoppers.  They are not only personal, but they are very useful potterybarn.com

7. OMGIFTS Hostess Gift Box from piperlime.com.  Piperlime put together a gift set that is perfect for your friend who loves to entertain.  It includes Kate Spade wine pull and bottle opener, cocktail napkins, stackable enamel bracelets, flamingo stirrers, and a cocktail recipe swatch book.

8.  Specialty soaps from primalelements.com.  I love this web site!  They have hand made soaps for everyone from fashion lovers, to beach lovers, to nature lovers and sports lovers.  Plus a great selection of holiday soaps.  These soaps make great gifts because they are not only unique but they also add a personal touch.

Thanks for reading and please share any other great hostess gifts you would suggest.  I always love new ideas!