Between parties, festive dinners and stays at family and friends’ places, this season certainly entails a whole lot of entertaining. And when we’re on the receiving end of those events, holiday gifts for the gracious host or hostess are in order! So, here we rounded up a few of our personal favorite picks, including a few treasured pieces from Athena’s own kitchen. They’re thoughtful, functional, and just so swoony, if we do say so ourselves.
Design:
The Hostess Gift Guide
By Natalie Goel
Graphic by Jenna Saraco
Eye Candy
Blackcreek Mercantile Lollipop Spoon
Handcrafted beauty — quite possibly the prettiest lollipop we’ve ever laid eyes on.
In Good Spirits
A hand-blown smoked glass decanter with 24-karat gold leaf stopper.
The Beauty of Baking
KitchenAid Copper Metallic Series Stand Mixer
Gorgeous enough to leave out on the countertop.
Spice Things Up
We’ve seen our fair share of marble mortar and pestles but the elegant, elongated shape of this one makes us swoon.
For the Coffee Connoisseur
Stoneware Pour Over Coffee Kit
Everything needed to brew and serve high-quality coffee.
Beauty Alchemy
An herbal elixir to add to coffee, tea or smoothies, designed to give hair and skin a gorgeous glow.
Pretty in Pink
Pink Glass 3-Piece Mixing Bowl Set
Bye-bye, mismatched mixing bowls. Here’s a complete set in the prettiest petal pink.
Treats in Tow
Bonus if you fill the tote with one of your culinary creations before giving it to the hostess.
For the Cook Who Has It All
Mauviel Copper 5-Piece Cookware Set
If there is one thing on Athena’s own wish list, it is to begin collection a copper cookware collection. “Long and slow over time, just like a great braise!”
Sgt. Pepper
We can attest — hostesses love it! This pepper mill is a staple in Athena’s own kitchen.
So Hot
Staub Fry Pan with Beechwood Handle
A cook can never have too much Staub cast iron in the kitchen. Here the beechwood handle stays cool while the pan gets sizzling hot.
Looking Sharp
We swear by Pallares Solsona knives for their sharp blades and graceful forms.
From Water to Wine
Chic glasses suitable for all manner of beverages, from water to juice to beer to wine.
