Hostess Gifts for Thanksgiving
A pinch of gratitude and a dash of love are the secret ingredients for a memorable Thanksgiving, whether you’re heading to mom’s house or joining a Friendsgiving filled with loved ones this holiday.
Anyone who has hosted a holiday meal knows that it’s a labor of love, from basting the bird (or scheduling a roasted turkey for pickup) and making green bean casserole to washing the very last dish, and no dessert is as sweet as knowing that effort is seen and appreciated.
We’ve cooked up a charming, elegant, and thoughtful list of hostess gifts for Thanksgiving sure to let your host know exactly how much they’re valued and loved this year.
15 Best Thanksgiving Hostess Gift Ideas
For the friend that’s worth her salt, our Gilded Oyster Salt and Pepper Cellars make the perfect hostess gift for Thanksgiving. These stunning, carefully matched shells are selected to be the perfect size and depth for salt, pepper, or other spices, and they each come with a delicate sustainable bamboo serving spoon.
We handcraft the Gilded Oyster Salt and Pepper Cellars with an ocean of love at our studio in Charleston, South Carolina. $50
She’ll be tickled pink when she opens this holiday hostess gift. A fresh, feminine take on classic, vintage barware, the Estelle Colored Glass Blush Decanter will keep spirits merry and bright this season.
Stephanie Summerson Hall, the founder of Estelle Colored Glass, conceptualizes and designs all glassware in Charleston, South Carolina, and each piece is hand-blown by master artisans in Poland. $150
The best Thanksgiving hostess gifts are the gifts that keep giving.
Our Gilded Oyster Garland brings a shimmering touch of coastal elegance to your loved one’s holiday mantle or Christmas tree during the holidays. This handcrafted oyster garland seamlessly transitions between seasons when you display it in your favorite seagrass basket or along a dining room table for a dinner party.
The Gilded Oyster Garland is also a gift that gives back: we recycle 10 oyster shells back to Charleston’s waters for every gilded oyster purchased. From $86
Raise a glass to your gracious host with this dazzling Copper Julep Strainer from ME Speak. This Thanksgiving hostess gift idea features a hand-hammered spoon riveted to a copper handle, and it draws inspiration from the iconic classic cocktail, the Mint Julep, and a bygone era. Your hostess can both enjoy this artisan tool and display it as an objet d’art on their favorite bar cart! $155
photo credit: Eric Wright
Thank your Thanksgiving angel for a divine meal with one - or three - of Ginger Leigh’s Serenity Guardian Angels. Each Guardian Angel is crafted by hand by New Orleans artist Ginger Leigh, making this a sweet, thoughtful idea for holiday hostess gifts. Gift an individual angel or choose several of varying sizes to create a loving display of gratitude. From $24
Give your hostess a dash of love and a pinch of gratitude. Uncommon Goods will engrave a cherry wood cutting board with a scan of a cherished family recipe in a loved one’s handwriting. This functional and sentimental Thanksgiving hostess gift is sure to become a treasured addition to any kitchen. $100
photo credit: Uncommon Goods
Remind your host that “The world is your oyster” while they whip up magic in the kitchen with our 100% cotton tea towel. Choose from one of three different oyster illustrations for a gift that will surely come in handy, even as it brightens the heart of the home. Pair it with a decoupage oyster ornament draped over a bottle of wine for a holiday hostess gift they’ll remember. $22
Cheers your hostess and the planet with a Sea Bags Wine Tote. This Thanksgiving hostess gift idea is perfect for wine lovers and Earth mamas alike: each Sea Bags Wine Tote is made from a repurposed sail, breathing new life into retired nautical gear, and features a hand-spliced hemp rope handle. We love the Lighthouse Beacon Bag; fill it with their favorite vintage and drape a Grit & Grace Recycled Oyster Ornament over the bottle for an added touch. $40
photo credit: Sea Bags
Anyone who hosts Thanksgiving is an utter pearl, so show your appreciation with a Decoupage Oyster Shell Ornament. Select the pattern that sings their song, and drape their ornament over a bottle of wine or their favorite liquor as a heartfelt hostess gift for Thanksgiving. Our decoupage ornaments spread joy on any Christmas tree or holiday mantle, and they’ll shine as a coastal decor element throughout the year. $25
This Will Make It Taste Good, the newest book from acclaimed chef, restaurateur, and author Vivian Howard, will have everyone coming back for seconds. The perfect Thanksgiving hostess gift idea, This Will Make It Taste Good focuses flavor heroes that “brighten, deepen, and define your food” and features powerful, uncomplicated recipes from Chef Vivian that “will change the way you cook, the way you think about what’s in your fridge, the way you see yourself in an apron.” $35
Shine a light on their Southern hospitality with the Lowcountry Tabby Concrete Candle. Handpoured in Charleston, SC, this 100% soy wax candle features crushed oyster shells for a charming texture that calls to mind the historic architecture of the Holy City. Available in several scents, the Lowcountry Tabby Concrete Candle boasts a 40 hour burn time to ensure this is a holiday hostess gift they’ll get to savor long after Thanksgiving. $28
Our Customized Gift Basket is the perfect Thanksgiving hostess gift idea to show her you count her friendship as one of your blessings. We have lovingly curated a bundle of our most popular items inside a beautiful, handwoven blessing basket.
The Adjustable Grit Bolo Bracelet celebrates her fortitude and strength, while the Los Poblanos Lavender Salve and Travel Candle remind her to prioritize self-care, and the Sugarboo Journal celebrates her adventures yet to come. Our heirloom, handcrafted oyster ring dish reminds her that the world is her oyster while helping Grit & Grace Studio’s in-house oyster shell recycling programs save our seas. $92
Thank the hostess with the mostess with a beautiful made-to-order serving board from Charleston-based small business The Restored Board. You’ll find a gorgeous collection of their tried-and-true designs on the online store, but owners Shane and Katie welcome special requests and custom engravings, such as names, hometowns, and anniversary dates. Price varies
The ideal size for heading to the farmers market for the freshest ingredients or to the beach for a day of much-needed post-Thanksgiving R&R, our Renewable Fiber Tote is practical, elegant, and chic.
Each bag is hand-loomed and dyed in Madagascar by artisans receiving a fair wage. The Renewable Fiber Tote is available in two sizes and respective color schemes, and every bag is composed of raffia and sisal, which are natural and renewable fibers. From $80
Nothing says “thank you” like breakfast in bed, making the Wake + Bake Box from Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit the ultimate hostess gift for Thanksgiving. Each package includes country ham biscuits, cinnamon biscuits, and buttermilk biscuits, as well as Callie’s Biscuits Blend Coffee, peach basil jam, and creamy Carolina Grits. $94.75
photo credit: Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit
As we celebrate the season of gratitude, we invite you to book a Mala Workshop for you and your loved ones. During the experience, you’ll enjoy tea service and a guided reflection while creating your own utterly unique version of our best-selling Mala Mantra Necklace to focus your intentions and further your practice.
Grit & Grace Studio is here for you as we move into the holidays: shop our Holiday Collection, personalized gifts, and gift baskets for an unforgettable Christmas season.
One Love & Blessings,