6 Thoughtful Hostess Gift Ideas with a Vintage Twist for the Holiday Season
'Tis the season for gatherings, y’all! And a thoughtful hostess gift truly does matter when someone is using their time, energy and resources to host a gathering for friends and loved ones. So, let’s be as thoughtful as those sweet hosts and bring along a hostess gift that as unique as you are. Let’s make it VINTAGE! Vintage hostess gifts add charm and cheer in a fun way. And bonus! They all double as home decor that can be used year round!
I’ve rounded up for you five vintage-inspired hostess gift ideas that are sure to make a lasting impression!
1. Vintage Brass Candlesticks with Unique Taper Candles
Brass candlesticks are probably one of the easiest and most cost effective vintage finds — antique malls, thrifts and online. Make them stand out by pairing them with unique taper candle like the ones pictured from PopShelf. There are also really great options at Anthropologie. Unique brass candlesticks along with the glow of candles always add a touch of elegance!
2. Vintage Coffee mugs with Holiday Coffee
Mugs or even cups + saucers are a fun gift and a way to add “cozy” to your hostess gift. Pair the vintage mugs with delicious holiday-themed flavored coffee, and voila! My absolute favorite holiday coffee is Holiday Celebrations from Hickory Farms. My mama always bought it from the seasonal kiosks set up in the mall (oh, I miss the days of holiday shopping in a bustle mall!). We drank it from Thanksgiving through the new year, and it was always a real treat!
3. Vintage barware with Booze
Vintage barware like my Grannie’s “Season’s Greetings” Double Old-Fashioned Glasses paired with a bottle of good bourbon or whiskey equals the perfect holiday toast! This is a classy way to gift booze, in my opinion. And, of course, you can adapt this idea to the wine-loving host with vintage wine glasses and a bottle of their favorite white or red.
4. Vintage blue & White Pedestal Dish with a festive Candle
Pedestal dishes are a super versatile vintage find. I like styling them in multiple ways, but I love to use them as a holder for my favorite seasonal candles. I also like to stack ornaments or pine cones or Easter eggs in them for seasonal decor. And you can never go wrong with blue and white. Blue and white is always right! Pair your pedestal dish with a fragrant seasonal candle, and you have a hostess gift winner. Of course, Nest New York’s luxurious “Holiday” candle is top tier and my favorite to burn throughout the Christmas season.
5. Vintage Vase with a Seasonal Bouquet
Have you ever perused the glassware section of your favorite thrift? There are almost always beautiful options! So instead of just bringing your host a bouquet of flowers, make them extra special by arranging them in a vintage vase. Glassware is the easy go-to and most versatile, but a seasonal ceramic option would be lovely, too. Flowers also add instant cheer. You can arrange them with other seasonal elements like berries and greenery to make it even more festive.
All of these gift option combine both vintage charm and thoughtfulness to make a holiday hostess gift that any “hostess with the mostest” would appreciate! There truly are endless opportunities when it comes to gifting vintage, so think creatively! What ideas do you have for hostess gifts with vintage flair? And which one of these ideas are your favorite. Let me know in the comments and don’t forget to pin this for later!
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