Summer hostess gifts (and gifts for yourself) continued

I’ve touched on this topic before, but wanted to add a few fresh ideas to the mix. And a quick reminder—never show up empty handed when someone has you over. Be sure to check out the previous posts too—there’s no overlap here.

We love going in on a hostess gift with another couple or two so we can give something more substantial. And if you don’t have time to order anything, a bottle of wine and dessert is always a solid move. A beautiful basket of fruit from the farmers market, fresh baked bread, or pastries—especially if they’re homemade—are always thoughtful, too.

Wicker and glass cruet set / white and green platter / oak cutting board / fish bottle opener / sardine metal napkin ring (similar option here) / Loewe outdoor candle / hand painted serving platter

Anything from Flamingo Estate makes a great gift. I was recently gifted The Chef’s Kiss and am loving it. You can’t go wrong with anything from them, and I love that they offer something at every price point.

Tomato platter or bowl / linen placemats / condiments holder / bamboo salad servers / for someone who takes their butter really seriously, this silver butter dish or anything from Match / embroidered cocktail napkins / Andrew Pearce wooden bowl / tomato napkin rings

Sophie James wine or any two bottles with this monogrammed wine tote for the beach.

Fish platter / Trudon diffuser / set of four embroidered linen / Roma heirloom tomato soap / radicchio serving bowl (smaller size here) / colorful steak knife set / napkins with blue fish / pearl salad servers / white platter / olive oil decanter (can do this one as well to make it a set… I have gifted these many times)

*favorite Trudon scents are Abd El Kader (new vessel) Ernesto, Reggio and Madurai.

Any favorites that I missed?

---

• Shopbop hearts updated

• This linen set (top here) from Doen arrived this morning and it is absolutely perfect.

• Need a last minute Father’s Day gift? Consider these sandals, espadrilles, or leather sneakers, a beautiful weekend duffle or a fun swimsuit.

• Be sure to stay up to date on all of the new arrivals at Bessette. Great prices for great brands and pieces. They even have the Khaite beaded sandals for more than half off.

Have a great weekend! I can’t wait for summer although the heat today is brutal!!!