Holiday Hostess Gifts: What to Bring for Every Party Moment
The best holiday hostess gifts get parties started from the first festive table setting to that final New Year's Eve toast. After all, what tops every hostess’s wish list this season? A holiday party full of style, ease, and the kind of magic usually reserved for the Nutcracker Suite.
Whether it is a luxury vase centerpiece, cloth napkins, napkin holders, or high-end glassware, the most thoughtful holiday hostess gifts bring polish and peace of mind to every moment of merry-making.
In this luxury hostess gift guide, designer Kim Seybert shares her selections for the season, from inspired Christmas hostess gift ideas to sparkling cocktail party gifts that displays craftsmanship, charm, and designer-approved details that make entertaining more joyful.
As invitations string together like lights on the tree, join this holiday hostess gifting extravaganza that brings warmth, style, and wonder to every moment.
Top Hostess Gifts By Invitation Only
Whether you need last-minute gifts or only the best of the best, these favorite hostess gifts curated by Kim Seybert capture the season’s most thoughtful and luxurious gestures.
1. Trending Holiday Hostess Gifts for 2025
Luxury placemats and table runners remain a universally loved choice for entertaining. The Xmas Carol Collection highlights Kim Seybert’s signature beading depicting motifs from the 12 Days of Christmas. The Verve Collection frames evergreen hand-woven forest scenes, making it a versatile gift that suits a range of hosting styles and seasons.
2. The Most-Loved Luxury Hostess Gift
Decorative napkin ring sets are whimsical, charming, and collectible, such as the Blitzen or Gilded Spray designs. Each festive motif is a perfect choice for hosts who love refined details.
3. The Best Hostess Gift Under $100
This season's artistic floral centerpieces are hand-crafted to create long-lasting beauty with enduring value. Add instant ambiance to entryways, console tables, and formal dining rooms with the Gilded Spray or Xmas Cheer design.
4. The Perfect Personalized Gift Idea
Custom cocktail napkins feel intentional and memorable. Illustrated with hand-drawn furry friends, the Holiday Paws Cocktail Napkins are an especially thoughtful gift for pet-loving hosts.
5. The Best Hostess Gift for Wine Lovers
High-end glassware presents a refined way to elevate every pour. The colored mouth-blown pieces from the Daphne Collection or the gold-accented Bamboo glass designs bring polished elegance to any bar cart or table.
Holiday Hostess Gifts To Bring Warmth
Make holiday parties hit home from the first ring of the doorbell. These holiday hostess gifts help create a memorable welcome with scent, light, and seasonal artistry.
Seasonal Scents for First Impressions
Fragrance is both a tablescape trend and recommendation with stylish sensibility. Imagine notes of candy cane, spiced gingerbread, or fresh-baked cookies drifting through the air from Diptyque and Voluspa's candles. Or, opt for modern perfumers such as Le Labo and Byredo for winter blends of cedar, citrus peel, and smoke.
Display it on a decorative tray with oversized matchboxes in vintage holiday prints from the Archivist Gallery for a thoughtful gift presentation.
Another luxury hostess gift idea is Ginori 1735’s porcelain diffusers, which pair beautifully with designer dinnerware sets and Kim Seybert’s Holiday Collection.
Artistic Glass, Lighting, and Instant Ambiance
A little light transforms the atmosphere of any gathering. These selections offer glow, glamour, and instant ambiance for dinner party hostess gifts or last-minute holiday hostess gifts:
- Colored Glass Candleholders: Available in three sizes and jewel-tone hues, Kim Seybert’s artisanal glass candleholders are crafted with mouth-blown precision. Pair them with Dior’s Lily of the Valley tapers or Pottery Barn’s velvet bow taper candles for a curated color combination.
- Glass Holiday Scenes: Artisan glass captures the magic of winter. Steuben’s etched Dashing Through the Snow scene and Kim Seybert’s Christmas Snowflake Tree make striking holiday hostess gifts favored amongst collectors due to their craftsmenship and heirloom appeal.
Luxury Vases with Festive Flowers
Flowers remain one of the most popular holiday hostess gifts. Seasonal blooms such as poinsettias, amaryllis, and winter roses look elegant in handblown luxury vases trimmed with metallic detailing. Longer lasting floral options include paperwhites, orchids, and succulents.
For an more effortless option, Kim Seybert’s evergreen floral centerpieces arrive party-ready. These artistic interpretations of botanicals are hand-arranged in luxury vases for a refined composition. It is an ideal thank-you hostess gifts for the holidays and beyond.
Sparkling Holiday Cocktail Party Gifts
As guests gather for festive drinks, bring holiday cocktail party hostess gifts that shine next to glamorous bar carts and glittering glassware.
Stylish Barware That Shines
Cocktail napkins with decorative coasters is always a bright idea. Kim Seybert’s Cheers Napkins feature mixed metallic embroidered details that pop like champagne. Pair them with the bestselling beaded Etoile coaster set for extra flair.
Coffee Table Books with Charming Brilliance
A beautifully bound coffee table book instantly elevates a living room. Written by Kim Seybert collaborator Blue Carreon, The Gardens of the Hamptons captures refined landscape design and East Coast glamour. It is an elegant hostess gift for the holidays and a stylish conversation starter.
Glamorous Game Night Gifts
Game sets win guests over when crafted with care. Dior’s backgammon sets and Piecework’s artful festive puzzles add creativity and luxury to the evening.
Elegant Gift Ideas for Holiday Dinners
The goal of a holiday tablescape is to make you feel right at home. These holiday dinner party gifts match that dedication with timeless traditions with a few fashionable twists by global artisans to impress every hostess.
Embroidered Napkins with Festive Charm
Cloth napkins remain one of the best holiday hostess gifts. The Xmas Ribbon Napkin includes fine red and gold embroidery for a classic look. For a more color-drenched aesthetic, the Dip-Dye Napkins in Warm Tones feature hand-dyed gradients that add depth with subtle sophistication.
Napkin Ring Holders That Spark Conversation
The Blitzen Napkin Ring inspires delight with hand-painted details. Mix it with its companion Dasher ring, the Jingle Bells design, and more holiday napkin holders to form a full festive cast. These showstoppers are perfect for hosts who love to bring personality to the table.
Bespoke Bottle Service
Wine remains a classic. Personalize the experience by choosing a meaningful vintage or hand-painting the bottle. As an even more elevated moment, pair the bottle with a crystal decanter or engraved glassware from Kim Seybert’s Bespoke service. These personalized holiday hostess gifts make a lasting keepsake for wine lovers to cherish.
Sweet Hostess Gifts as the Evening Ends
As the last Christmas cookies are passed around, these luxury and thank-you hostess gifts bring comfort and charm to close the night.
Holiday Desserts & Decor
Pair holiday dessert plates with fine chocolate for a small celebration. Crafted in porcelain with 24k gold accents, L’Objet’s Fortune Canape Plates pair beautifully with rich MarieBelle dark chocolate bars illustrating festive scenes as a charming choice.
After-Dinner Drink Sets
Extend warmth into the evening by giving tea set or espresso cups with specialty items from luxury grocers such as Fortnum and Mason. These gift ideas also transition beautifully into holiday brunch buffets.
Perfect Christmas Pairings
Deck the halls with the Merry Garland Tree Skirt and Merry Garland Stocking in red. The embroidery and festive embellishments infuse any home with seasonal charm and make exceptional holiday hostess gifts for Christmas celebrations.
Wrapping Up Hostess Gifts with Style
Holiday gifts deserve a graceful presentation that feels as special as the gift. Here's how to wrap hostess gifts for the holidays:
- Style it with Luxury Linens or Cloth Napkins. A linen napkin or tea towel creates a beautiful reusable wrapping choice with old-world charm. Add a creative holiday napkin fold for a refined finish.
- Add Ornamental Napkin Rings: Top your gift with a vintage-style napkin ring or small bauble for festive trimmings like Christmas trees.
- Use Velvet Ribbons to Warm up Winter: Velvet ribbon paired with neutral paper inspired by snow, pine, silver, or champagne adds instant refinement.
- Add a Fresh Pine: A sprig of cedar or a hand-stamped tag adds textures and scent for an extra flourish.
- Send Season's Greetings: Don't forget to include a whimsical hand-stamped tag or write a thoughtful note. Sending your best wishes to the host during the holiday remains the most important detail of any gift.
For more Christmas decorations and last-minute holiday gifts, unwrap the full Holiday Hostess Gift Edit to find more thoughtful gifts and luxury table accessories for the season.
Whether you are the guest or the master of ceremonies, Kim Seybert’s signature tablescapes offer timeless ideas, refined craftsmanship, and beautiful holiday decor to elevate your entertaining style.
