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12 Last-Minute Hostess Gifts on Amazon That Are Super Thoughtful

By Food & Wine
Updated December 14, 2018
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Tote these thoughtful tokens to your holiday gathering—they’re all eligible for free two-day shipping with Amazon Prime.Instead of showing up empty-handed or bringing a bottle of wine to your holiday parties this year, we’ve rounded up the easiest gift ideas to shop for your host or hostess as a gracious thank you (party planning can be hard, people!).Related: The Best White Elephant Gift Ideas for 2018And because these gifts are all available on Amazon Prime, now you actually do have an excuse to wait until the last minute (or at least two days beforehand) to shop for the perfect hostess gift. Below you’ll find our favorite gift ideas that are guaranteed to make any hostess feel appreciated after planning a special soiree.
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Herbivore Botanicals Dead Sea Bath Salts

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Give them the ultimate gift of relaxation. As a party planner, they’ll thank you later for these amazing bath salts that have both a calming effect and an intoxicating vanilla scent. To buy: $18; amazon.com.

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Blue Agate Bookends

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For bookworms, these bookends are a beautiful token of appreciation. Plus, they look super chic at an affordable price. To buy: $25 (was $32); amazon.com.

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My Favorite Salad Oven Mitt

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If they love to spend time in the kitchen, this hysterical oven mitt—with the message "my favorite salad is wine"—is super handy to use for holiday baking and more. To buy: $13; amazon.com.

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Set of 4 Marshmallow-Shaped Ceramic Hot Chocolate Mugs

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The perfect hostess gift for winter, each 6-ounce marshmallow-shaped mug comes with its own hot chocolate recipe card for gifting. To buy: $38; amazon.com.

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Rivet Bubble Decorative Throw Blanket

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There’s always somewhere to drape a cozy throw blanket in one’s home! The hostess of your party will appreciate the softness of this stylish blanket from Amazon’s home brand Rivet.To buy: $50; amazon.com.

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Set of Three Cement Succulent Flower Pots

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If you know they love having plants around their home, this set of three succulent pots is the perfect last-minute gift for the ultimate party hostess. Each four-inch pot comes in a different design, and they can be used both indoors and outdoors. To buy: $21, amazon.com.

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VonShef Stemless Wine Glasses

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The perfect accessory for any bar cart, these stemless wine glasses are not only festive with their stainless steel copper finish, but they’re shatter-proof too. To buy: $23; amazon.com.

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If you’re in need of a hostess gift for an upcoming holiday party, you can order both a pretty flower arrangement and this modern vase all thanks to Amazon Prime.To buy: $38; amazon.com.

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Earthwise Cotton Canvas Reusable Wine Gift Bag Tote

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Wine might be your go-to gift, but don’t forget about presentation. These cheeky and fun printed canvas bags will be a great way to gift a favorite bottle or red or white. They come in a pack of four, so you’ll have enough for every holiday party you attend this season. To buy: $13; amazon.com.

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NEST Fragrances Classic Candle

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With a burn time of 50 to 60 hours, they’ll have this deliciously-scented gift for a long time. The candle smells like pure holiday with scents of pomegranate, Mandarin orange, pine, cloves, and cinnamon—plus hints of vanilla and amber. To buy: $42; amazon.com.

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One-Moment Gift Set With Infuser

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Once the work is done, your host can curl up on the couch with a cup of one of these gourmet tea blends from Kusmi, the Parisian tea house. Each set comes with small tins of Earl Grey, Russian Morning, Decaffeinated Earl Grey, Jasmine Green Tea, and Kashmir Tchai. To buy: $36; amazon.com.RELATED: These Are the Coolest Tech Gifts on Amazon

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Godinger Set of 4 Round Coasters

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They won’t ever have to worry about water ring marks with these beautiful and elegant marble and gold coasters. To buy: $20; amazon.com.

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1 of 12 Herbivore Botanicals Dead Sea Bath Salts
2 of 12 Blue Agate Bookends
3 of 12 My Favorite Salad Oven Mitt
4 of 12 Set of 4 Marshmallow-Shaped Ceramic Hot Chocolate Mugs
5 of 12 Rivet Bubble Decorative Throw Blanket
6 of 12 Set of Three Cement Succulent Flower Pots
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8 of 12 LSA International Space Vase
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