Feeling giftless in Seattle (or Sudbury)? Help is on the way! Here are our top present picks for hostess gifts that are under $100. These crowd-pleasing options are our favourite ideas for when you need to bring a little something something to that holiday party. For more last-minute gift ideas, be sure to check out these Canadian foodie subscription boxes to gift this year.
Originally published November 28, 2017. Updated December 19, 2022.
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Touch of Greenery
If you’re looking for a gift for the plant lover, Umbra’s best-selling planter will be truly appreciated. The sleek and modern planter can be mounted to walls, ceilings or windows and is available in gold and black. It’s a versatile and space-saving way to add more greenery to any home.
Triflora Hanging Planters for Indoor Plants, Amazon, $44.
Lazy Day Brunch
Thank your host for a wonderful evening by bringing them breakfast to enjoy the next morning from Toronto’s popular brunch spot, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen. The kit includes the dry mix for Mildred’s famous stacks and a jar of wild blueberry compote, and 100 per cent pure maple syrup from Lanark County. Plus, it ships nationwide.
Pancake Essentials Kit, Mildred’s Temple Kitchen, $41.
Related: The Best Holiday Morning Breakfasts
Eco-Friendly Kitchen Essentials
Looking for a hostess gift that won’t go to waste? This perfectly packaged sustainable gift set comes with a stunning floral printed tea towel with matching Swedish dishcloth. The best part of all? This collaboration was made with our very own Maca Atencio.
Hey Maca x Ten and Co. Gift Set, Ten and Co., $25.
Mini Spa Day
Give your holiday host the gift of a silent night. This festive head-to-toe spa kit features lip balm, lotion, a clay mask, bath salts and a mini dry brush.
Big Night In Head-to-Toe Spa Kit, Saje Natural Wellness, $40.
Light It Up
Combining notes of refreshing bergamot, citrusy grapefruit and warm vanilla, this invigorating candle will transport your holiday host back to their favourite summer memories.
LOTTIE Candle by Alexandra Gater, Cardea AuSet, $52.
Coffee Time
Better than your basic travel mugs, YETI ramblers’ double-wall vacuum insulation keeps drinks piping hot and is a must-have for cold winter mornings. The dishwasher-safe ramblers also help ice water stay colder for longer, making it a mug that will never be far from reach in the new year.
Bimini Pink YETI Rambler, Amazon, $35.
Creative Escape
If you’re looking for a thoughtful hostess gift idea for the traveller in your life, pick up a paint-by-number kit that’s sure to inspire their next beach getaway.
Petit Pinceau Paint by Number Kit – “Saint Barthelemy”, Deserres, $37.
Designer Diffuser
We appreciate how this beautifully packaged NEST New York diffuser features bright holiday colours but comes with a citrus-forward scent that’s not overly festive and can be used throughout the year. The scent is described as “citrus notes of Sicilian tangerine and bergamot with tropical nuances of passion fruit and mango blended over a base of musk and praline,” and is sure to make any home smell amazing.
Holiday Reed Diffuser NEST NEW YORK, Nordstrom, $77.
Sweet Treats
Luxury chocolate is always a crowd-pleaser, and we recommend stocking up on these prewrapped boxes for unexpected guests or last-minute holiday soirees. This Montreal-based brand is known for its rich, smooth and satisfying chocolate that will make any sweet tooth smile.
Signature Gift Box of Assorted Chocolates, Galerie au Chocolat, $14.
Cozy Time
With its walnut wood base and fluted glass shade, this sophisticated candle warmer lamp is the epitome of functional decor.
MORU Candle Warmer Lamp, Luzu, $90.
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