21 unique hostess gifts that aren’t flowers or wine

Quebec’s Sève de Mars repurposes used bourbon oak barrels to age its maple syrup. It’s only fitting, then, that the brand makes a bourbon-flavoured version of the Canadian delicacy. The syrup imparts notes of vanilla, coffee and hazelnut – perfect for cocktails.

Canadian darling Pamela Anderson’s suprising new venture is a line of pickles created with Hollywood-favourite brand Flamingo Estate. Based on a family recipe, the spicy pickles are made with rose, dill, garlic, mustard, pink peppercorn, smoky sea salt and guajillo chili. (They may also be the most expensive pickles you’ll ever buy).

Carolina’s nine-piece Baker’s Choice box of brownies features a rotating mix of signature and seasonal brownies — think chocolate fudge, salted caramel and dulce de leche. Made locally in small batches with all-natural ingredients and sustainable Callebaut dark chocolate, it’s a foolproof gift for any sweet tooth.

Still loving the sardine trend? Bring it to your giftee’s table or bar cart with this adorable napkin set. Made
from 100 percent linen, the fishy items are great to serve with snacks or as conversation-starting coasters. Also fun: The four-piece set is boxed in packaging that resembles a fish tin.

Hiveology specializes in all things raw honey, harvested using minimal intervention. This hot-honey infusion is an inviting amber mixture made with five different types of locally grown chili peppers, making it ideal for barbecued meats or chicken wings. 

These 100% premium cotton tea towels feature original pressed botanical art, grown in the maker’s Ontario city garden and hand-pressed in her home studio. With vibrant colours, they’re a beautiful and thoughtful gift for anyone looking to elevate their kitchen linens.

This sleek stainless steel ice bucket brings designer style to any gathering at a fraction of the cost. Its soft, rounded silhouette comes complete with a matching lid and elegant ice tongs for effortless entertaining.

This elegant glass reed diffuser fills any living space with a warm, spicy fragrance, thanks to oil-absorbing sticks that gently scent the room. In a pretty glass bottle with gold accents, it’s a cozy, festive gift.

Inspired by Scandinavian design and made of durable ceramic, this tea mug also has a high quality stainless steel infuser and a lid that doubles as a saucer, it’s the tea mug you’ve always dreamed of. Dishwasher and microwave safe, except for metal infuser.

Elevate your holiday table with the CANVAS Holiday Homecoming Collection Square Cloth Napkins. Crafted from recycled cotton and finished with a refined scalloped edge, these elegant napkins bring effortless sophistication and sustainable style to any festive setting.

Hand-poured in small batches, these wood wick candles are made from all natural soy and coconut wax and the paraben-free fragrance is coconut with a hint of vanilla.

This Canadian-made vase seamlessly blends functionality and artistry. This beautifully-crafted piece is made out of sustainable material using 3D printing and is perfect for displaying flowers or fresh herbs.

There’s something about decanting olive oil or vinegar into a glass bottle that just feels sophisticated. This option includes a tight-fit stainless-steel spout for clean, steady pouring and a wide base to ensure it never topples over. Gift with a bottle of quality olive oil like Mandy’s Olive Oil.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), with its fragrant, needle-like leaves and delicious culinary flavour, makes a thoughtful and practical hostess gift. Perfect for a sunny windowsill, it brings both beauty and year-round freshness to any home kitchen.

Handcrafted in small batches from the pristine waters of Trinity Bay, these finishing sea salts add a crisp, delicate crunch that transforms any dish. From smoked juniper to green alder to coffee salt for chocolate lovers and matsutake for pastas and soups, each blend elevates flavours with a uniquely East Coast touch.

FIKA is mostly known for their Swedish-inspired cookware, and their oven mitts are similarly versatile and stylish. The pair includes a full-size oven mitt, and a smaller one to use for lifting hot lids.

This non-slip silicone utensil rest and spoon holder takes off the hassle while you do the hustle. Red’s sturdy claws are heat-resistant and built to hold spoon, tongs, ladles and other kitchen utensils.

A fabulous and unique hostess gift — beautifully packaged, practical, and elevated. Kanel’s premium spice blends paired with a chic Sabre Paris demi-tasse spoon and a petite enamel bowl make this a little trio any home cook would love.

Zeroll is a legendary brand in the world of ice cream, thanks to their technological innovation with heat-conductive liquid. The spade is perfect for large-scale scooping, such as for doling out big servings or transferring homemade ice cream from the maker to a storage container.

Anthropologie does not disappoint with their sets of quirky cocktail charms. From wiener dogs and martinis to to rhinestone pretzels and hamburgers, there’s a memorable pair of cocktail charmss for everyone.

Send a little luxury before the party with this curated collection for rest, relaxation and indulgence. It includes Mary Macleod’s Chocolate Crunch Cookies, Wendell Estate raw prairie honey with a wooden dipper and Mimi and Liloo’s Cheeky Chai Tea — all beautifully presented in a reusable wooden box.

This plant-based dish soap gift set features a chouice of our signature Citrus Oasis or new Woodlands essential oil blends. The refillable set includes a bulk pouch (enough for five 500 mL bottles), a reusable vessel, and a monogrammed sisal-fiber dish brush — all biodegradable, cruelty-free, and free from harsh chemicals

This light green carrying caddy is made completely with post-consumer recycled plastic and wood. It’s perfect for toting things like condiments and cutlery from the kitchen to the dining room, packing things for picnics or just keeping countertops tidy.

Aplat’s 100% certified-organic colourful cotton canvas food carrier tote is produced using low-impact fabrication methods. It’s been brilliantly designed to carry a pie dish upright – and look great while doing it.