Entertaining is an art, and the right gift can make all the difference. This curated selection of hostess gifts combines thoughtful design, gourmet flavours and subtle touches that delight any host.
For the trend taster
Perfect for hosts who love discovering bold, unexpected flavours and staying ahead of culinary trends. From Pamela Anderson’s artisanal pickles to hot chili-infused honey, these gifts are guaranteed to delight any adventurous palate.
Holiday Nanaimo Bars
Northern Bars
Send a sweet holiday surprise with Northern Bar’s first holiday special 16-piece box. Featuring Classic, Eggnog, Spiced Apple and Candy Cane flavours, it’s a delicious and thoughtful way to celebrate the festive season.
Hot Chili Infused Honey
Hiveology
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.
Holiday Snack Platter
Nutterie
Nutterie’s cheerful combination of Red Sugar Peanuts, Yogurt Pretzels, Praline Love Mix and Matcha Almonds is the perfect festive treat to share.
Sardine Cocktail Napkin Set
Piecework
An olive, an oyster, a sardine tin and a wedge of cheese bring a playful touch to this set of four embroidered linen cocktail napkins. A fun hostess gift for the friend who always serves cocktails with a fabulous spread of snacks.
Bourbon Maple Syrup
Sève de Mars
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.
Prinsesstårta Candle
Flamingo Estate
Inspired by the famous Swedish princess cake, this indulgent candle blends sweet almond, creamy marzipan, warm spices and soft amber. A deliciously unexpected hostess gift for the friend who loves beautiful desserts and a beautifully scented home.
Baker’s Choice Box of Brownies
Carolina's Artisan Brownies
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.
For the stylish host
Ideal for hosts with a keen eye for design, these gifts combine beauty and practicality. From chic home accents to eco-friendly essentials, each item enhances their space while showing your thoughtful taste.
White Ribbed Christmas Tree Soy Candle
Market Candle Co.
With its sculptural tree shape and elegant ribbed detailing, this hand-poured soy wax candle doubles as festive décor. Available in Frasier Fir or Evergreen & Apples, it comes in a reusable ceramic holder, making it a thoughtful hostess gift that lasts beyond the holidays.
Snowy Mountains Colour Changing Nordic Mug
David's Tea
A little winter magic in a mug! Pour in hot tea and watch the trees transform into a snow-covered forest. Complete with a stainless steel infuser and a lid that doubles as a saucer, this 16-ounce ceramic mug is a charming gift for the tea lover on your list.
BAUHAUS Flower Vase
Sonnihaus
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.
Holiday Homecoming Cloth Napkins
CANVAS
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.
Toasted Coconut Wood Wick Candle
Wild Flicker
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.
Pressed Flower Tea Towel
Studio Fresh Press
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.
Stainless Steel Ice Bucket
H&M Home
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.
For the home chef
These gifts are perfect for hosts who love spending time in the kitchen and delight in crafting delicious meals from scratch. From clever kitchen tools to artisanal pantry staples, each item is designed to inspire creativity and make cooking—and entertaining – a true pleasure.
Finishing Sea Salts from Newfoundland
Newfoundland Salt Company
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.
Kanel Salt + Sabre Paris Demi-tasse Spoon
Kanel and Sabre Paris
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.
Rosemary Plant
JOMO
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.
Red The Crab Spoon Rest
OTOTO
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.
Vintage-Style Oil & Vinegar Bottle
TableCraft
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.
Swedish-inspired oven mitts
FIKA
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.
Ice Cream Spade
Zeroll
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.
For the entertainer
For hosts who love throwing unforgettable parties, these gifts bring style, function, and fun to every gathering. From whimsical cocktail accessories to sleek serving tools, each item helps your host impress guests with flair and personality.
My Moment Gift Box
Baskits
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.
Eco Dish Soap Starter Set
Guests on Earth
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
Tierra All Together Table Caddy
Guzzini
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 Food Carrier Tote
Aplat
Aplat’s 100% certified-organic denim 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.
