With summer setting in and calendars filling up with at-home get-togethers, it’s time to start looking for interesting and thoughtful hostess gifts as well as the ubiquitous bottle. Good house, or garden, guests never show up empty-handed. Hosting a party can be stressful, say thank you for all the cooking, cleaning and decorating your hostess with the mostess will have done with a thoughtful gift that goes beyond basic chocs. Make sure to appreciate the attention to detail they have put in when they throw a party. Some of our fun picks start as low as €12, so you don’t have to spend a fortune; from gifts for candle lovers to gifts for wine lovers to quirky fun finds, there’s something every hostess will love. Top tip: When you find a good gift, buy a few to keep on hand for other gatherings. And, remember to write and post a thank you card the next day, it will secure your spot on the next guest list!

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