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It’s summer, the season of hosting—but if you’re on the other side of that and attend a lot of parties, it’s always nice to thank your hostess with a thoughtful token of appreciation. This charming round-up presents 16 adorable hostess gifts that say “thank you” beautifully. 
The Beekeeper’s Bible
The Beekeeper’s Bible offers to discover the world of backyard beekeeping and the joys of producing your own natural raw honey and beeswax.
The Beekeeper’s Bible – $22.47, available at Amazon and Williams Sonoma
Frankies Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This particular olive oil will bring a taste of Sicily in you hostess’s kitchen.
Frankies Extra Virgin Olive Oil – $15.00, available at Merlin Merchant
Vintage Linen Napkins, by Transylvanian Images
These elegant napkins are made from vintage fabric of boiled hemp & cotton in a fine weave for a soft and natural touch.
Vintage Linen Napkins – $16.00, available at GRND
The New Tea Companion
A refined guide to teas throughout the world!
The New Tea Companion – $22.00, available at Bellocq
Mast Brothers Chocolate Bar Set
These chocolate bars make a handsome gift for the chocolate lover.
Chocolate Bar Set – $29.95, available at Crate and Barrel
Bellocq Chai Gift Set
This delightful two chai set presented in two lovely Traveler caddies and one hand-woven Silver Tea Strainer will please all the hostesses!
Bellocq Chai Gift Set – $75.00, available at Bellocq
The Geometry of Pasta, by Caz Hildebrand & Jacob Kenedy
A Fabulous gifts that will allow your hostess to unlock the hidden properties of Italy’s most mathematically perfect deliciousness.
The Geometry of Pasta – $17.29, available at Amazon
The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual
From Brooklyn’s sizzling restaurant scene, The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual will seduce both experienced home cooks and a younger audience that is newer to the kitchen.
The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual – $18.36, available at Amazon
Decks of cards from Hermes Parade
Paired with a bottle of good wine, it is the ultimate gift for a fun week-end full of elegance.
Hermes Parade bridge playing cards, set of 2 decks – $100.00 Hermes
The Baked Shop ‘s Cookbooks Set
These baking trilogy will make a great job of beefing up your hostess’s culinary library.
Cookbook set – $77.40, available at Baked
Kimmel Kids Grow, Change, Wonder Color Activity Book
If you visits friends with kids, these coloring books are full of creative activities to inspire experimentation and discovery.
Kimmel Kids Grow, Change, Wonder Color Activity Book – $25.00, available at Acorn
Abbesses Handmade Cake Stand
Perfect for casual dinners or leisure breakfasts, your hostess will appreciate the charming simplicity of these cake stands.
Abbesses Handmade Cake Stand, by Canvas Home – $60.00, available at Amazon
Hudson Valley Seeds
Ideal for the green thumb among your friends or family, these herbs seeds come in unique and beautiful artist designed packages.
Hudson Valley Seeds – $18.75 available at GRND
Mast Brothers Chocolate: A Family Cookbook
Introduce your hostess with unique stories and recipes from the pioneers of the bean-to-bar craft chocolate movement.
Mast Brothers Chocolate: A Family Cookbook – $40.00, available at Amazon
The Sfoglini pasta of the month club subscription
A perfect gift for pasta lovers, including a welcome card, one bag of signature organic pasta and one bag of seasonal specialty pasta with recipes and pairing suggestions.
The Sfoglini pasta of the month club – from $75.00 for 3 months membership, available at Sfoglini
People’s Pops
A flavor-packed collection of ice-pop recipes, perfect for a summer gift.
People’s Pops – $11.25, available at Amazon
