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The Best Hostess Gift Ideas Under $50

Attending a holiday dinner this season and want to give back to the hostess? Here are the best gifts under $50 that we know they'll love.

by : ELLE Canada- Nov 17th, 2021

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Discovery Box, Kanel

Inside this chic box (from Quebec brand Kanel) are eight of the most popular sea salt and spice blends— including a summer black truffle salt, a Montreal Bagel spice and a lemon dill seasoning.

Price: $36

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Hot Chocolate Tasting Kit, État de Choc

After spending a few hours behind the stove, our hostess is entitled to a well-deserved break. Enter this gourmet tasting kit, with four bags of different hot chocolate flavours—we almost want to keep these for ourselves!

Price: $30

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Special Gin Box, Les Charlatans

Attention gin lovers: this box contains two syrups (one with lime and pepper, the other with cocoa and beet) and includes a cucumber and tarragon tonic. In tandem, these ingredients make the perfect aperitif.

Price: $50

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12 Year Old Single Malt, Jura

Invited to a whisky lover’s house? Bring along this full-bodied smoked single-malt Scotch, distilled on the island of Jura.

Price: $75

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Cypress & Fig Soy Candle, The Baltic Club

In the heart of winter, this pretty candle will make your house smell like summer with scents of cypress and fig.

Price: $25

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The breakfast in bed kit, Dimanche Matin

The hostess offers their guests the luxury of (almost) not having to lift a finger the day after Christmas dinner with this gourmet set, which includes a maple pancake and waffle mix, a strawberry and basil spread, coffee beans and a hidden word game.

Price: $40

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Glass table vase, Bouclair

Giving flowers is always a nice gesture. But giving flowers in this trendy vase is even better!

Price: $20

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Dark marble rectangular serving board, Indigo

While we’re waiting for dinner to be served, this marble board (perfect for placing appetizers, cheeses and cold meats) is a must-have to give guests a taste of what’s to come.

Price: $35

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Vodka, Stolichnaya Elit

No bar is complete without a bottle of good vodka. One of Russia’s best, Stolichnaya Elit, has a clean taste and smooth finish—perfect for endless cocktail concoctions.

Price: $50 (was $60)

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Caramel Obsession Set, Dinette Nationale

Who isn’t obsessed with caramel?

Price: $30

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Christmas Bubbles Kit, Miels d’Anicet

This holiday set contains two full-size soaps and one liquid hand soap, all deliciously scented—the perfect kit to decompress after a hectic holiday dinner.

Price: $33

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Nordic Immersive Ritual kit, Selv

This bath kit—which includes pink Himalayan salt, various flowers and eucalyptus leaves, a lantern, incense matches and a Nordic Ritual botanical oil—is pure relaxation.

Price: $38

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Gift card, Strøm Nordic Spa

Capture the luxury of relaxation with a gift card from Strøm Spa Nordique in Montreal (They have locations in Nuns’ Island, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Sherbrooke and Old Quebec.)

Price: Starting at $25

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Limoncello Liqueur, Domaine Lafrance

This lemon liqueur, originally from Italy, is now produced in Quebec. Bring it to a Christmas dinner to accompany dessert—your holiday just got a little bit sweeter.

Price: $39

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Organic Maple Syrup, Mirabel

This organic maple syrup with vanilla notes was made in the spring of 2021—and it sounds delicious!

Price: Starting at $18

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La Grande Dame 2012 by Yayoi Kusama, Veuve Cliquot

The iconic Japanese, Yayoi Kusama artist sends a cheerful message to the world by imagining a unique, joyful and colorful bottle of Pinot Noir specifically made for Veuve Clicquot.

Price: Available upon request, please contact [email protected]

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Although the items featured in this round up were selected by our editors based on design and quality, we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

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