There was a time when you simply never arrived at someone’s home empty-handed. Back then, a bottle of wine was wrapped in linen, and handwritten thank-you notes naturally followed every dinner. Most importantly, being invited into someone’s space was seen as something sacred.
We live in a fast world now, but the art of hostess gifting hasn’t lost its place. If anything, in a time of Amazon wishlists and Venmo’d dinner tabs, a small, intentional gift and a handwritten note is more powerful than ever. It says: “Thank you for making space for me.”
So whether you’re heading to a Thanksgiving dinner, a Friendsgiving potluck, a Hanukkah gathering, or even your chic friend’s curated Christmas party, here are 15 gifts that feel personal, polished, and deeply thoughtful, all under $100.
From elegant olive oil bottles to luxe coffee table treats, each item has been carefully handpicked by The Curated Marketteam. Not only are they Pinterest and LTK approved, but they also say: “I see you, I appreciate the invite, and I didn’t come empty-handed.”
Just a little something
Wrapped with gratitude and love. Because showing up with a thoughtful gift never goes out of style.
A hostess gift doesn’t have to be expensive, just intentional. Something lovely, useful, and preferably something they wouldn’t buy for themselves. It’s less about “getting it right,” and more about showing you cared enough to bring something.
Shop the Curated Market’s Holiday Edit:
All items are linked via my LTK storefront and Pinterest board. Most are under $50, ship quickly, and come beautifully packaged. I’ve done the hunting, you just have to pick, click, and wrap.
Pin now, shop later. The tradition isn’t outdated, it’s elevated. Let’s bring it back.
