Host or Hostess Gifts to Give This Summer

Hostess Gifts Prima Darling

Since selling our beach house three years ago I’ve gone from summer hostess to summer houseguest and now fully appreciate just how precious a summer weekend invitation is.  Summer is by far my favorite season and it kills me to be stuck indoors in the city when it’s as hot as it’s been this week. Best to keep in the good graces of my friends and appear bearing gifts for weekends away.  It goes without saying to bring wine and edible treats, but it’s also nice to give a useful and lasting gift.  Sometimes though that long off weekend can sneak up on you and you find yourself scrambling at the last minute for a gift.  To avoid this unpleasant scenario I’ve compiled a list of gender neutral, beach or country appropriate, hostess gifts to give this summer. Why not have a couple on hand so you’re always ready for a weekend away?

Summer Hostess Gifts
Hostess Gifts Prima Darling
Fornasetti Flora Incense, Top photo Slim Aarons
Hostess Gifts Prima Darling
LL Bean Boat Tote in small, medium,  large and x-large. Who doesn’t love a boat tote?  They’re great looking, sturdy and infinitely handy.  Go the extra mile and have it monogramed and pack it with wine and treats.
Hostess Gifts Prima Darling
Love this modernist fruit bowl, available in other colors as well.
Hostess Gifts Prima Darling
And Modernist Pitcher, also available in the other colors.
Hostess Gifts Prima Darling
Now this is a fun candle and they smell great, by Forrnessetti
Hostess Gifts Prima Darling
Wine and Cheese Picnic Basket
Hostess Gifts Prima Darling
Salad bowl with oak base
Hostess Gifts Prima Darling
Walnut Kitchen Utensils