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The Gold Stars: Best Hosting Gifts

Looking for the perfect way to toast a gracious host? In this episode of The Gold Stars, Heather (Producer) and Sumner (Director of Product Development) from The Home Edit team share the top hosting gifts that always get them invited back, plus tips for being a great guest.

Scroll on to shop Heather and Sumner's host gift essentials from the episode + a recap of why these items get a Gold Star seal of approval:

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Bagel Tray

"I got this tip from a friend, and I think it's genius. Whether it's a cocktail party, a Christmas party, or something that might get out of hand, your host will probably have to wake up and deal with the carnage. So you bring them a half-dozen bagels, however many, with some pints of cream cheese on a nice tray, so breakfast is all set in the morning when they pick up trash and contemplate why they chose to host that party." -Sumner

White Rectangle Melamine Serving Tray

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Etched Acrylic Serving Tray

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Large Everyday Serving Tray

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Costa Nova Pearl Stoneware Oval Serving Platter

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Natural Wood Classic Serving Tray

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

"I love a gift that you can use in the moment, like an instant camera. They can take photos at the event and have the fun memories." -Heather

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

"I love a gift that you can use in the moment, like an instant camera. They can take photos at the event and have the fun memories." -Heather

Linen Cocktail Napkins

"When it comes to drink and water ring management, one of the things people bring a lot is paper cocktail napkins. But I encourage you to level it up a bit with linen cocktail napkins. There are so many options, and you can have them custom embroidered to fit the host's style." -Sumner

Embroidered Queen Elizabeth Cocktail Napkins

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Champagne and Stars Cocktail Napkins

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Please Leave By 9 Cocktail Napkins

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Folkulture Cloth Napkins Set

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Toasty Cocktail Napkins

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CHEFANIE | Pink Manners Dinner Napkins Set Of 4

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Cowboy Boot Cocktail Napkins

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Embroidered Martini with Olive Linen Napkins

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Rock Star Glass Coasters

"I love these. There are so many options available, so you can gift a different one each time, depending on who you are giving it to." -Heather

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Fancy Olive Oil

"I love when someone brings me olive oil. This one from Graza comes as a set, which is so fun and fab. Also, the packaging is unbelievably good!" -Sumner

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"Bringing a bottle of wine is always a go-to, but this is a nice switch-up if the host doesn't drink alcohol. This Brightland set is beautiful." -Heather

"The candle is a standard hostess gift because it's either a scent they'll love and keep forever, or they won't love it, and you are giving them a regifting opportunity, which is very generous. Add a box of long matchesas a nice touch." -Sumner

Lafco Champagne Candle

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Homecourt Cocomoi Candle

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St. Rose Terre Rouge Eau de Parfum Candle

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Kacey Musgraves x Boy Smells Deeper Well Candle

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Found Notes by Anthropologie Boxed Candle

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Thank You Note

"If you don't bring a gift, at least write a thank you note. It goes a long, long way. Stationery doesn't need to be fancy; it's the thought that counts." -Sumner