We’re all too familiar with that last minute hustle to find the perfect hostess gift. Even though it’s the busiest time of the year, putting together a unique, useful and memorable token of gratitude for your generous party host can be much simpler than you might think.

Just a little bit of creativity and personalization can make the ordinary, extraordinary.

DDC0915-055_Q1DecContent_Blog_HostessGiftsPic1The Food Lover

We may all love delicious food, but the true foodie’s love runs deep. And the path to their heart is lined with condiments.

A trio or select of our specialty DI LUSSO™ Mustards in flavors like Chipotle, Jalapeño and Cranberry Honey are certain to delight the food lover’s palette. Attach a lovely spreader with natural jute twine or ribbon and personalize with a holiday tag to spread the love.

Take it over the top by adding in a favorite bottle of wine or charcuterie style cheese board.

DDC0915-055_Q1DecContent_Blog_HostessGiftsPic2The Thoughtful Domestic

Making your host’s morning-after carefree and delicious is a gift they’ll truly appreciate. After all, the last thing they want to think about is the next meal.

Wrap up an elegant European style breakfast with a fresh-from-the-bakery baguette or brioche, jar of exquisite preserves, sliced DI LUSSO® Meats and Cheeses, and a sampling of fresh fruit.

For a more hearty option, include a half dozen of fresh eggs.

DDC0915-055_Q1DecContent_Blog_HostessGiftsPic3DDC0915-055_Q1DecContent_Blog_HostessGiftsPic4 (1)The Adventurous Chef

Whether traveling across the pond or just across the kitchen, this host will adore our take on the traditional Japanese style of gift-wrapping.

Wrap a globally inspired cookbook in a reusable grocery tote for a unique presentation that is both beautiful and ecofriendly. Tie it up just so, and include a lovely bottle of wine perfect for pairing.

DDC0915-055_Q1DecContent_Blog_HostessGiftsPic5The Presentation Perfectionist

Presentation is everything for this host. The beautiful wrapping on a gift with touches of ribbons and greens means as much to this detail-oriented host as the gift itself.

Take something you likely already have and know your host might want or need. Some easy home-made cheese crisps, a box of gourmet cookies, or some fresh flowers and fragrant greens. Wrap with butcher, kraft or parchment paper, a cello wrap, or some wax paper and then finish with a nicely-tied ribbon and sprig of green. It’s all about taking what you have on hand and making it beautiful.