Hostess Gifts That Will Float Her Boat
Courtney Morse • 08/02/2016
Photo: Vogue
Ever bring a beloved bottle of wine to a poolside barbecue only to helplessly watch a
well-meaning partygoer pour it into a giant vat of sangria along with four other bottles
of "white wine?” Don't get us wrong—sangria is great, but that’s a mistake you only
make once!
well-meaning partygoer pour it into a giant vat of sangria along with four other bottles
of "white wine?” Don't get us wrong—sangria is great, but that’s a mistake you only
make once!
While wine is always a fantastic contribution to an intimate dinner party, when seven couples and their broods are cannon-balling into the pool at a midsummer soirée, a treasured vintage can be easily lost in the shuffle. Do your hostess with the mostest a favor and bring her a truly memorable gift that will remind her of your impeccable taste and generosity (and to invite you to all future pool parties) each time she uses it.
From tasseled beach towels to elegant trappings for the table, we’ve compiled a collection of our favorite seasonal hostess gifts that are sure to earn you a top spot on the invitation roster. Oh, and we may have thrown in a couple of those chic, Insta-worthy pool floats, too...