Written and styled by Jess Pucinnelli
If you’ve been following along, today is part three of my series on being a socially conscious host. (If not, you can read part 1 and 2 ) Today I wanted to talk a little bit about gifting…Whether you’re the guest of honor who won’t want to arrive empty handed, or a super thoughtful host that wants to make sure your guests take away something beautiful, choosing a unique and conscious gift can be a bit of a challenge. Here are three suggestions that properly thank any discerning host or make sure those guests know you thought of everything.
The Classic // You can never go wrong with an excellent bottle of wine. Particularly, ONEHOPE Wine’s Cabernet Sauvignon which helps to fund organizations who provide Austic children with ABA therapy. For a fancier fete, choose their Brut Sparkling Wine (glitter edition of course) where each bottle of wine gives 15 meals to a child fighting hunger.
The Bountiful // When looking to really wow a host or guest, a well-appointed gift box filled with home goods is an absolute winner. For the go-to conscious gift box visit Haute Hope, where you (and your discerning hostess) are certain to fall for The Pacifica, To Market or The Cherie. Each box is filled with well-curated products that give back to a good cause or positively impact the world. Pro tip: Surprise your host and have your gift delivered to their door post-stay or party. Gift boxes begin at $75
The Worldly // Stop by your local farmer’s market or grocer and grab a bag of seasonal nuts (chestnuts, walnuts, pecans), petit pears, a few persimmons or pomegranates. Take your finds and add them to one of Local + Lejos’ gorgeous Bariku bowls. Handwoven by women in Rwanda for each bowl sold, the artisan is able to pay for annual health insurance for one family member.
Bonus: Handwritten notes are few and far between these days. Add an Of Note Stationers (a darling company committed to letter writing as a mindful act, that allows you to slow down and enjoy life) letter pressed card to any of the gifts above and secure your post as guest of the year.
We were so thrilled to share our top picks for gifts for Newlyweds who want to give back with Martha…
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