Holidays are always special times, but there’s something extra special about this one. Parties and gatherings are back and families and friends are getting together again. All of it makes the most wonderful time of the year a bit more wonderful. If invitations are popping up on your calendar, then you’re probably on the quest for the perfect hostess gift. But what to buy? We all have that friend who always gives the perfect gift, so we tapped in to some of ours to help us scout out the best gifts for the hostess with the mostess. Thanks to one of our favorite shoppers and gift givers, Lori Smith and her good friends Amy Oyster and Carla Brant, we hit a few of our favorite gift shops for a fun girls day out and picked out some fun gifts along the way—some to give and some to keep. (We just couldn’t help ourselves!) You’ll want to buy some our of selections yourself to have on hand as a great gifts for all of your parties and engagements this season. Of course, if you decide to keep some for yourself, your secret is safe with us!

Goldsmith Cardel

Camargo Trading

The Cottage Paperie

Pomegranate & Lime

Capsule

Boards + Beez

Alley Boutique

5th & Arrow at The Wardrobe

Trailside Provisions

Classic Prep Monograms

We had a great day scoping out our favorite hostess gifts—and doing a little shopping along the way. This is just the tip of the iceberg, though. Get out there and get shopping! These stores are stocked with great selections. If you’re feeling stuck, they’ll help you find the perfect gift, no matter the occasion. Most offer gift wrapping, too, that will make your gift even that much more special! And when your hostess asks you where you found their favorite gift of the season, be sure to tell them The Scout Guide helped you.