15+ lovely gifts for the host or hostess

Turn breakfast and the dessert course into an extra luxe affair with this chic French press that's crafted from white Limoges porcelain.

Ionic French Press, $276 US, l-objet.com.

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Keeping an oil bottle out on the countertop is a no no (from a design perspective). Decant your go-to oil into this cruet to keep it on hand without being an eyesore.

Double Walled Olive Oil Cruet, $30, hopsongrace.com.  

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For the one who's always so good about sending out "thank you" and other greeting notes, this made-in-France set is sure to be adored. 

The Message Box "Hello," €10, leseditionsdupaon.bigcartel.com.

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Give any space a cozy-chic après-ski feel with this charcoal and cream plaid throw made of 100% Alpaca.

St. Louis Throw, $174, vdevmaison.com.

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A frilly porcelain wine stopper lends a feminie touch to the dining scene.

Goye Wine Stop, $15, goye.etsy.com. 

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Encourage #selfcareSundays — which will especially be needed after the hectic holiday season — with this lux essential bath oil made with the best floral scents.

Susanne Kaufmann Essential Bath Oil for the Senses, $106 US, net-a-porter.com.

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Diptyque candles are the Chanel quilted handbag of the candle world. This set of five offers various scents, all guaranteed to create a warm and stylish atmosphere.

Diptyque Mini Candle Set, $108, nordstrom.com.

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This artsy mug is for the one who feels strongly about #ButFirstCoffee, but is anything but basic.

The Performer Mug, £25, laurendickinsonclarke.com.

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Cutting down the candle wick is important for an even flow (and tame flame!). Pair this wick trimmer with a candle for a thoughtful gift.

Brass Candle Wick Trimmer, $20, cb2.com. 

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At your next potluck, bring these servers to use for your contribution, but then leave them behind for the host to keep.

2-Piece Spin Wood Salad Server Set, $40, cb2.com. 

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Tis the season of entertaining, and this glass decanter promises to make a chic addition to any bar.

Wile glass decanter, $129, mobilia.ca.  

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An artsy way to store jewellery or other little essentials, this black and white box will make a look-at-me addition to any surface.

Pekoe Black and White Storage Box With Lid, $55, cb2.com.

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For the one who appreciates vintage-inspired touches, this gold-painted double picture frame makes a failproof gift.

V de V Viney Double Frame, $30, vdevmaison.com 

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This pretty silver and gold cocktail shaker has a moving outer sleeve that reveals the ingredients needed to make popular drinks like an Old Fashioned or Manhattan — no recipe book required.

Recipe cocktail shaker, $55, nordstrom.com.

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Everything is fancier when enjoyed from a stylish vessle like these. Your host can proudly keep these beauties on display on their bar cart or behind glass front cabinet doors.

Gilded Rim Coupes, $28 USD (each), anthropologie.com 

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Can a salt box be adorable? This porcelain "house" with a bamboo lid sure is. 

Danica Little Salt House, $20, simons.ca.

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