Chic Hostess Gifts

With all the sweet ladies that have offered to host a baby shower for me, my mind has been racing to come up with the perfect hostess gifts. I won't reveal what I have chosen to give (since many of them read this blog) but here are some other great ideas if you are in need of the perfect hostess gift for under $50.

P.S. If you can't tell, I love personalized gifts best. They just seem more special.

1. Clairebella Personalized Cutting Boards, $41

So stylish, these would make chopping onions fun. They come in all different colors and patterns and I'm lusting after all of them.

2. Pottery Barn Matine Toile Cosmetic Bags, Set of 2, $36

You can personalize them for an extra $6.50. They come in 3 different colors, but I especially love the dark porcelain blue pictured here. I think it evokes softness and femininity. One word: Pretty. Add in a bottle of bubble bath and you've got yourself the perfect hostess gift.

3. Oval Monogram Linen Hand Towels, Set of 2, $18

These are on sale right now, down from $36, so it's a great time to buy and stock up for future gifts! I think you can't go wrong with an elegant hand towel to place in a guest bath. I can't get enough of them. If you want to add a little something extra to the gift, throw in some beautiful hand soap.

4. Round Flourished Personalized Stationary, 15 at $35

Minted has so many beautiful options for personalized stationary, but this is my favorite for it's vintage yet modern feel. It seems stationary is something that we never buy ourselves, but it's so nice to receive it.

5. Anthropologie Monogram Candle, $26

Another goodie that is more fun to receive than to buy for yourself. I love to enjoy a scented candle while I soak in the tub or read a good book. This one has scents of Italian bergamot, lemon zest, pink peppercorn and cedar leafadorable. And it's adorable.

So, what are your favorite gifts to give and receive?