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July 2, 2014

Be a Great Guest: 33 Gifts Under $100 for Your Summer Host

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Summer is in full swing, and whether you’re decamping upstate or heading somewhere more exotic, it’s important to have a special gift to hand over to the host or hostess receiving you.

So just in time for the holiday weekend, here are a few gifts we would be thrilled to get from any potential guest — all of which look expensive but come in under $100. From delicious, artisanal olive oil to striped Turkish towels, bamboo-potted herbs, and cute pencils for the kitchen, we’ve got you covered. Click through our slideshow for the chicest presents to give on a tight budget.

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A simple but beautiful vase is the perfect thing to give, along with a handful of exploding peonies straight from the corner deli. 
Fun and cheeky pencils, perfect for keeping in a kitchen drawer for grocery lists. Buy a bunch and tie them up with a pretty ribbon. 
Smell like Italy with this set of body products. Eau d'Italie is the signature fragrance of Positano's legendary Hotel Le Sirenuse, a favorite of John... Smell like Italy with this set of body products. Eau d'Italie is the signature fragrance of Positano's legendary Hotel Le Sirenuse, a favorite of John Steinbeck.
Highly absorbent and super soft, these Turkish Foutah towels are a simple and completely chic way to update a guest or master bath. 
Trays are the chic catch-alls of life; they're always the perfect thing to add a pop of color to any surface area. 
Candles that are anything but bougie. These Cire Trudon candles were created in collaboration with designer Giambattista Valli. Rose Poivré... Candles that are anything but bougie. These Cire Trudon candles were created in collaboration with designer Giambattista Valli. Rose Poivrée was created to celebrate his first store opening in Paris and the newest scent, Positano, to embody Valli's favorite Italian city. 
You'd never know that this pitcher is in fact acrylic and not handblown glass, plus it's light and perfect for serving chilled water or punch on hot d... You'd never know that this pitcher is in fact acrylic and not handblown glass, plus it's light and perfect for serving chilled water or punch on hot days. For something more substantial, go for these marble carved marigold plates from India. 
Give them the gift of locally grown herbs with this eco bamboo pot, which comes with its own herb-growing kit.
Made-to-order triple-milled soaps that come in nine different scents, encased in that covetable orange box.
Classic carrera marble always looks good on the kitchen counter. Bring this along with fresh vegetables or fruit. 
Is there a better gift than these cooking essentials? Perfect for the foodie hostess.
Introduce your host or hostess to the therapeutic experience of using one of the best cleansers in the world.
If he or she doesn't already have solid stationery, give the gift of simple letterpressed note cards.
Staying with a minimalist? Go for a sleek and simple jigger and cocktail shaker in a brushed silver or rose gold. 
A great paring knife to go with fruit from the farmers' market this summer.
A classic canvas bag is always useful and a great idea. They'll use it on weekend picnics or for grocery shopping. 
Artisanal jams and honeys from your favorite restaurant or farmers' market purveyor is both thoughtful and delicious.
A beautiful pair of scissors your host won't mind keeping outside of its drawer.
He or she will appreciate receiving an updated cutting board. Try this beautiful teak one, or a more substantial chopping block. 
The latest craze in the San Francisco coffee scene can be experienced in this pretty coffee dripper, which gives your brew a rich flavor — minus the b... The latest craze in the San Francisco coffee scene can be experienced in this pretty coffee dripper, which gives your brew a rich flavor — minus the bitterness, acid, and sediment. 
A simple slate cutting board for chopping up and serving snacks before dinner. 
Great cheese goes far, especially paired with that bottle of wine you're bringing. 
The perfect thing for a hostess with a garden, backyard, or even just a low balcony is a minimalist bird feeder to encourage summer morning birdsongs.... The perfect thing for a hostess with a garden, backyard, or even just a low balcony is a minimalist bird feeder to encourage summer morning birdsongs. 
The globetrotting foodie will appreciate these salts, which hail from all over the world and each have their own distinct flavors. And give this prett... The globetrotting foodie will appreciate these salts, which hail from all over the world and each have their own distinct flavors. And give this pretty soap dispenser to the hostess who likes keeping her kitchen as chic as it is clean. 
Not just for jewelry, this glass-paned jewelry box can keep her cosmetics and other curiosities on pretty display. 
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