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    23 Things To Give A Host Other Than A Bottle Of Wine

    Because you've been there, done that.

    1. A pair of aerating wineglasses if you're worried about picking out a bottle that your snooty wine friend will actually like.

    2. An Ina Garten–approved bottle of olive oil to drizzle over their next pasta dinner.

    3. A no-frills humidifier/diffuser to fill their abode with some enticing fragrances.

    4. An assorted tea sampler that they'll love even if they're not regular tea drinkers — and that's the tea!

    5. A candle inspired by their home city/state so they can bask in some good ol' nostalgia.

    6. A set of "chiles of the world," for your foodie friend who likes to breathe fire.

    7. A floor plant in a hand woven basket that'll liven up their space when you, the life of the party, have left.

    8. A geometric decanter that you can't go wrong with.

    9. An unglazed terra cotta candle holder for a striking, minimalist centerpiece.

    10. A tabletop puzzle for your purest friend with a passion for design.

    11. A bamboo cheese board with a utensil set that'll help them out with their presentation.

    12. A set of delicious and unexpected jams they can incorporate in their breakfast noshes.

    13. A bonsai tree-growing kit your friend with a green thumb can parent.

    14. A set of ceramic statement mugs they'll stare longingly at while they sip their morning coffee.

    15. An ice-free wine chiller, so they can chill out and stop running to the fridge for ice when guests are over.

    16. A pistachio pedestal so your snack-happy friend has a place to store their discarded shells while they eat.

    17. A set of geometric whiskey stones to help them up their hosting game even more.

    18. A bag of fancy porcini mushrooms for your friend who isn't into ~mushy~ gifts but very into...mushroom gifts.

    19. A handmade vase that'll trick them into thinking you're gifting a bottle of wine — but, oop, it's actually a ceramic centerpiece.

    20. A "tic-tac-trivet" — that's a tic-tac-toe board that doubles as a trivet — so they can protect their beautiful tables from getting stained with cup rings while gaming.

    21. A Japanese-inspired tea jug with a striking modular design.

    22. A sheep toilet paper holder if you feel sheepish about using their restroom.

    23. And a matte black stainless steel kettle they'll probably want to *Bradley Cooper voice* take another look at it.

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