Every year, we love digitally window shopping for the kinds of fabulous holiday hostess gifts that will guarantee you a return invitation next year. But this year, we thought, let's find the stuff that really stands out among the bottle openers and vases and cut flowers. And so, we present our favorite funny hostess gifts that we hope strike the right balance of style and humor. Just think twice before you give some of these to your grandma.
All gifts have been editorially determined by our staff, there is no compensation in exchange for picks. CMP is an rstyle and Amazon affiliate. Discount codes expire 12/31/15.
Because it's true. ($8 at Urban Outfitters)
She can save it until the morning after the party. ($12 at Urban Outfitters)
The perfect gift for a BFF who overcommitted a wee bit to her relatives this holiday season. ($12 set or $5 each at Fairgoods)
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Just add a smartphone camera and voila! Instant photo booth at the party. ($17 at Brit + Co)
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Is he struggling to get out? Or get in? ($14.99 at Modcloth)
While you're at it, put it on our own lists, too. ($9.60 at Nordstrom)
For things like, people who don't hold the elevator door when they see you running. Or people who bring wine to your dinner party then open it and drink it all themselves. Not that we know anyone like that. ($10 at Knock Knock)
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We specially curated this collection of only the very best chocolate treats, all wrapped up in its own stocking. This is the good stuff, that Santa keeps away from the kids. You want one for everyone on your list. Trust us. ($60 at MOUTH)
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Buy the labels, then start designing your own fun sayings. These will get you started, but we'd love to see what you come up with. (Inspiration at
Vine Pair;
Avery wine labels $9.76 at Amazon)
We would of course put mulled wine somewhere in there, but you know. We're not elves. ($10, Kitsch Studios)
There there. Let it all out. You finally know you are not alone. ($15 at Shopbop)
This is probably not one for your grandmother. Just a suggestion. ($18 at Miss Betty's)
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...he sees you when you're raiding the leftover cake in the fridge in the middle of the night. (£25 at Jimbo Bart)
This could be delightfully ironic, depending on how many relatives she is hosting this year. ($20 at Gracious Home)
It is Christmas after all. ($41 at Cheesy Boards)
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Sad gingerbread ornament
Aw, poor guy. Then again, his loss is your gain. ($18 at the Cool Mom Picks indie shop)
Update: Regretfully, the great.ly shop is no longer in operation. We hope you'll find other cool stuff you love throughout our site.
