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.
He Sees You When You’re Drinking ornament
Because it’s true. ($8 at Urban Outfitters)
More Whiskey Please teacup
She can save it until the morning after the party. ($12 at Urban Outfitters)
Fake tears / ugly crying / hot mess handkerchief set
The perfect gift for a BFF who overcommitted a wee bit to her relatives this holiday season. ($12 set or $5 each at Fairgoods)
15% off with code Coolmom2015
Christmas character headband pack
Just add a smartphone camera and voila! Instant photo booth at the party. ($17 at Brit + Co)
15% off with code BRITMOMS15
Samurai Santa sugar cookie kit
While you’re at it, put it on our own lists, too. ($9.60 at Nordstrom)
My Pet Peeves mini inner thoughts journal
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)
20% off site-wide with code COOLMOM20
Holiday hostess gifts: Santa’s Secret Stash Holiday Gift Stocking by Cool Mom Picks for Mouth
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)
10% off with code COOLMOM
Funny Print-Your-Own Wine Labels
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)
Elf 4 Food Groups Tea Towel
We would of course put mulled wine somewhere in there, but you know. We’re not elves. ($10, Kitsch Studios)
I Hate Kale cookbook
There there. Let it all out. You finally know you are not alone. ($15 at Shopbop)
Merry F’in Christmas soy candle
This is probably not one for your grandmother. Just a suggestion. ($18 at Miss Betty’s)
20% off with code CMP20
The Cake Crusader cake plate
…he sees you when you’re raiding the leftover cake in the fridge in the middle of the night. (£25 at Jimbo Bart)
Hooray! confetti holiday crackers
This could be delightfully ironic, depending on how many relatives she is hosting this year. ($20 at Gracious Home)
I Believe in Cheeses cheese board
It is Christmas after all. ($41 at Cheesy Boards)
10% off with code CMPCHEESY
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.
