the Host // Gift Guide

The idea of this gift guide was to provide gift ideas for those friends or family members that always open their homes to entertain, care for and feed the ones they love. It’s a special person who enjoys hosting and these gifts would be a great addition to their lives and love of hosting others.

01 Tartine Bread // A step-by-step guide to the best bread you may have ever tasted.
02 Palette Linen Napkin Set // Made from pure linen and finished in a tonal hem, they embody the feel of the new modern home.
03 AXE Olive Oil // (Like Item) A beautiful bottle that can be left out on the counter and not be an eyesore. 
04 Ethiopia Single Origin Blend // Maru coffee is one of my favorite stops in Arts District, L.A. Delicious and the packaging is so goooood.
05 White Sand Serving Bowl // Multi-purpose bowl for fruit or for serving a family style bowl of pasta.
06 Rainier Ceramic Pitcher // clean lines and a minimal silhouette give the perfect hint of modernism.
07 Tortilla Press // Cast aluminum press for making homemade tortillas.
08 Grid Check Table Runner // Soft, enzyme-washed cotton gives a worn-in feel to this thickly woven table runner.
09 Always Pan // This has been one of my favorite purchases this last year. It really works as well as they claim and my eggs have never tasted better. Bonus, it comes in so many great colors.
10 Edged Enamel Strainer // A classic, heirloom-quality strainer.. an essential kitchen tool for pulling out poached eggs, dishing up a juicy tomato salad and more.
11 Six Seasons // A beautiful and insightful cookbook, teaching you about seasonal veggies and the best recipes to use them.
12 Swirled Enamel Dish // Combining traditional techniques with contemporary designs, each piece is handcrafted by master artisans in Istanbul, Turkey. 
13 Volcanic Stone Candle Holder // These beautiful pieces are created in "La cordillera volcánica", which is home to some of the most beautiful, and active, volcanoes in the country
14 Dinner Bell by Tomoro // A smiling ceramic bell to beckon your hungry guests! It is handmade on the wheel by Japanese ceramicist, Tomoko Morisaki.
15 Gold Measuring Cups // Handcrafted in India, these gold measuring cups will make you want to bake more. ;)
16 Small Stone Molcajete // Volcanic stone used for crushing spices or making guacamole.
17 Sqirl Jam // Organically farmed produce, fair trade sugar, and without commercial pectin for a truly flavorful treat.
18 Drink Rocks // Talk about show stopper drinking rocks. These are put in the freezer and served with your favorite whisky or cocktail.
19 Lavendar Simple Syrup // Created in the kitchen at the Los Poblanos Farm in New Mexico with their historic Grosso Lavender.
20 California Oak Aged Balsamic Vinegar // Dense, complex and sweet. Aged under the warm Sonoma sun.
21 Hasami Porcelain Tea Set // A truly special gift for the tea lover. A bit of a splurge for the whole set but pieces can also be purchased individually and collected one at a time.