The 2023 Hunt Country Gift Guide: For the Hostess

We can’t believe it, it’s already time for our annual Gift Guide! This year, we have split things up into a few sections, both to make it easier for you to shop the Gift Guide and to highlight each section even more. We have curated this “For the Hostess” Gift Guide with thoughtfully unique items in mind to inspire excitement and wonder. Everything, as always, is sourced from local, beloved Hunt Country businesses. Give local this holiday season to spread the love throughout your community. Happy shopping and be sure to tell them Scout sent you!

THE BAOBAB COLLECTION CANDLE
These candles double as a gorgeous work of art! Poured in uniquely decorated glass vases, they are available at Crèmè de la Crèmè in multiple different scents and designs.

ROCK LIGHT-UP GLOBE
Sophisticated, ethereal and unexpected, this light-up rock globe from Home, Earth and Sky is the perfect hostess gift!

PAIR OF ANTIQUE CERAMIC DOGS
Made in Italy, this classy, personality-soaked pair are the perfect pieces to accompany you to that holiday party. Use them as bookends, home decor or a companion to that stylish centerpiece.

dana gibson ice bucket
The colors, the graphics…everything about this ice bucket is elegant and cheery. Bonus points if you gift it with champagne already chilling inside!

INTO THE WOODS BOTANICAL INCENSE
As Deb from Enchanted Botanicals said it best: ‘Into the Woods‘ evokes that feeling of being surrounded by a deep forest. Rich, woodsy scents. Trees and moss and leaves under your feet. This makes the perfect gift to cozy up any home durning these chilly months.

GRAZING BOARD
Show up at anyone’s home or celebration with this lush grazing board from The Cornichon and it will be an instant hit!

NIGHTINGALE ICE CREAM BARS
We have been making our way through each and every flavor of Nightingale Ice Cream Bars that the Locke Store has to offer and we STILL can’t pick a favorite. Trust us, bring these to the party.

FIELD RECORDINGS ‘FICTION’ 2020 RED
A wonderful red with tasting notes that include: shaved coconut, dark chocolate, cranberry and blood orange. This is one of the many amazing wines available at The Whole Ox!

TRI-COUNTY FEEDS, FASHIONS, FINDS
VOLSPA NOBLE FIR GARLAND CANDLE
A scent well-suited for the season and a beauty all on it’s own. This is the perfect, elegant little something to bring to a holiday bash.

JULIA CHILD: MASTERING THE ART OF FRENCH COOKING
An essential for the foodie or French cooking enthusiast. Beautiful leather bound edition, available at The Town Duck.

BEE GARDEN TEA TOWEL
The perfect tea towel equals the perfect hostess gift! We especially love this one from Nature Composed.

JOHN DERIAN HORSE PAPERWEIGHT
John Derian’s artwork is so collectable that we had a hard time choosing which one of his creations to feature. Add a bit of whimsy to your home with this gorgeous paperweight! This and many others are available at Crèmè de la Crèmè Boutique.